We were all glued to our TVs this summer in anticipation of the Royal Baby and now that the excitment of a new King has settled down a bit, we can enjoy one of the first public outings of the entire British Royal Family for Prince George’s christening at St. James’s Palace.
Though it was a solemn, religous affair, of course all eyes are on Kate Middleton. The Duchess of Cambridge wore polished ivory dress by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen, which featured dramatically tiered ruffles along the bodice with her favorite nude patent leather LK Bennett pumps and an ivory Jane Taylor fascinator.Â
The man of the moment, Prince George, wore a replica of a lace and satin christening gown made for Queen Victoria’s eldest daughter, Victoria, the Princess Royal, all the way back in the year 1841, designed by The Queen’s own personal dressmaker Angela Kelly. And you thought your thrift-find jacket was vintage!
Kate’s sister and Prince George’s aunt Pippa wore a custom creamy bespoke coat by Suzannah Crabb and matching suede pumps. She also wore a fascinator courtesy of milliner Edwina Ibbotson. We so wish the whole hat trend would make its way to America. Seriously, how chic is that?!
Unlike here in America (and if you’re just a commoner) William and Kate chose seven godparents for George, including Oliver Baker, a friend from their schooling at St. Andrew’s, Emilia d’Erlanger, the mutual friend who introduced Wills and Kate, and a few other dignitaries and family friends. While both Prince Harry and Pippa Middleton did not serve as godparents, they were chosed to read Bible hymns at the ceremony.
After the ceremony, Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall hosted a private tea session at Clarence House where the guests were also served a tier of cake from Kate and William’s wedding.Â