Prince George's Christening Photos Are Here!

The official christening photographs of 3-month-old Prince George, heir to the British throne, have been released. Shot by photographer Jason Bell at the Clarence House following the service, one photo features Prince George wearing a handmade replica of the royal christening robe, Kate Middleton clad in a cream-colored dress by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen, and Prince William in a navy-blue suit.   

 It also shows an event that has not been seen for 119 years – a reigning monarch shown with three generations of future kings. The Queen, 87, clearly relished the historic moment, smiling with her son Prince Charles, grandson William and great-grandson George.

 It is the first time such a royal family portrait has been taken since 1894 - when Queen Victoria 

was pictured with her son, later Edward VII, grandson, later George V, 

and great-grandson, who became Edward VIII.

Another image shows Queen Elizabeth, Prince Charles, Prince William, and Prince George, sitting together. “That photo is a big deal — it's the first time since 1894 that a reigning British monarch is photographed with three generations of heirs,” royal expert Victoria Arbiter tells Yahoo Shine. The first image was taken during the christening of the future Edward VIII and included Queen Victoria, her son Edward VII, her grandson George V, and her great-grandson Edward VIII.

Two families smile together in this touching photograph to 

celebrate Prince George’s christening.

The stunning pictures were taken at a tea party hosted by George’s proud grandad Prince Charles and his wife Camilla in the morning room at Clarence House, London.

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge talk to Queen Elizabeth II 

(not pictured) as they arrive, holding their son Prince George, at Chapel Royal in St James's Palace, ahead of the christening of the three month-old Prince George of Cambridge by the Archbishop of Canterbury on October 23, 2013 in London, England.

Prince George of Cambridge is carried by Prince William

Prince George's Christening!

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arriving at St. James Palace for 

Prince George's christening. Monarchy Heir. 

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with adorable Prince George!

From The British Monarchy Heir: All of the details about Prince George's christening today from

 the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's website.

Meet the godparents! The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have announced 

seven godparents for Prince George.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have chosen Zara Phillips, Oliver Baker, Emilia Jardine-Paterson, Earl Grosvenor, Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton and Julia Samuel as Prince George's godparents.

Prince William wearing the royal christening gown.

The big day is finally here...Prince George's christening! To keep up with all of today's news, The British Monarchy Heir, where we will be providing full coverage of this historic day.

Attached are some pictures of the Duchess of Cambridge on her baptism day with her parents, Michael and Carole Middleton, and her maternal grandmother, Dorothy Goldsmith. Kate was christened on June 20, 1982 at Bradfield's St. Andrew's Church and later confirmed into the Church of England on March 10, 2011, ahead of her marriage to Prince William at the Chapel Royal, the same place where Prince George's christening ceremony is taking place at 3:00pm today.

At a Clarence House reception following Prince George's christening ceremony today, guests will be served tea and a slice of cake taken from the first tier of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's wedding cake.

The cake, designed by Fiona Cairns, was made from 17 individual fruit cakes and had eight tiers. The cake was decorated with cream and white icing using the Joseph Lambeth technique. There were up to 900 individually iced flowers and leaves of 17 different varieties decorated on the cake. A garland design around the middle of the cake matched the architectural garlands decorated around the top of the Picture Gallery in Buckingham Palace, the room in which the cake was displayed during the wedding.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arriving at St. James Palace for Prince George's christening.

Designer Style File: The fascinator the Duchess of Cambridge is wearing today is similar 

to one she has worn in the past. Both are by Jane Taylor Millinery.

The outside of St. James’s Palace in London for Prince George's christening

Mother and Daughter

"One mother holding the future Queen Consort in her arms and the other mother holding the future King" 
 ....Mother and Daughter....

The Duchess of Cambridge had a "perfect, natural birth" when she welcomed baby Prince George on July 22nd, the latest issue of Vanity Fair reports. "She spoke to some of her best girlfriends after the birth and described the birth as perfect," a source told the October issue of the magazine. "She said it was straightforward and there were no complications. She wanted a natural birth and she was so happy she was able to have one."

And it would seem that Kate mirrored her own mother in that regard. George Brown, who has been a close family friend of the Middletons for the past 31 years, told Vanity Fair that new grandmother Carole had an "easy and natural" birth when she delivered her own firstborn.

"[It] didn't surprise me," he said. "She was fit and competent from the word go. She seemed to take to motherhood amazingly well, and when I went round to see her, she was happy and seemed to know exactly what she was doing. Catherine was a lovely little baby, cherubic and chubby-cheeked and so good. I remember she didn't cry much at all. I think that was probably because Carole was so relaxed."

The article also sheds light on new details surrounding the birth, such as Kate's appearance when she entered the hospital in the early hours of the morning (a dark shawl and her hair loose around her shoulders) - and how waiting photographers decided it would be inappropriate to snap her. The article also reveals that the Duchess's hairdresser, Amanda Cook Tucker was on standby for the entire month of July.

The hair stylist, who arrived at the hospital with an assistant, was also responsible for bringing a selection of dresses for Kate to choose from for her first post-baby appearance outside the hospital, the magazine reports. "She chose the pale blue spotted Jenny Packham dress that afternoon because her tummy was still very rounded and she decided there was no point trying to hide her bump, so she went for a flattering dress that showed off her curves," a source said.

They added that the Duchess was apparently still very emotional at the time, and "incredibly nervous" about posing for the press, though William was on hand with plenty of reassurance.

(Photo of Carole Middleton with baby Kate taken in 1982.)

Duchess of Cambridge joins Prince William on first public appearance since the birth of Prince George.

Kate arriving at the Ring O'Fire Marathon.

The Duchess of Cambridge's decision to join her husband at the launch of an ultra-marathon today was a surprise and her attendance was only revealed this morning.

The Duchess of Cambridge made her first public appearance since the birth of Prince George when she joined Prince William as he started the Anglesey Coastal Ultra Marathon, the annual 135 coastal run. But Prince George did not join the royal couple.

The Duke was on the island to start the gruelling, three-day annual "ultra" marathon run around the coast of the island, known as the Ring O' Fire. The annual event is a 135-mile foot race around the rugged coast of Anglesey, staged over three days and including 13,695 feet of ascent.

 William and Kate ringing the bell to open the Ring O'Fire Marathon.

Wearing a tweed jacket and slim black trousers the Kate laughed as she met some of the runners and their families and volunteers before the start of the ultra marathon. 

While mingling with the crowds Prince William was given some wet wipes for the youngest royal. He has already spoken about changing Prince George's nappy.

William and Kate (on the right) ringing the bell to open the Ring O'Fire Marathon.

William and Kate greeting well-wishers at the Ring O'Fire Marathon.

 The royal couple have lived on Anglesey for years and have always spoken of their love of the island.

 William said a public goodbye a fortnight ago as he confirmed his young family would be leaving their Welsh home and moving "elsewhere" when his posting comes to an end this month, having completed his three-year tour as an RAF search and rescue helicopter pilot based at RAF Valley on Anglesey.

The Duke is widely expected to leave north Wales and return to London with Kate and their baby son to take on more royal duties rather than stay in the service.

 

Recycling Style File: For today's Ring O'Fire Anglesey Coastal Ultra Marathon opening in Wales, the Duchess of Cambridge wore a $59 "White Printed Top with Bow On The Shoulder" blouse from ZARA (http://tinyurl.com/aeb9db3). Kate was last seen wearing the top on March 3, 2013 during a trip to Arosa, Switzerland.

Today the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge officially opened the Ring O’ Fire Anglesey Coastal Ultra Marathon in Wales. Before ringing the bell to start the race, they met with some of the runners, their families, and event volunteers. The marathon marked Kate's first public appearance since Prince George was born on July 22nd.

Kate greeting well-wishers at the Ring O'Fire Marathon.

The Duchess of Cambridge shopping at Waitrose in Anglesey.

The Duchess of Cambridge shopping at Waitrose in Anglesey.

She looks great. Can't believe Prince George was born a month ago and she looks wonderful.

It is nice that she can just go out and do something normal w/out glitz and glamour. GO Kate!

So natural, just like any other Mum but she also knows her Royal duties. Her and William combine both perfectly. Great couple.

Prince George Official Photos Released.

This time the world was supposed to know George in the face such as one month of age. Yup, the little prince just did a family photo session premiere with Prince William and Kate Middleton!

Tuesday (20/8) yesterday two small family photo was released by one of the television programs. Instead of asking for professional photographers, they handed over the affairs shoot on Kate's father, Michael Middleton.

Photo session done at the Middleton family home in Bucklebery, Berkshire, England, in early August. In the first photo, William and Kate pose with George who fell asleep at the Middleton family home page.

The next photo looks more cheerful. Because there was only three of us, it took a happy family and their two dogs Tilly and Lupo peliharan. George still looks comfortably asleep in his mother's arms.

Public had to wait impatiently. Issued a few hours before these pictures has been leaked on the internet.

"The Kate Effect" Style File: The £46 dress by Seraphine Maternity, worn by the Duchess of Cambridge for her first official family portrait with Prince William and Prince George sold out within two hours of the photo's publication.

New Zealand stamps for Prince George

First Day Cover stamps of Prince George issued by New Zealand Post September 11. (stamps.nzpost.co.nz)

Prince George, eldest son Prince William and Kate Middleton made ​​a record in the history of New Zealand. For the first time in 170 years, New Zealand Post will issue special stamps to commemorate the birth of the royal baby.

New Zealand Post revealed that previous royal children had appeared in the form of stamps, but this is the first time there is a special issue to commemorate the birth.

Prince George with her parents, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge appear in the stamp. As quoted from page TVNZ, photos used for stamps is a photograph taken outside the Lindo Wing at St Mary's Hospital, London, a day after George was born on 23 July.

"The birth of Prince George is a global event and New Zealand are very excited to welcome his arrival, so of course he deserves to have its own stamps," said New Zealand Post spokesman, Simon Allison.

Limited edition coins will also be issued in connection with the royal birth.

"After the Prince was reported to have been born, we immediately worked to execute a plan to resolve the issue stamps and coins," added Allison.

According to the New Zealand Post, the Queen, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge "personally approved" photo used.

The stamps and coins became available since 11 September. (*)