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How did Archie’s christening compare to cousinsPrince George,Princess Charlotteand Prince Louis‘ big days?
Prince HarryandMeghan Markle‘s son was christened on Saturday atQueen Elizabeth’s private chapel at Windsor Castle.
So what elements were similar to the christenings of Kate and William’s three children — and what was different?
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Who Performed the Service
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The Location
Charlotte, 4, was christened at Sandringham’s St. Mary Magdalene church in Norfolk — in the same church where her late grandmotherPrincess Dianawas christened. However, the ceremonies for George, 5, and Louis, 1, were held atSt. James’s Palace‘s Chapel Royal. The Chapel Royal was where theDuchess of Sussex had her own baptismahead of her nuptials.
Meghan and Prince Harry‘s son had his christening on Saturday at Queen Elizabeth’s private chapel at Windsor Castle. The new parents chose the location because they “wanted an intimate, peaceful settingin a place with such a special connection to Her Majesty,” a royal source tells PEOPLE. And the Duke and Duchess of Sussex did not have to travel far from their Frogmore Cottage home, also on the grounds of Windsor Castle.
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Their Gowns
Archie followed in the tradition,wearing the same gownas his big cousins.
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What Mom Wore
For all three of her children, Kate wore off-white for their christenings.
Meghan also wore white for son Archie’s christening, choosing a Dior ensemble for the big day.
Who Was in Attendance
Queen Elizabethwas present for the christenings of both George and Charlotte. In fact, Charlotte’s big day came with a cute moment of Prince George having a chat with his great-grandmother.
In July 2018, however, the monarch andPrince Philipsat out the royal christening of her great-grandson Prince Louis. The decision that the Queen would not be attending the event was “mutually agreed” between the monarch, Prince William and Kate “some time ago,” a palace source told PEOPLE. Everyone in the family was “comfortable with the arrangement,” the source added.
The Queen and her husband also missed Archie’s christening. The pair are believed to be at Sandringham together and the Queen’s absence is likely due to her busy schedule.
She just capped off a heavy work week and she has another one in the week ahead. And at 93, she has beenhanding over certain roles and patronages to senior membersof the royal family.
As seen in a family portrait shared on Harry and Meghan’s Instagram account,Prince Charlesand wife Camila, Duchess of Cornwall were also in attendance with Princess Diana’s sisters Lady Sarah McCorquodale and Lady Jane Fellowes.
source: people.com
