Christening of Viscount Severn

James was christened in the private chapel at Windsor Castle today. He wore a replica of Princess Victoria’s 1841 Honiton lace christening gown. The names of the five godparents for Viscount Severn are Alistair Bruce, Duncan Bullivant, Thomas Hill, Jeanye Irwin and Denise Poulton. The service was presided over by the Dean of Windsor, Rt Rev David Conner. The viscount is Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh’s eighth grandchild.

The BBC News, Queen sees grandson's christening, can be read here.

Photo: John Swannell/Camera Press

Viscount Severn Will Wear Replica Christening Gown On Saturday

On Tuesday, the Press Secretary to the Queen released the date and place for Viscount Severn’s christening. He will be christened on Saturday at Windsor. James will be the first to wear a replica, commissioned by Queen Elizabeth II, of the 1841 Honiton lace christening gown created for Queen Victoria’s eldest daughter, The Princess Royal (Victoria). The original christening gown has been preserved and it will no longer be used for royal christenings.

The Royalist article, Palace Announces Christening Date For Sophie's Baby James, can be read here.

The Buckingham Palace press release, Announcement of Arrangements for the Christening of Viscount Severn, can be read here.

Viscount Severn’s Medical Emergency Diagnosis

After the initial fright for the Earl and Countess of Wessex about their son’s health on Thursday, it is being reported that Viscount Severn suffered from a “minor allergic reaction.” Whilst the Countess of Wessex remained at the Great Ormond Street hospital during James’s treatment, Prince Edward soldiered on with his engagements because as a friend disclosed, “he really didn't want to let anyone down.”

The Royalist article, "Minor Allergic Reaction" Hospitalises Baby James, can be read here.

The Daily Mail article, Edward and Sophie's son ready to leave hospital after allergy scare, can be read here.

The Earl and Countess of Wessex Leave Hospital with Viscount Severn

The Earl and Countess of Wessex left Frimley Park Hospital today with their son, Viscount Severn. The countess gave birth to the viscount on December 17th.

The Royalist article, Edward & Sophie Introduce Viscount Severn To The World, can be read here.

A short clip from BBC News with the Earl and Countess of Wessex leaving the hospital with Viscount Severn can be viewed here.

Photo: Associated Press