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Princess Charlene and Prince Albert II of Monaco have their twin infants baptized

By Karen Butler
Pope Benedict XVI receives Prince Albert II of Monaco and his wife Princess Charlene in his private library at the Vatican on Jan. 12, 2013. Photo by Stefano Spaziani/UPI
1 of 3 | Pope Benedict XVI receives Prince Albert II of Monaco and his wife Princess Charlene in his private library at the Vatican on Jan. 12, 2013. Photo by Stefano Spaziani/UPI | License Photo

MONACO, May 10 (UPI) -- Monaco's Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene had their twins baptized in Monaco Cathedral Sunday.

The godfather and godmother of Prince Jacques are Christopher Le Vine Jr. and Diane de Polignac Nigra. The godparents of Princess Gabriella are Gareth Wittstock and Nerine Pienaar, palace officials had announced earlier. Well-wishers were invited to follow the religious ceremony from the Place du Palais where a giant screen was installed. The service was also televised.

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The Daily Mail reported the infants wore matching Baby Dior gowns for their christening.

The royal couple married in 2011 and welcomed their first children this past December. Albert is the son of the late Prince Rainier III and actress Grace Kelly.

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