Christening of Prince Alexander of Orange-Nassau, the second son of William II and Anna Paulowna, in the Great Church at The Hague, 24 August 1818. Standing in the middle of the church are King William I, Prince Frederick, Princess Anna Paulowna, Queen Wilhelmina of Prussia, Princess Marianne and the Crown Prince, the father and later King William II, who is baptizing the child. The baptism is served by court chaplain Rev. Krieger. The church was further filled with invited guests, Baptism of Prince Alexander of Orange-Nassau, 1818 Solemn Baptismal Service to His Serene Highness Willem

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