Where will the Queen's christening gown be displayed?

The christening gown will be displayed at The King's Gallery, Buckingham Palace, as part of the 'Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style' exhibition.

How old is the royal christening gown and how many babies have worn it?

The christening gown is 185 years old and has been worn by 62 royal babies.

When was an exact replica of the christening gown made?

An exact replica of the christening gown was commissioned in 2004 by the late Queen.

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Royal Christening Gown: 185 Years of History on Display

2 Mar

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Summary

The historic christening gown, 185 years old, will be displayed publicly.
The Spitalfields silk and Honiton lace robe has dressed 62 royal babies.
An exact replica was commissioned in 2004 for subsequent royal christenings.

Royal Christening Gown: 185 Years of History on Display

A significant garment from royal history, the late Queen's christening gown, will be exhibited publicly for the first time. This 185-year-old robe, made of cream Spitalfields silk and fine Honiton lace, has been a tradition for 62 royal babies.

First worn by Princess Victoria in 1841, it later dressed Princess Elizabeth in 1926. Successive generations, including King Charles III, Prince William, and Prince Harry, also wore this historic garment. The exhibition, "Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style," opens next month at The King's Gallery, Buckingham Palace.