Celebrating the birth of Royal Children    Guest Posts on Royal
Central Posted: 22 July 2013 4:18 pm  Edited by: Martin |
Spotted An Error?  BNcHqBeCcAAkHhp.jpg_largeWith The Duchess of
Cambridge in labour and the world awaiting the birth of a new
Prince of Princess, it would be fitting to look back at  how the
entry of Royal children into the monarchy has been celebrated
throughout history.  In the medieval period, when the risk of
giving birth was particularly high, the birth of a Royal baby
was a time of both celebration and relief. Shortly after the
arrival of the child, they would be baptised, most likely within
a day or two to ensure the safe entry of the child into heaven
should the baby not survive. This would be followed by a gift-
giving ceremony and feasting with family and friends.  Today,
traditions still apply despite modern forms of reporting. The
birth will be announced on an easel outside Buckingham Palace
informing the public of the safe arrival of the child and a gun-
salute from Green Park w