Princess
Charlotte will be christened in the Queen’s parish church in Norfolk on
Sunday July 5, Kensington Palace have announced.
St
Mary Magdalene is just a few minutes’ walk from the Sandringham estate
and is where the Royal Family take part in the traditional Christmas Day
service each year.
Despite
the low-key venue, the little princess – who will be two months old at
the time- will be christened by The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most
Reverend Justin Welby.
The service
itself will be private, according to Kensington Palace, but some members
of the public will be permitted to gather outside.
William
and Kate's choice of venue was influenced by its proximity to Anmer
Hall but is also a touching tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales who was
herself baptised there.
Although
announced just a few hours ago, speculation on the names of Charlotte's
godparents has already begun with Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie
installed as front runners.
Other
names backed by punters, according to bookies Ladbrokes, include
William's cousin Peter Phillips, his close friend Hugh van Cutsem,
brother Prince Harry and Kate's sister Pippa Middleton.
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