Andrew was baptised in the Music Room of Buckingham Palace.

Prince Andrew, born Andrew Albert Christian Edward, was christened on 08/04/1960 in the Music Room of Buckingham Palace, London. The ceremony was conducted by Geoffrey Fisher, the Archbishop of Canterbury at the time, in accordance with the traditions of the Church of England. As the third child and second son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, his baptism followed established royal customs observed for senior members of the British royal family. The choice of the Music Room as the venue reflected practical circumstances within Buckingham Palace. The palace’s private chapel had been severely damaged during the Second World War and was not in use, leading to the Music Room becoming the customary setting for royal christenings during that period. This same room had previously been used for the baptism of Prince Charles in 1948 and would later host the christening of Prince William in 1982. Prince Andrew was baptized using the Lily Font, a silver-gilt baptismal font commissioned by Queen Victoria in 1840 for the christening of her first child. The Lily Font has since been used for numerous royal baptisms, forming part of a longstanding ceremonial tradition. The event was attended by close members of the royal family and selected godparents, though such ceremonies are typically private occasions with limited public access. #PrinceAndrew #RoyalFamily #BuckinghamPalace #RoyalChristening #BritishMonarchy