Britain's Prince William and his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, arrive with their son Prince George and daughter Princess Charlotte for Princess Charlotte's christening at the Church of St. Mary Magdalene in Sandringham, Britain July 5, 2015.
Britain's Prince William and his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, arrive with their son Prince George and daughter Princess Charlotte for Princess Charlotte's christening at the Church of St. Mary Magdalene in Sandringham, Britain July 5, 2015. Reuters/Chris Jackson

Princess Charlotte’s christening on Sunday, July 5, was a nod to different royal traditions. From the little princess’ clothes to her stroller, the baptism paid tribute to old customs.

The most obvious nod to royal tradition was the gown Princess Charlotte wore for her christening. According to Hello Magazine, it is the same dress Prince George wore for his baptism. It was also worn by several generations of royal babies. The intricate dress with the long train, high bow and high collar was reportedly made as a replica from the one Queen Victoria’s children wore. The original gown has become too delicate for use.

Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana was carried to St. Mary Magdalene church in a vintage pram. The Duchess of Cambridge decided to use the elegant silver-wheeled Millson stroller belonging to Queen Elizabeth II. According to the publication, some 50 years ago the queen used the same stroller to carry her younger children Prince Andrew and Prince Edwards. Kate Middleton was photographed pushing the pram with Charlotte inside upon arriving at the christening with Prince William and Prince George.

The christening was reportedly also done according to royal traditions. Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana was baptised in the traditional silver Lily Font, which had to be brought to Norfolk from the Tower of London. According to Mirror UK, Kate Middleton and Prince William used the same Lily Font that was made generations ago for Queen Victoria’s daughter. It has been used in almost every royal christening since 1841.

Choosing St. Mary Magdalene church for Charlotte’s christening is also a nod to royal tradition. According to Hello Magazine, it is the same church where Princess Diana, born Lady Diana Spencer, was baptised on Aug. 30, 1961. Princess Eugenie was also baptised in the same church in December 1990.

Even Princess Charlotte’s nanny was not practically dressed for the christening. The Spanish Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo was pictured in her traditional Norland College uniform, the exclusive nanny training school where she graduated.

“She chose to wear the ‘formal uniform’ to the ceremony – a 1950s-style brown dress complete with a Norland hat, gloves and lace-up shoes – instead of the ‘practical uniform’ of navy trousers, a blue sweater and blue collared shirt, “ the publication stated.

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