Connect with us

Princess Beatrice’s Baby to Have Windsor Christening Before Lilibet

Photos: GETTY

Royal Family News

Princess Beatrice’s Baby to Have Windsor Christening Before Lilibet

The royal family is preparing for the christening of and Edoardo Maupelli Mozzi's daughter, Sienna Elizabeth Maupelli Mozzi.

It is believed that the ceremony will take place in Windsor, either at St. George's Chapel or Windsor Castle, in keeping with tradition.

Sienna, as the Queen's great-granddaughter, is entitled to a royal christening, which is typically done when the baby is under six months old.

Reports indicate that and also want a Windsor christening for their daughter , who was born in June.

However, one tabloid claims that the Queen is under pressure to not allow her great-granddaughter to be christened at Windsor Castle.

An inside source explains that Harry, despite his commitment to his new family, is still a Brit at heart and wants Lily to be christened in the UK.

Trending:

But the tabloid insists that the Queen is under pressure to deny a royal christening, as Harry and Meghan are not well-liked in England.

In contrast, 's new bundle of joy could follow in the footsteps of and 's children, who all had a royal christening ceremony.

was christened at three months old, while Princess Charlotte was christened at two months, and at three months.

The royal babies wear a Honiton lace christening gown, which has been a tradition since it was made for Queen Victoria's daughter in 1841.

Sienna's middle name pays tribute to the Queen, as Elizabeth is a popular middle name choice within the royal family.

But it seems that Sienna's name also honors her grandmother, Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, and her parents.

According to a family friend of the couple, they were looking for an Italian name that started with an S for Sarah and also reflected the golden rust color of both the Duchess's and Beatrice's hair.

Sienna is also a type of earth used as a pigment in painting and typically has a reddish-brown or yellowish-brown color.

The Moppelli-Mozzi family, an Italian noble family, gave Princess Beatrice a new title upon her marriage, and Sienna has a title as well, though not a royal one.

The choice of Sienna's name wonderfully celebrates her grandmother Sarah and Eduardo's family.

As Sienna's christening approaches, it is clear that she will have a special place in the royal family.

With her unique name and royal heritage, she is sure to capture the hearts of many.

Although Lilibet's christening plans are uncertain, it is certain that Sienna's christening will be a beautiful and memorable event.

Top stories:

More in Royal Family News

To Top