The big day has arrived for Kate Middleton and Prince William‘s son!
Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Justin Welby — the same person who performed Princess Charlotte and Prince George‘s christenings — blessed Prince Louis today at The Chapel Royal within the grounds of St. James’s Palace in London.
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He reportedly has six godparents (totally normal number for the royals) who are friends or family of Their Royal Highnesses:
Mr. Nicholas van Cutsem – A friend of Prince William’s Mr. Guy Pelly – Also a friend of William’s
Mr. Harry Aubrey-Fletcher – A friend of Will, Kate, and Harry
The Lady Laura Meade – The Duchess of Cornwall’s cousin and a close friend of Will and Kate
Mrs. Robert Carter – Kate’s friend
Miss Lucy Middleton – Kate’s cousin
Ch-ch-check out the first look (below), also featuring Prince Harry and Meghan Markle!
Members of the Royal Family arrive at St James’s Palace for the christening of Prince Louis. pic.twitter.com/3pDk4D898C
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) July 9, 2018
Louis wore an off-white royal christening robe made by Angela Kelly, who made identical replicas for his older siblings’ christenings inspired by an 1841 original piece.
Meanwhile, his momma was dressed in a white Alexander McQueen frock with a Jane Taylor headpiece.
So presh!
As for the actual christening, Kate and William selected two hymns, O Jesus, I Have Promised and Lord of All Hopefulness, as well as two lessons, and two anthems.
A private tea will be held at Clarence House following the service, where guests will be served a slice from Louis’ christening cake — which is actually a tier preserved from his parent’s 2011 wedding cake.
[Image via AP Images.]
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