The Middleton sisters both chose to wear cream for the historic occasion, with Pippa opting for a 'trapeze' coat and 'Paris' dress by British designer, Suzannah Crabb.
That Pippa, 30, matched her sister and nephew's gown was no coincidence. Suzannah revealed that the socialite had worked with her over the last few months to create the perfect outfit.
Proud: Pippa Middleton arrives at today's service with her parents and brother
Stylish aunty: Pippa follows her mother and
brother into the service wearing a 'trapeze' coat made from Italian wool
with Emmy shoes and a hat by British milliner Edwina Ibbotson
Pippa and James speak with the Archbishop of
Canterbury as they arrive at the Chapel Royal in St James's Palace.
Pippa gave a reading during the service
Snap! The Duchess of Cambridge also wore cream for her son's big day
She said: 'We aimed for understated beauty, drawing inspiration from a 1960s coat dress that I bought in LA, among other vintage looks and archive pieces.
'The outfit had to be both
beautiful and appropriate from the length of the hem, to the style of the millinery and the subtle colour and cut. Lace has
been a popular fabric choice by significant guests at royal christenings since
1926 and a dress in a style similar was worn by Princess Victoria of Sweden to
the christening of her daughter Princess Estelle in 2012.'
The
designer worked with Pippa to create a bespoke version of the cream
coat, made from Italian wool with a blush pink trim and oyster silk
lining. But a similar version is on sale for £750. Suzannah also designed a cream version of her lace 'Paris' dress for Pippa to wear today. A similar navy style costs £950 from her website.
The designer describes the dress as 'a modern shift, with a suitably high neckline and simple, clean lines, finished in French lace.'
Pippa teamed her outfit with a jaunty hat by British milliner Edwina Ibbotson, shoes by Emmy and carried a peach clutch bag - all put together with Suzannah's expert eye for style.
Suzannah is a favourite designer of Pippa as she has worn her dresses on numerous occasions including society weddings.
The designer said it was a 'dream come true' when Pippa approached her about her outfit for the christening.
Pippa was saw the outfit take shape over several bespoke fittings and Suzannah said she was a joy to work with.
Special occasion: The Duchess of Cambridge carries her son Prince George after his christening
Popular choice: Kate, Pippa, George and Camilla,
right, all wore cream but the Queen bought some colour to the
proceedings in a blue coat and matching hat
She said: 'Creating a couture dress and frock coat not only for the occasion of the royal christening, but for Pippa Middleton, who is so naturally elegant and stylish is a commission that every designer dreams of. It's so exciting that British fashion has such a champion.'
As well as Pippa, Suzannah has designed for Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie and pop stars Paloma Faith and Marina and The Diamonds.
As Pippa arrived for the service today, she stopped to chat and shake hands with the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Rev Justin Welby, who will baptised the three-month-old prince.
She smiled broadly for the cameras as she arrived at St James's Palace with her parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, and brother, James.
The magazine columnist, whose brunette hair was swept off her face in a half-up style, was not joined by her stockbroker boyfriend Nico Jackson, 35.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were keen for today's service to be an intimate, family affair - despite the worldwide interest - and only 24 guests were invited.
Pippa is not one of the prince's godparents but will take a prominent role in his upbringing as his only aunty.
Along with Prince Harry, she was given a key role during the service as the Duke and Duchess asked their brother and sister to give readings at the christening.
Pippa read the first lesson, from the Gospel of St Luke, Chapter 18, verses 15-17.
Pippa gained notoriety as maid of honour at the royal wedding after causing a stir in her figure-hugging bridesmaid's dress that saw her dubbed 'her royal hotness'.
'It's startling to achieve recognition on account of your sister, brother-in-law and bottom,' she admitted in her party book Celebrate.
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