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The names of Prince George's seven godparents have been announced:

They are Oliver Baker, Emilia Jardine-Paterson, Earl Grosvenor, Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton, Julia Samuel, William van Cutsem and Zara Tindall.

marine2109 · October 23, 2013, 10:51:48 AM

Kate Middleton and Prince William's baby George christened - hellomagazine.com

cinrit · October 23, 2013, 11:55:06 AM

The official announcement:

QuoteThe Christening of Prince George: Guests and Godparents

The following guests will attend Prince George's Christening today at the Chapel Royal, St James's Palace:

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh
The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Harry
Mr and Mrs Michael Middleton, Mr James Middleton and Miss Pippa Middleton
Prince George's Godparents and their spouses

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have asked the following people to be Godparents to Prince George:

The Christening of Prince George: Guests and Godparents

Cindy

Liquorice · October 23, 2013, 12:57:24 PM

The choice of Earl Grosvenor is the most surprising to me for I wasn't aware of any special acquaintance between the parents and the Grosvenor family. It seems Prince Harry went to his recent party. Any information on that ?

Because the only explanation Prince of Wales's site gives is : Earl Grosvenor is the son of The Duke of Westminster. whereas for the other godparents you have is the close friend of, attended the university and so on. For me the Grosvenor family wasn't very much part of William/Kate/Harry/Pippa (etc.)'s circle. What explanation do you have ?

DaFluffs · October 23, 2013, 01:11:54 PM

I would have bet cold hard cash on Tom Van Straubenzee. Earl Grosvenor is a surprise move but I like it.

dianab · October 23, 2013, 01:13:12 PM

^^^His mother Natalia is one of the Willliam's godmothers

marine2109 · October 23, 2013, 01:25:09 PM

QuoteRemembering Diana: Why Wiliam and Kate chose caring Julia Samuel as godmother

Prince William and Kate's son christened - hellomagazine.com

Jmax2 · October 23, 2013, 02:27:20 PM

Earl Grosvenor is the resident rich-kid Godparent. He's 22, his dad is worth billions, and he had a blow-out 21st birthday party (Hugh, Earl Grosvenor comes of age in style at Eaton Hall 21st birthday bash - Chester Chronicle). For all the complaining on this board, these sound like the typical royal Godparents.

fifiwho · October 23, 2013, 02:46:24 PM

I think I'm the only one who is happy and excited that hugh is one of the godparents he is still young but I think in the future he will do good things

Sandor · October 23, 2013, 03:04:05 PM

Quote from: Liquorice on October 23, 2013, 12:57:24 PM
The choice of Earl Grosvenor is the most surprising to me for I wasn't aware of any special acquaintance between the parents and the Grosvenor family. It seems Prince Harry went to his recent party. Any information on that ?

I suspected a Grosvenor would be a godparent ever since I read that William, Kate, and George flew to Balmoral on a private plane owned by the Duke of Westminster.
But I (wrongly) thought it would be Lady Tamara Van Cutsem (a chance to get a Grosvenor and a Van Cutsem in one). :teehee:

I figured Zara would be a pick since she's always been close to William. I am a bit surprised Harry wasn't chosen, but perhaps William felt if they'd asked him they'd have to have a Middleton sibling to balance.

The one that surprises me is Julia Samuel.

yolaura · October 23, 2013, 03:16:12 PM

william van cutsem??? yeaaah my William hehehehe i thought it was Hugh!!! I like William as a grandfather.. they always talk about the rest of the brothers and not him hahhaha

georgiana996 · October 23, 2013, 03:21:19 PM

im not surprised :hehe: none of the godparents were prince/princess from any country or duke/duchess or even lord lady it was all a bunch of mrs mr yeah earl Grosvenor is the best pick :yesss: :thumbsup: :lol: I hate this normal " act ".

Quote from: Eri on October 23, 2013, 01:10:40 PM
No Harry? NO HARRY? :eyes: I know Chuck would have died before Pipps would have been allowed to be a Godparent but still ... how much I hate Willy let me count the ways ... :fuming:.

he loves his brother no need to get all dramatic
did you see harry pics he did not look that happy he hasn't been looking or acting himself when it comes to George very weird imo

I just love the place they chose Its small but I wouldn't mind a wedding there its so beautiful .http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/09/27/article-2435254-1852A28200000578-174_634x461.jpg

dianab · October 23, 2013, 03:27:43 PM

Quote from: yolaura on October 23, 2013, 03:16:12 PM
william van cutsem??? yeaaah my William hehehehe i thought it was Hugh!!! I like William as a grandfather.. they always talk about the rest of the brothers and not him hahhaha

William Van Cutsem (b. 1979) is the most close in age to William than his others (older) brothers

Blue Clover · October 23, 2013, 03:40:05 PM

Great selection! Very traditional.

plattenchant · October 23, 2013, 03:41:51 PM

See first photo of Prince George at christening - TODAY.com

Macrobug · October 23, 2013, 03:49:39 PM

:vday2: Cute little guy. Doesn't look too impressed with things. Probably not happy with being trussed up in that gorgeous yet frilly dress.

Jmax2 · October 23, 2013, 05:57:13 PM

Quote from: georgiana996 on October 23, 2013, 03:21:19 PM
im not surprised :hehe: none of the godparents were prince/princess from any country or duke/duchess or even lord lady it was all a bunch of mrs mr yeah earl Grosvenor is the best pick :yesss: :thumbsup: :lol: I hate this normal " act ".

No, there is no pretense of normal in these choices. Perhaps all the disappointed royalists on the board will feel encouraged. Kate may not be working enough for them to justify adoring her blindly (as they do the rest of that family), but she is honoring the royal tradition of choosing Godparents on the basis of avarice and exclusion.

Zara may not technically be called a princess, but she is a royal. Earl Grosvenor is a Lord. These are not a bunch of "Mr. and Mrs."

cinrit · October 23, 2013, 06:56:03 PM

I thought that was her, but I wasn't sure....

QuoteOne notable guest at the christening was the Duke of Cambridge's former nanny Jessie Webb, who left the chapel in conversation with Prince George's grandfather Michael Middleton.

Prince William's former nanny attends christening - ITV News

Cindy

PaulaB · October 23, 2013, 08:49:22 PM

That face does seem to say I am a BOY and they put me in this frilly dress! I am sure he will make his feelings be heard about how he felt in a dress.

cinrit · October 23, 2013, 11:25:23 PM

QuoteRoyal baby Prince George was christened at the Chapel Royal at St James's Palace in London today. Zara Tindall heads list of seven godparents chosen for Prince George.

Oliver Baker
Oli Baker, 31, met the Duke and Duchess at St Andrews University, where he became one of a small circle of friends known as “Sallies boys” after the St Salvator’s halls of residence where they lived. He was one of two friends who shared a house with the Duke and Duchess during their final two years at university. When Mr Baker married Mel Nicholson at St Andrews in 2010, the Duke and Duchess were among the guests.

Emilia Jardine-Paterson
Emila Jardine-Paterson, 31, nee Emilia d-Erlanger, is one of the Duchess’s closest friends from her school days at Marlborough College. In 2007, when the Duke and Duchess temporarily split up, Mrs Jardine-Paterson was one of a handful of friends who consoled the Duchess during a holiday at her uncle Gary Goldsmith’s villa in Ibiza. She also attended St Andrews University, where she became friends with the Duke. She runs her own interior design business called d’Erlanger and Sloan. Her husband David is the brother of JJ Jardine-Paterson, an ex-boyfriend of Pippa Middleton.

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Cindy

Lothwen · October 24, 2013, 01:26:18 AM

I love it when baby boys get that grumpy, old man look. He is so adorable :sigh:

Lothwen · October 24, 2013, 02:07:00 AM

i thought William and Kate shared a house with Fergus Boyd?

anitalalala · October 24, 2013, 05:27:57 AM

i have to say hes cute like any otehr baby but dont look nothing like any of his parentes..weird.
I know it will spound mean but i chocked..i was indeed specting a bçonde blue eyed baby...or at leats that looked like or william or kate and he dont look like any..is very weird..is like he was adopted or soemthing...
Before people jump on me i also dont look like any of my parentes but he being a royal baby i wouldnt be syrprised if people jump into rumours and false conclusions..im still surpised not say chocked how ge dont look at all with anyone...seriouslly :eyes:
Is kinda of funny actually my reaction :eyes: :lol: :lol:

anitalalala · October 24, 2013, 05:35:24 AM

Quote from: DaFluffs on October 23, 2013, 01:11:54 PM
I would have bet cold hard cash on Tom Van Straubenzee. Earl Grosvenor is a surprise move but I like it.

me too i can even understand Harry not being there on such lost i mean he will Always be there i think is silly to put borthers as godparents but anyway yeah is weird..for both..Harry and tom to not been on that list....but at leats so wasnt any of kates siblings