Philippines Rey Alfonso XIII Recuerdo Eugenia 1907 Real Photo Postcard

The baptism of Alfonso, Prince of Asturias, born on May 10, 1907, marked a pivotal dynastic moment for King Alfonso XIII and Queen Victoria Eugenie of Spain. As their firstborn son and heir apparent, his christening was a grand state and religious affair. The imagery, often found in commemorative pieces, depicted the royal parents alongside a central baptism scene, frequently with an effigy of Pope Pius X, reflecting the profound link between the Spanish Crown and the Catholic Church.