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Photo: Regal

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15 August 2014

ROYAL COLLECTION TRUST/© HM QUEEN ELIZABETH II 2014

The silver-gilt lily font used for Prince George's christening in 2013, and for many previous royal christenings, since it was commissioned by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1841, for the christening of their eldest child, Princess Victoria. The font is on display as part of the exhibition "Royal Childhood", at Buckingham Palace, until 28 September. royalcollection.org.uk

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