Christenings are the most simple, joyous of ceremonies. Funerals aren’t (usually) much fun and weddings, as the royals know only too well, often come with a substantial side-serving of emotional ...

The christening is a big day for any royal baby and the monarchy as a whole. When King Henry VIII founded the Church of England in the 16th century, he probably had no idea it would still be kicking ...

George was christened exactly 12 years ago on October 23, 2013. Prince George’s christening took place 12 years ago today on October 23, 2013. While in some aspects his christening kept with royal ...

All royals must be baptized by the Church of England in order to be in the line of succession to the throne. Per the royal ...

What elements were similar to the christenings of Kate and William's three children — and what was different? Stephanie Petit is a Senior News Editor on the Royals team at PEOPLE. She first joined the ...

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Prince George's christening took place 12 years ago today on October 23, 2013. While in some aspects his christening kept with royal tradition, his parents Prince William and Kate Middleton strayed ...