Royal baptismsare a rite of passage for members of the British royal family.
What makes the event of a royal baptism different than other religious markers?
What is behind this monumental marker that starts a royal child’s life within the storied family?
You won’t believe where some of their most beloved and memorable traditions stem from.
After the birth of Queen Victoria’s first child, she commissioned a handmade dress to be made.
A full-length outfit of Honiton lace lined with Spitalfields silk was created by Janet Sutherland (viaUnofficial Royalty).
She would later receive the title of Embroiderer to the Queen for this creation.
There are more than two godparents
Royals tend to have many godparents for their children.
These are usually a mix of friends, relatives, and members of the royal household.
“A godparent is there to provide religious guidance.
The design of the font is symbolic.
For Victoria’s christening, the font was placed on a table.
In later years, the font was placed atop a gilded basin.
However, there have been notable exceptions.
Prince Harry’s christening was held at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle (viaUnofficial Royalty).
Traditionally, the child’s parents keep theirwedding cake’s top tier to serve during the celebration.
Prince William and Kate Middleton reserved several tiers of their traditional wedding fruitcake.
Fiona Cairns designed William and Kate’s wedding cake.
It was made from 17 individual fruit cakes and had eight tiers.
The confection was filled with candied fruits and covered in fondant (viaBustle).
This was saved after their 2011 wedding in a deep freeze where it remained fresh.
Rather they enjoyed a lemon sponge cake during their reception.
A family portrait is mandatory
A family portrait is always taken during a royal baptism.
“Here at home my own family is a little larger this Christmas.
After the christening, we gathered for the traditional photograph.
It was a happy occasion, bringing together four generations,” the monarch explained.
