I will start with the most recent news! Today it was announced that Princess Charlotte's christening will take place on Sunday 5th July at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham. It will be performed by The Archbishop of Canterbury.
Prince George's christening took place at St James' Chapel in London, however as the family of four are spending more time in Norfolk - and Prince William now flies for the East Anglian Air Ambulance - it is probably for convenient to hold the christening at Sandringham this time.
St Mary Magdalene's Church is the church used for the Christmas Day service attended by the Royal Family each year.
It is very likely that Princess Catherine will wear the same gown as Prince George, and all royal babies before him.
I am looking forward to seeing what the Duchess wears. The colour theme for Prince George's christening was blue and cream, it is thought that the theme this time could be pink and cream, but we will have to wait and see.
photo via The Daily Mail
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In other Princess Charlotte related news, it has now been 4 weeks since she was born and it was around this time with Prince George that a family photograph was released. It is thought a photo could be released any time now, followed by a separate photo of George and Charlotte July - possibly to celebrate his 2nd birthday on 22nd July.
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Prince William has returned back to royal duties these last couple of weeks. He has been very busy and began his return, on May 18th, with a visit to Switzerland for a meeting on behalf of United for Wildlife.
The next day, May 19th, he carried out an investiture at Buckingham Palace, on behalf of the Queen.
Prince William was out again the next day, May 20th, when he visited St George's Park to meet the England Women's Senior Football Team ahead of the Women's World Cup this week.
On May 21st, Prince William carried out another investiture at Buckingham Palace and then in the evening he attended a reception at Windsor Castle to mark the 25th Anniversary of Tusk Trust.
Last weekend, both Prince's played in the Audi Polo Challenge, raising money for their respective charities. Prince William was given a miniature pair of Hunter wellington boots for Princess Charlotte.
Also at the weekend as President of FIFA, Prince William attended the FA Cup where he watched his own team, Aston Villa, play Arsenal. Unfortunately, for Williams, Arsenal won and he presented the cup to them.
photo via The Daily Mail
A busy month for the Prince!!
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There have been a few engagements announced for Prince William in June, however no official announcements for Catherine. But, it is thought that she will attend Trooping the Colour - the Queen's annual birthday parade - on Saturday 13th June. She has attended every year since 2011.
It has been rumoured that Prince George will make his first appearance on the balcony this year - it would be a real treat if he did!
It is also possible that on Monday 15th June, Kate will attend the Order of the Garter. She does not always attend, but it is a possibility.
Last year, Prince William played polo on Father's Day, if this is the case again this year - Sunday 21st June - then we may get to see George and/or Charlotte. However, it is thought unlikely that we will see Charlotte before her christening - unless in a family photograph!
End of June and the beginning of July brings around Wimbledon - a firm favourite of the Duke and Duchess an dI would be very surprised if they don't make an appearance there too! Kate attended in 2011, twice in 2012 and twice in 2014. She didn't go in 2013 because she was pregnant with Prince George. She usually wears white, and also usually repeated outfit, although last year she wore a patterned Jonathan Saunders dress too!
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There is also news that we will start to see Prince George more in an official capacity. The first thought is that he will make his first appearance on the balcony for Trooping the Colour this year.
It is also thought that he may attended the Royal Norfolk Show with his parents. This takes place on 1st and 2nd July. It is a possibility but nothing has been confirmed!
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The family are currently back in London, no doubt because of Prince William's busier schedule in London. Prince George and the Duchess were spotted at Holland Park on Saturday.
An onlooker said that they were having lots of fun and were dressed in matching outfits of waxed green jackets, jeans and boots - very cute!
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I am looking forward to seeing the released picture and hopefully news that Kate will be undergoing some engagements - even if it is just Trooping the Colour and Order of the Garter - this month!!
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