Christening Collection

Sleeping Beauty ballet, christening scene
The christening scene in a ballet version of the Sleeping Beauty, with the wicked fairy Carabosse putting her curse on the baby Princess in her cradle

Baptism / Victoria Cecil
The christening of Victoria Cecil, daughter of Baron Carbery, at Burghley Chapel in the presence of Albert, her godfather, and Queen Victoria

Campaign to Chersonesos by Vladimir the Great, 1904. Private Collection

The naming ceremony of the new Barry Dock lifeboat the Arthur and Blanche Harris, was performed on Saturday afternoon at Barry Docks by Lady Traherne, the wife of the Lord Lieutenant of Glamorgan

The christening of the future King Edward VIII, showing Queen Victoria, King Edward VII
5997702 The christening of the future King Edward VIII, showing Queen Victoria, King Edward VII, and King George V (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Sue Johnston (who plays Sheila Grant) and Ricky Tomlinson (who plays Sheilas husband Bobby Grant) The filming of a christening scene for Brookside, March 1985. Picture taken in 1985

Christening party on U.S.S. Recruit, 30 May 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Christening party on U.S.S. Recruit, 30 May 1917. A view from the U.S.S. Recruit, a fake battleship built in Union Square

The Baptism of the Duke of Småland. Till Grh 1965, nr 3060, 1782. Creator: Elias Martin
The Baptism of the Duke of Smaland. Till Grh 1965, nr 3060, 1782

Peasant Girl Holding Baby in Christening, 1863. Creator: Hubert Salentin
Peasant Girl Holding Baby in Christening, 1863

After baptism, 1841-1892. Creator: Johann Mari Henri ten Kate
After baptism, 1841-1892. Church interior, young woman with a cape in hand

Font of St. Louis, in which the Imperial Infant was Christened, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Font of St. Louis, in which the Imperial Infant was Christened, 1856....a beautiful specimen of niello work'. Prince Louis Napoleon, heir to the French throne

The Imperial Infant and Nurse, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Imperial Infant and Nurse, 1856....a whole length Portrait of the Nurse, a magnificent-looking peasant woman, dressed in the picturesque costume which she wore at the baptismal ceremony'

Her Imperial Majesty the Empress of the French, and the Imperial Infant, 1856. Creator: Smyth
Her Imperial Majesty the Empress of the French, and the Imperial Infant, 1856. Empress Eugenie with her son Prince Louis Napoleon. From "Illustrated London News", 1856

The Baptism of the Imperial Prince in the Cathedral of Notre Dame, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Baptism of the Imperial Prince in the Cathedral of Notre Dame, 1856. The christening of Prince Louis Napoleon. To the right of the Emperor the Imperial Prince was held in the arms of

Ondoiement of the Infant Prince, in the Chapel of the Tuileries, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Ondoiement (Half-Baptism) of the Infant Prince, in the Chapel of the Tuileries, 1856. the Aumonier of the Emperor in the act of sprinkling the water on the Imperial infant

The Regalia. - 7, c1911. Creator: Unknown
The Regalia. - 7, c1911. 1. Baptismal Font; 2. State Salt-cellar'. The font is...of silver, gilt, tastefully chased, and surmounted with two figures

'A Christening in the Chapel of the Foundling Hospital, 1891. Creator: Robert Barnes
'A Christening in the Chapel of the Foundling Hospital, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

The Christening of H.R.H. The Prince of Wales in St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle... 1842
'The Christening of H.R.H. The Prince of Wales in St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, January 25, 1842; after Sir George Hayter. 1842. From "The Graphic

Esquisse pour l'église de Montrouge : Baptême du Christ, c.1869. Creator: Mathilde Duckett
Esquisse pour l'eglise de Montrouge : Bapteme du Christ, c.1869. Baptism of Christ

'The Christening at Windsor; The Queen standing sponsor to the infant daughter of the Duke and Duch Creator
The Christening at Windsor; The Queen standing sponsor to the infant daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Portland, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41

Silver Christening Bowl, 1940. Creator: Paul Ward
Silver Christening Bowl, 1940

Silver Christening Bowl, c. 1937. Creator: Paul Ward
Silver Christening Bowl, c. 1937

Silver Christening Bowl, 1940. Creator: Paul Ward
Silver Christening Bowl, 1940

Embroidered Christening Robe & Mull Cap, 1936. Creator: Ella Josephine Sterling
Embroidered Christening Robe & Mull Cap, 1936

Silver Christening Bowl, c. 1936. Creator: Horace Reina
Silver Christening Bowl, c. 1936

Christening Dress, c. 1939. Creator: Virginia Berge
Christening Dress, c. 1939

Christening of Edward VII, n.d. Creator: John Hayter
Christening of Edward VII, n.d

Christening of Edward VII, n.d. Creator: John Hayter
Christening of Edward VII, n.d

Christening of the Infant Prince Arthur, in the Royal Chapel, at Buckingham Palace, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Christening of the Infant Prince Arthur, in the Royal Chapel, at Buckingham Palace, [London], 1850. As the Queen [Victoria] and Prince were entering the chapel

Baptism of King Guthrum, Viking leader
The Baptism of Guthrum, King of the Danish Vikings in the Danelaw - King Alfred was his Godfather. Guthrum was christened Aethelstan on his conversion to Christianity. 878

Singer Marty Wilde and his wife Joyce at home in Chiswick after the christening of their children, Kim aged one, and Ricky, six weeks. 17th December 1961

The Christening of six-month-old James Thomas Tarbuck, son of comedian Jimmy Tarbuck, at St Annes Church, Kingston Hill. Godfather Tommy Steele is pictured celebrating with Jimmy Tarbuck and friends

The First Grandchild - three generations of German Royalty, Grandfather Kaiser Wilhelm II (1859-1941), his son German Crown Prince Wilhelm (1882-1951) and his son

Naming ceremony of Mullions first lifeboat, the Daniel J. Draper, Penzance, Cornwall. 10th September 1867
Launched on 10th September 1867 at Penzance, the boat was a gift from mostly Cornish Wesleyan Methodists in memory of the Reverend Daniel James Draper who perished in the tragic wreck of the SS

Saint Olga, Princess of Kiev, 1885-1896. Artist: Nesterov, Mikhail Vasilyevich (1862-1942)
Saint Olga, Princess of Kiev, 1885-1896. Found in the collection of the St Vladimirs Cathedral, Kiev

President Theodore Roosevelt with group including Prince Heinrich of Prussia, 1902 (b/w photo)
5042890 President Theodore Roosevelt with group including Prince Heinrich of Prussia, 1902 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Viscount Weymouth, the former Daphne Vivian, pictured with her baby son, Alexander George Thynne, the future 7th Marquess of Bath in a photograph taken for his christening which took place at St

Baptism According to the Greek Church in Russia, engraved by W
PML143624 Baptism According to the Greek Church in Russia, engraved by W. Forrest, from World Religion, published by A. Fullarton & Co

Princess Alexandra of Kent became a Godparent to the baby son of Mr Charles Morrison and the Hon. Mrs Morrison in the tiny village church at South Wraxall, Wiltshire

Maxwell, the son of Roy Hudd and his wife Ann, is christened at Croydon Parish Church. Max is pictured with his parents. 28th February 1965

The Christening of Jennie Churchill, Newick Parish Church. Jennie Churchill daughter of Winston S. Churchill (Randolphs son and Grandson of Winston Churchill)

Tommy Steele and his wife Anne celebrate the christening of their daughter, Emma Elizabeth. 15th June 1969

PC Graham Browne and his wife Yvonne pose with their eight week old baby son Clive Brown after his Christening ceremony at Sandringham church, Norfolk

Brian Rix and Elspet Gray at the christening of their daughter Louisa. 2nd May 1955

Christening of Prince Peter of Yugoslavia (1923-1970) in October 1923 in Belgrade.Albert, Duke of York (1895-1952) (later King George VI) acted as Chief Witness as he did at King Alexanders wedding

Christening of George, son of the Princess Royal
HRH Princess Mary, Princess Royal (1897-1965) Lord Lascelles (1882-1947), 6th Earl of Harewood and their son George Henry Hubert Lascelles

Coin (Zlatnik) of Grand Duke Vladimir Svyatoslavich (Averse: Portrait of the ruler), 980-1015. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The Baptism of Prince Vladimir I (from the Radziwill Chronicle), 15th century. Artist: Anonymous
The Baptism of Prince Vladimir I (from the Radziwill Chronicle), 15th century. Found in the collection of the Library of the Russian Academy of Sciences, St. Petersburg

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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.