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Adorable Photos from Prince Louis' Christening Released, 7-Year-Old Cake Served to Guests

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The royal family is known for keeping traditions throughout their generations. It seems every event they plan includes some sort of tradition that’s been passed down.

For example, the newest member of the royal family, Prince Louis of Cambridge, attended his christening in some traditional attire you may recognize.

The christening, also a tradition, took place at St. James’ Chapel Royal on July 9. The youngest prince was dressed in the very same gown his older siblings wore for their baptisms.

Christening Of Prince Louis Of Cambridge At St James's Palace
LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 09: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge carries Prince Louis as they arrive for his christening service at St James’s Palace on July 09, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Dominic Lipinski – WPA Pool/Getty Images)

The tradition of this Honiton gown dates all the way back to the reign of the beloved Queen Victoria.

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But the prince’s attire was not the only tradition practiced on this momentous occasion. Several others were carried out as well, including one you may least expect.

Most Americans will be familiar with the old wedding cake tradition in which couples save and freeze the top of their cake to eat together on their one-year anniversary.

However, many might be surprised to hear the royal family carries a similar tradition. They don’t just save cake to mark their wedding date — they acknowledge their children’s christenings as well.

Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge are no different. Though they married in 2011, seven years ago, that didn’t stop them from serving up leftovers during Louis’s reception.

Royal Wedding - Evening Celebrations At Buckingham Palace
LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 29: The top section of the eight tiered Royal Wedding cake that the team at Fiona Cairns Ltd of Leicestershire made for Prince William and Catherine Middleton is seen in the Picture Gallery of Buckingham Palace on April 29, 2011 in central London, England. (John Stillwell-WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Yes, that’s correct. The royals have been known to serve leftovers on more than one occasion. Prince George and Princess Charlotte were celebrated in the same fashion.

This just goes to show, you don’t mess with tradition. Kensington Palace also released a video from the christening on Twitter.

In the video, the family can be seen arriving at St. James’ Palace. Duchess Kate is all smiles as she holds her newest son in her arms.


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What a special day for a very special family. Though the idea of eating a 7-year-old cake doesn’t sound particularly appealing, I’m sure they enjoyed every last bite in celebration of Prince Louis.

The young prince may not be old enough to enjoy the dessert alongside his older siblings, but the occasion will still be a sweet memory for all those who are close to him.

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Sarah Carri is an avid reader and social media guru with a passion for truth and life. Her writing has previously been published in print and online by Focus on the Family and other well known media outlets. Her experience in ministry and Disney entertainment gives her a unique perspective on such topics.
Sarah Carri is an avid reader and social media guru with a passion for truth and life. Her writing has previously been published in print and online by Focus on the Family and other well known media outlets. Her experience in ministry and Disney entertainment gives her a unique perspective on such topics.

Sarah's experience as a successful working stay-at-home mom and business owner has given her the chance to write and research often. She stays up to date on the latest in entertainment and offers her views on celebrity stories based on her wide knowledge of the industry. Her success as a former preschool teacher and licensed daycare provider lend to her know-how on topics relating to parenting and childhood education.

Her thoughts on faith and family issues stem from home life and ministry work. Sarah takes time to attend workshops and classes annually that help her to improve and hone her writing craft. She is a graduate of the Institute of Children's Literature program and her writing has been acclaimed by ACFW and ECPA.
Education
Institute of Children's Literature, Art Institute of Phoenix (Advertising), University of California Irvine (Theater), Snow College (Early Childhood Education)
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Arizona
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