Princess Charlotte will be baptised today using the ornate Lily Font, which was specially commissioned by Queen Victoria to prevent her family being tarnished by association with the illegitimate ...

Prince George will be christened today in the font that was commissioned for the baptism of Princess Victoria more than 170 years ago. The third-in-line to the throne will be baptised in the Lily ...

Prince Louis of Cambridge's christening this week was steeped in tradition - from his elaborate gown to the lily font that's been used in the baptism of royal babies for almost 200 years.

Just like George, Charlotte will be christened in a replica of the intricate lace and satin christening gown made for Queen Victoria's eldest daughter, Victoria, the Princess Royal, in 1841.