First official portraits of Prince George & Princess Charlotte released

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We’re ready for our close-ups, Mummy! Utterly adorable– and the very image of their parents: Kate melts our hearts with her sublime portraits

• First official portraits of Princess Charlotte, at just two weeks old, have been released by Kensington Palace
  
• Images show Prince George, who turns two next month, proudly cradling his younger sister in his lap
• The four snaps were taken by the Duchess of Cambridge at the family's country home, Anmer Hall in Norfolk

Cradling his two-week-old little sister in his lap, Prince George plants a loving kiss on Princess Charlotte, proving he is every inch the proud big brother. Captured here in a beautiful series of photographs, taken by the Duchess of Cambridge and released last night by Kensington Palace, it’s clear how much the new siblings have bonded. The first official photographs of the Princess were taken at the family’s country home, Anmer Hall in Norfolk, just two weeks after Charlotte’s birth on May 2.

William and Kate have once again ignored the traditional Royal protocol of appointing an established portrait photographer. Instead the Duchess, a keen amateur photographer, took the shots herself. It was of course her father, Michael, who surprised many by taking the first official portrait of George in August 2013. Charlotte, with her irresistibly chubby cheeks and bright blue eyes, has darker hair than Prince George but they share the same nose – William’s – and rose bud lips. With his hands protectively wrapped around his new sister, George looks besotted with her –and thrilled to be in charge.

The next set of official family pictures will be at Princess Charlotte’s christening, due to take place on July 5 at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham – where Princess Diana was baptised. Aides said the christening, conducted by Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, will be a private affair.

Brotherly love: Prince George tenderly places a kiss on the head of his two-week-old little sister as they cuddle up on the sofa

Besotted: In a touching moment the young prince, who turns two next month, looks down adoringly at his baby sister



Friends forever: The siblings look pristine in the images captured by their proud mother, who is a keen amateur photographer

Yesterday the Cambridge's announced that Princess Charlotte would be christened on the Sandringham estate. Pictured: The official christening photo of Prince George taken at Clarence House, London

Prince George is so cute.