The christening of His Royal Highness Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge was an intimate affair, with less than 30 guests. It was held in the small Chapel Royal in St James’ Palace on 23 October 2013 and was attended by his great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II and his grandfather, the Prince of Wales.
Other guests included his mother’s father and his great-grandfather the Duke of Edinburgh. Prince George was born on July 22 2013 in London's St. Mary's Hospital and is now third in line to the British throne, following his grandfather and father. George was wrapped in a replica of the christening robe used by the royal family since 1841.
He was christened by the Archbishop of Canterbury and his seven godparents included his father’s cousin, Zara, friends of his parents and a close friend of his grandmother, the Princess of Wales.
There have already been six British monarchs called George – the last being the Queen's father, George VI. Louis is also another favourite royal name having been the name of Lord Mountbatten, the uncle of the Duke of Edinburgh.
Minisheet
The miniature sheet features a decorative floral design in damask style.
Designer
The designer is Jo Mure, Australia Post Design Studio featuring official photographs by Jason Bell/Camera Press London. Among Jo’s previous stamp issues are the Diamond Jubilee Queen’s Birthday issues for 2012 and 2013.
Products released in this issue
- Sheetlet of 5
- First day cover
- Stamp pack
- Maxicards
- Stamp booklet of 10
- Stamp and coin cover (UK coin)
Technical specifications
- Issue date
- 7 January 2014
- Issue withdrawal date
- 31 July 2014
- Denominations
- 1 x60c, 1 x $2.60
- Stamp design
- Jo Mure, Australia Post Design Studio
- Product design
- Jo Mure, Australia Post Design Studio
- Photographer
- Jason Bell
- Paper - gummed
- Tullis Russell
- Printer - gummed
- McKellar
- Printing process
- Lithography
- Stamp size
- 26mm x 37.5mm
- Minisheet size
- 106mm x 70mm
- Perforations
- 14.6 x 13.86
- Sheet layout
- Module of 50
- FDI postmark
- George Town, TAS 7253
- FDI withdrawal date
- 4 February 2014
The Duke & Duchess of Cambridge are shown with Prince George following the christening ceremony. The photograph is by Jason Bell.
The Duke & Duchess of Cambridge are shown with Prince George following the christening ceremony. The photograph is by Jason Bell.
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