19 photos show what royals have worn to family christenings
Talia Lakritz
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- 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 left 17 Bruton Street in London in a fur-trimmed coat for her daughter](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-85415591,width-700,height-525,imgsize-517983/the-queen-mother-left-17-bruton-street-in-london-in-a-fur-trimmed-coat-for-her-daughteraposs-christening-in-1926-.jpg)
Queen Elizabeth — then Princess Elizabeth — was born at 17 Bruton Street. The building is now a Chinese restaurant.
Queen Elizabeth wore a coat with ornate buttons and a brooch for Prince Charles' christening in 1948.
![Queen Elizabeth wore a coat with ornate buttons and a brooch for Prince Charles](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-85415588,width-700,height-525,imgsize-802407/queen-elizabeth-wore-a-coat-with-ornate-buttons-and-a-brooch-for-prince-charlesapos-christening-in-1948-.jpg)
Prince Charles wore the royal family's Honiton christening gown commissioned by Queen Victoria in the 1800s.
For Princess Anne's christening in 1950, Queen Elizabeth wore a floral dress with gloves.
![For Princess Anne](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-85415584,width-700,height-525,imgsize-950720/for-princess-anneaposs-christening-in-1950-queen-elizabeth-wore-a-floral-dress-with-gloves-.jpg)
She paired the dress with a statement fascinator.
When Princess Anne had a baby of her own in 1977, she wore a vibrant blue striped outfit for her son's christening.
![When Princess Anne had a baby of her own in 1977, she wore a vibrant blue striped outfit for her son](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-85415580,width-700,height-525,imgsize-125141/when-princess-anne-had-a-baby-of-her-own-in-1977-she-wore-a-vibrant-blue-striped-outfit-for-her-sonaposs-christening-.jpg)
Peter Phillips is the Queen's oldest grandchild. For his christening, royal family members dressed in cool tones to match Princess Anne's look.
Princess Diana wore a pink Bellville Sassoon dress and a matching wide-brimmed hat for the christening of Prince William in 1982.
![Princess Diana wore a pink Bellville Sassoon dress and a matching wide-brimmed hat for the christening of Prince William in 1982.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-85415578,width-700,height-525,imgsize-602508/princess-diana-wore-a-pink-bellville-sassoon-dress-and-a-matching-wide-brimmed-hat-for-the-christening-of-prince-william-in-1982-.jpg)
Prince Charles wore a black suit with a checkered indigo tie.
The Queen Mother and Queen Elizabeth wore dresses in shades of blue and purple.
![The Queen Mother and Queen Elizabeth wore dresses in shades of blue and purple.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-85415575,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1076861/the-queen-mother-and-queen-elizabeth-wore-dresses-in-shades-of-blue-and-purple-.jpg)
The Queen Mother held Prince William, who wore the traditional christening outfit.
For Prince Harry's christening in 1984, Princess Diana wore a dark blue dress with a matching hat and pearl-drop earrings.
![For Prince Harry](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-85415573,width-700,height-525,imgsize-80625/for-prince-harryaposs-christening-in-1984-princess-diana-wore-a-dark-blue-dress-with-a-matching-hat-and-pearl-drop-earrings-.jpg)
Kate Middleton later wore the same earrings to Archie's christening in 2019.
Older brother Prince William wore a white shirt and powder blue shorts.
![Older brother Prince William wore a white shirt and powder blue shorts.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-85415572,width-700,height-525,imgsize-260261/older-brother-prince-william-wore-a-white-shirt-and-powder-blue-shorts-.jpg)
Other royal family members matched Diana in shades of blue, and the Queen Mother wore a jewel-toned pink ensemble.
Sarah Ferguson christened her oldest daughter, Princess Beatrice, while wearing a green jacket with gold buttons.
![Sarah Ferguson christened her oldest daughter, Princess Beatrice, while wearing a green jacket with gold buttons.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-85415567,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1520872/sarah-ferguson-christened-her-oldest-daughter-princess-beatrice-while-wearing-a-green-jacket-with-gold-buttons-.jpg)
She also wore a green hat with a black brim and black gloves.
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.
![The Duchess of York wore a dark green outfit and a wide-brimmed hat with a bright red center for Princess Eugenie](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-85415564,width-700,height-525,imgsize-139207/the-duchess-of-york-wore-a-dark-green-outfit-and-a-wide-brimmed-hat-with-a-bright-red-center-for-princess-eugenieaposs-christening-in-1990-.jpg)
Princess Eugenie's christening was held at Sandringham Church.
Diana attended Eugenie's christening in a red, white, and black houndstooth suit.
![Diana attended Eugenie](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-85415563,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1097945/diana-attended-eugenieaposs-christening-in-a-red-white-and-black-houndstooth-suit-.jpg)
The suit was designed by Moschino.
When Prince George was born, Kate Middleton wore a cream ruffled dress by Alexander McQueen that matched the royal family's christening outfit.
![When Prince George was born, Kate Middleton wore a cream ruffled dress by Alexander McQueen that matched the royal family](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-85415562,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1268213/when-prince-george-was-born-kate-middleton-wore-a-cream-ruffled-dress-by-alexander-mcqueen-that-matched-the-royal-familyaposs-christening-outfit-.jpg)
Alexander McQueen also designed Middleton's wedding dress.
Zara Phillips, Queen Elizabeth's granddaughter, attended the event in a navy blue ensemble.
![Zara Phillips, Queen Elizabeth](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-85415560,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1184909/zara-phillips-queen-elizabethaposs-granddaughter-attended-the-event-in-a-navy-blue-ensemble-.jpg)
She accessorized with tan heels, a light blue clutch, and a navy fascinator. Her husband, Mike Tindall, wore a gray suit with a taupe tie.
Middleton wore Alexander McQueen again for Princess Charlotte's 2015 christening.
![Middleton wore Alexander McQueen again for Princess Charlotte](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-85415558,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1105726/middleton-wore-alexander-mcqueen-again-for-princess-charlotteaposs-2015-christening-.jpg)
She wore the dress with white pumps and a white fascinator.
George wore red shorts and a white shirt with red embroidery, a nearly identical outfit to one William wore as a toddler in 1984.
![George wore red shorts and a white shirt with red embroidery, a nearly identical outfit to one William wore as a toddler in 1984.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-85415553,width-700,height-525,imgsize-526723/george-wore-red-shorts-and-a-white-shirt-with-red-embroidery-a-nearly-identical-outfit-to-one-william-wore-as-a-toddler-in-1984-.jpg)
George looks just like his father, and it's not the only time they've dressed alike.
Queen Elizabeth wore a pale pink coat and hat over a white dress.
![Queen Elizabeth wore a pale pink coat and hat over a white dress.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-85415552,width-700,height-525,imgsize-640967/queen-elizabeth-wore-a-pale-pink-coat-and-hat-over-a-white-dress-.jpg)
Charlotte became Queen Elizabeth's fifth great-grandchild in 2015. The Queen now has 11 great-grandchildren.
William, George, and Charlotte coordinated in blue at Prince Louis' christening in 2018.
![William, George, and Charlotte coordinated in blue at Prince Louis](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-85415549,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1395192/william-george-and-charlotte-coordinated-in-blue-at-prince-louisapos-christening-in-2018-.jpg)
Middleton wore another white Alexander McQueen look.
Meghan Markle wore a white Dior dress for Archie's christening in 2019.
![Meghan Markle wore a white Dior dress for Archie](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-85415546,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1170367/meghan-markle-wore-a-white-dior-dress-for-archieaposs-christening-in-2019-.jpg)
Archie was christened at Windsor Castle, where Meghan and Harry wed in 2018.
Other royal family members wore white and light pink.
![Other royal family members wore white and light pink.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-85415543,width-700,height-525,imgsize-238877/other-royal-family-members-wore-white-and-light-pink-.jpg)
Middleton wore a Stella McCartney dress with matching heels and a vintage headband, as well as the same earrings that Diana wore at Harry's christening.
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