A former student at Newcastle University, he threw a spectacular 21st birthday party at the family seat, Eaton Hall, near Chester, where comedian Michael McIntyre and the hip hop band Rizzle Kicks provided the entertainment and Prince Harry was among the guests. Prince George was christened by Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, in the Chapel Royal at St James's Palace on 23 October 2013, with Oliver Baker, Emilia Jardine-Paterson, Earl Grosvenor, Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton, the Hon. Prince George was christened at St. James's Palace in October 2013—his first public appearance in three … 10 ways christening has changed. With Prince George, his parents, the godparents and their spouses and the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Rev Justin Welby, who will perform the baptism, there will only be around 24 people present at this afternoon's ceremony. The godparents and their spouses made up a crowd of around 24 guests at this afternoon's service. Oli, with another friend, Alastair Coutts-Wood, shared the farmhouse that William and Kate lived in for their last two years there. Published 23 October 2013 . She is an outgoing girl but, as the youngest of five, you have to be outgoing to get noticed.’. The processional altar music was Bach's Fantasia in G (BWV 572), while the recessional altar music was Widor's Toccata from Symphony No.5. Back. But the link goes back much further than that; she was once a close friend of Princess Diana, who was there at the launch of her charity back in 1994. He now works at Wheatsheaf Investments, set up by his father to invest in innovative companies such as ‘Cogent Breeding’ which exports bull semen. Here We Stand, by Richard Popplewell, and The Lord Bless You And Keep You, by John Rutter. This 22-year-old’s family make the Windsors look like paupers, because the estates he will inherit include 100 acres of Mayfair and 200 of Belgravia, worth many billions. Laura Smith-Spark and Max Foster, CNN Updated 12:02 PM EDT, Wed October 23, 2013 Story highlights. Together she and Lowther-Pinkerton provide two different sorts of protection for Prince George. Zara, pictured with her rugby-playing husband Mike Tindall, will help keep Prince George's feet on the ground. They have also all worn the replica of the same garment that has been worn for years in the Royal family. NEW: Prince George christened in … Educated at King’s Canterbury in Kent, Baker is now a grand-sounding strategic sourcing manager for Barclays Capital, where a colleague said he had ‘never, ever mentioned his friendship with William and Kate’ in seven years. Harry's girlfriend, dancer Cressida Bonas has not been asked, and nor have James Middleton's girlfriend, TV presenter Donna Air or Pippa's boyfriend, banker Nico Jackson. The joy of this particular royal relationship is that with Zara, unlike some other royals, there is no envy at all: she really does not want a bigger official role. When Mr Baker married Mel Nicholson at St Andrews in 2010, the Duke and Duchess were among the guests. ‘They jokingly came up with flock wallpaper and flamingoes to the horror of the boys, before breaking into gales of a laughter,’ says a friend. Trouvez les Prince George Godparent images et les photos d’actualités parfaites sur Getty Images. Choosing old friends rather than royals and other dignitaries is not the only way in which today's christening of Prince George has broken with tradition. 'I never played naked pool or dressed up like Hitler': Meghan's father Thomas Markle takes swipe at 'snotty'... 'You've never liked her': Piers Morgan storms off GMB during furious row with weatherman Alex Beresford who... Palace aides scramble to sign off response to Harry and Meghan's bombshell Oprah revelations that... DAILY MAIL COMMENT: A ruthless stab at the heart of the Family. Not invited: Neither Prince Andrew nor Prince Edward was asked to Prince George's christening today, Not invited: Prince Edward's wife Sophie, Countess of Wessex, carried out official visits in Bristol today, Not invited: Anne, Princess Royal, wasn't at the christening, although her daughter, Zara, was the baby's godmother. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. For seven years, Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton, 53, was the hard-working principal private secretary and equerry to William and Harry. Tireless, unflappable and thoughtful, Julia provides a welcome link with his mother. Kate and Zara, who is seven months pregnant, are said to be thrilled to be having babies near each other and are really ‘good chums’. She only started her business in 1990 but soon became a favourite with the Royal family, and has previously designed hats and fascinators for the Queen and the Duchess of Cambridge. William was given six godparents, including former King Constantine II of Greece, Princess Alexandra, the Honourable Lady Ogilvy, and the Duchess of Westminster, whose son, Hugh, will be Prince George's godfather. The Duke and Duchess left hospital with their new son on 23rd July. He served in the first Gulf War in 1991 as special forces liaison officer with the US military, and also saw service in Bosnia. Once (very tentatively) romantically linked with William herself, and now running an interior design firm, Emilia is bang at the heart of the Cambridges’ social circle. Royal Christening and Godparents Named. A father-figure to William and Harry, Lowther-Pinkerton was once an equerry to the Queen Mother, to whom he was devoted. Husband David Jardine-Paterson, scion of a Scottish landowning family descended from the illustrious Hong Kong banking Jardines, was at Eton with William, while his younger brother, JJ, went out with Pippa Middleton for four years. He is one of four brothers, all of whom are friends of the Duke and Duchess, but as the youngest he is the closest in age to the Duke and as boys they played together at Anmer Hall on the Queen’s Sandringham estate, where the van Cutsems once lived, and which has now been given to the Duke and Duchess as their own country home. PRINCE GEORGE'S GODPARENTS Oliver Baker Emilia Jardine-Paterson Hugh Grosvenor, 7th Duke of Westminster Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton The Hon. Known as Billy, at 34 he is the closest in age to William and moves in the same circles. Plus, William and Kate admire her drive and sporting achievements and enjoy her natural informality (although she has now removed her tongue stud). July 29, 2013 - 21:03 BST hellomagazine.com Who else is on the list apart from Prince Harry and Pippa Middleton? Zara Phillips and Diana's close friend amongst Prince George's godparents. Oliver Baker, seen here with wife Mel at a friend's wedding, was at St Andrew's with William and Kate. Prince George will have six godparents but the news is shocking; they will mostly be commoners. Now this secret seven have been rewarded, with the ultimate royal compliment, a hand in the upbringing and moral guidance of the future King, Prince George. Rachel Trevor-Morgan is a London-based miliner. Why parents can send their children back to school with confidence. Trouvez les Prince George Christening images et les photos d’actualités parfaites sur Getty Images. At 22, Hugh Grosvenor is the youngest of Prince George's godparents. Alternatively you can shop the look for less in our gallery or similar navy occasion hats and fascinators below. It's not the Queen or Prince Philip... so who in the... ROBERT HARDMAN: Allegations about Archie's title, his 'dark skin' and royal protection... but there are so... MICHAEL RIEDEL: Britons think Harry and Meghan are brats. WATCH: Princess Eugenie welcomes baby boy! Choisissez parmi des contenus premium Prince George Christening de la plus haute qualité. By CaTherine Ostler for The Mail on Sunday and Rebecca English for the Daily Mail, Published: 09:25 GMT, 23 October 2013 | Updated: 15:31 GMT, 25 October 2013. William’s brother Edward is a godson of the Prince of Wales and was a pageboy at the royal wedding in 1981. Arrière-petit-fils de la reine Élisabeth II du Royaume-Uni, George de Cambridge est troisième dans l'ordre de succession au trône b… With Prince George, his parents, the godparents and their spouses and the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Rev Justin Welby, who will perform the baptism, there will only be … Julia Samuel William van Cutsem Zara Tindall Mrs Samuel's husband, Michael, left. Next Gordon Ramsay reveals shock health diagnosis. When the three-month-old heir to the throne was christened in the Chapel Royal in St James's Palace this afternoon, there will be a noticeably smaller crowd witnessing the event. After university and before marriage, Oli’s wife Mel shared the Middleton family flat in Chelsea with Kate. Aware of the Guinness family predisposition to addiction, she never drinks. The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Rev Justin Welby, seen with his wife, Caroline, baptised baby George. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant) GREGORY KATZ. 'We're keeping our businesses moving!' Zara's Rachel Taylor-Morgan pillbox hat is available to buy right now by clicking the image on the right. Here We Stand was written for Prince William's baptism on 4 August 1982, and the anthems were performed by the Choir of Her Majesty's Chapel Royal. Published 23 October 2013. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Prince George christening: profiles of the godparents Zara Tindall heads list of seven godparents chosen for Prince George By Gordon Rayner and Gordonrayner 22 October 2013 • 23:34 pm A friend of William’s from his teenage years and a schoolfriend of Kate’s from Marlborough College, glamorous Emilia Jardine-Paterson, nee d’Erlanger, was credited with introducing the royal lovebirds. I love you': Dawn French leads tributes to Vicar of Dibley co-star Trevor Peacock who played... Channel 4 news presenter Jon Snow, 73, announces he and wife, 46, have welcomed their first child via... 'Eating more than five-a-day is a waste of time!' Not only did the Cambridges ignore protocol by only inviting five senior royals, they also broke from tradition by not having their son christened at Buckingham Palace. Most likely to stick Prince George on his first pony. While three of George’s godparents have been announced, speculation continues as to who else will be asked … Tears of joy as families are reunited with their loved ones in care homes after relaxation... 'Night Trev. Prince Louis' godparents were just announced, but who were the godparents of his older siblings Prince George and Princess Charlotte? Typically the mother or father's siblings aren't chosen as godparents, but in recent years, we've seen the … An Olympic silver medallist in team eventing at London 2012 and a former BBC Sports Personality of the Year, Mrs Tindall is expecting her own baby early next year. Kate Middleton's bouncing baby boy Prince George will most probably have six godparents. Il est le fils du prince William, duc de Cambridge et de son épouse Catherine Middleton. The couple now live in East Anglia, handy for the Cambridges when they finally move into Anmer Hall. In August 1999, she joined the 17-year-old Prince on a holiday around the Greek Islands on the 400ft Alexander, nicknamed the ‘love boat’ as he had asked so many pretty girls to go with him. Julia Samuel, William van Cutsem and Zara Tindall serving as godparents. The Princess became godmother to her son Benjamin, now 23. ‘Old Money No Object should be the family motto,’ says a friend. Prince William and Kate have reportedly made their final choices for godparents for Prince George, and the names have surprised almost everyone except their closest friends.Instead of selecting high-ranking royals, as per palace tradition, the Sunday Times reports that Kate and Will have picked Fergus Boyd and Emilia d'Erlanger to be Georgie's godparents. Britain's 3-month-old future monarch, Prince George, was christened Wednesday with water from the River Jordan. The list reveals the inner court of the Cambridges: a mixture of family friends, school and university pals, mentor figures and one cherished royal cousin. The Duke of Cambridge’s cousin, Zara Tindall, 32, is the closest to him in age of his six cousins, and shares his love of riding. Some people were trying to railroad her.’. Zara Phillip's was positively glowing as she arrived at the Christening of Prince George. His son William was a pageboy at the royal wedding in 2011. Emilia was brought up the youngest of five children outside rural Tiverton in Devon, and was known for her eccentric dressing, wearing lime green hotpants and patent platforms. More than a MILLION viewers turned OFF Harry and Meghan interview: ITV's '£1m' Oprah chat peaked at 12.4m... DOMINIQUE SAMUELS: This clash of the Royals was about culture... NOT colour, BEL MOONEY: My pity for these sad, naive, damaged souls. Here, we break down who Kate Middleton and Prince … Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie have not been asked, nor has Zara's brother Peter Phillips, 35, who has two small daughters with his Canadian wife, Autumn. Seven godparents who all have one thing in common: a gift for discretion. Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton, seen here with Kate, has been a close confidant for both William and his brother. Published 23 October 2013. Il est aussi le frère aîné de Charlotte de Cambridge et de Louis de Cambridge. Prince William and Prince Harry each had three godmothers and three godfathers. Emilia is not as demure as she looks. According to a source, 32-year-old Zara ‘gives Kate confidence...for instance, that when it came to choosing charities it must be her decision alone. None of William's uncles or aunts will attend, meaning - on his father's side - that the Duke of York, his ex-wife Sarah, Duchess of York, the Earl of Wessex and his wife Sophie, Countess of Wessex, and Anne, Princess Royal and her husband Tim Laurence will all be absent from the festivities. Julia’s sister, Alice is now married to MP Zac Goldsmith. You're reading Zara Phillips and Diana's close friend amongst Prince George's godparents. She married the Hon Michael Samuel, of the Hill Samuel banking family, and had the first of her four children at just 21. 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