New photos shine a stylish light on Royal christening

Kensington Palace has released a selection of Cambridge family photographs taken on the day of Princess Charlotte's Christening.  The images, which are strikingly stylish, were taken on Sunday by celebrity photographer Mario Testino and feature the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton and the Prince of Wales in various relaxed poses with their two children.

The Duke of Cambridge playing with Prince George in the garden at Sandringham House pic.twitter.com/EepzCxPFA5

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) July 9, 2015

We've become accustomed to the Middleton/Cambridge clan looking pristine, so we were thrilled to see Kate Middleton's brother James Middleton steal the spotlight by sporting a thick beard in the family portrait. Well played Jim.

Members of the Royal Family and the Middleton family at Sandringham House after Princess Charlotte's christening pic.twitter.com/P8a5lvfX0n

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The photographs were released on the Kensington Palace Twitter account, which has become the preferred form of communication with the public on all things Kate and Wills.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with Prince George and Princess Charlotte in the garden at Sandringham House pic.twitter.com/pWo85iDsGk — Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) July 9, 2015

While the entire christening album is jaw-dropping, our favourite shot by far is this relaxed snap of the Duchess and her little girl. A fashion bunny is born.

The Duchess of Cambridge holds Princess Charlotte in the Drawing Room at Sandringham House pic.twitter.com/q6sSAE9Avg

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) July 9, 2015