In a video posted by Kensington Palace, he is seen in the arms of his mother, who carries him alongside the rest of family through the church doors.
Wearing a white dress by Alexander McQueen, Kate pairs the dress with a hat by Jane Taylor, while the Duchess of Sussex wears dark green Ralph Lauren, and a hat by Stephen Jones.
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
The Duchess of Cornwall is also wearing white, opting for a Fiona Clare outfit and Locke hat.
Prince William is seen shepherding in Prince George and Princess Charlotte, who hold his hands, while their mother stops to talk to the Archbishop of Canterbury.
A very gorgeous – and quiet – Prince Louis. pic.twitter.com/k3Ra4bEZr8
— Rebecca English (@RE_DailyMail) July 9, 2018
Earlier on, the godparents and their spouses, as well as Kate’s family were seen entering the church. Both Carole and Pippa look like their wearing light blue, for the event, with Pippa’s blossoming baby bump visible through her pleated frock.
The godparents arrive along with the Middleton family for Prince Louis’s christening pic.twitter.com/3uZvWw54ZB
— Rebecca English (@RE_DailyMail) July 9, 2018
Prince Louis has three godfathers and three godmothers altogether: Nicholas van Cutsem, Guy Pelly, Harry Aubrey-Fletcher, The Lady Laura Meade, Mrs Robert Carter and Miss Lucy Middleton.
He is also wearing the handmade replica of the Royal Christening Robe, made by Angela Kelly, Dressmaker to The Queen.
Following the service, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will host a private tea at Clarence House. Guests will be served slices of christening cake, which is a tier taken from The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s wedding cake, which was designed by Fiona Cairns.
Here are more photos of the special event:
From: Good Housekeeping UK
Photos: Getty Images/Gallo images
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