Princess Charlotte by Mario Testino – christening photographs released
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Version 0 of 1. Official photographs taken by the photographer Mario Testino at the christening of Princess Charlotte have been released by Kensington Palace. The pictures range from a formal family portrait to more intimate images of the infant with her mother, the Duchess of Cambridge, her father, Prince William, and her brother, Prince George. The photo were taken on Sunday immediately after the baptism at the Church of St Mary Magdalene in Sandringham, Norfolk, which was attended by the Queen. The ceremony was private, but a nearby paddock was opened for wellwishers to watch the couple leave the church, with the duchess pushing the nine-week-old princess in a vintage pram which the Queen had used for two of her children. It was the first time the family of four had been seen together in public. A Kensington Palace spokesman said: “The Duke of Duchess of Cambridge and their whole family had a wonderful day on Sunday and were delighted to share the special occasion with the thousands of people who came to Sandringham. They are very happy to share these photographs and hope that everyone enjoys them as much as they do.” The group shot, taken in the drawing room of the Queen’s private Norfolk residence, shows Prince William, Prince George, the Duchess of Cambridge holding her daughter and the Queen. Standing behind are Kate’s family – her parents, Michael and Carole Middleton, and siblings Pippa and James. The Prince of Wales, Duchess of Cornwall and Duke of Edinburgh are also in the picture. Testino, 60, whose work has been showcased in magazines including Vogue and Vanity Fair, as well as museums and gallery exhibitions, created some of the most striking images of the late Diana, Princess of Wales. He is a favourite of the royal couple and took their official engagement photographs in 2010, as well as marking Prince William’s 21st and brother Prince Harry’s 20th birthdays. Watch the video of the royal family gathering for Princess Charlotte’s christening: |