Christening of Prince George of Cambridge

The christening of HRH Prince George of Cambridge, the first child of TRH the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, took place on 23 October 2013. Click HERE for the Life in pictures album at the official website of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. There are two albums related to the christening, one of the christening and one of official pictures.

The godparents are:
- Mr Oliver Baker
- Mrs David Jardine-Paterson
- Earl Grosvenor (Hugh)
- Mr Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton
- The Hon Mrs Michael Samuel (Julia)
- Mrs Michael Tindall, née Zara Phillips
- Mr William van Cutsem

Prince George wore a hand made replica of the Royal Christening Robe, made by Angela Kelly.

Christening of Princess Isabelle of Orléans

The christening of HRH Princess Isabelle of Orléans, the first child of TRH the Duke and Duchess of Anjou and Duke-Consort and Duchess of Cadaval, Prince Charles-Philippe and Princess Diana of Orléans, took place on 21 October 2012.

Godparents of the Princess are HRH the Prince of Asturias, Prince Felipe of Spain, and Countess Maria Theodora della Gherardesca, Countess of Löwenstein-Scharffeneck.

Click HERE to view pictures from VIP.pt.
Click HERE to view pictures from Hola.

Video preparations christening Princess Estelle of Sweden

The Swedish Royal Court released a video of the preparations ahead of the christening of HRH Princess Estelle of Sweden, Duchess of Östergötland, the daughter of TRH Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden, Duchess and Duke of Västergötland, on 22 May this year.

© Kungehuset.se

If the video above doesn't work, please click HERE to view the video.

Christening of Princess Luisa of Bourbon-Parma

The christening of HRH Princess Luisa of Bourbon-Parma, the daughter of TRH The Duke and Duchess of Parma and Piacenza, Prince Carlos and Princess Annemarie of Bourbon-Parma, took place today, 29 September 2012, at the Basilica Santa Maria della Steccata in Parma.

The godfather of Princess Luisa is HRH Prince Jaime of Bourbon-Parma. The godmothers of the little Princess are HRH Princess Irene of the Netherlands, Ank Gualtherie van Weezel, Constance Gualthérie van Weezel, HRH Princess Maria Theresia of Bourbon-Parme and Countess Franca Zanardi Landi di Veano.

Pictures from PPE can be found HERE and HERE.

Guestlist:
- TRH The Duke and Duchess of Parma and Piacenza, Prince Carlos and Princess Annemarie of Bourbon-Parma, with HRH Princess Luisa of Bourbon-Parma.
- HRH Princess Irene of the Netherlands.
- Hans and Ank Gualtherie van Weezel.
- HRH Prince Jaime of Bourbon-Parme.
- HRH Princess Margarita of Bourbon-Parme and Tjalling ten Cate with their daughters, Julia and Paola.
- HRH Princess Carolina of Bourbon-Parme and Albert Brenninkmeijer.
- Constance Gualthérie van Weezel.
- HRH Princess Maria Theresia of Bourbon-Parme.
- Countess Franca Zanardi Landi di Veano.

Christening of the Duke of the Abruzzi

HRH the Duke of the Abruzzi, Prince Amedeo of Savoy-Aosta, the second son of TRH the Duke and Duchess of Apulia, Prince Aimone and Princess Olga, née Princess of Greece, was christened on 8 June 2008.

The little Prince was christened Amedeo Michel after his grandfathers.

Present were, other then the little Prince with his parents and older brother, HRH the Prince of Piedmont, Prince Umberto, among others TRH the Duke and Duchess of Aosta, Prince Amedeo and Princess Silvia; HRH Princess Claude of Orléans and Enrico Gandolfi; HRH Prince Michael of Greece with his wife, Princess Marina; HRH Princess Mafada of Savoy-Aosta with her children Nob. Anna, Nob. Carlo and Nob. Elena Lombardo di San Chirico; and HIRH Archduchess Margherita of Austria-Este, Princess of Savoy-Aosta.

The godparents of Prince Amedeo are Princess Mafalda of Savoy, Princess Marina of Greece and George Antaki.

Click HERE to view pictures of the christening at monarchia.it.

Video of the christening of Princess Athena of Denmark

The Danish Royal Court released a video of the christening of HH Princess Athena of Denmark, Countess of Monpezat, via their YouTube channel.

Christening of Princess Estelle: The Official pictures

The Swedish Royal Court has released the official pictures of the christening of HRH Princess Estelle of Sweden, Duchess of Östergötland. The pictures were taken by Bruno Ehrs in the red diningroom of Princess Sibylla's apartments.

The first picture shows the little Princess with her parents, TRH Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden, Duchess and Duke of Västergötland.



The second picture shows the little Princess with her parents and her grandparents, TM King Carl Gustav and Queen Silvia of Sweden and Olle and Ewa Westling.



The third picture shows Princess Estelle with her parents and her godparents, HRH Prince Carl Philip of Sweden, Duke of Värmland; Anna Westling Soderstrom; HRH the Prince of Oranje, Prince Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands; HRH Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, Countess of Monpezat; and HRH Crown Prince Haakon of Norway.



 The fourth picture shows Princess Estelle with her mother and her maternal grandfather.

 

The fifth and final picture shows Princess Estelle with her maternal grandfather.

 

 Source: Bruno Ehrs / kungehuset.se

Christening of Princess Estelle: Video summary of the Christening

The Swedish Royal Court released a video summary of the christening of HRH Princess Estelle of Sweden, Duchess of Östergötland.

Christening of Princess Estelle: Pictures

Pictures from the christening of HRH Princess Estelle of Sweden, Duchess of Östergötland, can be found at PPE.

Christening of Princess Estelle: The Crown and the Order

The Prince Oscar crown was used during the christening of HRH Princess Estelle of Sweden, Duchess of Östergötland.

The Prince Oscar crown  was made ​​in 1844 to the then Prince Oscar (II) before his father's (future Oscar I) coronation. The crown jewels were taken from the Treasury. After several crowns were manufactured in the 1700s, the collection of loose gems and pearls as reduced significantly, which is why, for example, Spires 32 infattade gems are cut in half. Stones were also chosen from Erik XIV's Crown and from Gustav II's Epaulette.

Crown structure differs in detail from the ordinary with a vase at the center front instead of a scepter. The location of this is according to heraldic rules only for the Crown Prince's crowns. The crown has been selected because it's a Bernadotte Crown, and because the future King Oscar II was the Duke of Östergötland.

 

 Source: kungehuset.se


The Order
The Princess received the Royal Order of the Seraphim from HM King Carl Gustav.

Christening of Princess Estelle: Music in The Royal Chapel

The following music was played in The Royal Chapel during the christening of HRH Princess Estelle of Sweden, Duchess of Östergötland.

Organ improvisation with music composed by the Bernadotte family.
Performed by Mary Ljungquist Hen and Björn Gäfvert

Trumpet Fanfare by Claude Gervaise (c. 1525-1583).
Performed by music inspector Olle Hermansen, Defense Music / Life Guards

Jubilate Psalm 100, set in by Johan Helmich Roman.
Performed by the Castle Church's vocal ensemble, ensemble from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, organist Björn Gäfvert and Mary Ljungquist Hen.

Psalm 197 The gentle spring comes, text, JO Wallin verses 1-2, A. Frostensson verses 3-4. Music by Swedish folk song

Psalm 248 Safer, no one can be, text L. Sandell. Music: Swedish variant of German folk song

Rest Happy. In your arms by Kristin Peace and Benny Andersson.
Performed by singer Elin Rombo, Margareta Bengtson harpist and flutist January Bengtson Composed for Crown Princess Wedding 2010th

Jubilate psalm 100, batch III and V of John Helmich Roman.
Performed by the Castle Church's vocal ensemble, ensemble from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, organist Björn Gäfvert and Mary Ljungquist Hen

Organ Improvisation Performed by organist Björn Gäfvert

Christening of Princess Estelle: The baptismal font

The baptismal font at the christening of HRH Princess Estelle of Sweden, Duchess of Östergötland, was was created in conjunction with the building of the new church in the Three Crowns Castle built in the late 1600's. HM King Karl XI of Sweden ordered a new font in silver that would be one of his gifts to the new church.

The baptismal font was frist used at the christening of of the later HM King Gustav III in 1746, and has been used at every (Swedish) Royal christening since.

HQ picture:


Source: kungehuset.se

Christening of Princess Estelle: The flower decorations

For the christening of HRH Princess Estelle of Sweden, Duchess of Östergötland, the Royal Chapel and the Royal Palace is adorned with flowers in white and light green. In contrast to the Church's lavish baroque interior in green and gold will blomsterarrangemangens scent-and visually recreate the growing rural savings and create a sheer and crisp feel. The Floris was Claes Carlsson.

Christening of Princess Estelle: Christening gown

HRH Princess Estelle of Sweden, Duchess of Östergötland's christening gown was worn for the first time by Prince Gustaf Adolf, when he was baptized in 1906 and has also been worn by Gustaf Adolf's siblings, the children of Prince Gustaf Adolf and Princess Sibylla, and by the current King's children, Crown Princess Victoria and of Prince Carl Philip and Princess Madeleine. At Princess Margaret's baptism in 1935 a cape with a hat of cream colored satin silk was added. In the lining of the cape, all the names and dates that the gown was used, was embroidered.

Christening of Princess Estelle: Arms and monogram of Princess Estelle

The Swedish Royal court released the arms and the monogram of HRH Princess Estelle of Sweden, Duchess of Östergötland.




 

Bron: kungahuset.se

Christening of Princess Estelle: The godparents

TRH Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden, Duchess and Duke of Västergötland, have chosen the following godparents for their daughter, HRH Princess Estelle of Sweden, Duchess of Östergötland.

- HRH the Prince of Orange, Prince Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands.
- HRH Crown Prince Haakon of Norway.
- HRH Prince Carl Philip of Sweden, the Duke of Värmland.
- HRH Crown Princess Mary of Denmark.
- Anna Westling Söderström.

The Prince of Orange to be godfather of Princess Estelle of Sweden

The Dutch Royal Court announced that HRH the Prince of Orange, Prince Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, has been chosen as one of the godfathers of HRH Princess Estelle of Sweden, Duchess of Östergötland.

Official pictures christening Princess Athena of Denmark

The Danish Royal Court has released official pictures of the christening of HH Princess Athena, the daughter of TRH Prince Joachim and Princess Marie. In addition to the little Princess and her parents, the pictures feature the older (half)brothers of the Princess, HH Prince Nikolai, HH Prince Felix and HH Prince Henrik, and the grandparents, HM Queen Margrethe and HRH Prince-Consort Henrik of Denmark, Alain Cavallier and Françoise Grassiot.

Click HERE to view the pictures at the official website.

Christening of Princess Estelle: The guestlist

The Swedish Royal Court has released the official guestlist to the christening of HRH Princess Estelle of Sweden, Duchess of Östergötland, the first child of TRH Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel. Listed below are the names of the members of Royalty and Nobility attending, as well as names of other family members.

- TRH Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden, Duchess and Duke of Västergötland, with their daughter, HRH Princess Estelle of Sweden, Duchess of Östergötland.

- TM King Carl Gustav and Queen Silvia of Sweden.
- HRH Prince Carl Philip of Sweden, the Duke of Värmland.
- HRH Princess Madeleine of Sweden, the Duchess of Hälsingland and Gästrikland.
- Princess Margaretha of Sweden, Mrs. Ambler.
- HRH Princess Birgitta of Sweden, Princess of Hohenzollern.
- HSH Princess Désirée of Hohenzollern and Eckbert of Bohlen and Halbach. (Daughter and son-in-law of Princess Birgitta)
- Princess Désirée of Sweden, Baroness Silfverschiöld.
- Baron Carl and Baroness Maria Silfverschiöld. (Son and daughter-in-law of Princess Désirée)
- Baroness Christina Louise Silfverschiöld, Baroness the Geer af Finspång, and Baron Hans the Geer af Finspång. (Daughter and son-in-law of Princess Désirée) with Baron Ian De Geer
- Baronesss Helene Silfverschiöld and Fredrik Diterle. (Daughter of Princess Désirée)
- Princess Christina of Sweden, Mrs. Magnuson, and en Tord Magnuson.
- Gustaf Magnuson and Vicky Andrén. (Son of Princess Christina)
- Oscar Magnuson and Emma Ledent. (Son of Princess Christina)
- Victor Magnuson and Frida Bergström. (Son of Princess Christina)
- Countess Marianne Bernadotte af Wisborg.
- Countess Gunnila Bernadotte af Wisborg.
- Count Bertil and Countess Jill Bernadotte af Wisborg
- Dagmar von Arbin


From HM Queen Silvia's family:
- Ralf and Charlotte de Toledo Sommerlath.
- Thomas de Toledo Sommerlath and Bettina Aussems
- Carmita and Pierre Baudinet
- Walther L. Sommerlath
- Patrick and Maline Sommerlath
- Leopold Lundén Sommerlath

From HRH Prince Daniel's family:
- Olle Westling and Ewa Westling
- Anna Westling Söderström and Mikael Söderström with Hedvig and Vera Blom.
- Casper Söderström
- Caisa Söderström
- Olle Henriksson and Anita Henriksson
- Tommy Henriksson
- Hans Henriksson and Marika Henriksson
- Nils Westling and Ann-Catrin Westling
- Sara Westling and Benji Bessemer
- Frida Westling and Rickard Pettersson
- Andreas Westling and Amanda Tegnér
- Hasse Åström  and Anna-Britta Åström
- Hans Åström  and  Helena Olsson
- Anders Åström  and  Fru Kety Lund
- Anna-Karin Åström  and  Christer Wigren
- Erik  and  Birgitta Westling
- Ove  and  Yvonne Westling
- Bo and Carina Westling

Other Royal Guests:
- HM Queen Margrethe and HRH Prince-Consort Henrik of Denmark.
- TRH Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark.
- TRH the Duke and Duchess of Brabant, Prince Phillip and Princess Mathilde of Belgium, Countess d'Udekem d'Acoz.
- TRH Prince Willem-Alexander and Princess Máxima of the Netherlands, the Prince and Princess of Orange.
- HRH Crown Prince Haakon of Norway
- Princess Märtha Louise of Norway and Ari Behn.
- HRH Hereditary Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg and his fiancée, Countess Stéphanie of Lannoy

Christening of Princess Athena Marguerite Françoise Marie of Denmark

HH Princess Athena Marguerite Françoise Marie of Denmark, Countess of Monpezat, the daughter of TRH Prince Joachim and Princess Marie of Denmark, was christened today, 20 May 2012.

To view pictures at the official website of the Danish Royal family, click HERE and/or HERE.

Attending the christening of the little Princess were among others:

- TRH Prince Joachim and Princess Marie of Denmar with HH Princess Athena, HH Prince Henrik, HH Prince Nikolai and HH Prince Felix of Denmark.
- HM Queen Margrethe and HRH Prince-Consort Henrik of Denmark.
- Alain Cavallier with girlfriend Marielle Dubern.
- Françoise and Christian Grassiot.
- TRH Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark with their 2 eldest children, HRH Prince Christian and HRH Princess Isabella.
- HSH Hereditary Prince Gustav of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg with his partner Carina Axelsson.
- TE Count Ingolf and Countess Sussie of Rosenborg.
- Charles Cavallier.
- Edouard Cavallier.
- Gregory Grandet.
- Jerome Grassion with his wife.
- Jennifer Shorto.
- Benjamin Grandet.
- Nina Archi.
TH Prince Christian and Princess Lena of Schaumburg-Lippe.
- HH Princess Désirée of Schaumburg-Lippe and Michael Iuel.
- Countess Marina of Rosenborg and Portus Ekman
- Count Valdemar of Rosenborg
- Erik and Suzanne Vind
- Count Christian and Countess Mette Ahlefeldt-Laurvig, Countess Lerche-Lerchenborg.
- Count Michael and Countess Caroline Ahlefeldt-Laurvig-Bille.
- Countess Désirée of Schaffgotsch genannt Semperfrei of Kynast and Greiffenstein.
- Count Hadelin and Angèle, Countess Hadelin of Liedekerke Beaufort
- Lensgreve Bendt and Lensgrevinde Pernille Wedell.
- Nina Louise Wedell-Wedellsborg.


The godparents of Princess Athena are:
Gregory Grandet
Edouard Cavallier
Carina Axelsson
Julie Mirabaud
Diego de Lavandeyra
Henriette Steenstrup