Janet Sutherland, from Falkirk, created the original royal Christening gown in 1841, of which Prince George will wear a replica
BY Bibby Sowray | 21 October 2013
When Prince George is Christened at St James's Palace on Wednesday, October 23, he will wear a gown with great history.
Until now it was not known who had designed and made the outfit, which was first created for the Christening of Queen Victoria's eldest daughter, Victoria, Princess Royal, in 1841. Janet Sutherland from Falkirk, Scotland, was the woman behind it and even received the title of 'Embroiderer to the Queen' from the monarch, who she began working for aged 34.
The white Spitalfields silk-satin gown with cap sleeves and Honiton cotton lace overlay was subsequently worn by 60 royal babies, including every monarch since Edward VII, reports the Sunday Times.
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Prince George, however, will not wear the original, which is now extremely fragile, and will instead wear a replica made by the Queen's couturier Angela Kelly.
Sutherland, the daughter of a coal miner, passed away in 1852 aged 45.
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"I am very proud to think an ordinary woman from a working class background could have designed such a beautiful robe," said her great-great-great niece, Patricia Perry. "I look forward to seeing the replica on Prince George."
Prince Charles and the late Diana, Princess of Wales with a baby Prince William in 1981. Photo: PA
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