As Pope Pius IX appeared, Jerome Bonaparte in a black formal suit and Empress Augusta in a white dress also followed closely on the red carpet.
The people sitting in their seats quickly stood up to pay respect to Jerome Bonaparte and Augusta until they stepped onto the stage.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty the Empress!" Pope Pius IX slightly bowed to Jerome Bonaparte and Augusta in respect.
"Holy Father!" Jerome Bonaparte and Augusta also slightly bowed in return,
After the brief greetings, Pope Pius IX spread his hands and said to Empress Augusta, "Your Majesty the Empress, please hand over my godson Friedrich to me, I will baptize him personally!"
Empress Augusta slowly extended her hand, handing the Crown Prince Friedrich Bonaparte she was holding to Pope Pius IX.
After receiving Friedrich, Pope Pius IX replied to Jerome Bonaparte and Empress Augusta, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty the Empress, could you please stand there and wait for a moment!"
