Charlotte's christening, part two

Just like her big brother's, the christening of Charlotte of Cambridge is a slow reveal. We know when, we know where and now - with just under a week before the big event - we know who will be going. But that means there are still lots of gaps to fill in and, if the pattern follows that of George exactly, many of them will stay as mysteries until Sunday when the Cambridge family arrive for the christening of their littlest member.

Charlotte of Cambridge - more news about her christening has been revealed

The guest list for the service at St Mary Magdalene, Norfolk on Sunday 5th July 2015 isn't really that big a surprise. But with news that Prince George will definitely be there we now know that this Sunday will be the first chance to see the Cambridges together as a family of four. Unless grandpa Middleton has been busy with the camera again and a sneaky portrait is released ahead of time. The more likely scenario is that as Kate and William arrive with their children for this special family event the world will get its very first glimpse of them with both their babies.

And soon to be four - William and Kate will be photographed with both their children in public for the first time at Charlotte's christening
(photo Katie White Twitter)

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh will be there along with the Prince of Wales who will be accompanied by his wife, the Duchess of Cornwall. Michael and Carole Middeleton are also ready for Norfolk but we won't see Prince Harry who is spending part of his summer in Africa, as planned. And that makes it unlikely his name will be on the godparents' list but given the decision of the Cambridges not to ask siblings to do that job last time round, that's not really a shock. Other family members and friends will attend.

Uncle Harry won't be at the christening of baby Charlotte

Those wanting to get their own snap of this happy little family will be able to stand near St Mary Magdalene Church where it all takes place - the ceremony itself is private but there will be appearances as family members arrive and leave. But whether they will see Charlotte in the replica of the Honiton lace christening gown worn by royal babies since Victoria's day (let's face it, it's all but certain that's going to happen) or George in another of daddy's hand me downs (nice once but twice might be overegging the pudding) remains an unknown. All we do know is that Charlotte Elizabeth Diana of Cambridge will be welcomed into the Church of England by the Archbishop of Canterbury in the presence of its Supreme Head, her great grandmother, in the place where her paternal grandmother, Diana, was baptised 54 summers ago. This royal event is all about family in many ways and it's star will be Charlotte.