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05th Jul 2015

First glimpse of Princess Charlotte at the royal christening

Sophie White

The newest addition to the royal family was christened today at 4.30pm in the church of St Mary Magdalene, Sandringham, with fewer than 30 people present.

Guests will retire to Sandringham, where the Queen will host afternoon tea and fashion photographer, Mario Testino will capture the event.

Several thousand members of the public gathered in a paddock close to the churchyard.

And were rewarded by seeing the young family all together in public for the first time as they arrived at the church.

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The duchess is wearing Alexander McQueen with hat by Jane Taylor. While the baby princess wears the traditional royal christening gown.

<> at Church of St Mary Magdalene on July 5, 2015 in King's Lynn, England.

Baby brother, Prince George is wearing an adorable outfit that bears a striking resemblance to the outfit his own father wore to Prince Harry’s christening in 1984

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No Bugaboo for this Princess, the Millson pram in which Princess Charlotte arrived was used by the Queen for her two youngest children. You gotta love the Royal family economy…

KING'S LYNN, ENGLAND - JULY 05:  Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge and Prince George of Cambridge arrive at the Church of St Mary Magdalene on the Sandringham Estate for the Christening of Princess Charlotte of Cambridge on July 5, 2015 in King's Lynn, England.  (Photo by Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

And the award for Best Wardrobe Malfunction goes to …. Camilla who handled her Marilyn moment with aplomb.

KING'S LYNN, ENGLAND - JULY 05:  Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall arrives at the Church of St Mary Magdalene on the Sandringham Estate for the Christening of Princess Charlotte of Cambridge on July 5, 2015 in King's Lynn, England.  (Photo by Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty Images)