Princess Charlotte Has Maybe The Most Fashionable Christening Ever

The day that fans of the British royal family have been waiting for finally arrived: Princess Charlotte's christening.

The little royal made a big fashion statement for the special occasion in an elaborate ivory lace christening gown. And her parents weren't to be outdone -- Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, dressed to impress in a white coat dress by Alexander McQueen and incredible fascinator hat by Jane Taylor, and Prince William looked as dapper as ever in a dark suit with a red tie.

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While the day was mainly focused on the new princess, she didn't get all the glory -- her big bro, Prince George, had his moment in the spotlight, too. The soon to be 2-year-old was seen walking to church across Queen Elizabeth II's private Sandringham estate in Norfolk wearing a white smocked top and bright red shorts, an outfit very similar to the one his father wore when he met his little brother, Prince Harry, for the first time. We wonder if the tyke misses his christening gown from only 20 months ago.

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Charlotte's baptism, performed by the Archbishop of Canterbury, was held at St. Mary Magdalene church in Sandringham. It's not only a stone's throw away from William and Kate's country home, Anmer Hall, but also the same church where Princess Diana was baptized. The event was partly open to the public, who were invited to wait outside the church to catch a glimpse of the royal family of four all together for the first time in public.

Of course we can't discuss the princess' christening without mentioning the slew of notable attendees, including Queen Elizabeth II and Auntie Pippa Middleton. Famed lensman Mario Testino was on hand to take the official family portraits.

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We can't wait to see more of the gorgeous royal family as the kids grow older.

CORRECTION: A previous version of this story reported Prince Harry was in attendance. He is in Africa.


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Prince George & Princess Charlotte Of Cambridge - Official Photographs Released

AMMER, ENGLAND - MAY 2015: In this undated handout image released by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George and Princess Charlotte at Anmer Hall in mid-May in Norfolk, England. (Photo by HRH The Duchess of Cambridge via Getty Images)  NEWS EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO COMMERCIAL USE (including any use in merchandising, advertising or any other non-editorial use including, for example, calendars, books and supplements). This photograph is provided to you strictly on condition that you will make no charge for the supply, release or publication of it and that these conditions and restrictions will apply (and that you will pass these on) to any organisation to whom you supply it. All other requests for use should be directed to the Press Office at Kensington Palace in writing.

Prince George & Princess Charlotte Of Cambridge - Official Photographs Released

AMMER, ENGLAND - MAY 2015: In this undated handout image released by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George and Princess Charlotte at Anmer Hall in mid-May in Norfolk, England. (Photo by HRH The Duchess of Cambridge via Getty Images)  NEWS EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO COMMERCIAL USE (including any use in merchandising, advertising or any other non-editorial use including, for example, calendars, books and supplements). This photograph is provided to you strictly on condition that you will make no charge for the supply, release or publication of it and that these conditions and restrictions will apply (and that you will pass these on) to any organisation to whom you supply it. All other requests for use should be directed to the Press Office at Kensington Palace in writing.

Prince George & Princess Charlotte Of Cambridge - Official Photographs Released

AMMER, ENGLAND - MAY 2015: In this undated handout image released by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George and Princess Charlotte at Anmer Hall in mid-May in Norfolk, England. (Photo by HRH The Duchess of Cambridge via Getty Images)  NEWS EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO COMMERCIAL USE (including any use in merchandising, advertising or any other non-editorial use including, for example, calendars, books and supplements). This photograph is provided to you strictly on condition that you will make no charge for the supply, release or publication of it and that these conditions and restrictions will apply (and that you will pass these on) to any organisation to whom you supply it. All other requests for use should be directed to the Press Office at Kensington Palace in writing.

Prince George & Princess Charlotte Of Cambridge - Official Photographs Released

AMMER, ENGLAND - MAY 2015: In this undated handout image released by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George and Princess Charlotte at Anmer Hall in mid-May in Norfolk, England. (Photo by HRH The Duchess of Cambridge via Getty Images)  NEWS EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO COMMERCIAL USE (including any use in merchandising, advertising or any other non-editorial use including, for example, calendars, books and supplements). This photograph is provided to you strictly on condition that you will make no charge for the supply, release or publication of it and that these conditions and restrictions will apply (and that you will pass these on) to any organisation to whom you supply it. All other requests for use should be directed to the Press Office at Kensington Palace in writing.

Britain Royal Baby

FILE - In this  Saturday, May 2, 2015. file photo the newborn baby princess, born to parents Kate Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, is carried in a car seat by her father from The Lindo Wing of St. Mary's Hospital, in London  Britain's newborn princess has been named Charlotte Elizabeth Diana it was announced on Monday May 4. (John Stillwell/Pool via AP, File)

Princess Charlotte Birth Certificate - 5/5/15

Photo by: KGC-375/STAR MAX/IPx 5/5/15 The birth certificate of Princess Charlotte of Cambridge which was signed by her father, Prince William The Duke of Cambridge at Kensington Palace today and witnessed by a Registrar from Westminster Register Office. (London, England, UK)
Photo by: KGC-375/STAR MAX/IPx 5/5/15 The birth certificate of Princess Charlotte of Cambridge which was signed by her father, Prince William The Duke of Cambridge at Kensington Palace today and witnessed by a Registrar from Westminster Register Office. (London, England, UK)

Princess of Cambridge born at St. Mary's Hospital - 5/2/15

Photo by: KGC-107/STAR MAX/IPx The Princess of Cambridge is seen outside the Lindo Wing of St. Mary's Hospital with her parents Prince William The Duke of Cambridge and Catherine The Duchess of Cambridge.  The Princess was born on Saturday, May 2nd, 2015 at 8:34 AM weighing 8lbs. 3oz. (Star Max/IPX via AP Images)
Photo by: KGC-107/STAR MAX/IPx The Princess of Cambridge is seen outside the Lindo Wing of St. Mary's Hospital with her parents Prince William The Duke of Cambridge and Catherine The Duchess of Cambridge. The Princess was born on Saturday, May 2nd, 2015 at 8:34 AM weighing 8lbs. 3oz. (Star Max/IPX via AP Images)

Princess of Cambridge born at St. Mary's Hospital - 5/2/15

Photo by: KGC-03/STAR MAX/IPx 5/2/15 The Princess of Cambridge is seen outside the Lindo Wing of St. Mary's Hospital with her parents Prince William The Duke of Cambridge and Catherine The Duchess of Cambridge.  The Princess was born on Saturday, May 2nd, 2015 at 8:34 AM weighing 8lbs. 3oz.  (Star Max/IPX via AP Images)
Photo by: KGC-03/STAR MAX/IPx 5/2/15 The Princess of Cambridge is seen outside the Lindo Wing of St. Mary's Hospital with her parents Prince William The Duke of Cambridge and Catherine The Duchess of Cambridge. The Princess was born on Saturday, May 2nd, 2015 at 8:34 AM weighing 8lbs. 3oz. (Star Max/IPX via AP Images)

Princess of Cambridge born at St. Mary's Hospital - 5/2/15

Photo by: KGC-107/STAR MAX/IPx The Princess of Cambridge is seen outside the Lindo Wing of St. Mary's Hospital with her parents Prince William The Duke of Cambridge and Catherine The Duchess of Cambridge.  The Princess was born on Saturday, May 2nd, 2015 at 8:34 AM weighing 8lbs. 3oz. (Star Max/IPX via AP Images)
Photo by: KGC-107/STAR MAX/IPx The Princess of Cambridge is seen outside the Lindo Wing of St. Mary's Hospital with her parents Prince William The Duke of Cambridge and Catherine The Duchess of Cambridge. The Princess was born on Saturday, May 2nd, 2015 at 8:34 AM weighing 8lbs. 3oz. (Star Max/IPX via AP Images)

Princess of Cambridge born at St. Mary's Hospital - 5/2/15

Photo by: KGC-03/STAR MAX/IPx The Princess of Cambridge is seen outside the Lindo Wing of St. Mary's Hospital with her parents Prince William The Duke of Cambridge and Catherine The Duchess of Cambridge.  The Princess was born on Saturday, May 2nd, 2015 at 8:34 AM weighing 8lbs. 3oz. (Star Max/IPX via AP Images)
Photo by: KGC-03/STAR MAX/IPx The Princess of Cambridge is seen outside the Lindo Wing of St. Mary's Hospital with her parents Prince William The Duke of Cambridge and Catherine The Duchess of Cambridge. The Princess was born on Saturday, May 2nd, 2015 at 8:34 AM weighing 8lbs. 3oz. (Star Max/IPX via AP Images)

Princess of Cambridge born at St. Mary's Hospital - 5/2/15

Photo by: KGC-03/STAR MAX/IPx The Princess of Cambridge is seen outside the Lindo Wing of St. Mary's Hospital with her parents Prince William The Duke of Cambridge and Catherine The Duchess of Cambridge.  The Princess was born on Saturday, May 2nd, 2015 at 8:34 AM weighing 8lbs. 3oz. (Star Max/IPX via AP Images)
Photo by: KGC-03/STAR MAX/IPx The Princess of Cambridge is seen outside the Lindo Wing of St. Mary's Hospital with her parents Prince William The Duke of Cambridge and Catherine The Duchess of Cambridge. The Princess was born on Saturday, May 2nd, 2015 at 8:34 AM weighing 8lbs. 3oz. (Star Max/IPX via AP Images)

Princess of Cambridge born at St. Mary's Hospital - 5/2/15

Photo by: KGC-03/STAR MAX/IPx The Princess of Cambridge is seen outside the Lindo Wing of St. Mary's Hospital with her parents Prince William The Duke of Cambridge and Catherine The Duchess of Cambridge.  The Princess was born on Saturday, May 2nd, 2015 at 8:34 AM weighing 8lbs. 3oz. (Star Max/IPX via AP Images)
Photo by: KGC-03/STAR MAX/IPx The Princess of Cambridge is seen outside the Lindo Wing of St. Mary's Hospital with her parents Prince William The Duke of Cambridge and Catherine The Duchess of Cambridge. The Princess was born on Saturday, May 2nd, 2015 at 8:34 AM weighing 8lbs. 3oz. (Star Max/IPX via AP Images)

Princess of Cambridge born at St. Mary's Hospital - 5/2/15

Photo by: KGC-03/STAR MAX/IPx 5/2/15 The Princess of Cambridge is seen outside the Lindo Wing of St. Mary's Hospital with her parents Prince William The Duke of Cambridge and Catherine The Duchess of Cambridge.  The Princess was born on Saturday, May 2nd, 2015 at 8:34 AM weighing 8lbs. 3oz. (Star Max/IPX via AP Images)
Photo by: KGC-03/STAR MAX/IPx 5/2/15 The Princess of Cambridge is seen outside the Lindo Wing of St. Mary's Hospital with her parents Prince William The Duke of Cambridge and Catherine The Duchess of Cambridge. The Princess was born on Saturday, May 2nd, 2015 at 8:34 AM weighing 8lbs. 3oz. (Star Max/IPX via AP Images)

Princess of Cambridge born at St. Mary's Hospital - 5/2/15

Photo by: KGC-03/STAR MAX/IPx The Princess of Cambridge is seen outside the Lindo Wing of St. Mary's Hospital with her parents Prince William The Duke of Cambridge and Catherine The Duchess of Cambridge.  The Princess was born on Saturday, May 2nd, 2015 at 8:34 AM weighing 8lbs. 3oz. (Star Max/IPX via AP Images)
Photo by: KGC-03/STAR MAX/IPx The Princess of Cambridge is seen outside the Lindo Wing of St. Mary's Hospital with her parents Prince William The Duke of Cambridge and Catherine The Duchess of Cambridge. The Princess was born on Saturday, May 2nd, 2015 at 8:34 AM weighing 8lbs. 3oz. (Star Max/IPX via AP Images)

Princess of Cambridge born at St. Mary's Hospital - 5/2/15

Photo by: KGC-03/STAR MAX/IPx 5/2/15 The Princess of Cambridge is seen outside the Lindo Wing of St. Mary's Hospital with her parents Prince William The Duke of Cambridge and Catherine The Duchess of Cambridge.  The Princess was born on Saturday, May 2nd, 2015 at 8:34 AM weighing 8lbs. 3oz. (Star Max/IPX via AP Images)
Photo by: KGC-03/STAR MAX/IPx 5/2/15 The Princess of Cambridge is seen outside the Lindo Wing of St. Mary's Hospital with her parents Prince William The Duke of Cambridge and Catherine The Duchess of Cambridge. The Princess was born on Saturday, May 2nd, 2015 at 8:34 AM weighing 8lbs. 3oz. (Star Max/IPX via AP Images)

Princess of Cambridge born at St. Mary's Hospital - 5/2/15

Photo by: KGC-107/STAR MAX/IPx The Princess of Cambridge is seen outside the Lindo Wing of St. Mary's Hospital with her parents Prince William The Duke of Cambridge and Catherine The Duchess of Cambridge.  The Princess was born on Saturday, May 2nd, 2015 at 8:34 AM weighing 8lbs. 3oz. (Star Max/IPX via AP Images)
Photo by: KGC-107/STAR MAX/IPx The Princess of Cambridge is seen outside the Lindo Wing of St. Mary's Hospital with her parents Prince William The Duke of Cambridge and Catherine The Duchess of Cambridge. The Princess was born on Saturday, May 2nd, 2015 at 8:34 AM weighing 8lbs. 3oz. (Star Max/IPX via AP Images)

Princess of Cambridge born at St. Mary's Hospital - 5/2/15

Photo by: KGC-03/STAR MAX/IPx 5/2/15 The Princess of Cambridge is seen outside the Lindo Wing of St. Mary's Hospital with her parents Prince William The Duke of Cambridge and Catherine The Duchess of Cambridge.  The Princess was born on Saturday, May 2nd, 2015 at 8:34 AM weighing 8lbs. 3oz. (Star Max/IPX via AP Images)
Photo by: KGC-03/STAR MAX/IPx 5/2/15 The Princess of Cambridge is seen outside the Lindo Wing of St. Mary's Hospital with her parents Prince William The Duke of Cambridge and Catherine The Duchess of Cambridge. The Princess was born on Saturday, May 2nd, 2015 at 8:34 AM weighing 8lbs. 3oz. (Star Max/IPX via AP Images)

Princess of Cambridge born at St. Mary's Hospital - 5/2/15

Photo by: KGC-03/STAR MAX/IPx 5/2/15 The Princess of Cambridge is seen outside the Lindo Wing of St. Mary's Hospital with her parents Prince William The Duke of Cambridge and Catherine The Duchess of Cambridge.  The Princess was born on Saturday, May 2nd, 2015 at 8:34 AM weighing 8lbs. 3oz. (Star Max/IPX via AP Images)
Photo by: KGC-03/STAR MAX/IPx 5/2/15 The Princess of Cambridge is seen outside the Lindo Wing of St. Mary's Hospital with her parents Prince William The Duke of Cambridge and Catherine The Duchess of Cambridge. The Princess was born on Saturday, May 2nd, 2015 at 8:34 AM weighing 8lbs. 3oz. (Star Max/IPX via AP Images)

Princess of Cambridge born at St. Mary's Hospital - 5/2/15

Photo by: KGC-03/STAR MAX/IPx The Princess of Cambridge is seen outside the Lindo Wing of St. Mary's Hospital with her parents Prince William The Duke of Cambridge and Catherine The Duchess of Cambridge.  The Princess was born on Saturday, May 2nd, 2015 at 8:34 AM weighing 8lbs. 3oz. (Star Max/IPX via AP Images)
Photo by: KGC-03/STAR MAX/IPx The Princess of Cambridge is seen outside the Lindo Wing of St. Mary's Hospital with her parents Prince William The Duke of Cambridge and Catherine The Duchess of Cambridge. The Princess was born on Saturday, May 2nd, 2015 at 8:34 AM weighing 8lbs. 3oz. (Star Max/IPX via AP Images)

Princess of Cambridge born at St. Mary's Hospital - 5/2/15

Photo by: KGC-03/STAR MAX/IPx The Princess of Cambridge is seen outside the Lindo Wing of St. Mary's Hospital with her parents Prince William The Duke of Cambridge and Catherine The Duchess of Cambridge.  The Princess was born on Saturday, May 2nd, 2015 at 8:34 AM weighing 8lbs. 3oz. (Star Max/IPX via AP Images)
Photo by: KGC-03/STAR MAX/IPx The Princess of Cambridge is seen outside the Lindo Wing of St. Mary's Hospital with her parents Prince William The Duke of Cambridge and Catherine The Duchess of Cambridge. The Princess was born on Saturday, May 2nd, 2015 at 8:34 AM weighing 8lbs. 3oz. (Star Max/IPX via AP Images)

Princess of Cambridge born at St. Mary's Hospital - 5/2/15

Photo by: KGC-03/STAR MAX/IPx 5/2/15 The Princess of Cambridge is seen outside the Lindo Wing of St. Mary's Hospital with her parents Prince William The Duke of Cambridge and Catherine The Duchess of Cambridge.  The Princess was born on Saturday, May 2nd, 2015 at 8:34 AM weighing 8lbs. 3oz. (Star Max/IPX via AP Images)
Photo by: KGC-03/STAR MAX/IPx 5/2/15 The Princess of Cambridge is seen outside the Lindo Wing of St. Mary's Hospital with her parents Prince William The Duke of Cambridge and Catherine The Duchess of Cambridge. The Princess was born on Saturday, May 2nd, 2015 at 8:34 AM weighing 8lbs. 3oz. (Star Max/IPX via AP Images)

Princess of Cambridge born at St. Mary's Hospital - 5/2/15

Photo by: KGC-107/STAR MAX/IPx 5/2/15 The Princess of Cambridge is seen outside the Lindo Wing of St. Mary's Hospital with her parents Prince William The Duke of Cambridge and Catherine The Duchess of Cambridge.  The Princess was born on Saturday, May 2nd, 2015 at 8:34 AM weighing 8lbs. 3oz. (Star Max/IPX via AP Images)
Photo by: KGC-107/STAR MAX/IPx 5/2/15 The Princess of Cambridge is seen outside the Lindo Wing of St. Mary's Hospital with her parents Prince William The Duke of Cambridge and Catherine The Duchess of Cambridge. The Princess was born on Saturday, May 2nd, 2015 at 8:34 AM weighing 8lbs. 3oz. (Star Max/IPX via AP Images)

Princess of Cambridge born at St. Mary's Hospital - 5/2/15

Photo by: KGC-03/STAR MAX/IPx The Princess of Cambridge is seen outside the Lindo Wing of St. Mary's Hospital with her parents Prince William The Duke of Cambridge and Catherine The Duchess of Cambridge.  The Princess was born on Saturday, May 2nd, 2015 at 8:34 AM weighing 8lbs. 3oz. (Star Max/IPX via AP Images)
Photo by: KGC-03/STAR MAX/IPx The Princess of Cambridge is seen outside the Lindo Wing of St. Mary's Hospital with her parents Prince William The Duke of Cambridge and Catherine The Duchess of Cambridge. The Princess was born on Saturday, May 2nd, 2015 at 8:34 AM weighing 8lbs. 3oz. (Star Max/IPX via AP Images)

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