Care este povestea rochitei purtata la botez de micutul Archie

Fiul lui Meghan Markle si al printului Harry a fost botezat sambata, iar ceremonia a fost strict secreta.

Cei doi au facut publice doar doua imagini de la marele eveniment. De asemenea, au pastrat secret si numele nasilor lui Archie.

De obicei, ceremoniile regale erau private, dar presa avea acces la momentul sosirii membrilor familiei regale si invitatilor, asa cum s-a intamplat in cazul ducelui si ducesei de Cambridge si al botezului celor trei copii ai lor.

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This morning, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s son, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor was christened in the Private Chapel at Windsor Castle at an intimate service officiated by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are so happy to share the joy of this day with members of the public who have been incredibly supportive since the birth of their son. They thank you for your kindness in welcoming their first born and celebrating this special moment. Their Royal Highnesses feel fortunate to have enjoyed this day with family and the godparents of Archie. Their son, Archie, was baptised wearing the handmade replica of the royal christening gown which has been worn by royal infants for the last 11 years. The original Royal Christening Robe, made of fine Honiton lace lined with white satin, was commissioned by Queen Victoria in 1841 and first worn by her eldest daughter. It was subsequently worn for generations of Royal christenings, including The Queen, her children and her grandchildren until 2004, when The Queen commissioned this handmade replica, in order for the fragile historic outfit to be preserved, and for the tradition to continue. Photo credit: Chris Allerton ©️SussexRoyal

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Au respectat traditia

Din fotografie reiese ca parintii au respectat traditia de la Palat, micul Archie fiind imbracat in aceeasi tinuta ca si verisorii lui, George, Charlotte si Louis.

Rochita a fost creata pentru a inlocui rochia originala impusa de regina Victoria la crestinarea fiicei ei, Victoria Adelaide Mary Louisa, in 1841, considerata prea fragila pentru a mai putea fi folosita.

Designul acesteia a fost unul special, deoarece botezul a avut loc in ziua in care parintii ei aniversau un an de la cununia religioasa si a fost inspirat din rochia de mireasa a mamei ei. Era realizata din matase alba, cu dantela aplicata manual, creata si cusuta de fiica unui miner din Fakirk, Scotia.

Rochia a fost purtata de 62 de copii regali pe parcursul celor 163 de ani de slujire a regelui. Cinci monarhi au fost botezati in rochie, incepand cu Victoria si primul fiu al lui Albert, viitorul Edward al VII-lea. George V, Edward al VIII-lea, George al VI-lea si regina au purtat rochia alba, precum si printul Charles, printul William si printul Harry.