This week, Prince George will face the first
of his many momentous occasions. On Wednesday,
the third-in-line to the throne will be christened
at the Chapel Royal in St James's Palace.
He is the first future monarch to not be christened
in Buckingham Palace, unlike these famous
faces.
On June 1, 1926 Princess Elizabeth, who would
later become the queen, was christened in
the private chapel at Buckingham Palace.
And so the pictures for which the world has
been waiting, the first official film record
of the infant prince, Charles of Edinburgh.
Prince Charles was christened on 15 December,
1948 in the music room also at Buckingham
Palace. The choir from St James's Palace were
bussed in for the ceremony.
Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip posed
for photos alongside King George VI and his
mother Queen Mary - as four generations of
royalty were immortalised forever.
On August 4, 1982 Prince William was christened
in the music room with his parents Charles
and Diana looking on proudly.
William's younger brother, Prince Harry, was
christened at St George's Chapel in Windsor
Chapel on December 2, 1984.
And 
now it's the turn of Prince William's own
son. Prince George will wear a replica of
a 172-year old custom-made christening gown.
The original gown was made for Queen Victoria's
eldest daughter and has been worn at the christenings
of more than 30 babies, including Queen Elizabeth,
Prince Charles and Prince William. Around
10 years ago it was decided the ancient gown
was too delicate to be used again and so the
Queen commissioned an exact replica of the
royal heirloom made of intricate lace and
satin. Prince George will be christened in
a private ceremony lasting about 45 minutes
conducted by Justin Welby, the Archbishop
of Canterbury. The guest list has not been
released, but Kensington Palace has said "close
members of both families" will attend. And
whilst the names of George's godparents haven't
been announced, it's thought they'll be close
friends of William and Kate's.
