New details about the baptism of Prince George , which was held in the Royal Chapel of St James Palace Wednesday, October 23, we have just been unveiled.The Queen Elizabeth II , as well as several members of the royal family, godparents and other relatives attended this milestone.
The Prince William and Kate Middletonchose two hymns, two sermons and two hymns for the service of 45 minutes, according to a press release from the palace.
The hymns were "Breathe on Me, Breath of God" and "Be Thou My Vision."
Pippa Middleton and Prince Harryattended the intimate ceremony by reading the sermons, which were St. Luke Ch 18, verses 15-17 and St. John Ch 15, verses 1-5, respectively.
"Blessed Jesu! Here we Stand" by Richard Popplewell and "The Lord Bless You and Keep You" by John Rutter were selected by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge as hymns.
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"! Blessed Jesu Here We Stand" has a special meaning for the royal family: it was written for the baptism of Prince William, who was held on 4 August 1982.
Fantasy in G Major by Johann Sebastian Bach was chosen as the processional hymn, and the Toccata from Symphony No. 5 by Charles-Marie Widor was the song out.
The Archbishop of Canterbury, His Eminence Justin Welby , the young prince was baptized in the font of vermeil with water from the Jordan. The Queen Victoria and Prince Albert had ordered this font for the birth of their first child, Princess Victoria in 1840. It is used for every royal christening since 1841.
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Prince George was dressed in a replica hand-embroidered dress this royal baptism, crafted by Angela Kelly , seamstress Queen Elizabeth II. His mom wore a dress coat color flying cream Alexander McQueen, and his dad, a navy blue suit with a sky blue tie.
Kate's parents, Michael and Carole , arrived with their two other children, Pippa andJames . Prince Harry arrived with her grandmother, as well as Prince Philip , the Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles .
After the service, a reception was organized by the paternal grandparents of Prince George at Clarence House. The cake served to the guests for the occasion was a stage of the wedding cake from the marriage of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
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