And no, it’s not Gareth Pugh.

When HRH Prince George Alexander Louis is christened in front of an ‘intimate’ crowd this week, he will be dressed in a replica, created by the Queen’s favourite dress designer Angela Kelly, of the famous royal Christening gown worn by 60 royal babies since 1841.

The silk-satin gown, which features cap sleeves and a cotton-lace overlay, is now too fragile for wear – and, with its retirement, comes the revelation that its hitherto-unnamed designer was former Embroiderer to the Queen, Janet Sunderland.

The daughter of a coal miner from Falkirk, Sunderland’s creation has been worn by every monarch since Edward VII – and up to Prince George.

‘I am very proud to think an ordinary woman from a working class background could have designed such a beautiful robe,’ Sutherland’s great-great-great niece, Patricia Perry, told The Sunday Times.

‘I look forward to seeing the replica on Prince George.’

Watch the original in action below on Prince Harry; tissues at the ready.

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