19 photos show what royals have worn to family christenings

Talia LakritzAug 18, 2021, 02:54 IST

From left to right: Queen Elizabeth, Princess Diana, and Kate Middleton at christenings for their children.Mirrorpix via Getty Images, Anwar Hussein/Getty Images, John Stillwell - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Royal babies are christened in a Honiton lace gown commissioned by Queen Victoria in the 1800s.
Princess Diana's Moschino suit from Princess Eugenie's christening remains an iconic fashion moment.
Kate Middleton wore white Alexander McQueen dresses to all three of her children's christenings.

The Queen Mother left 17 Bruton Street in London in a fur-trimmed coat for her daughter's christening in 1926.

The Queen Mother on her way to the christening of her daughter, who would become Queen Elizabeth II, in 1926. E. Bacon/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images

Queen Elizabeth wore a coat with ornate buttons and a brooch for Prince Charles' christening in 1948.

Queen Elizabeth holds Prince Charles at his christening in 1948. mirrorpix/Mirrorpix/Mirrorpix via Getty Images

For Princess Anne's christening in 1950, Queen Elizabeth wore a floral dress with gloves.

Queen Elizabeth holds Princess Anne at her christening in 1950. Central Press/Hulton Archive/Getty Images

When Princess Anne had a baby of her own in 1977, she wore a vibrant blue striped outfit for her son's christening.

Princess Anne holds Peter Phillips at his christening in 1977. Ron Bell/PA Images via Getty Images

Princess Diana wore a pink Bellville Sassoon dress and a matching wide-brimmed hat for the christening of Prince William in 1982.

Princess Diana and Prince Charles at the christening of Prince William in 1982. Anwar Hussein/Getty Images

The Queen Mother and Queen Elizabeth wore dresses in shades of blue and purple.

The royal family gathers for Prince William's christening. PA Images via Getty Images

For Prince Harry's christening in 1984, Princess Diana wore a dark blue dress with a matching hat and pearl-drop earrings.

Princess Diana holds Prince Harry at his christening in 1984. PA Images via Getty Images

Older brother Prince William wore a white shirt and powder blue shorts.

The royal family at Prince Harry's christening. Anwar Hussein/Getty Images

Sarah Ferguson christened her oldest daughter, Princess Beatrice, while wearing a green jacket with gold buttons.

Sarah Ferguson holds Princess Beatrice at her christening in 1988. Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images

The Duchess of York wore a dark green outfit and a wide-brimmed hat with a bright red center for Princess Eugenie's christening in 1990.

Sarah Ferguson with Princess Eugenie at her christening in 1990. Martin Keene - PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images

Diana attended Eugenie's christening in a red, white, and black houndstooth suit.

Princess Diana and Prince William at the christening of Princess Eugenie in 1990. Princess Diana Archive/Getty Images

When Prince George was born, Kate Middleton wore a cream ruffled dress by Alexander McQueen that matched the royal family's christening outfit.

Kate Middleton at Prince George's christening in 2013. John Stillwell - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Zara Phillips, Queen Elizabeth's granddaughter, attended the event in a navy blue ensemble.

Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall at Prince George's christening in 2013. John Stillwell - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Middleton wore Alexander McQueen again for Princess Charlotte's 2015 christening.

Kate Middleton at Princess Charlotte's christening in 2015. Chris Jackson/Getty Images

George wore red shorts and a white shirt with red embroidery, a nearly identical outfit to one William wore as a toddler in 1984.

Prince George at Princess Charlotte's christening in 2015. CHRIS JACKSON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

Queen Elizabeth wore a pale pink coat and hat over a white dress.

Kate Middleton and Queen Elizabeth at Princess Charlotte's christening in 2015. Chris Jackson/Getty Images

William, George, and Charlotte coordinated in blue at Prince Louis' christening in 2018.

Kate Middleton, Prince William, Prince George, and Princess Charlotte at Prince Louis' christening in 2018. DOMINIC LIPINSKI/AFP via Getty Images

Meghan Markle wore a white Dior dress for Archie's christening in 2019.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry at Archie's christening in 2019. Reuters

Other royal family members wore white and light pink.

The royal family at Archie's christening in 2019. Chris Allerton / Getty

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