Britain's Prince William and his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, arrive with their son Prince George and daughter Princess Charlotte for Princess Charlotte's christening at the Church of St. Mary Magdalene in Sandringham, Britain July 5, 2015.
Britain's Prince William and his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, arrive with their son Prince George and daughter Princess Charlotte for Princess Charlotte's christening at the Church of St. Mary Magdalene in Sandringham, Britain July 5, 2015. Reuters/Chris Jackson

Famed fashion and lifestyle photographer Mario Testino took the official photographs of Princess Charlotte’s christening. The photographer, who was also chosen by late Princess Diana to photograph her for Vanity Fair in 1997, has said that he was impressed by the royal family's energy and the royal couple's solid bond.

In a statement (via E Online) released after taking the photos, Testino said that being around the royal family was a positive experience for him. He was amazed by the “solid” character of the family . "What impressed me the most was the energy of the family, and of that between the Duke and Duchess," Testino said. "One sees how solid they are together and one gets a sense of their strong family values.”

The photographer also said that he felt incredible after witnessing four generations of the British Royal family together. It was particularly heartwarming, according to him, because of the close family ties he was privy to on the day. He also said it was an honour to be the one chosen to do the job.

Meanwhile,Vanity Fair has reported that Princess Charlotte is set to receive a rare hand oil painting of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs from one of her parents’ friends. “Someone very close to the family” has commissioned the gift, privately.

The canvas stands at seven-foot wide and is worth $200,000. The gift is at the Homarge Gallery at London’s Walton Street. It has been bubble-wrapped and would be delivered to the Palace soon. The painting is said to be a replica of the original billboard of “Snow and the Seven Dwarfs” released back in 1937. According to a source who has seen the painting, the gift would certainly please Prince William and Princess Kate Middleton as it is impressive.

Cawston has refused to reveal the gift giver's identity. However, he said to the Royal Watch that the Homarge Gallery has also been commissioned to paint a picture for the royal couple.

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