- The world able to see Prince George in public for the first time in three months as he arrived to be christened
- Royal fans braved the wind and rain and slept on street in London to be outside St James's Palace today
- George was baptised by the Archbishop of Canterbury in the historic Chapel Royal this afternoon
- Guest list was secret until this morning and in break from tradition most uncles, aunts and cousins not invited
- The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh celebrated with the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Harry
- Kate's family also there along with Her Majesty and three future monarchs - Charles, William and George
- George was baptised using water from the River Jordan in a replica of royal christening robe first made in 1841
- Christening followed by tea at Clarence House served with slices of Kate and William's wedding cake from 2011
Prince George has been christened at St James's Palace today as the world was given only its second public glimpse of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's young son.
Outside St James's Palace enthusiastic crowds gathered to see the heir the throne, who was carried by his beaming mother and father on what was clearly a joyful occasion.
The three-month-old prince, wearing a long christening robe, joined the handful of relatives attending his baptism, which was described as an 'intimate family affair'.
Only five senior royals, the Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Charles, the Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Harry saw the heir to the throne baptised by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Rev Justin Welby, in the little known Chapel Royal this afternoon.
Kate's family - parents Carole and Michael Middleton and siblings Pippa and James - also looked thrilled to be there.
Sweet child: The public got the chance to see three-month-old Prince George as he was taken into St James Palace for his christening today
Smiling and happy: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge grinned at their family as they held their young prince
After the event: The beaming Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrive with their son Prince George, who was carried out by his loving mother afterwards
Touching: William and Kate laugh uproariously as they speak to Her Majesty the Queen, who is George's great-grandmother
Happy occasion: The proud parents are walked from the chapel by Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury who had just baptised George
Quiet: Prince George appeared contented as he was held by his mother on only his second public appearance since he was carried from the Lindo Wing in July
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince George arrived at St James's Palace in a dark blue Jaguar, at 2.30pm.
ROYAL ORDER OF SERVICE: THE BAPTISM OF PRINCE GEORGE
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge asked their siblings to do readings at Prince George's christening service.
Harry read a passage from the gospel of St John (15: 1-5), which begins 'I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener', while Pippa read the famous 'Suffer little children that they come unto me' passage from the gospel of St Luke (18:15-17).
The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Justin Welby, baptised Prince George, supported by the Dean of The Chapel Royal, the Rt Rev Richard Chartres, and the Sub-Dean of the Chapel Royal, the Rev Prebendary William Scott.
The two hymns sung at the service were Breathe On Me, Breath Of God, and Be Thou My Vision.
Blessed Jesu! Here We Stand was written for Prince William's baptism on 4 August 1982, and the anthems were performed by the Choir of Her Majesty's Chapel Royal.
The processional altar music was Bach's Fantasia in G (BWV 572), while the recessional altar music was Widor's Toccata from Symphony No.5.
Harry read a passage from the gospel of St John (15: 1-5), which begins 'I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener', while Pippa read the famous 'Suffer little children that they come unto me' passage from the gospel of St Luke (18:15-17).
The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Justin Welby, baptised Prince George, supported by the Dean of The Chapel Royal, the Rt Rev Richard Chartres, and the Sub-Dean of the Chapel Royal, the Rev Prebendary William Scott.
The two hymns sung at the service were Breathe On Me, Breath Of God, and Be Thou My Vision.
Blessed Jesu! Here We Stand was written for Prince William's baptism on 4 August 1982, and the anthems were performed by the Choir of Her Majesty's Chapel Royal.
The processional altar music was Bach's Fantasia in G (BWV 572), while the recessional altar music was Widor's Toccata from Symphony No.5.
She smiled broadly to the crowds from the back seat, while Prince William, who wore a suit with a white shirt and pale blue tie, sat in the front.
As they pulled into the grounds, Kate appeared distracted and bent down to her right, as if she was tending to baby George.
The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Rev Justin Welby, greeted both families at the chapel in central London.
When the Queen's car arrived, nearby doors in the palace opened and young George could be heard gurgling.
His grandfather Charles and stepmother Camilla walked forward to meet the Queen, who was already being greeted by the Archbishop and the Bishop of London Richard Chartres.
The doting grandfather was followed by William and Kate, with the duke holding his son in front of him and jiggling him up and down as he walked.
He was joined by his brother Harry, who greeted his grandfather the Duke of Edinburgh as William told everyone: 'He's all ready', adding: 'So far so good.'
George, who stared curiously at his relatives as they chatted, was wearing a replica of a christening gown made for Queen Victoria's eldest daughter in 1841, which almost touched the ground.
The royal party spoke for a few more minutes and Kate walked over to greet Philip, kissing him on both cheeks before curtseying.
Prince Harry and Pippa Middleton both gave readings at the christening.
Prince George will have seven godparents, including Zara Phillips and six of his parents' close friends.
William and Kate chose two hymns, two lessons and two anthems for the service, Kensington Palace revealed.
The first lesson, from the Gospel of St Luke, Ch 18, verses 15-17, was read by Miss Middleton, who was Kate's maid of honour at the couple's wedding.
The second, from St John's gospel, chapter 15, verses 1-5, was read by Prince Harry.
The two hymns at the service were Breathe on Me, Breath of God and Be Thou My Vision.
Brother: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge asked their siblings to do the readings during the 45-minute ceremony, with Harry reading John (15: 1-5), which begins 'I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener'
Senior royals: The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh are followed from the chapel by the Prince of Wales and his wife the Duchess of Cornwall. They and Prince Harry were the only close members of William's family who attended
Siblings: Pippa and James Middleton walk out of the chapel with the small congregation, including their smiling mother Carole this afternoon
Grandparents: Michael and Carole Middleton walk away from their first grandchild's christening on what was clearly a very happy occasion
Two anthems were also performed at the service, including Blessed Jesu! Here we Stand, by Richard Popplewell, which was written for William's own baptism on August 4 1982.
The second was John Rutter's well-known anthem The Lord Bless You and Keep You.
Both were performed by The Choir of Her Majesty's Chapel Royal, which performed at the royal couple's wedding as well as at the Golden and Diamond Jubilee Services at St Paul's Cathedral.
The choir was made up of six Gentlemen-in-Ordinary, who are professional singers, and 10 Children of the Chapel Royal, boy choristers who hold the Sovereign's choral scholarships at the City of London School.
They wore Gold and Scarlet State Coats, still tailored to the Royal Warrant of 1661.
Earlier, the Queen was received with a Royal Salute from the St James's Palace detachment of The Queen's Guard as she arrived in Colour Court.
The christening service lasted around 35 minutes and when it came to an end Philip and the Queen were the first to leave, with the monarch clutching a copy of the order of service.
The Archbishop and the Bishop of London were waiting on the steps and were thanked by the family and friends of the royal couple as the guests left.
Charles and Camilla were behind the monarch and the heir to the throne followed the Queen into nearby St James's Palace which is connected to Clarence House where the proud grandfather and his wife were hosting a private tea.
Kate and William left the chapel together with the duchess holding her son who was wide eyed and clasped his hands together.
Dr Chartres looked at George's tiny hands and joked with his parents, saying he was holding them in a 'very commanding' manner.
The second was John Rutter's well-known anthem The Lord Bless You and Keep You.
Both were performed by The Choir of Her Majesty's Chapel Royal, which performed at the royal couple's wedding as well as at the Golden and Diamond Jubilee Services at St Paul's Cathedral.
The choir was made up of six Gentlemen-in-Ordinary, who are professional singers, and 10 Children of the Chapel Royal, boy choristers who hold the Sovereign's choral scholarships at the City of London School.
They wore Gold and Scarlet State Coats, still tailored to the Royal Warrant of 1661.
Royal thanks: Her Majesty and her husband Prince Philip speak to the senior clergyman as they arrived for the christening with Prince Charles and Camilla following them
Kate's siblings: Pippa and James Middleton arrive at Chapel Royal in St James's Palace just behind their parents before meeting the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Bishop of London
Break in the clouds: After standing in wet, windy conditions crowds gathered in the Autumn sunshine at St James Palace to see the future king
Huge amount of interest: Spectators stood five or six seep outside the historic St James's Palace as the royal family were inside
Security: Police stand guard having set up barriers along the usually quiet stretch of Pall Mall in central London
The christening service lasted around 35 minutes and when it came to an end Philip and the Queen were the first to leave, with the monarch clutching a copy of the order of service.
The Archbishop and the Bishop of London were waiting on the steps and were thanked by the family and friends of the royal couple as the guests left.
Charles and Camilla were behind the monarch and the heir to the throne followed the Queen into nearby St James's Palace which is connected to Clarence House where the proud grandfather and his wife were hosting a private tea.
Kate and William left the chapel together with the duchess holding her son who was wide eyed and clasped his hands together.
Dr Chartres looked at George's tiny hands and joked with his parents, saying he was holding them in a 'very commanding' manner.
Glowing mother: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge rubs the arm of her young son Prince George as he sits patiently in his car seat
Grandparents: Michael and Carole Middleton seen arriving for the christening of Prince George at the central London palace
Loving uncle and auntie: Prince Harry and Pippa Middleton grinned as they walked towards the historic chapel where George would be baptised
Prince George's day: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and future king Prince George in his car seat head off to the christening this afternoon
Special occasion: Beaming parents, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, leave for the christening on a significant day for them and their son Prince George
Proud parents: Kate sat next to their three-month-old child while they couple were swept to St James Palace this afternoon
Anxious mother: The Duchess of Cambridge was seen to lean over and talk to little Prince George as they arrived at the palace ahead of his 3pm christening today
His only previous public outing was when William and Kate left the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital in central London the day after he was born on July 22.
On that occasion, they proudly showed him off to the world's media and could not contain their joy as he slept peacefully.
Since then his father has revealed that George has a good pair of lungs but he appeared to be on his best behaviour today for his first official engagement.
It came as the Cambridges revealed they have chosen old friends and only one royal, Zara Tindall, to be godparents to three-month-old George.
The godparents arrived together - William van Cutsem and wife Rosie, Oliver Baker and wife Melissa, Emilia Jardine-Paterson and husband David, and Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton and wife Susannah at the front.
Julia Samuel was joined by husband Michael and the Duke of Westminster's son Hugh Grosvenor came alone, with Zara and Mike Tindall bringing up the rear.
They were warmly greeted by the Bishop of London and Archbishop before taking their seats in the chapel.
George's private christening, like his birth, has attracted interest from across the globe.
Meanwhile outside royal well-wishers have spent at least one rain-soaked night outside St James's Palace but thankfully the dark clouds, which had threatened to taint the big day during the morning, cleared just in time.
Tourists and royal-watchers stood five-people deep against the railings in an autumnal St James's Park, as the sun shone down on Pall Mall.
Many of the fans, draped in Union Flags, have returned to London three months after spending weeks sleeping outside the Lindo Wing in Paddington where the heir to the throne was born on July 22.
Prince George's godmother Zara Tindall, seen here with rugby-playing husband Mike, was chic in navy at the royal christening today - behind her is William van Cutsem's wife, Rosie
Family friends: Prince George's godparents Julia Samuel, a close friend of the late Diana, Princess of Wales, and the Duke of Westminster's son Hugh Grosvenor, right, are pictured arriving with the Hon. Mrs Samuel's husband, Michael, left
Trusted aide: Prince George's godfather Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton, 53, accompanied by his wife Susannah, arriving at the christening today
George's godmother Emilia Jardine-Paterson and godfather William van Cutsem, in pink tie, arrived in a minibus also carrying Mrs Jardine-Paterson's husband, David, centre
Spiritual guidance: George's godparents Emilia Jardine-Paterson, in black and white dress, left, and Oliver Baker, plus his wife Mel, in grey coat, were bussed to the ceremony
Proud uncle and godmother: Prince Harry, left, followed by a smiling Mike Tindell and his wife Zara, head to join other guests at the baptism to be carried out by the Archbishop of Canterbury
Prince George's great-grandparents, HM The Queen and the Duke of Edinnburgh, arrived just before the baby's christening at St James's Palace this afternoon
The Bishop of London, the Rt Revd Richard Chartres, who preached the sermon at the royal wedding, is Dean of the Chapel Royal, where Prince George was christened this afternoon
The Archbishiop of Canterbury, the Most Rev Justin Welby, who was to christen the young prince, arriving at St James's Palace with his wife, Caroline
A grinning Prince William sat in the front of the car as he was driven from his apartment at Kensington Palace to St James's Palace for his baby son's christening
Setting off: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their son were due to be guests of honour at a tea party afterwards held by the Prince of Wales at Clarence House
Harry gave a small smile to the crowds as he was escorted through the gates in a green Land Rover Discovery.
Kate looked relaxed before the service began and wore a cream Alexander McQueen outfit and a matching hat by milliner Jane Taylor.
Earlier her family - parents Carole and Michael Middleton and siblings Pippa and James - arrived as a group.
They were warmly greeted by the Bishop of London and Archbishop before taking their seats in the chapel.
Enthusiasts: Royal Fans, many of whom have slept outside overnight, have returned to London three months after Prince George's birth so they can celebrate his christening today
Waking up on the big day: Royal fan Terry Hut and friends waits outside St James's Palace hours before the is third in line to the throne will be christened
Braving the wind and rain: Royal fans wait outside the chapel of St James overnight, ready for the christening of Prince George and hopefully a glimpse of the future king
Royal supporters: Well-wishers (left to right) Terry Hutt, Julie Cain, Marie Scott and John Loughrey brave the bad weather as they set up camp up outside the Chapel Royal, St James's Palace in London ahead of the christening of Prince George today
Here to celebrate: Royal Fan John Loughrey with Anne Daley and her dog Camilla stand and wait yards from where the heir to the throne will be christened
Personal touch: Terry Hutt displays his warm card and its message for the future king to the cameras this morning
ROYAL GUEST LIST REVEALED: WHO WILL SEE BABY GEORGE BAPTISED
Family:
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh
The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Harry
Michael, Carole, James and Pippa Middleton
Prince George’s Godparents:
Oliver Baker - friend from university
Emilia Jardine-Paterson - School friend of Kate
Earl Hugh Grosvenor
Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton - Past Private Secretary to The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
Julia Samuel - Close friend of Princess Diana
Zara Tindall - The Duke of Cambridge’s cousin)
William van Cutsem - childhood friend of William
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh
The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Harry
Michael, Carole, James and Pippa Middleton
Prince George’s Godparents:
Oliver Baker - friend from university
Emilia Jardine-Paterson - School friend of Kate
Earl Hugh Grosvenor
Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton - Past Private Secretary to The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
Julia Samuel - Close friend of Princess Diana
Zara Tindall - The Duke of Cambridge’s cousin)
William van Cutsem - childhood friend of William
Prince George wore the hand made replica of the Royal Christening Robe, made by Angela Kelly, Dressmaker to The Queen.
The Lily Font and water from the River Jordan was used during the baptism.
Following the service, The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall headed to a private tea in Clarence House. Guests were served slices of christening cake, which is a tier taken from The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s wedding cake.
There has been huge speculation about who the Cambridges might choose to be their son's mentors.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have chosen old friends rather than other royals and dignitaries to be godparents to three-month-old Prince George.
Prince William's cousin Zara Tindall, Kate's old schoolfriend Emilia Jardine-Paterson, and family friend William van Cutsem have all been asked to take on the role.
The other godparents are the couple's university friend Oliver Baker, William and Harry's Private Secretary Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton, the Duke of Westminster's son Hugh Grosvenor, and Julia Samuel, an old friend of Princess Diana's.
The seven godparents, announced this morning, show how the Cambridges have dispensed with the tradition of picking other royals and foreign dignitaries, choosing instead close friends to guide their first-born son.
The Most Rev Justin Welby, who has already spoken of the 'great privilege and honour' of baptising George, said today he hoped that others will be inspired to seek the same ceremony for themselves and their children.
He added: 'As a nation we're celebrating the birth of someone who in due course will be the head of state.
'That's extraordinary. It gives you this sense of forward looking, of the forwardness of history as well as the backwardness of history, and what a gift to have this new life and to look forward.
The centrepiece will be the extraordinary cake that William and Kate enjoyed at their wedding reception.
On April 29, 2011, Prince William and his new wife cut the first slice of the magnificent eight-tiered wedding cake, but one of the tiers was saved for today.
Maker Fiona Cairns spent five weeks working on it along with her large team.
Kate had asked for the Joseph Lambeth technique of cake decoration, where intricate piping is used to make three dimensional scroll work, leaves, flowers and other adornments.
The then bride also gave Ms Cairns detailed instructions for her to include 17 different blooms and foliage for symbolism - known as the ‘language of flowers’.
The four flowers of the home nations - English rose, Scottish thistle, Welsh daffodil and Irish shamrock - were featured on the penultimate tier and the top cake, around six inches in diameter, was covered with lace details with a garland of lily of the valley and heather on top.
The group wore Union flag-patterned clothes and held banners to congratulate the future king.
Terry Hutt, 78, from Cambridge, said: 'As a parent, we all want our children christened and there's no difference between George and us really.
'What makes it really special is he's a newcomer, he could well be a king one day and, if he follows his father's footsteps, I'm sure between them they will make two good kings.'
Julie Cain, 50, from Newcastle, arrived at 7.30am yesterday morning.
'I couldn't be at the birth so I just wanted to be here.
'It's tradition, another piece of history in the making, and I just didn't want to miss it,' she said.
But Miss Cain admitted her chances of catching a glimpse of the Royal Family were limited.
She said: 'We've been told we won't be seeing much of anything, but at least we can say we were here.'
John Loughrey, 58, from Wandsworth, south-west London, was among those who spent last night sheltering under a tarpaulin erected in a road opposite the Palace.
'This is history and I'm here to see it,' he said.
Mr Loughrey claimed the whole country was 'going mad' about Prince George.
'I'm excited, we're all getting excited,' he added. 'I can't wait.'
The ornate Lily Font used to baptise Prince George, was made for the christening of Queen Victoria's eldest child Victoria, Princess Royal.
The ornate Lily Font used to baptise Prince George, was made for the christening of Queen Victoria's eldest child Victoria, Princess Royal.
Crafted out of silver gilt, the edge of the fluted bowl is decorated with sprays of flowers and ivy and the scrolled sides of the high base feature three large cherubs playing lyres.
It has traditionally been used for royal christenings, including all of Queen Victoria's children.
It was used at the christenings of all the Queen's children and her grandchildren, except Princess Eugenie who was baptised at the Church of St Mary Magdalene in Sandringham.
The font, which will have been brought to the Chapel Royal from the Tower of London where it is usually on show as part of the Crown Jewels, takes its name from its distinctive lily shaped stem.
Made by silversmiths EJ and W Barnard in 1840 for Victoria, Princess Royal's christening in 1841, it stands 17 inches high and sixteen-and-a-half inches in diameter.
It also features the royal arms of Queen Victoria and the joint royal arms of Victoria and Prince Albert - Prince George's great-great-great-great-great-grandparents, who were married in the Chapel Royal in 1840.
When royal christenings are held in the Chapel Royal, it is tradition to use holy water taken from the River Jordan, where it is said Jesus was baptised by John the Baptist.
Intimate: The little-known Chapel Royal at St James's Palace, where Queen Victoria and Prince Albert married, has been chosen for Prince George's christening
Meet the godparents: Zara and six of Kate and William's closest friends will be Prince George's mentors
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have chosen old friends rather than other royals and dignitaries to be godparents to three-month-old Prince George.Julia Samuel: The friend of William's mother Princess Diana
The Honourable Mrs Michael Samuel, 54, was a close friend of the late Diana, Princess of Wales. A mother of four who lives in west London, her son Benjamin, now 23, was one of Diana's godsons.Mrs Samuel is a psychotherapist and counsellor at St Mary's Hospital in Paddington, where she helps families who have lost a child or baby.
She helped launch Child Bereavement UK, a charity for families who lose a child or for children who are bereaved, in the presence of Diana. William is now one of the charity's patrons.
Born Julia Guiness, her sister Sabrina was a girlfriend of Prince Charles. Mrs Samuel is married to businessman Michael,60, and their children are in their 20s.
Nod to the past: Julia Samuel, left, one of Diana Princess of Wales' closest friends, has been handed the honour by the Cambridges today
William van Cutsem: The son of Prince Charles' dearest friend and William's 'second brother'
No royal occasion is complete these days without a member of this large Catholic family of Norfolk landowners, and William, 34, is the youngest of the late Hugh and Emilie van Cutsem's four sons.Educated, like his father, who was a close friend of the Prince of Wales, at Ampleforth, William is the only Catholic godparent and a childhood friend of Prince William.
In May this year William married Rosie Ruck-Keene in the village of Ewelme, south Oxfordshire. Prince Wililam, who reportedly dated Rosie in 2007 when he briefly split from Kate, attended the wedding with his heavily-pregnant wife.
Wililam's niece Rose van Custem was a flower girl at the royal wedding and was seen covering her ears when the crowds outside Buckingham Palace roared as Kate and William kissed.
Emilia Jardine-Paterson: The Marlborough schoolfriend and Kate's shoulder to cry on
Emilia, whose maiden name was d'Erlanger and who comes from Tiverton in Devon, has known Prince William since she was 19 and Kate for even longer having also attended private school Marlborough College with her.She and the Duchess are extremely close, and they went to Ibiza together when the now-married couple split-up in 2007.
A talented interior designer, she is said to be helping the Cambridges renovate their apartment at Kensington Palace, which would include decorating Prince George's bedroom.
She is married to David Jardine-Paterson, who will also be at the christening today, who is heir to a powerful Scottish land-owning family.
Inner circle: Prince William's childhood friend William Van Cutsem, 39, (left) and Emilia Jardine-Paterson, 31, have both been asked to be godparents
Zara Tindall: The only member of the royal family asked to give George guidance
Married to rugby player Mike Tindall, with whom she is expecting their first baby early next year, Zara,32, is William's first cousin and the only member of the royal family to be asked to be godparent.A down-to-earth event rider who enjoys a drink and is happiest in a pair of scruffy jodhpurs and a fleece, gregarious Zara will help bring a sense of normality into the life of the future King. She won a team silver eventing medal at London's 2012 Olympics.
Zara, who is said to be a particular favourite of her grandmother, the Queen, married Mr Tindall not at Westminster Abby but at Canongate Kirk in Edinburgh in 2011. She pledged to honour, not obey, and kept her maiden name, Phillips, for work.
Calm influence: Zara, pictured with her rugby-playing husband Mike Tindall, will help keep Prince George's feet on the ground
Oliver Baker: The friend from St Andrew's trusted with couple's secrets at University
Oliver Baker, 31, known as Ollie to his closest friends, was part of the couple's trusted inner circle formed when they all studied together at St Andrew's University.George's now-godfather shared accommodation with them in the Scottish university town and was so attached to the area he married his wife Mel there. She will also be at St James's Palace today.
Ollie also lived with the couple in a rural farmhouse in their final year because he was trusted to keep secrets about their private lives.
When Kate moved to London after graduating she then moved into a flat with Ollie's now wife and the couples are still extremely close.
Ollie married Mel Nicholson at St Andrew's in 2010 and William and Kate were at the wedding.
Old friend: Oliver Baker, pictured with Prince William at Cheltenham races, went to St Andrew's University with the couple
Hugh Grosvenor: The son of Britain's wealthiest landowner's who likes to party
Hugh, Earl Grosvenor, is son and heir of the Duke of Westminster, one of Britain's richest people, and aged just 22, he will be Prince George's youngest godparent.The former Newcastle University student celebrated turning 21 in February last year with a lavish party at his parents' pile Eaton Hall, near Chester, with entertainment from comedian Michael McIntyre and music from hip hop duo, the Rizzle Kicks.
Prince Harry attended the party, which was estimated to have cost several million pounds.
The Duke of Westminster's land covers the most expensive real estate in Britain and includes 100 acres of Mayfair and 200 acres of Belgravia.
Hugh's sister, Lady Tamara, married Wililam van Cutsem's eldest brother Ed, 40, in 2004.
Unlike his father, who went to Eton, Hugh, Earl Grosvenor went to a state primary school followed by a private day school near his country home.
Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton: The trusted aide who served William, Kate and Harry
The 52-year-old former SAS Major, who has been a private secretary to William and Harry since 2005, has been a constant help and confidant to the young princes.Married with four children and living in a pretty old rectory in Suffolk, Mr Lowther-Pinkerton was the most senior member of William's team until he resigned as from his full-time post last month, becoming a one-day-a-week consultant, instead.
Trained at Sandhurst, the discreet former Irish Guard was attached to the SAS for two decades and served in the Gulf War, where he gained a reputatuion as a particularly capable officer.
He was equerry to the Queen Mother from 1984-1986, and has also run risk management training courses for journalists and travellers, schooling them in what to do if you are shot at and how to avoid being kidnapped.
Mentors: Former SAS Major Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton, a trusted aide of Prince William since 2005, left, will be one of the godfathers as will Hugh Grosvenor, right
And the senior royals who didn't make the list of invitees...
Choosing old friends rather than royals and other dignitaries is not the only way in which today's christening of Prince George is breaking with tradition.When the three-month-old heir to the throne is christened in the Chapel Royal in St James's Palace this afternoon, there will be a noticeably smaller crowd witnessing the event.
Many senior royals including Prince Andrew, Prince Edward and Anne, Princess Royal, have not been invited by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, who want to keep their baby's christening more intimate than lavish royal christenings from days gone by.
None of William's uncles or aunts will attend, meaning - on his father's side - that the Duke of York, his ex-wife Sarah, Duchess of York, the Earl of Wessex and his wife Sophie, Countess of Wessex, and Anne, Princess Royal and her husband Tim Laurence will all be absent from the festivities.
Not going: Prince Andrew, pictured leaving Lulu's private members club last night, has not been invited and nor has Prince Edward, pictured in Park Lane today
Not invited: Prince Edward's wife Sophie, Countess of Wessex, seen visiting an NSPCC centre in Bristol today hours before the christening
Not invited: Anne, Princess Royal, will not be at the christening, although her daughter, Zara, will be the baby's godmother
None of William's cousins will be there either, other than Zara Tindall who has been asked to be Prince George's godmother. Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie have not been asked, nor has Zara's brother Peter Phillips, 35, who has two small daughters with his Canadian wife, Autumn.
Diana's brother Charles Spencer will not be there, and nor will the other controversial uncle, Carole Middleton's tattooed, shaven-headed brother, Gary Goldsmith.
Only the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Harry will attend from William's family, while the Middleton side will be represented by Kate's parents Michael and Carole, and her siblings, James and Pippa.
Harry's girlfriend, dancer Cressida Bonas has not been asked, and nor have James Middleton's girlfriend, TV presenter Donna Air or Pippa's boyfriend, banker Nico Jackson.
With Prince George, his parents, the godparents and their spouses and the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Rev Justin Welby, who will perform the baptism, there will only be around 24 people present at this afternoon's ceremony.
By contrast William's christening in August 1982 was attended by more than 60 guests, and the only senior Royals missing were Prince Andrew, who was serving in the Falklands War, and Princess Margaret, who was on holiday in Italy.
William was given six godparents, including former King Constantine II of Greece, Princess Alexandra, the Honourable Lady Ogilvy, and the Duchess of Westminster, whose son, Hugh, will be Prince George's godfather.
The others were Lady Susan Hussey, a long-time confidante of the Queen, Lord Romsey, who is also Prince Philip's godson, and the late writer, Sir Laurens van der Post.
REVEALED: THE VOGUE AND VANITY FAIR PHOTOGRAPHER WHO HAS DONE PORTRAITS OF HOLLYWOOD ELITE CHOSEN TO TAKE OFFICIAL CHRISTENING PORTRAIT OF PRINCE GEORGE AND THE ROYAL FAMILY
Chose: Jason Bell will take the official photographs at Clarence House following the service in the Chapel Royal
Bell is renowned for his images of Hollywood stars and rock and pop legends like Sir Paul McCartney, actress Scarlett Johansson and former England footballer David Beckham.
Kensington Palace confirmed the commission of Bell in a statement, reading: 'The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have asked Jason Bell to be the official photographer at the christening of their son, Prince George. Mr Bell will take the official photographs at Clarence House following the service in the Chapel Royal.
'Jason Bell is a well-established portrait photographer and his work has appeared in many of the world's foremost publications.
'Many of Jason's photos have been acquired for the National Portrait Gallery for their permanent collection. He has received a number of awards, including The Royal Photographic Society's Terence Donovan Award for outstanding contribution to photography and the Best British Black and White Photographer at the British Picture Editor's Awards.
'He was made an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society in September 2011.
'The photographs taken after the ceremony will be historic images that are expected to capture four generations of the royal family together.
'The pictures will show the Queen with three future monarchs - the Prince of Wales, William and George.
It will echo the picture taken in July 1894 during the christening of the future Edward VIII, showing the royal baby with his father, later George V, grandfather, the future Edward VII, and great grandmother, Queen Victoria.
Bell's images have been featured in the National Portrait Gallery and published in glossy magazines like Vogue and Vanity Fair.
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