Family christening photos of Princess Charlotte released

Kensington Palace have released the official photos of Princess Charlotte following her christening on Sunday

Four family photos of the day were released, taken by renowned photographer, Mario Testino, who has had numerous Royal sitters in the past.

Family and friends were invited back to Sandringham House by The Queen for tea and to have christening cake – a tier of William and Catherine’s four-year-old wedding cake. The images were taken in various rooms of the house, as well as the grounds.

The first photo was taken in a drawing room, and William, Catherine, George and Her Majesty sit on a floral sofa, Charlotte looking away from the camera.

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The official christening photo shows the Royal Family and the Middletons

Grandparents Charles and Camilla, and Carole and Michael Middleton stand behind them, along with Pippa and James Middleton. Prince Harry was sadly missing from the event, working in Namibia.

The second of the set depicts Catherine looking down at her newly-baptised daughter in her arms, as Princess Charlotte looks towards the camera, showing her dark eyes. This was taken in the Drawing Room.

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The third image is fairly candid, and shows the Duke holding Prince George and the Duchess holding Princess Charlotte, smiling in the sunny gardens of Sandringham – a perfect family photo some would say.

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The last of Testino’s work is in black and white, showing the Duke and his son sharing a smile, as the 1950s Milson pram peaks out from the edge of the frame.

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You can read all the details of the christening here.

Photos: Mario Testino / Kensington Palace

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12 comments

Julia Rutley Thu 09 July, 2015 - 4:59 pm

Camilla is not the grandmother!!!!! Diana is.

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Chloe Howard Thu 09 July, 2015 - 5:42 pm

Camilla is one of Charlotte’s grandparents, as the wife of Prince Charles.

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barb Thu 09 July, 2015 - 5:36 pm

too bad it was more important for Prince Harry to be in Namibia then at a once in a lifetime event like his niece’s christening.. shows what kind of priorities he has…no offense intended but Namibia could have waited until after christening, his niece will not be christened again

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Georgina Dominy Thu 13 August, 2015 - 3:52 pm

What ever the Royals do is going to upset some of you. Get a life and leave them alone!

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Jan Thu 09 July, 2015 - 6:21 pm

Beautiful pictures. We might not know the whole story of why Prince Harry was not there.

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NUALA HEFFERNAN TULLAMORE OFFALY IRELAND Thu 09 July, 2015 - 6:23 pm

beautiful family pic’ god help the rest of us poor souls i wish them health @ happiness in the coming years;;; REGARDS NUALA@ FAMILY X

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TILLY BAXTER Thu 09 July, 2015 - 7:27 pm

IS PRINCE GEORGE WEARING HIS FATER’S CLOTHES FROM WHEN HE WAS A LITTLE TOT
HAVE HIS PERENTS NO MONEY TO BUY HIM NEW ONES

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Ro Fri 10 July, 2015 - 2:26 am

Such class and beauty, my goodness!!!!

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Kay Fri 10 July, 2015 - 3:42 am

What fortunate children to have inherited the good looking genes of the Spencers and Middletons.A stunning family.

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Marlene Newton Fri 10 July, 2015 - 5:19 am

Maybe it should read Grandparent Charles and his wife Camilla (because she’s not his grandparent as we all know, although he may grow up with them calling her that till he can understand the truth). Also why did Great grand daddy Phillip not even get noted as he stands there next to his wife.

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sharon brown Fri 10 July, 2015 - 6:23 am

Beautiful pictures , such gorgeous children.

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Victoria Fri 10 July, 2015 - 9:35 am

Beautiful photographs. However, no mention of the Duke of Edinburgh. Isn’t he Charlotte’s Great Grandfather?

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