A very royal christening: the official portrait revealed

The official family portrait from Prince George's christening has been released, showing the Middleton family side-by-side with the royals.
Taken in Clarence House, the group shot shows the Queen sitting beside the Duchess of Cambridge holding baby George and Prince William on the sofa.

Jason Bell/Camera Press

Behind them stand the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Charles, the Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Harry, Pippa Middleton, James Middleton, Carol Middleton and Michael Middleton.
The shot was taken by Jason Bell, who has previously photographed the likes of David Beckham and Scarlett Johansson.

Jason Bell/Camera Press

On 23 October, we wrote...

Prince George was christened at a private ceremony in St James's Palace today.

Prince George in his traditional christening gown PA Photos

Over 20 guests were in attendance, including his seven godparents (Oliver Baker, Emilia Jardine-Paterson, Earl Grosvenor, Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton, Julia Samuel, William van Cutsem and Zara Tindall), uncles Prince Harry and James Middleton and aunt Pippa Middleton, as well as the Queen and Prince Philip and both sets of George's grandparents.

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The Archbishop of Canterbury conducted the ceremony, which lasted 45 minutes, while Pippa Middleton and Prince Harry read out passages from the Bible during the service.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrive with Prince George PA Photos

Prince George wore a replica of the satin and lace christening gown made for Queen Victoria's eldest daughter, Victoria. The replica was designed by the Queen's couturier, Angela Kelly.

Pippa and James Middleton PA Photos

Zara and Mike Tindall PA Photos

After the service, celebrity photographer Jason Bell will take a photo of the monarch and her direct heirs to the throne, with Prince Charles, Prince William and Prince George all pictured alongside her Majesty.

Source : Glamour Glamour Magazine Co UK