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The christening of Prince Charles of Luxembourg: the first photos

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19th September 2020

Prince Charles, second in line to the throne of Luxembourg, has been christened. Four month old Charles, first child of Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stephanie, was baptised at the Abbey of St. Maurice in Clervaux in northern Luxembourg, surrounded by his closest relations.

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The ceremony was conducted by Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich, Archbishop of Luxembourg who was assisted by Leo Wagener, Fernand Franck, and Reverend Père Dom Michel Jorrot.

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The baby prince’s godparents are his paternal uncle, Prince Louis, and his maternal aunt, Countess Gaëlle de Lannoy. Louis arrived at the ceremony with his brother, Prince Felix, and sister-in-law, Princess Claire, along with their two children, Princess Amalia and Prince Liam.

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Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa, the baby’s paternal grandparents, arrived alongside their youngest son, Prince Sebastien, who was on crutches.

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Prince Charles Jean Philippe Joseph Marie Guillaume was born on May 10th 2020 and is second in line to the throne behind his father, Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume. He will one day rule the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.

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Official photographs will be shared later.

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Lydia Starbuck is Editor in Chief at Royal Central and the main producer and presenter of the Royal Central Podcast and Royal Central Extra. Lydia is also a pen name of June Woolerton who is a journalist and writer with over twenty years experience in TV, radio, print and online. Her latest book, A History of British Royal Jubilees, is out now. Her new book, The Mysterious Death of Katherine Parr, will be published in March 2024. June is an award winning reporter, producer and editor. She's appeared on outlets including BBC 5 Live, BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Local Radio and has also helped set up a commercial radio station. June is also an accomplished writer with a wide range of material published online and in print. She is the author of two novels, published as e-books. She is also a marriage registrar and ceremony celebrant.