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| Princess Charlotte is christened at a Sandringham church | |
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| Princess Charlotte has been christened at a church in Sandringham after the Cambridges made their first public outing as a family of four. | |
| The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge pushed the princess in a pram the Queen used for two of her own children. | |
| Several thousand well wishers greeted the royals, while Prince George delighted the crowds on foot. | |
| The royal couple announced they had chosen five godparents for the princess ahead of the christening. | |
| The christening was held at the Church of St Mary Magdalene, and attended by the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh, along with other senior members of the Royal Family and Catherine's parents. | |
| The baptism, conducted by Archbishop of Canterbury the Most Reverend Justin Welby, was held in private. | The baptism, conducted by Archbishop of Canterbury the Most Reverend Justin Welby, was held in private. |
| Other guests included the Duke and 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 five include Catherine's cousin Adam Middleton, William's cousin Lady Laura Fellowes and Thomas van Straubenzee, a friend of the duke's. | |
| The final two are the duke's friend James Meade - who read the lesson during the service - 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 was 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 was 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 was 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. | 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. | 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 was christened using the ornate silver gilt Lily Font which is usually on show as part of the crown jewels at the Tower of London. | Charlotte was christened using the ornate silver gilt Lily Font which is usually on show as part of the crown jewels at the Tower of London. |
| Among those gathered to catch a glimpse of the princess was 80-year-old royal enthusiast Terry Hutt, who camped overnight to get a good spot. | |
| Wearing a union jack suit and hat, he said: "This is such a happy occasion and I just wanted to be part of it. I didn't get too much sleep last night and it's a bit wet today but I'm sure it will all be worth it." | Wearing a union jack suit and hat, he said: "This is such a happy occasion and I just wanted to be part of it. I didn't get too much sleep last night and it's a bit wet today but I'm sure it will all be worth it." |
| Laurie Spencer, 52, from Florida, gave up a $1,200 (£770) ticket to the British Grand Prix to attend. | Laurie Spencer, 52, from Florida, gave up a $1,200 (£770) ticket to the British Grand Prix to attend. |
| "When I found out the christening was happening while we were here I knew I just had to be there, but there was no way my husband was," she said. | "When I found out the christening was happening while we were here I knew I just had to be there, but there was no way my husband was," she said. |
| "We were having dinner last night and somebody on the next table heard us talking and asked if he could have my ticket instead, so they have gone to the Grand Prix and I have come here." | "We were having dinner last night and somebody on the next table heard us talking and asked if he could have my ticket instead, so they have gone to the Grand Prix and I have come here." |
| Anyone bringing flowers was 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. | |
| Prince Harry was among those missing from the ceremony. He is currently spending three months in Africa. | Prince Harry was 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 gave an address. He was 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. |