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3-month-old Prince George is christened

LONDON

Dressed in a lace and satin gown designed in the 1840s, Britain’s 3-month-old future monarch, Prince George, was christened Wednesday with water from the River Jordan at a rare gathering of four generations of the royal family.

The occasion had historic overtones: the presence of Britain’s 87-year-old monarch and three future kings, Princes Charles, William and, of course, little George.

Queen Elizabeth II, usually the center of attention, quietly ceded the spotlight to her rosy-cheeked great-grandson, who seemed to wave at her when he arrived — an illusion created by his father, Prince William, playfully moving the infant’s arm.

The private affair at the Chapel Royal at St. James’s Palace was also attended by Prince Charles, next in line to the throne, and the queen’s 92-year-old husband, Prince Philip.

George, who was born July 22, wore a replica of a christening gown made with exquisite antique lace for Queen Victoria’s eldest daughter, and first used in 1841.

When William was christened in 1982, he wore the original gown — by then well over a century old — but the garment has become so fragile that a replica was made.

Underwood to do live TV in ‘Sound of Music’

NEW YORK

The end of the year looks busy for Carrie Underwood, and she couldn’t be happier.

The six-time Grammy-winning singer will host the Country Music Association Awards for the sixth time. You can see her singing the opening on NBC’s “Sunday Night Football.” And for one night in December, she’ll star in a live television version of “The Sound of Music.”

The 30-year-old star told the Associated Press on the red carpet Tuesday night at the TJ Martell Foundation gala, where she was one of the night’s honorees, that she is nervous doing something she’s never done before.

“The Sound of Music” will air Dec. 5 on NBC with Underwood playing Maria alongside “True Blood” vampire Stephen Moyer. He will portray Captain von Trapp.

Eastwood’s wife files for divorce

LOS ANGELES

Dina Eastwood cites irreconcilable differences in divorce papers filed Tuesday in Monterey County, Calif. The 48-year-old journalist and reality TV star is seeking spousal support and full physical custody of the couple’s 16-year-old daughter.

Dina Eastwood filed for legal separation from the Oscar winner last month.

The Eastwoods have been married since March 1996 and lived in Carmel.

Associated Press