Prince Louis’ christening was a special moment for the royal family and the world as a whole.
The third child of Prince William and Kate Middleton was born on April 23, 2018, and his christening was held on July 9, 2018, at the Chapel Royal in St. James’s Palace in London, England.
The christening was a private event with only close family and friends in attendance, but there were many sweet moments captured that fans of the royal family could not get enough of.
In this article, we’ll dive into all the details you need to know about Prince Louis’ royal christening, including who his godparents are, what he wore, and much more.
The Guest List and Dress Code for Prince Louis’ Christening
The guest list for Prince Louis’ christening was quite intimate, with only close family and friends in attendance.
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip did not attend, as it was reported that they had prior engagements.
Prince Louis’ grandfather, Prince Charles, and his wife, Camilla, were present at the event, as well as his uncle, Prince Harry, and his wife, Meghan Markle.
Kate Middleton’s family was also in attendance, including her parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, and her siblings, Pippa and James.
The dress code for the event was formal, with the gentlemen in attendance wearing suits and ties, and the ladies wearing dresses and hats.
The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, wore a beautiful cream-colored dress by Alexander McQueen and a hat by Jane Taylor.
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, wore an olive green dress by Ralph Lauren and a hat by Stephen Jones.
Prince Louis’ Christening Outfit
For his christening, Prince Louis wore a replica of the royal christening gown, which is a replica of the one made for Queen Victoria’s eldest daughter in 1841.
The original gown was deemed too fragile to be worn by more recent royal babies, so a replica was created.
The replica gown was made by Angela Kelly, dressmaker to the Queen, and features the same intricate embroidery and lace detailing as the original.
The Godparents of Prince Louis
Prince Louis has six godparents, including family friends, a cousin, and a family member of Prince William’s mother, the late Princess Diana.
The godparents are Nicholas van Cutsem, Guy Pelly, Harry Aubrey-Fletcher, Lady Laura Meade, Hannah Carter, and Lucy Middleton. All six godparents are close friends or family members of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
Sweet Moments from Prince Louis’ Christening
There were many sweet moments captured from Prince Louis’ christening that fans of the royal family could not get enough of.
One of the most heartwarming moments was when Prince Louis’ older sister, Princess Charlotte, turned to wave to the cameras as the family was leaving the chapel.
Another sweet moment was seeing Prince George’s outfit which consisted of a white short sleeve shirt and shorts.
The official photos from Prince Louis’ christening were also a highlight of the event.
The family photo, which was taken in the Morning Room at Clarence House, featured Prince Louis in the arms of his mother, with Prince George and Princess Charlotte by their side, as well as Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and the rest of the family.
