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The Grand Ducal family of Luxembourg got together yesterday to celebrate the baptism of Prince Francois.
Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and his wife Hereditary Grand Duchess Stephanie celebrated their little one’s special occasion in the presence of their loved ones and friends at Fischbach Church.
In pictures shared by the Grand Ducal court on Instagram, the tiny Prince, who was born on March 27, was the picture of cuteness as he rested gently in his mother’s arms during the ceremony – and appeared sound asleep at points.
His big brother, Prince Charles, who just turned three, put on a very cheeky display, waving at the photographs as he arrived hand-in-hand with his dad at the church.
Doting grandparents, Grande Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa were also in attendance, as was the recently married Princess Alexandra, who will be the sweet prince’s godmother.
Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and his wife Hereditary Grand Duchess Stephanie had their son, Prince Francois, baptised in the presence of their loved ones and friends at Fischbach Church yesterday
In pictures shared by the Grand Ducal court on Instagram , the tiny Prince, who was born on March 27, was the picture of cuteness as he rested gently in his mother’s arms during the ceremony
Mother-of-two Stephanie donned an elegant pale pink dress for the baptism, and held her baby son in her arms throughout the ceremony.
Prince Francois’s father, Guillaume, could be seen smiling widely next to his wife, with their firstborn, Prince Charles, not straying too far from his parents.
The cheeky prince, who put on an animated display as he arrived at the event, wore adorable culottes with a navy jacket and white shirt.
Pictures shared on social media captured both sides of the family in front of the church after the sweet event.
The Instagram announced revealed that the event was attended both by the Grand Ducal family, as well as Stephanie’s family, the de Lannoy.
Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich, Luxembourg’s archbishop, presided over the ceremony.
It was also revealed that newlywed Princess Alexandra will be Prince Francois’ godmother.
Doting grandparents, Grande Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa were also in attendance
The princess, 31, put on a stylish display in a short form-hugging navy dress with a floral detail. Her husband, Nicolas Bagory, 33, also attended the event.
Meanwhile Stephanie’s brother, Christian de Lannoy, will be Francois godfather.
In early May, the grand ducal family shared adorable pictures of Prince Charles as he celebrated his third birthday.
Snaps shared to Instagram at the time showed the youngster tucking into his birthday cake and feeding bits to his parents.
Mother-of-two Stephanie donned an elegant pale pink dress for the baptism, and held her baby son in her arms throughout the ceremony
Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich, Luxembourg’s archbishop, presided over the ceremony a nd poured the holy water onto the child’s forehead
The parents, who both looked very elegant, were beaming as they exited the church with their young son
Recently married Princess Alexandra will be the sweet prince’s godmother and wore a floral dress for the event
One particularly delightful snap showed Stephanie cradling Prince Francois, nestled into a white cloth, while gazing lovingly into the eyes of Prince Charles, who was holding a biscuits as his father Guillaume carried him on his shoulders.
They took a more traditional approach for another snap, with both parents sat down and Prince Charles sat on his father’s lap while Prince Francois could be seen sleeping in his mother’s arms.
There were also several individual shots of Prince Charles to mark his birthday.
For the occasion, Charles was dressed in a wool jumper with jacquard detailing, a small shirt with a round collar and pair of blue jeans.
The grand Ducal family all posed together to mark the special occasion. Princess Alexandra, left, attended with her husband Nicolas, second left
Stephanie’s family, the de Lannoy, also attended the event and put on a very stylish display for the occasion
Cheeky Prince Charles, who just turned three, waved at the cameras as his father guided him inside
Members of the family and loved ones donned colourful outfits to little Francois’s baptism yesterday
The couple’s extended families all came together for a family picture, with the children posing front and centre
The adorable royal showed of his small teeth as he smiled gleefully to the camera on his big day.
In another series of snaps, the young royal proved he had quite the sweet tooth as he was pictured tucking into his royal cake – a fruity strawberry extravaganza – with this parents.
And if the spec of cream on the corner of his mouth is any indication, the royal found his birthday cake quite tasty.
One snap revealed that Charles shared the treat with his parents, even feeding his dad Guillaume bits of cake.
