HappyGrace Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 I think he looks like his dad (William) when he was little! He's adorable. I thought Kate looked beautiful too. I love that they are doing things their own way-"modernizing" the monarchy but still respectful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Loved the dress. (NOT being snarky, I really loved it!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMommy Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 I loved the pictures! I wonder if it was intentional that the Duchess was wearing the same color as Prince George? It was like he had his own baby camouflage! They looked so lovely and happy...you just can't help but be happy for them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 They're such a sweet little family, I love seeing pictures of the three of them. :) That christening gown was really something. I would have been terrified I would trip on it and drop the baby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 I thought this was a delightful and lovely touch: Following the 45-minute service, Prince George's paternal grandparents will host a private tea in Clarence House. Guests will be served slices of christening cake, which is a tier taken from the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's wedding cake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 he looks like his dad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 I loved the pictures! I wonder if it was intentional that the Duchess was wearing the same color as Prince George? It was like he had his own baby camouflage! They looked so lovely and happy...you just can't help but be happy for them! LOL. I thought the same thing. I have a huge lacy and satin one and I very nearly let the baby slip out of it. There was so much fluff I had a hard time making sure I had a grip on baby and not just fluff! His looks much thinner though. Long, but not thick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 See, I think he looks like his mom, not so much like William. Loved the photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msjones Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 I want to smoosh his sweet cheeks. He is a gorgeous baby. (And I want to be Kate just for a day to try on all of her clothes. Sigh...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Could someone explain the Christening cake to me? If it was a tier from their wedding cake from 2011, that means it was 2 years old, right. Even if it was frozen, as I'm sure it must have been, wouldn't it have had freezer burn or something? Isn't one year for a frozen cake the limit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Could someone explain the Christening cake to me? If it was a tier from their wedding cake from 2011, that means it was 2 years old, right. Even if it was frozen, as I'm sure it must have been, wouldn't it have had freezer burn or something? Isn't one year for a frozen cake the limit? Apparently not if you're a royal and can suspend the laws of physics. Or if you're a royal and people don't dare point out the obvious. JK... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Well, if it was just the top layer of their wedding cake, it looks like it was probably a very small part of the actual cake today: http://greatideas.people.com/2013/10/23/prince-georges-christening-dessert-fruitcake/ Maybe they don't actually serve the old part & just cut up the freshly-baked sections for eating? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Properly soaked and all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysteryJen Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 I loved the pictures and thought he looked like Kate. Still so happy they named him George, such a sweet, handsome baby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 No, a frozen wedding cake can stay quite good for quite some time and it is often traditional to keep a tier for either the one year anniversary or even later. It's considered good luck if it tastes as good as the wedding day. (Mine did!) The type of cake and frosting makes a difference in how well it will hold up. A very dense cake with a buttercream frosting that is very well packaged can hold up well for a few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Apparently royal wedding cakes are quite hardy. http://t.today.com/food/slice-will-kates-wedding-cake-expected-fetch-1-620-746423 http://www.ediblegeography.com/cake-in-the-mail/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justasque Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 British wedding cakes aren't the same as American ones. Many are fruitcake - much like a traditional British Christmas cake, with a marzipan layer, then a layer of Royal icing. For Christmas they are made well in advance, and stored in a tin; at least that's how we always did it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Interesting information about the cake. I'm glad that I asked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKapers Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 He's a little cutie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Could someone explain the Christening cake to me? If it was a tier from their wedding cake from 2011, that means it was 2 years old, right. Even if it was frozen, as I'm sure it must have been, wouldn't it have had freezer burn or something? Isn't one year for a frozen cake the limit? I was wondering the same thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 British wedding cakes aren't the same as American ones. Many are fruitcake - much like a traditional British Christmas cake, with a marzipan layer, then a layer of Royal icing. For Christmas they are made well in advance, and stored in a tin; at least that's how we always did it. I saw that and wondered if that was just their cake or a tradition. I thought it looked disgusting. (No offense to the British!) Fruit cake with almost a one inch layer of marzipan and then royal frosting. Just.. Not a combination I'd ever think to enjoy. But then again, I am very persnickety about cake. I'm more of a pie gal. :) Now the grooms cake looked divine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Martha, I am with you. As a guest, I'm not certain I'd be able to choke down a piece of that. It is just kind of revolting to me. But, I have never met a fruitcake that I liked yet, so I am biased! Pecan pie....that's my kind of dessert! I didn't see a pic of the groom's cake. As for the other pictures, I'm a sucker for a gorgeous christening gown. I don't know...I love to see ones that have been passed from generation to generation. I know a family that has 11 grandchildren and all of them were either Christened or dedicated (an Evangelical ceremony for those that adhere to believer's baptism) in the a gown that had been worn by the grandfather and the great-grandfather. Everyone has worked hard to preserve the gown and all of those pics of little ones wearing the same gown appeal to me. I thought George's gown was just lovely. Plus, it's about the only time in a boy's life when it's okay to wear lace - I LOVE LACE! LOL My husband, a bit too traditional, would not allow our boys to have gowns or lace. They had little white eton style suits. Sigh......my middle boy, in particular, would have been a vision in lace! Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 I have exactly one fruit cake I like and it's my mothers family recipe. Awesome. My dh wouldn't allow a gown for our boys either. lol The grooms cake, scroll down, http://strictlykatemiddleton.blogspot.com/2011/05/royal-wedding-cakes.html?m=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfarm Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 I liked the christening gown. It made me remember the one I had for dd. My mother took a scrap of heavy satin fabric left over from making my wedding gown and made that the basis of the christening gown. It was medium length. Not long enough to trip over, but a lot longer than the baby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaceyinLA Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 That baby is beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 My dh wouldn't allow a gown for our boys either. lol I sort of miss the days when babies were dressed as babies, not linebackers for the parents' favorite football team, KWIM? :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 He is a cutie! I hope he grows up to be somewhat normal, considering the kind of life he'll lead. And as usual, Kate looked gorgeous! That hat! Even Camilla's hat was stunning. We ate the top of our wedding cake a year later and it was delicious. It tasted just like it did the day we were married. Man, now I want cake! Both my boys had blue Christening gowns. We are non-believers, but decided to have the boys Christened in the Catholic Church (we're former Catholics), in case they choose to believe. They both wore blue Christening gowns. I decided not to use Indy's for Han Solo, because then they each have one for their own children if they want. I did get James Bond's Christening suit (bubble suit) from his mom and took photos of each of them in it. BTW, just because I want to show it off, this is Han Solo in his Christening gown. I don't have Indy's on this computer, or I'd post a photo of his too. It was handmade for him by a woman in England out of silk shantung. He was actually only 2 months old when we had him Christened, because his godfather was deploying to Afghanistan, and the outfit swallowed him, so these were taken when he was about 7 or 8 months old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 I sort of miss the days when babies were dressed as babies, not linebackers for the parents' favorite football team, KWIM? :-) YES! I do not allow character clothes or team clothes on our boys when they are little. I HATE them with a deep and abiding passion. It is so hard to find clothes that aren't sports or character related! We're not sports people anyway, so they don't wear jerseys and whatnot and Indy is now allowed to wear a few Star Wars and Indiana Jones shirts that he has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 I saw that and wondered if that was just their cake or a tradition. I thought it looked disgusting. (No offense to the British!) Fruit cake with almost a one inch layer of marzipan and then royal frosting. Just.. Not a combination I'd ever think to enjoy. But then again, I am very persnickety about cake. I'm more of a pie gal. :) Now the grooms cake looked divine! there is a 'marzipan cake' we often get for special occasions from a Danish bakery. the cake is covered in a dense buttercream layer to smooth things, then covered with marzipan. the marzipan layer is 1/4" or less. it is rolled into a sheet, then formed over the cake and the edges trimmed. (much like a pie crust dough.) then it is decorated with regular buttercream frosting. there is one fruitcake recipe that I make every year. the family loves it. it's not soaked in rum or anything, but does use a bottle of lemon extract. (the fruit are cherries, pineapple, and raisins, with walnuts and peacans - and half a pound of butter.) I've no idea how long it would stay fresh as it isn't longer than a week before it's all gone. it's baked in a tube pan, so it's big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 YES! I do not allow character clothes or team clothes on our boys when they are little. I HATE them with a deep and abiding passion. It is so hard to find clothes that aren't sports or character related! We're not sports people anyway, so they don't wear jerseys and whatnot and Indy is now allowed to wear a few Star Wars and Indiana Jones shirts that he has. I'm generally a "grandma" style of clothing for children. I adored, but couldn't really afford, Janie and jack. dudeling is 8, and I did get him a t-shirt with darth vader trick or treating. he has two storm troopers behind him. they each have an orange plastic pumpkin. he refuses to wear it until Halloween. someone gave me a local baseball team set when he was a newborn - I sold it at a consignment store. (and we're not baseball fans anyway.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Martha, I am with you. As a guest, I'm not certain I'd be able to choke down a piece of that. It is just kind of revolting to me. But, I have never met a fruitcake that I liked yet, so I am biased! Pecan pie....that's my kind of dessert! I didn't see a pic of the groom's cake. As for the other pictures, I'm a sucker for a gorgeous christening gown. I don't know...I love to see ones that have been passed from generation to generation. I know a family that has 11 grandchildren and all of them were either Christened or dedicated (an Evangelical ceremony for those that adhere to believer's baptism) in the a gown that had been worn by the grandfather and the great-grandfather. Everyone has worked hard to preserve the gown and all of those pics of little ones wearing the same gown appeal to me. I thought George's gown was just lovely. Plus, it's about the only time in a boy's life when it's okay to wear lace - I LOVE LACE! LOL My husband, a bit too traditional, would not allow our boys to have gowns or lace. They had little white eton style suits. Sigh......my middle boy, in particular, would have been a vision in lace! Faith Since they package the cake pieces up in these commermative tins, I'm not sure the cake is meant to be eaten... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 I think George is absolutely adorable, and I loved his expressions during the ceremony. Kate looks great - must be nice to be a countess and have a wardrobe at your command. Love Camilla's coat. The Queen looks lovely in her favorite blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 YES! I do not allow character clothes or team clothes on our boys when they are little. I HATE them with a deep and abiding passion. It is so hard to find clothes that aren't sports or character related! We're not sports people anyway, so they don't wear jerseys and whatnot and Indy is now allowed to wear a few Star Wars and Indiana Jones shirts that he has. I never, ever buy those for my grandson. Apparently his other grandmother does (much to my dd's dismay), but I'm not the boss of her, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Those baby cheeks are crying out for some smooshing! Just adorable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 I think George is absolutely adorable, and I loved his expressions during the ceremony. Kate looks great - must be nice to be a countess and have a wardrobe at your command. Love Camilla's coat. The Queen looks lovely in her favorite blue. She's a Duchess, which is one rung higher than a countess. And yes, it must be nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 She's a Duchess, which is one rung higher than a countess. And yes, it must be nice! Oh, yes, you are right! Well, must be nice to be royalty, at least for the clothing perks. I shudder when I see pictures of myself at my oldest's baptism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Kate looks great - must be nice to be a countess and have a wardrobe at your command. oth- if she, as a duchess who is a future queen of England (when William becomes king), is NOT dressed to the hilt, the critics are incredibly vocal with pictures plastered across the front page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 there is a 'marzipan cake' we often get for special occasions from a Danish bakery. the cake is covered in a dense buttercream layer to smooth things, then covered with marzipan. the marzipan layer is 1/4" or less. it is rolled into a sheet, then formed over the cake and the edges trimmed. (much like a pie crust dough.) then it is decorated with regular buttercream frosting. there is one fruitcake recipe that I make every year. the family loves it. it's not soaked in rum or anything, but does use a bottle of lemon extract. (the fruit are cherries, pineapple, and raisins, with walnuts and peacans - and half a pound of butter.) I've no idea how long it would stay fresh as it isn't longer than a week before it's all gone. it's baked in a tube pan, so it's big. Oh I know what marzipan is, I just don't like it. The texture is icky to me. Though it certainly does make some very beautiful looking confections. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 oth- if she, as a duchess who is a future queen of England (when William becomes king), is NOT dressed to the hilt, the critics are incredibly vocal with pictures plastered across the front page. Yep. Fergie wasn't due to be queen, but the tabloids ripped her apart for being "frumpy." It was the late 80's/early 90's! Everyone was frumpy! Camilla also got serious flak before the palace cleaned her up. They can't win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Wow, the close up of the Duchess at her own christening is striking. Little George looks very much like his mamma. But then his daddy is a looker so he's probably destined to he a very handsome boy. The floss up of the lace makes me swoon. I have a ridiculous love affair with lace! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderchica Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 I loved that everyone looked so happy, just glowing! Now everyone talks about Diana's love for her children (which of course she did), but I always thought Prince Charles looked like he really enjoyed his boys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RanchGirl Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 I thought this picture was just so adorable!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 This family is just precious, I think. I love all things baby. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 See? He does look like Kate... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2474850/Kate-Middletons-nose-Williams-eyes-Prince-George-image-parents.html I still think he looks like William. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 As long as he doesn't look like the chauffeur, I don't care who he looks like. He's ridiculously cute even for a pudgy baby. He is so squishably begging for snuggles. I hope they are as happy as they look. And I noticed they set aside two more tiers of their wedding cake for more children's christianings. Gives me the warm gooey heart feelings, iykwim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 maybe this is a better comparison - side by side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMommy Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Did you see the picture of the Queen and the three kings-in-waiting? Watching history unfold gives me goosebumps! So much like the photo of Queen Victoria and her heirs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momacacia Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Love the photo RanchGirl posted. He looks so happy there. Can't handle the dress though. Would've done it under Royal pressure, but if I'd had a choice he'd have been in a little white/light blue baby suit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theYoungerMrsWarde Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Lots of great details about the clothes can be found on my favorite Kate blog here. It also had a lot of pictures that I hadn't seen yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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