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Prince George christening coins

A special set of coins will be created to mark the christening of Prince George, the Royal Mint has announced. The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, will conduct the ceremony on 23 October.

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Archbishop 'delighted' to conduct royal christening

The Archbishop of Canterbury said he was "delighted" to be asked to conduct the christening of Prince George:

I am delighted to be invited to conduct the baptism of his royal highness Prince George.

It is a great privilege and honour and will without doubt be an occasion of immense joy and celebration.

I am looking forward to welcoming him into the family of the church.

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