Hours before Prince George was christened on Wednesday, St. James' Palace announced that seven people will share the responsibility of being the royal's godparents, E! News reported.

Those bestowed with the honor are as follows:

- Oliver Baker, who attended the University of St. Andrews with The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton and Prince William

- Emilia Jardine-Paterson, who attended Marlborough College with the Duchess of Cambridge

- Earl "Hugh" Grosvenor, who is the son of one of Prince William's godparents, the Duchess of Westminster

- Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton, who served as Private Secretary to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry from 2005-2012

Prince George Christening PHOTOS & Baptism Pics with Parents Kate Middleton & Prince William

- Julia Samuel, who heads up the Child Bereavement U.K. charity and was close friend of the late Princess Diana

- Zara Tindall, who is the Duke of Cambridge's cousin and an Olympic equestrian

- William van Cutsem, who is a childhood friend of the Duke of Cambridge

The 3-month-old has one more godparent than both his father and his uncle, according to E!

The royal couple's siblings Prince Harry and Pippa Middleton were not named godparents but attended the baptism ceremony. Among the guests on Wednesday were Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles, Camilla Parker Bowles, Michael Middleton, Carole Middleton and James Middleton. Only 22 people were present.

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