Royal Christenings

[A.C.C.]

Where did the christenings of Prince Harry and Princess Beatrice take place?

[Hélène]

Prince Harry was christened in St. George's Chapel, Windsor. I don't know about Princess Beatrice, but her sister was christened in Sandringham Church...

[A.C.C.]

Princess Beatrice was probably christened at Sandringham Church because she was christened on Dec. 20, 1988, and the royal family would have already been at Sandringham for Christmas.

[corazon]

the princess beatrice was christening in St. James chapel

[Chanel]

I would love to see larger photos of William and Harry's christenings. Those are rather small, however very regal and beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[corazon]

you can see more larger photos in power point of windows

briela

[selrahc4]

Originally Posted by Josefine

I would love to see pictures of Andrew and edwards Christening
can someone help me

Prince Edward's christening

[kgreen20]

If this isn't the place for my question, mods, feel free to move it to a more appropriate thread. I'm just curious to know--what procedure, exactly, does a royal christening follow? What does the ceremony consist of? Being a Southern Baptist, I've never even been part of an ordinary christening or confirmation, let alone a royal one, so I know precious little as to how they're conducted. (I only know that drops of water are sprinkled on the baby being christened, and that he's given godparents. And that, in the case of the royal christenings, pictures are taken afterwards and that the people involved get to enjoy a christening cake. Yes, I also know about the font created by Prince Albert, which holds the baptismal water that is brought from the river Jordan, and about the christening robe the babies wear for the ceremony--it's certainly fancy and, by now, antique! =))

Any information you can give me on this will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!



Yours truly,
Kathy G.

[chrissy57]

Here is a simple description of an Anglican service.

A British royal christening follows the same procedure except that it is a private service (mine was a private service as well so they don't have to be part of a normal service but frequently are) and the presiding vicar is usually the Dean of Windsor or the Archbishop of Canterbury.


Each of the churches that have infant baptism have a different service (of course!). The Anglican (C of E) service is sometimes called a Christening. It usually takes place during the Sunday service as the child is becoming a member of the church family and so it is important the the family is present. Godparents are chosen by the family to help with the child's spiritual and religious upbringing. At the service the parents and godparents all gather around the font with the vicar. Usually the mother or father hold the baby. The water in the font is blessed by the vicar. The vicar prays for the child giving thanks for this new life. He reminds the parents and the godparents of their own faith and beliefs. The parents are asked to name the child. He repeats the name. He lifts the baby over the font and pours a little water over the baby's head saying "I baptise you in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit". The vicar then takes some holy oil and makes the sign of the cross on the child's forehead saying "I sign you with the cross the sign of Christ" The parents and the Godparents are given a candle to hold and they are asked to confirm their belief in God and their commitment as Christians. The promise to bring the child up in the Christian faith.

[Jose]

Photo on Queen mother great-grandchildren 1980-1999 christening? Queen Mother have many great-grandchildren from 1980-2000 or 2001 on photo? Queen Mother was beloved and love great-grandchildren for near royal family!!!!

[kgreen20]

Thanks for the explanation, Chrissy57! That helps.

[Bella]

Originally Posted by selrahc4

Prince Edward's christening

This is a great photo! And so typical of Prince Andrew: everyone else is looking adoringly at the baby except Andrew ~ he's looking directly at the camera. Me! Me! Me! He was an adorable little chubby-cheeked kid, though.