We at Care.com care a lot about anything to do with little people and their families. And what can be more fun on an Autumnal afternoon than thinking about our current favourite family, the Cambridges? Royal sources say that the christening of the year could be right around the corner, with mini Cambridge George Louis up for his first public appearance.
In his honour, we had a light-hearted think about who could be his godparents – tradition dicates that there could be as many as six of them! – and we came up with this list of the royal, the right and the downright wrong!
The Royal
The Queen
As one of only three people in the Kingdom who will not have to bend their knee to young George, appointing the modern monarchy’s matriarch as a godmother will help to make the queue shorter at birthday party meet and greets. With everyone else curtseying and bowing as they play Musical Statues, this will make things a little easier at the royal parties and playdates. Plus, as a piece of living history she will be sure to tell the latest arrival all he needs to about the Blitz, the decline of Empire and the fashion for flares in the ‘70’s.
Harry
William’s brother Harry has already declared that he will make sure that young George has fun, and has spoken with warmth about the joy of seeing his nephew smile for the first time. As long as he doesn’t organise George’s 18th birthday (what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas), William and Kate should look forward to some quiet weekend mornings when Harry takes George off their hands to train him up in the traditional royal pursuits of huntin’ (usually blondes in the vicinity of Kensington Palace), shootin’ (the breeze on Sloane Square) and fishin’ (out the lemon pips from a G & T).
The Right
Pippa
Ah, Pips. She of the world famous curves and winning smiles. As a tennis fanatic and general all round good gal, Pippa will be a hoot to have as a godmother. Despite her polished appearance, you just know that Pippa will do all the fun stuff that young aunties indulge their nephews and nieces in. Like mud pies, baked bean baths, shaving foam sculptures, sandpit treasure hunts and nature collages of conkers, moss and old leaves. The only problem is, does she expect older sister Kate to clear (clean?) up after her?
Diana’s family
A tricky one, given all the water under the bridge with divorce and bereavement. However, Diana’s sisters have been a discreet, occasional but loyal presence. We would vote for young George having a Spencer as a godparent, to share the private family history of the most famous woman in the world, George’s maternal grandmother.
The Wrong
William’s Friends
Guy Pelly has been mentioned as a possible candidate for this slot. Well, we at Care.com don’t think that any mother would be happy to have a nightclub owner as a godparent. Think paparazzi, underage indulgence and all that keeps a parent awake at night! Plus, Guy knows all about William’s dalliances pre-Kate. That’s not really the conversation that Mum would like for young George … Sorry Guy, this isn’t your gig.
The Nanny
If reports are true and the Cambridges have asked William’s former nanny, Jessie Webb to come back to work for them. If rumours are false, she might make an excellent godmother, providing the history and connection with would have. However, if Ms. Webb is employed by Kate and Will, our suggestion is to keep business and family separate. Otherwise, she may feel uncomfortable taking money to care for her godson.
What about you? Who would you have as a celebrity godparent for your children?