Wednesday 23 October 2013

Prince George's day, Royal family at St James' Palace for christening of Kate and William's baby | Mail Online

Prince George's day, Royal family at St James' Palace for christening of Kate and William's baby | Mail Online: "The world able to see Prince George in public for the first time in three months as he arrived to be christened
Royal fans braved the wind and rain and slept on street in London to be outside St James's Palace today
George was baptised by the Archbishop of Canterbury in the historic Chapel Royal this afternoon
Guest list was secret until this morning and in break from tradition most uncles, aunts and cousins not invited
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh celebrated with the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Harry
Kate's family also there along with Her Majesty and three future monarchs - Charles, William and George
George was baptised using water from the River Jordan in a replica of royal christening robe first made in 1841
Christening followed by tea at Clarence House served with slices of Kate and William's wedding cake from 2011
Prince George was today christened as the world was given only its second public glimpse of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's young son.
Outside St James's Palace enthusiastic crowds gathered to see the heir to the throne, who was carried by his beaming parents on a joyful occasion.
The three-month-old prince, wearing a long christening robe, joined the handful of relatives at the ceremony - described as an 'intimate family affair'. 
Only five senior royals, the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Charles, the Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Harry saw the heir to the throne baptised.
The service was conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Justin Welby, in the little-known Chapel Royal this afternoon.
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Sweet child: The public got the chance to see three-month-old Prince George as he was taken into St James Palace for his christening today
Sweet child: The public got the chance to see three-month-old Prince George as he was taken into St James Palace for his christening today
Smiling and happy: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge grinned at their family as they held their young prince
Smiling and happy: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge grinned at their family as they held their young prince
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The Duchess of Cambridge carries her son Prince George after his christening at the Chapel Royal
The Duchess of Cambridge carries her son Prince George after his christening at the Chapel Royal
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After the event: The beaming Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrive with their son Prince George, who was carried out by his loving mother afterwards
Kate looked relaxed before the service began and wore a cream Alexander McQueen outfit
Queen Elizabeth II speaks with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
Touching: William and Kate laugh uproariously as they speak to Her Majesty the Queen, who is George's great-grandmother 
Happy occasion: The proud parents are walked from the chapel by Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury who had just baptised George
Happy occasion: The proud parents are walked from the chapel by Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury who had just baptised George
Quiet: Prince George appeared contented as he was held by his mother on only his second public appearance since he was carried from the Lindo Wing in July
Quiet: Prince George appeared contented as he was held by his mother on only his second public appearance since he was carried from the Lindo Wing in July  
Kate's family - parents Carole and Michael Middleton and siblings Pippa and James - also looked thrilled to be there.