Definition of godson
: a male godchild
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Princess Charlotte’s older brother, Prince George, 4, served as a page boy during the event, as did Mulroney’s twin 7-year-old sons, Brian and John, and Harry’s godson, Jasper Dyer, 6.
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As for the page boys, George will join Harry’s godson Jasper Dyer, 6, and Ivy’s brothers Brian and John Mulroney, both 7.
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Edward is Charles’ godson and served as one of two page boys in his wedding to Princess Diana; the Queen and Prince Philip attended Edward’s wedding in 2004.
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Along with Prince George, Harry's godson, six-year-old Jasper Dyer, will be a page boy.
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In a second photo released by the palace, Harry and Meghan are surrounded by their page boys and bridesmaids — many of whom were either related to one of them (Prince George and Princess Charlotte) or who were their godsons and goddaughters.
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But Prince William's godson, Tom Pettifer, didn't seem to get into nearly as much trouble as Prince George.
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While Charlotte, wearing a crown of white roses, grasped mom's hand up the steps to the chapel, a tuxedoed George dutifully held the hand of fellow page-boy Jasper Dyer, 6 (Harry's godson).
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Prince Harry's godson Jasper Dyer, 6, will also serve as page boy.
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First Known Use of godson
before 12th century
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: a boy or man for whom another person acts as a sponsor at baptism
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