Inside Prince Louis’ Christening: All the Pics and Details

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Inside Prince Louis’ Christening: All the Pics and Details

A royal christening! Prince Louis was christened on Monday, July 9, at the Chapel Royal, St James’s Palace. His parents, Prince William and Duchess Kate, Prince Charles and wife Camilla Parker Bowles; and Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan attended the christening. Ahead of the ceremony, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge asked the following to be godparents of Their Royal Highness: Mr. Nicholas van Cutsem, Mr. Guy Pelly, Mr. Harry Aubrey-Fletcher, The Lady Laura Meade, Mrs. Robert Carter and Miss Lucy Middleton. [ami-related id="1282978" url="https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/prince-louis-godparents-revealed-ahead-of-his-christening/" title="Prince Louis’ Godparents Revealed Ahead of His Christening" target="_blank" showsubt="false" thumb="false" imgsrc="https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/prince-william-kate-middleton-prince-louis-landing.jpg"] See the all photos and get the details below.

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Inside Prince Louis’ Christening: All the Pics and Details

A royal christening! Prince Louis was christened on Monday, July 9, at the Chapel Royal, St James’s Palace. His parents, Prince William and Duchess Kate, Prince Charles and wife Camilla Parker Bowles; and Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan attended the christening. Ahead of the ceremony, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge asked the following to be godparents of Their Royal Highness: Mr. Nicholas van Cutsem, Mr. Guy Pelly, Mr. Harry Aubrey-Fletcher, The Lady Laura Meade, Mrs. Robert Carter and Miss Lucy Middleton. [ami-related id="1282978" url="https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/prince-louis-godparents-revealed-ahead-of-his-christening/" title="Prince Louis’ Godparents Revealed Ahead of His Christening" target="_blank" showsubt="false" thumb="false" imgsrc="https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/prince-william-kate-middleton-prince-louis-landing.jpg"] See the all photos and get the details below.

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Stunning Family

Prince William looked handsome in a blue suit and tie, as did his brother, Prince Harry. Princess Charlotte and Prince George also kept the blue trend: She wore a blue and white floral dress with a blue headband, while her big brother wore blue shorts and a blue and white polo. Following behind were the newlyweds Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry.

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Proud Mama

Duchess of Cambridge was all smiles arriving with Prince Louis sleeping in her arms. Duchess Kate wore a white Alexander McQueen dress – the same designer she wore for her wedding and the christenings of her two older children – and a Jane Taylor headpiece.

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Sleepy Boy

Prince Louis was fast asleep in his mother’s arms when entering St James’s Palace, wearing the handmade replica of the Royal Christening Robe, made by Angela Kelly, dressmaker to the queen.

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The Robe

The Royal Christening Robe was made in 1841 for the christening of Queen Victoria's eldest daughter, Victoria, princess royal. It is made of fine Honiton lace lined with white satin. It was worn by the queen, her children and her grandchildren, until the youngest of the queen’s eight grandchildren, James, viscount severn.

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We Meet Again

The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Justin Welby, baptized Prince Louis. Welby also led the vows at Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry’s wedding in May.

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Proud Aunt

The newly married Duchess Meghan wore an olive green Ralph Lauren dress with a boatneck neckline and a belted waste. She accessorized with a matching Stephen Jones hat and Manolo Blahnik heels.

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Pregnant Pippa

Pippa Middleton, Duchess Kate’s sister, arrived at the christening in a baby blue dress, showing off her tiny baby bump. The writer confirmed she was expecting with husband James Matthews in an interview in June.

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Royal Grandparents

Prince Charles went with a navy suit while his wife, Camilla Parker Bowles, chose a white dress and a sun hat for the ceremony.

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Proud Grandparents

Duchess Kate’s parents, Michael Middleton and Carole Middleton, arrived at the christening, continuing with the blue fashion theme. Carole seemingly matched her daughter Pippa in a light blue dress cinched at the waist and a hat.

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Family Affair

While most of the royals attended, the queen and Prince Philip could not go to the christening. While the reason was not publicly announced, Buckingham Palace did confirm it was not due to health issues.

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Expecting Pair

James Matthews and wife Pippa Middleton are expecting their first child, a source confirmed to Us in April. She’s been looking to her older sister, Duchess Kate, for advice on fashion go-tos during the pregnancy.

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Not So Camera Shy

Princess Charlotte gave the cameras a wave as she exited the ceremony with her family, holding Prince William’s hand.

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Godparents in Tow

Some of the godparents arrived at the ceremony together. Lucy Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge’s cousin, wore a blue floral dress, while Hannah Carter, a close friend of Duchess Kate’s, chose a pale blue dress with a navy hat. Harry Aubrey-Fletcher, one of Prince William’s closest friends of Eton, also attended.

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All Smiles

Lady Laura Meade, whose husband is close friends with Prince William, is a godparent to Prince Louis. She was wearing a floral red and blue dress and left the ceremony with Duchess Kate’s younger brother, James Middleton.

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Guy Pelly With Wife Lizzy

Another godparent of Prince Louis’ Guy Pelly attended the christening with his wife, Lizzy. Guy has known Prince William for years and helped plan his bachelor party.