Christening of Prince Alexander: September 9, 2016

[Duc_et_Pair]

The Royal House Act in the Netherlands is the framework for the King to issue Royal Decrees about granting or loosing the membership, titles, etc. As the Royal Decrees are always referring to a specific article ("seen article 8 of the Royal House Act, considering that it is desirable to... Etc. Etc.") and is countersigned by a minister, the political responsibility for the King's decisions is taken by the minister, bearing accountability for Parliament.

Such a similar system would bring clarity and possibilities for the King "to organize His House"... Now it is more that the King informs about the titles of members of his family but there seems a bit of personal choice in this (the one has a title, the other not, the children of Mr O'Neill are Bernadottes, etc.

 

[Isaxon1]

The Royal House Act in the Netherlands is the framework for the King to issue Royal Decrees about granting or loosing the membership, titles, etc. As the Royal Decrees are always referring to a specific article ("seen article 8 of the Royal House Act, considering that it is desirable to... Etc. Etc.") and is countersigned by a minister, the political responsibility for the King's decisions is taken by the minister, bearing accountability for Parliament.

Such a similar system would bring clarity and possibilities for the King "to organize His House"... Now it is more that the King informs about the titles of members of his family but there seems a bit of personal choice in this (the one has a title, the other not, the children of Mr O'Neill are Bernadottes, etc.

What kind of possibilities are you thinking of? The King has complete freedom to grant or withdraw titles within the Royal Family.

 

[cdm]

Alexander was really attentive at his christening. He seemed to be really listening to the priest at the beginning of the ceremony and when the candle was being held in front of him.

In the picture with the grandparents he looks very sweet and cute.

What is the (hi)story behind the crowns used at these royal christenings?

 

[Isaxon1]

What is the (hi)story behind the crowns used at these royal christenings?

Before Gustaf V abolished the tradition in 1907, every prince had their own crown which was worn at coronations and every year at the opening of the parliament. The crowns were introduced at the coronation of Gustaf III in 1772.

Today, the crowns are on display at christenings, weddings and funerals.

 

[Archduchess Zelia]

Duc et Pair, thanks for the information on the C of A. The heartshield is suppose to show the person's roots like Daniel's? When Sofia's comes out get ready for the internet memes.

Are you implying that there's something questionable about Sofia's (part Danish, might I just add) roots? And I wouldn't worry about internet memes. Most sensible people don't hang themselves in other people's harmless past. The sad remainder... well, they're generally not people one ought to pay attention to

 

[cdm]

Lovely picture of the little famly.

http://i.imgur.com/MHGo899.jpg

 

[Fijiro]

Lovely picture of the little famly.

http://i.imgur.com/MHGo899.jpg

just lovely

 

[HereditaryPrincess]

Aw, those are beautiful photos! Alexander is such a charming baby.

 

[CyrilVladisla]

For the christening of Prince Alexander, I like the historic items traditionally used during the christening: Prince Frederik Adolf's crown from 1771 and the Royal Order of the Seraphim created by King Frederick I in 1748.

 

[LadyFinn]

Video by Swedish Press Agency SPA

 

[Blog Real]

Prince Oscar and Prince Alexander

 

[LadyFinn]

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