Nicolae and his family arrived in Alba Iulia on Friday. They are staying at a hotel in the city and are preparing for the baptism. The religious service will take place in the Cathedral where King Ferdinand and Queen Maria were crowned 100 years ago. After the baptism, the couple and their guests will take part in a reception at the Medieval Hotel.
Principele Nicolae a ajuns la Alba Iulia. Sâmbătă își va boteza băiatul, strănepot al Regelui Mihai - ProAlba
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Mihai's baptism today at 11.00 at the Coronation Cathedral in Alba Iulia.
Video of the arrival, Elisabeta-Karina carrying Mihai
"It is a moment of great joy, it is a very important moment in our son's life. It is very important to keep in touch with history and of course with family. The name Mihai is a soul name, of course in memory of my grandfather. It is also the name of a great saint, and that was important to us. I'm Mihai too, I have a cousin Mihai, it's a family name, so it's not just the king's name", said Prince Nicolae, at the entrance to the Coronation Cathedral in Alba Iulia.
The event is not attended by representatives of the Royal House. There are close family friends, including descendants of old families from Romania - Brătianu, Cantacuzino, Ghica.
Mihai was born on April 15, 2022, in Bucharest. King Michael's great-grandson was born at 2:00 in the morning. He has another sister, Maria-Alexandra, born on November 7, 2020.
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And Alina-Maria's brother is Mihai too.
Principele Nicolae își botează al doilea copil la Catedrala Încoronării din Alba Iulia – Oradea in direct
It looks that Liviu and Simona Popescu, the godparents at Nicolae and Alina-Maria's wedding, are godparents of Mihai too, since Simona is holding Mihai? In addition to Elisabeta-Karina, we see at the video also Alina-Maria's parents and brother Mihai. Marilena Rotaru, the President of the Movement for the Kingdom and the Crown is also there.
Strănepotul Regelui Mihai, care îi va purta numele, botezat la Alba Iulia. Imagini cu evenimentul de la care a lipsit familia regală
After the baptism
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After the baptism, Maria-Alexandra is such a lovely little girl
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Alina-Maria's brother Mihai in the middle
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Nicolae and Alina-Maria's friend, gallery owner Eduard Mircea Uzunov
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About the baptism:
It is no coincidence that the Coronation Cathedral was chosen. 100 years ago, King Ferdinand and Queen Maria were crowned here.
Little Mihai was polite and wept a little during the ceremony, and his older sister, Maria-Alexandra, did not lose sight of him.
Nicolae said: "Maria has went through all the stages, from jealousy, I think she looked at him like a toy, but now she is in love and she is happy to have someone to play with now".
The godparents are the ones who were godparents also at Nicolae and Alina-Maria's wedding, Liviu and Simona Popescu. They said: “I had emotions. It was not easy to bring guests from all over Europe. Nicolae insisted, because it coincides with the 100th anniversary of the coronation of King Ferdinand and Queen Maria and then it is a historic moment".
At the exit of the cathedral, the young family was greeted by a crowd of people, but also by a group of children in folk costumes.
Among the invited guests from abroad, were also representatives of some old Romanian families, Cantacuzino and Ghica.
The party was held at a five-star hotel in Alba Iulia. The royal hall was decorated with flowers in shades of blue, and the menu was based on traditional dishes. The 300-year-old building has a connection to the Royal House. When the hall was opened, the first to dine there were King Mihai and queen Ana.
Fostul principe Nicolae și-a botezat fiul, la Catedrala Încoronării din Alba Iulia. Copilul poartă numele regelui Mihai - Stirileprotv.ro
Upon arrival at the cathedral, the family was greeted by monarchist supporters dressed in folk costumes or with tricolor flags. Mihai was in the arms of Nicolae's sister, Elisabeta-Karina de Roumanie, who arrived in the country especially for this family event.
Just two months after giving birth to her second child, Alina-Maria displayed an incredible figure, in a vintage-inspired blue dress, accessorized with a hat, sheer shoes and a necklace with pearls.
In turn, Nicolae was particularly elegant, with the so-called morning coat accessorized with a few decorations.
The service was officiated by 5 priests, and the boy's godparents were the same ones who married Alina-Maria and Nicolae, respectively Simona and Liviu Popescu.
FOTO&VIDEO Principele Nicolae și-a botezat fiul. Strănepotul Regelui Mihai îi duce numele mai departe
Nicolae kiest Alba Iulia voor doop Mihai - ROYALBLOG.NL
Photos from Facebook of Marilena Rotaru, Nicolae and Alina-Maria's friend and the President of the Movement for the Kingdom and the Crown
Family photo with Elisabeta-Karina and Alina-Maria's parents and brother
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Nicolae, Alina-Maria and Mihai
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Nicolae, Mihai and Marilena Rotaru
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Nicolae, Alina-Maria, Mihai, Elisabeta-Karina and Marilena Rotaru
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Maria-Alexandra and a photo of king Mihai
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After Mihai's baptism, the Choir from „Gheorghe Lazăr” Pecica High School sang The Royal Anthem to Nicolae and his family.
Liviu Popescu posted to his social media. Liviu and Simona had their son with them.
"God Bless Mihai of Romania Christening Alba Iulia! Honoured to be the God parents! Nihil sine Deo!"
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The cake at the reception
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