How did Prince Louis christenings and why the queen did not come. PHOTO, VIDEO
'10.07.2018'
Source: Segodnya
On July 9 in London, the christening of the third child of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (Prince William and Kate Middleton) - Prince Louis took place. Christening lasted 40 minutes, and six close friends of the baby's parents became godmothers.
Prince Harry and Princess Charlotte, Prince George’s elder brother and sister, Prince Charles and Charlotte, Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, pregnant Pippa Middleton with her husband and other members of the royal family, said Segodnya.
It was not at the event the main guest - Queen Elizabeth II, the great-grandmother of Prince Louis. She had to miss the mystery of her great-grandson due to health problems. Her Majesty wants to save power for important events this week - the 100 anniversary of the Royal British Air Force, as well as the visit of Donald Trump to Windsor.
A few details of baptism. Prince Louis and Kate Middleton's friends and relatives became the parents of Prince Louis: Nicholas van Kutem and Lucy Middleton, Guy Pelli, Harry Aubrey-Fletcher, Lady Laura Mid and Hannah Carter.
Nicholas van Cutem is a close friend of Prince William and Prince Harry. Nicholas van Kutem's daughter Florence, was one of the bridesmaids at the wedding of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. His other daughter, Grace, was Kate Middleton's bridesmaid. Lucy Middleton is a cousin of the Duchess of Cambridge, Hannah Carter is a close friend of Kate from college. Lady Laura Mead married James Mead, who attended school with Prince William, and the royal family's official website noted that her husband “is also the godfather of Princess Charlotte.” Harry Aubrey-Fletcher is also one of Prince William's closest friends at Eton High School, and Guy Pelly is known as a friend of Harry and William and "founder of the high society nightclub."
The sacrament was held by the head of the church in England, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby. After the church ceremony, everyone went to Clarence House, where a small festive reception was held in honor of the christening.
How are christenings traditionally held in the royal family?
Clothing for baptism - the royal baptismal shirt:
Clothing for the baptism of an infant is sewn on the pattern of 1840 of the year. It was made for the eldest daughter of Queen Victoria. The shirt is made of Spitafields silk and Honiton lace.
In general, she was wearing 62 baby, including Elizabeth II herself, princes William and Harry.
In 1977, the baptismal shirt was restored.
In 2004, the queen’s tailor created an exact copy of the shirt, since the original had already become too shabby by that time.
After each ceremony of baptism, the garment was washed in sterilized water, dried and carefully stored in an airtight container. The last one to put on an old shirt before Louis was the daughter of the Counts of Wessex - Lady Louise.
Lily font:
The rite of baptism of royal babies takes place in a special font of gilded silver Lily (Lily Font), resembling an open flower. It was made in 1840 by order of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert for the baptism of their first child. For the first time, the font was used in February 1841, in the throne room of Buckingham Palace.
A christening cake:
Another tradition is the cake, created specifically for the baptism of the royal baby. The first christening cake was decorated with sugar icing lace and a silver cradle with a sleeping baby inside.
