Princess Charlotte of Cambridge set for first public appearance with family at upcoming christening

BRITAIN’S newest royal addition, Princess Charlotte, will appear in public for the first time with her whole family at her upcoming christening.

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THE Cambridges will appear in public for the first time as a family of four at Princess Charlotte’s christening.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George and baby Charlotte, who was born at the start of May, have yet to be seen all together.

Guests including the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall, Kate’s parents Carole and Michael Middleton, other family and Charlotte’s godparents — who are still to be announced — will gather at the Church of St Mary Magdalene in Sandringham — close to the Cambridges’ Norfolk country mansion Anmer Hall on July 5 for the traditional ceremony.

New heirs ... Prince George holds his baby sister at Anmer Hall in Norfolk, England. Picture: The Duchess of Cambridge via Getty Images

Much like the Christmas Day service, members of the public will be allowed to gather nearby to see Charlotte and the royals as they make their way to and from the church.

A Kensington Palace spokesman said William and Kate were “delighted” that the paddock outside the church would be open to well-wishers, and were “hugely grateful” for people’s warm wishes since the birth of their daughter.

“While the service inside the church will be private, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will be pleased to welcome well-wishers into the paddock outside the church,” the spokesman said.

Charlotte’s uncle, Prince Harry, will miss the event, having left to spend three months in Africa where he is working as a ranger following his departure from the army.

Although the baptism will be a private affair, the star guest is likely to make a rare appearance for the cameras — only the second glimpse of the princess in public since she was born.

William and Kate are set to bring toddler George, who turns two at the end of July.

Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana of Cambridge, who is fourth in line to the throne, was born on May 2 at 8.34am, weighing 3.7 kilograms.

Mother and daughter ... The christening will be attended by the Duchess of Cornwall’s parents as well as the British royal family. Picture: Chris Jackson/Getty Images

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