In Pictures: The Royal Christening of Princess Charlotte

Holy water from the River Jordan, where it is said Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist, was used for the baptism.

Princess Charlotte is pushed in a pram after her christening at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, England. (Photo: AP)

It was the big event at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham in England. The christening ceremony on Queen Elizabeth II’s country estate.

Charlotte is fourth in line to the throne and this is only the fourth time she has been seen in public since she was born.

The 16th-century church is where Charlotte’s late grandmother, Princess Diana, was christened in 1961. Fans from as far afield as Australia and the US patiently lined up outside the church, hoping to get a glimpse of the baby as the royals arrive and leave.

The church of St Mary Magdalene on the Sandringham Estate, Norfolk, Britain. (Photo: Reuters)

Charlotte was dressed for the occasion in a replica of the intricate lace-and-satin christening gown made for Queen Victoria’s eldest daughter, also named Victoria, in 1841.

Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, carries Princess Charlotte after taking her out of a pram. (Photo: AP)

Closer shot of Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge with Princess Charlotte. (Photo: AP)

Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge with Princess Charlotte arriving at Charlotte’s christening. (Photo: AP)

Hundreds of fans cheered as William and Kate arrived with toddler Prince George and 9-week-old Charlotte, who was in a vintage pram.

Prince William, Kate the Duchess of Cambridge, their son Prince George and daughter Princess Charlotte arrive for Charlotte’s Christening. (Photo: AP)

Sunday’s event saw William, Kate, George and Charlotte appear in public for the first time as a family of four.

Britain’s Prince George gets up on tip-toes to peek into the pram of Prince Charlotte watched by his parents. (Photo: AP)

The ceremony was private — the queen, her husband Prince Philip, Prince Charles and Kate’s family were among a small group of guests allowed inside.

Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge holding their daughter Princess Charlotte next to Britain’s Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, holding their son Prince George. (Photo: AP)