What to Expect at Prince George's Christening

Thursday, July 25, 2013

What to Expect at Prince George's Christening

Prince George's christening will most likely take place in the autumn after his great-grandparents the Queen and Prince Philip return from their annual summer holiday in Balmoral. Prince William was baptised just two months after his birth so it is expected his own son will follow suit.

The Archbishop of Canterbury has presided over previous royal ceremonies and is expected to do so at Prince George's. Traditionally, royal christenings are private, family affairs, with the parent's family, godparents and close friends in attendance.

Royal watchers have been placing their bets on who William and Kate will choose as godparents. The couple's siblings, Prince Harry and Pippa Middleton, who were best man and maid of honour at the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's wedding are shaping up to be the most likely candidates.

Kate's younger brother, James Middleton, is also a possible frontrunner. Click link for full post from Hello Magazine.

Queen of Jewelry

Brooches, usually worn on the left shoulder, were a favourite for the royal and the Queen was believed to have over 100 in her collection. A selection that would go with an outfit were presented to her - usually three at a time - by her senior dresser and confidante Angela Kelly on special trays that once belonged to Queen Mary. The royal had a wide variety of different brooches which she often wore with her usual pearl earrings and necklace, including a spray of flowers brooch by the people and government of Australia during her Coronation tour of 1954./