Royal christening: as Kate and William baptized the youngest son

Three months have passed since the birth of the youngest son of the royal couple, Prince William, of his wife Kate Middleton. On this occasion in the chapel of the St. James Palace took place christening the little prince louis, the third child of Kate and William.

The ceremony was arranged modestly, but solemnly - with guests and a banquet.

Attended an important event for the brother and older children - Prince George and Princess Charlotte.

He baptized the kid himself Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby. It was he who earlier baptized the eldest children of the royal couple.

Yes, and the choice of location is not accidental. in this chapel, according to tradition, all the sacred rites are held royal family. Megan Markle was baptized here a few days before the marriage to Prince Harry. Here Princess Diana was baptized in 1961 and the coffin was brought here in 1997.

The little hero of the occasion boasts six godparents at once - that’s what parents chose.

Among them were Lucy Middleton, Lady Laura Mead, Harry Aubrey-Fletcher. And nothing that the baby is only the fifth in turn to claim the throne, but now he has many new relatives.

Baptized child in traditional English baptismal shirt. The same children were baptized in their time. Sewn a shirt of brocade and lace.

Great-grandmother Elizabeth, however did not attend the ceremony. People close to the yard say that the queen is seriously ill.

Two weeks ago, according to local media, a secret rehearsal of the royal funeral ceremony was held in London.

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