Cheeky George shows off his teeth: Proud big brother is cradled by William in magical father and son portrait at Princess Charlotte's christening 

  • New official photo shows Prince George and his father at Sandringham 
  • Black and white picture captures the father and son laughing in the garden 

All eyes were on Princess Charlotte at her christening last weekend, but her older brother still managed to steal the show with his cheeky grin in the official photos of the day. 

The toddler proved he is the apple of his father's eye in this new picture released by Kensington Palace. 

The black and white snap, taken by Mario Testino, shows the future monarch sharing a laugh with his father in the grounds of Sandringham House. 

A new official photo shows Prince George and his father at Sandringham House

A new official photo shows Prince George and his father at Sandringham House

Within minutes of the photo being uploaded to Kensington Palace's Instagram page it had attracted more than 12,000 likes from fans of the royal family.   

William and Kate chose to release four photographs in all – one formal family shot and four more intimate pictures of themselves with their children.

The photographs were taken by Mario Testino in the gardens and Drawing Room at Sandringham House immediately following Princess Charlotte's baptism

A Kensington Palace spokesman said: 'The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their whole family had a wonderful day on Sunday and were delighted to share the special occasion with the thousands of people who came to Sandringham. They are very happy to share these photographs and hope that everyone enjoys them as much as they do.'

A family picture at Princess Charlotte's christening. Back row (L-R) Michael Middleton, Pippa Middleton, James Middleton, Carole Middleton, Prince Charles, the Duchess of Cornwall, the Duke of Edinburgh. Front row (L-R) Prince William, Prince George, the Duchess of Cambridge with Princess Charlotte and the Queen 

A family picture at Princess Charlotte's christening. Back row (L-R) Michael Middleton, Pippa Middleton, James Middleton, Carole Middleton, Prince Charles, the Duchess of Cornwall, the Duke of Edinburgh. Front row (L-R) Prince William, Prince George, the Duchess of Cambridge with Princess Charlotte and the Queen 

Treat your tot to a traditional romper by Rachel Riley

Once again, gorgeous George has melted hearts everywhere! He looked utterly adorable attending his little sister's christening in a sweet romper by Rachel Riley.

The childrenswear designer is clearly a favorite of the Duchess of Cambridge's, as she's kept little George's wardrobe well-stocked with pieces from the brand. A prime example are the now iconic sail boat dungarees the tot was dressed in during the Royal tour of New Zealand.

The label is known for their traditional take on childrenswear, just like this hand-smocked top featuring a vintage-inspired design and matching shorts. But the cutest thing about this romper, is the fact that it's spot on identical to the one Prince William wore when he first met his newly-born brother, Harry.

Kids grow out of clothes fast, making their wardrobes very interchangeable. But it's nice to have a few keepsakes, and this cute set is perfect for that.

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In the main family photograph the George can be seen cuddled up to his father on a sofa with Kate holding Charlotte and the Queen, in an old rose Angela Kelly dress, to her left.

The rest of the immediate family are standing behind them.

The second picture shows Kate gazing lovingly at her daughter in the Drawing Room at Sandringham House, whilst the third shows William and George in the garden. 

The fourth picture shows the couple with their children enjoying the summer sun in the garden.

Sandringham House in Norfolk has been the private home of four generations of Sovereigns since 1862.

The main ground floor rooms, regularly used by the Royal Family, are also open to the public. The décor and contents remain very much as they were in Edwardian times.

The Duchess of Cambridge gazes at her daughter Princess Charlotte 

The Duchess of Cambridge gazes at her daughter Princess Charlotte 

The Drawing Room has a musical theme to it with pictures of musical instruments on the ceiling and on the finger plates of the doors. The room was described by Queen Victoria in her journal as 'a very long and handsome drawing room, with painted ceilings and panels with two fireplaces.'

Italian craftsmen were brought to Sandringham to carve the intricate panelling on the walls and cornices, and to paint the trompe l'oeil ceiling panels. The carved panelling derives from the French Louis XVI style of the late 18th Century. Its white marble fire-places, painted ceiling and pastel shades are typical of the Edwardian taste.

The portraits set into the wall panelling in the background of the photograph were painted by Edward Hughes in 1896 and depict the two youngest daughters of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra – Princesses Victoria and Maud.

The elaborately gilded glazed cabinets, parts of which can be seen in the background of the photographs, are thought to be Danish and contain silver gilt and Bohemian glass. Both Queen Alexandra and later Queen Mary were great collectors of objets d'art.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte

Commenting on his historic commission, Testino told the Mail: 'Photographing Princess Charlotte's christening was an amazing experience. What impressed me the most was the energy of the family, and of that between the Duke and Duchess. 

'One sees how solid they are together and one gets a sense of their strong family values. 

'It was incredible to be able to document four generations of the British Royal Family together – the monarch and three heirs to the throne – and very heart-warming to see the close relationship between them all.' 

'I am overwhelmed and honoured to be chosen to document this occasion and to carry on the documentation of the family that is the soul of this country.'

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