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Christening Collection (#11)

"Capturing the Magic: From Sleeping Beauty to Royal Blessings" The enchanting christening scene from the timeless ballet, Sleeping Beauty

Background imageChristening Collection: Godfather holding baby at a christening

Godfather holding baby at a christening
The versatile godfather at a christening manages to hold the baby and smoke his pipe at the same time! Date: circa 1970

Background imageChristening Collection: Crown Princess Margaret of Sweden

Crown Princess Margaret of Sweden
Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Margaret of Sweden (1882 - 1920) with Prince Bertil (1912 - 1997). She is wearing a simply fantastic hat of grandiose scale!

Background imageChristening Collection: King George V as godfather

King George V as godfather
King George V leaving the home of Lord Rosebery after taking part as godfather in the christening of the latters grandson, Lord Houghton (1911-1922)

Background imageChristening Collection: The First English Prince of Wales

The First English Prince of Wales
Edward I proclaims his son the first Prince of Wales

Background imageChristening Collection: The christening of the infant Tsarevitch

The christening of the infant Tsarevitch
The entrance of Tsar Nicholas II and the Dowager Empress of Russia for the christening ceremony at Peterhof

Background imageChristening Collection: Christening of the Princess Royal in the throne room of Buck

Christening of the Princess Royal in the throne room of Buck
Engraving showing the christening of Victoria, Princess Royal and eldest child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, in the throne room of Buckingham Palace in 1841

Background imageChristening Collection: Iln Cover / Queen & Pow

Iln Cover / Queen & Pow
ELIZABETH II Princess Elizabeth, later Queen Elizabeth II pictured with her eldest son and heir, Prince Charles of Edinburgh, later Prince of Wales at his

Background imageChristening Collection: HRH Queen Mary launching R. M. S. Queen Mary, September 1934

HRH Queen Mary launching R. M. S. Queen Mary, September 1934
Photograph of HRH Queen Mary at the christening and launch of her namesake; previously known as Cunard 534. The Queen can be seen in the centre

Background imageChristening Collection: Baby in Wooden Cart

Baby in Wooden Cart
A young baby in long white dress which resembles a christening gown sits in a small wooden childrens cart by the grand entrance to the family home

Background imageChristening Collection: Russian Baptism

Russian Baptism
Christening a Russian baby in a font at Moscow

Background imageChristening Collection: Country Christening

Country Christening
A COUNTRY CHRISTENING - countryfolk in their best clothes gather round the font as an infant is initiated into the Christian community, with godparents at hand

Background imageChristening Collection: Babies / Long Clothes 1863

Babies / Long Clothes 1863
Long clothes - possibly a christening robe adorned with tucked panels & lace insertions; short clothes with vandyked sleeves & bodice, also habit-shirts & sleeves

Background imageChristening Collection: Baby Lying down C1890

Baby Lying down C1890
LONG CLOTHES - CHRISTENING ROBE: with bands of narrow tucks at the hem, finely gathered bodice & long sleeves with lace insertions & cuffs

Background imageChristening Collection: Mother & Baby / Costume

Mother & Baby / Costume
LONG CLOTHES - CHRISTENING ROBE: with narrow tucks at the hem. Woman: bodice with tight long sleeves & epaulettes, a high neck & the front ornamented with pin tucks

Background imageChristening Collection: Photo / Sailor Suit / Girl

Photo / Sailor Suit / Girl
Girl: short kilted skirt & white sailor blouse with dark turnover collar & cuffs. Baby: long clothes (christening robe). Man: country clothes of knickerbockers & lounge jacket

Background imageChristening Collection: Baptism of Albert Edward

Baptism of Albert Edward
Victoria and Albert at the baptism of their first born son, Prince Albert Edward, the Prince of Wales, later to be crowned as Edward VII




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"Capturing the Magic: From Sleeping Beauty to Royal Blessings" The enchanting christening scene from the timeless ballet, Sleeping Beauty, where dreams come true with a touch of magic. Baptism bliss. Victoria Cecil's heartwarming ceremony filled with love and blessings. Honoring heroes at sea - Witnessing the naming ceremony of the new Barry Dock lifeboat, Arthur and Blanche Harris, a symbol of bravery and rescue. A historic moment unfolds as Vladimir the Great embarks on his campaign to Chersonesos in 1904, marked by an auspicious christening ritual. Stepping into history - Queen Victoria, King Edward VII, and King George V grace us with their presence during the christening of future King Edward VIII (b/w photo). Saint Olga's divine baptism portrayed by Nikolai Alexandrovich Bruni captures her spiritual journey in 19th-century Kiev. Royalty united - Princess Theodora of Greece & Victoria Mountbatten share a joyous christening celebration that bridges cultures and traditions. Behind-the-scenes bliss. Sue Johnston (Sheila Grant) and Ricky Tomlinson (Sheila's husband) capture hearts during a church christening scene on-screen. Cherished beginnings - Duke and Duchess of York beam with pride as they present baby Princess Elizabeth during her regal christening ceremony. A memento for eternity - QSS Lusitania launch souvenir commemorates a grand ship's christening day when it embarked on its maiden voyage across vast oceans.