the christening

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Family arrived on foot for Princess Charlotte's christening at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham . 

It is the first time they have been photographed as a family of four and the couple smiled as they walked to church.

Kate was dressed in ivory Alexander McQueen dress as she pushed Charlotte in a pram, while George held William's hand and waved at the thousands of well wishers who had camped out to get a glimpse of the family.

Nine-week-old Charlotte's godparents were announced this morning and included Diana's niece Laura Fellowes.

This was the nation's first glimpse of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with both of their children as Prince George joined the royal couple for his younger sister's christening.

The couple waved at the crowds of hundreds of wellwishers, as they took their children to church, William holding George by the hand.

The little girl seemed almost oblivious to the fuss going on around her as she lay in the pram pushed by her mother.

It was only the second time that Princess Charlotte, who was born in May, has been seen out in public since she was born.

William was assuring his young son, while Kate beamed as she pushed her daughter in Millson pram once used by the Queen to carry the Duke of York.

Prince George seemed at times overwhelmed by the crowds that came out to greet the family making their way to the church for his sister's christening.

It is only the second time Princess Charlotte has been seen in public, and the first time the family have been photographed together.

When the family of four reached the church they were greeted by the church rector Jonathan Riviere, who shared a joke with the royal couple.

Kate holds her baby daughter in her arms as she takes the little girl, dressed in the traditional royal christening gown, into church.

Nine week old Princess Charlotte was seen crying and fidgeting as her mother tried to settle her as she was carried into the church.

Charlotte could be heard crying as they approached the church door with Kate having to pick her up to settle her.

The Queen, dressed in a pink floral dress with matching coat and hat, makes her way into the church for this afternoon's service, but the wind was almost too much for the Duchess of Cornwall, who nearly suffered a wardrobe malfunction .

Charlotte's aunt Pippa Middleton and grandmother Carole arrived at the church together, both of them wearing cream outfits and hats.

The Duchess of Cambridge's sister Pippa arrived at the church in a cream coat alongside their father Michael, left, also attending was their brother James, right.

George was dressed in an outfit of red shorts and a white embroidered shirt (left) - almost identical to the one worn by his father (right) when he was taken as a young boy to meet brother Prince Harry for the first time.

The little princess was christened in a short private service conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Right Rev Justin Welby.

The nine-week-old princess was baptized at the Church of St Mary Magdalene in Sandringham.

Princess Charlotte is repeating history by being christened in the Church of St Mary Magdalene.

Charlotte was baptised using the ornate Lily Font, pictured with the matching christening ewer (right), which is usually on show as part of the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London.

The font was used at the christenings of all of the Queen’s children and her grandchildren - except Princess Eugenie - including Princess Charlotte’s father William and her older brother, George.

Curious Prince George peeked inside his baby sister's pram to get a look at the nine-week old as the family left the church after the Christening.

Prince William crouched down beside his son as he pointed up at Her Majesty, who shared a tender moment with both heirs to the throne.

The little prince turns two later this month, and is third in line to the throne, after his grandfather Charles and father William.

Cheeky George pulled this funny face at the waiting photographers and balanced on one leg while his parents chatted to the Queen, Prince Philip and Camilla.

The mischievous little prince also tried to play with the wheels of his sister's pram, left, before nanny Maria Borrallo dressed in her Norland nanny uniform, quickly stopped him.

Kate had borrowed the vintage pram once used by the Queen to transport her younger sons, the Duke of York and Earl of Wessex when they were babies.

Kate's father Michael Middleton with Camilla, his son James and wife Carole as they left the service.

The Queen waves as she and Prince Philip are driven away from the church following the ceremony, which lasted around 30 minutes.

George again clutches his father's hand as the family left church and made their way back to the main Sandringham property on foot.

Well wishers lined the route from the church to Sandringham House and they were delighted when Prince George, who is almost two, gave them a wave.

On the way back to Sandringham House, it all got a bit too much for Prince George, who began crying and his father had to kneel down to settle him.

The Duchess, who was pushing Princess Charlotte's pram put a hand on her husband's back as he tried to bargain with the toddler.

Eventually the little prince was scooped up into his father's arms and carried back to Sandringham House, where the Queen was hosting a tea party for guests of the christening.

Prince George's little legs were too tired for him to walk after the ceremony and he was given a carry by his father.

Prince George rested his arm on his father's shoulder as he was carried from the church as his mother glanced back to check on him.