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| Princess Charlotte to be christened at Sandringham | Princess Charlotte to be christened at Sandringham |
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| The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have chosen five godparents for Princess Charlotte, including William's cousin Laura Fellowes. | The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have chosen five godparents for Princess Charlotte, including William's cousin Laura Fellowes. |
| The announcement was made ahead of the royal baby's christening in Norfolk. | The announcement was made ahead of the royal baby's christening in Norfolk. |
| Other godparents include Catherine's cousin Adam Middleton and Thomas van Straubenzee, a friend of the duke's. | Other godparents include Catherine's cousin Adam Middleton and Thomas van Straubenzee, a friend of the duke's. |
| The christening will be held on the Sandringham estate and attended by the Queen, other senior members of the Royal Family and Catherine's parents. | The christening will be held on the Sandringham estate and attended by the Queen, other senior members of the Royal Family and Catherine's parents. |
| The duke and duchess, Prince George and the princess will appear as a family of four in public for the first time at the baptism at the Church of St Mary Magdalene in Sandringham. | The duke and duchess, Prince George and the princess will appear as a family of four in public for the first time at the baptism at the Church of St Mary Magdalene in Sandringham. |
| The baptism, conducted by Archbishop of Canterbury the Most Reverend Justin Welby, will be held in private. | The baptism, conducted by Archbishop of Canterbury the Most Reverend Justin Welby, will be held in private. |
| But members of the public will be allowed into the area outside the church - known as the paddock - to see Charlotte and other royals arrive and depart. | But members of the public will be allowed into the area outside the church - known as the paddock - to see Charlotte and other royals arrive and depart. |
| Other guests will include the Duke of Edinburgh, Duchess of Cornwall and Catherine's two siblings - Pippa and James Middleton. | Other guests will include the Duke of Edinburgh, Duchess of Cornwall and Catherine's two siblings - Pippa and James Middleton. |
| Princess Charlotte has two fewer godparents than her brother George. | Princess Charlotte has two fewer godparents than her brother George. |
| The final two godparents announced by the family are the duke's friend James Meade and the duchess's friend Sophie Carter. | The final two godparents announced by the family are the duke's friend James Meade and the duchess's friend Sophie Carter. |
| Mr van Straubenzee, whom William met at Ludgrove Prep School, and Mr Meade, a friend from Eton, were both ushers at the duke and duchess's wedding and gave speeches at the reception. | Mr van Straubenzee, whom William met at Ludgrove Prep School, and Mr Meade, a friend from Eton, were both ushers at the duke and duchess's wedding and gave speeches at the reception. |
| Lady Laura Fellowes is the daughter of Baroness Jane Fellowes - a sister of Diana, Princess of Wales. | Lady Laura Fellowes is the daughter of Baroness Jane Fellowes - a sister of Diana, Princess of Wales. |
| Commentary: BBC royal correspondent Peter Hunt | Commentary: BBC royal correspondent Peter Hunt |
| In the presence of her great-grandmother and, as things stand, three future kings - Charles, William and George - Princess Charlotte will be baptised using a font from Victoria's reign and with water from the River Jordan. | In the presence of her great-grandmother and, as things stand, three future kings - Charles, William and George - Princess Charlotte will be baptised using a font from Victoria's reign and with water from the River Jordan. |
| The Church of Saint Mary Magdalene is where the royals usually gather on Christmas Day and where Charlotte's late grandmother - Diana, Princess of Wales - was christened. | The Church of Saint Mary Magdalene is where the royals usually gather on Christmas Day and where Charlotte's late grandmother - Diana, Princess of Wales - was christened. |
| It's been chosen because it is close to Anmer Hall, William and Kate's second home. This Norfolk retreat is where they intend to bring up their family. | It's been chosen because it is close to Anmer Hall, William and Kate's second home. This Norfolk retreat is where they intend to bring up their family. |
| In the congregation, witnessing the start of the nine-week-old baby's spiritual journey, will be members of her family and close friends of her parents. | In the congregation, witnessing the start of the nine-week-old baby's spiritual journey, will be members of her family and close friends of her parents. |
| Babies, royal or otherwise, react differently to this moment of celebration. | Babies, royal or otherwise, react differently to this moment of celebration. |
| The Queen cried so much during her baptism in 1926 that her nurse had to give her a dose of dill water. | The Queen cried so much during her baptism in 1926 that her nurse had to give her a dose of dill water. |
| Read more from Peter | Read more from Peter |
| Like her brother, Charlotte will be christened in a replica of the lace and satin christening gown made for Queen Victoria's eldest daughter, Victoria, the princess royal, in 1841. | Like her brother, Charlotte will be christened in a replica of the lace and satin christening gown made for Queen Victoria's eldest daughter, Victoria, the princess royal, in 1841. |
| The original was worn by all royal babies until the christening of Prince Edward's son James, Viscount Severn in 2008. | |
| He and all subsequent royals have worn the replica, commissioned by the Queen to protect the original and made by royal dressmaker Angela Kelly. | |
| Charlotte will be christened using the ornate silver gilt Lily Font which is usually on show as part of the crown jewels at the Tower of London. | |
| Norfolk police are expecting large crowds near the 16th century church and have urged people to arrive early for the opening of the paddock gates at 15:00 BST. The ceremony is due to start at 16:30. | Norfolk police are expecting large crowds near the 16th century church and have urged people to arrive early for the opening of the paddock gates at 15:00 BST. The ceremony is due to start at 16:30. |
| Superintendent Kevin Clarke said: "With this being such a special occasion we are expecting the area to be extremely busy on Sunday and encourage the public to heed our advice so they can enjoy the event safely." | Superintendent Kevin Clarke said: "With this being such a special occasion we are expecting the area to be extremely busy on Sunday and encourage the public to heed our advice so they can enjoy the event safely." |
| 'Hugely grateful' | 'Hugely grateful' |
| Anyone bringing flowers will be asked to give them to representatives of East Anglia's Children's Hospices, where Catherine is a patron, who will then take them to hospices in the region. | Anyone bringing flowers will be asked to give them to representatives of East Anglia's Children's Hospices, where Catherine is a patron, who will then take them to hospices in the region. |
| A Kensington Palace spokesman said: "The duke and duchess are hugely grateful for the warm wishes they have received since Princess Charlotte's birth - many of them from local people in Norfolk - and are delighted the paddock can be opened on the day of the christening." | A Kensington Palace spokesman said: "The duke and duchess are hugely grateful for the warm wishes they have received since Princess Charlotte's birth - many of them from local people in Norfolk - and are delighted the paddock can be opened on the day of the christening." |
| Prince Harry will be among those missing from the ceremony. He is currently spending three months in Africa. | Prince Harry will be among those missing from the ceremony. He is currently spending three months in Africa. |
| St Mary Magdalene is the church used by the Queen when she is resident on her private estate. | St Mary Magdalene is the church used by the Queen when she is resident on her private estate. |
| Archbishop Welby will give an address. He will be supported by The Reverend Canon Jonathan Riviere, the Rector of the Sandringham group of parishes. | Archbishop Welby will give an address. He will be supported by The Reverend Canon Jonathan Riviere, the Rector of the Sandringham group of parishes. |
| Mario Testino has been asked by William and Catherine to take the official photographs after the service. | Mario Testino has been asked by William and Catherine to take the official photographs after the service. |
| Following the service, the duke and duchess will host a tea at Sandringham House where guests will be served slices of christening cake, which is a tier from their wedding cake. | Following the service, the duke and duchess will host a tea at Sandringham House where guests will be served slices of christening cake, which is a tier from their wedding cake. |