Yahoo News Princess Charlotte's Five Godparents Revealed
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have chosen five godparents for their daughter Princess Charlotte.
Kensington Palace confirmed they had picked William's cousin Laura Fellowes, Kate's cousin Adam Middleton and friends Thomas van Straubenzee, Sophie Carter and James Meade.
The couple's second child will be christened in Norfolk this afternoon, surrounded by members of the Royal Family.
Just 21 guests will attend the christening - the Cambridges, the Queen, Philip, Charles, Camilla, the Middletons and the five godparents - four of whom will be accompanied by their spouses.
William and Kate were always expected to pick close friends to be Charlotte's godparents, but they were also thought likely to include at least one royal.
Charlotte has two fewer godparents than her brother George who has seven, including the Princess Royal's daughter Zara Phillips.
Charlotte will be baptised at The Church of St Mary Magdalene on the Queen's estate in Sandringham, where the family attend the annual Christmas service. It's also the same church where Prince William's mother, Princess Diana, was christened.
It'll be the first time the public will have seen the Princess with her parents since she was carried out of the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital on 2 May.
It's also likely to be the first chance to see Prince William and his wife Kate officially with both of their children, as big brother Prince George is also due to attend the service.
Just like at Christmas, the public will be allowed into the paddock near to the church to see this growing family.
Emily Nash, The Sun's Royal Correspondent, said: "They've said all along that the ceremony itself will be private – but what's very different compared to Prince George's christening is how they're making it accessible.
"They've openly said members of the public are welcome to come along and share in part of this special day.
"It's a very warm gesture from them. They're a very private couple and fiercely protective of their children, but this is a way of saying 'thank you' to all the people who've supported them over the past four years."
The guest list does not include Prince Harry, who is currently in Africa.
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, will baptise Princess Charlotte, supported by the Reverend Canon Jonathan Riviere, the Rector of the Sandringham group of parishes.
For the official photos, the couple have opted for photographer Mario Testino. He took the pictures for their engagement, and has also photographed Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, Prince Harry, and Princess Diana.
Mr Testino said: "I am overwhelmed and honoured to be chosen to document this occasion and to carry on the documentation of the family that is the soul of this country, a country that has given me so much."
Royal watchers can expect to see many of the traditional elements seen at Prince George's christening, including the elaborate royal christening robe, a replica of one made in 1841 for the christening of Queen Victoria's eldest daughter, Victoria, Princess Royal.
The Lily Font will also be used. The silver baptismal font was also commissioned by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1840 for the birth of their first child. It was first used in 1841, and has been used at every royal christening since then.
