Meet All 12 of Prince George and Princess Charlotte's Godparents

Prince George was christened at the Chapel Royal in St. James's Palace back in October 2013, and two years later, Princess Charlotte was baptized at the Church of St. Mary Magdalene on Queen Elizabeth II's Sandringham Estate. While Kensington Palace has released several photos from both events, not much is known about the royal children's godparents. For starters, George has seven godparents, among them Emilia Jardine-Paterson, one of the people in Kate Middleton's top-secret squad, while Charlotte only has five. Still, there is much more to know about the people Prince William and Kate have entrusted with their children.

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Sophie Carter — Princess Charlotte's Godmother
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Sophie Carter — Princess Charlotte's Godmother

Sophie is one of Kate's closest friends, and previously dated William's best friend, Thomas van Straubenzee, who is also godfather to Princess Charlotte. Her brother Robert is married to one of Kate's childhood friends, Hannah Gillingham, and earlier this year, she accompanied Will and Kate on their family ski trip.

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Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton — Prince George's Godfather
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Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton — Prince George's Godfather

Jamie was a former private secretary to the royal couple and Prince Harry from 2005-2012. He has a long military career, served during the Gulf War, and is currently part-time as principal private secretary and equerry.

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Laura Fellowes — Princess Charlotte's Godmother
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Laura Fellowes — Princess Charlotte's Godmother

She is the daughter of Princess Diana's sister, Cynthia Jane Fellowes, making her William's cousin. It's been reported that she and William are "close," and choosing her to be Charlotte's godmother was another way to honor Princess Diana.

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William van Cutsem — Prince George's Godfather
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William van Cutsem — Prince George's Godfather

He grew up on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, and is one of William's best friends. In 2013, he married Rosie Ruck Keene, and William served as an usher.

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Julia Samuel — Prince George's Godmother
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Julia Samuel — Prince George's Godmother

Julia is the head of the Child Bereavement charity in the UK, and was a good friend of Princess Diana's.

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Adam Middleton — Princess Charlotte's Godfather
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Adam Middleton — Princess Charlotte's Godfather

Adam is Kate's cousin and works for a London firm called Manchester Square Partners. In 2014, he tied the knot with interior designer Rebecca Poynton at the Dorchester Hotel, and both Will and Kate were in attendance.

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James Meade — Princess Charlotte's Godfather
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James Meade — Princess Charlotte's Godfather

James attended Eton College in Berkshire, England, with Prince William back in 2000. He lives near Anmer Hall, Kate and Will's country home, in Norfolk with his wife Laura.

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Emilia Jardine-Paterson — Prince George's Godmother
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Emilia Jardine-Paterson — Prince George's Godmother

Emilia is also one of Kate's best friends, and the two attended Marlborough College together. When Will and Kate briefly split in 2007, the ladies jetted off to Ibiza together. Emilia currently runs an interior design company, and it's been reported that she helped Kate redecorate Kensington Palace and Anmer Hall. Her husband, David, also attended Eton College with Prince William.

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Thomas van Straubenzee — Princess Charlotte's Godfather
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Thomas van Straubenzee — Princess Charlotte's Godfather

Thomas is one of William's closest pals, and served as a key usher along with James Meade at Will and Kate's wedding in 2011. He also gave a toast at their wedding following Prince Harry's, and attended Ludgrove prep school with William.

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Zara Tindall — Prince George's Godmother
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Zara Tindall — Prince George's Godmother

The Olympic equestrian is one of William's cousins and the daughter of Princess Anne. She is close friends of the royal couple, and is married to former Rugby player Mike Tindall.

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Earl Grosvenor — Prince George's Godfather
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Earl Grosvenor — Prince George's Godfather

The 25-year-old is the son of the duke of Westminster, who also happens to be one of William's godparents. Earlier this year, he inherited $8.3 billion and the title of the seventh duke of Westminster.

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Oliver Baker — Prince George's Godfather
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Oliver Baker — Prince George's Godfather

Oliver is a friend of both Will and Kate's, and attended St. Andrew's University with them in 2003.