Princess Charlotte's Christening Was Packed With Meaningful Traditions
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The British royal family celebrated Princess Charlotte's christening last Sunday, and oh what a day it was! Prince William and Kate Middleton arrived for the special occasion in modern-day style, but the family of four also made sure to honor a few very special royal traditions on their daughter's big day. In addition to paying tribute to the late Princess Diana with the location, the royal couple also dressed Charlotte in a vintage gown, pushed her in a previously used pram, and had George looking adorable in an outfit very similar to one his dad wore back in the day. Keep reading to find out exactly how they stayed with tradition, then check out the 22 cutest Prince George moments from the ceremony.
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The Church
Princess Charlotte was christened at the Church of St. Mary Magdalene on Queen Elizabeth II's Sandringham Estate. The location is extra special because it holds meaning for Prince William: his mother, the late Princess Diana, was also baptized there in 1961.
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Charlotte's Dress
Charlotte wore a replica of the royal christening robe that, until 2004, was used to baptize every royal baby since Queen Victoria's time. It's the same replica that Prince George wore for his baptism in 2013.
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Prince George's Outfit
Prince George celebrated his little sister's big day in a retro pair of red shorts and hand-embroidered white top. The adorable outfit is a near-perfect replica of one that his dad, Prince William, wore 30 years ago while visiting the hospital to meet his newborn brother, Harry, in 1984.
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The Pram
Charlotte was pushed to her christening in the same vintage pram that Queen Elizabeth II used for two of her own children.
The Lily Font
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, performed the baptism using the ornate silver gilt Lily Font, which is part of the Crown Jewels and has been used for almost all royal baptisms since 1841. The archbishop also performed Prince George's baptism in 2013.