Archie's Christening: Prince Charles Wears a Symbolic Flower Representing 'Undying Love'

Despite the christening being mostly covered in shrewd secrecy, official images released offered fans an insight into the historic ceremony. However, something other than 'gorgeous baby Archie' has captured admirers attention, and surprisingly, it has to do with grandfather, Prince Charles.

After a thrilling wait by fans, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, through their joint Instagram page released a post on Archie's Christening. They thanked members of the public for their support and revealed some details about the ceremony which was kept very private.

Alongside the statement were two photos from the event. The first featured Meghan, Harry, baby Archie, as well as, Prince Charles, Prince William, Kate Middleton, and a few others. It was from this image that fans noticed an interesting fact.

Grandfather, Prince Charles had on a distinctive piece. The next in line to the British throne wore a Dianthus Devon Wizard to the top left button of his navy suit.

However, the more significant revelation is that he also wore the same flower to his grandchildren - Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis' christening respectively.

Howbeit, Charles didn't have the flower on at his eldest grandson, Prince George's christening.

This is believed to be because the flower may have been out of season as George's christening occurred October, while Charlotte, Louis and now, Archie had theirs in July.

WHY THE DIANTHUS DEVON WIZARD?

Although several speculations have been going around trying to explain the Prince's choice, the flower has been discovered to have a meaning which is related to the occasion.

While speaking to HELLO!, the florist who was in charge of Pippa Middleton and the Countess of Wessex's wedding, Lavender Green Flowers said:

"Dianthus is believed to have derived from the Greek words 'dios' meaning God and 'anthos' meaning flower – translating as God's or Divine Flower."

The London based florist also described the piece as "flower for maternal and undying love."

This would seem like the perfect explanation for Prince Charles' decision to wear the piece, but it doesn't seem like the royal would be willing to confirm the guesses anytime soon.