Prince Louis: All the details about his baptism

Celebrating British Royals: Monday, July 9 was born April 23, 2018 Prince Louis baptized the youngest member of the royal family. How the Duchess Catherine, 36, Prince William, 36 and Co. spent the day answering the most important questions about baptism

Which guests were there?

There was a baptism in the chapel of St James Palace in London 20 to 30 guests loaded. Like the eldest brothers of Prince Louis, Prince George, 4, and Princess Charlotte, 3, was a small, intimate ceremony, attended only by friends and family of William and Kate. A look at the guest list that Kensington Palace announced a few hours before the baptism confirms that:

were [Charles] Charles 69,

Duchess Camilla 70, and [19659006] Prince Harry 33 years old, and his wife Duchess Meghan, 36 years old. On Kate's side, her parents Carole, 63,

Michael Middleton 69, as well as her sister Pippa, 34, and her husband

James Matthews 42 years old, in charge. Similarly, James Middelton, 31, Kate's brother, was in the party.

Who are the godfathers?

According to a Twitter message from Kensington Palace, William and Kate came for the six friends and the family members voted: Nicholas van Cutsem, Guy Pelly,

Harry Aubrey-Fletcher Lady Laura Meade , Robert Carter and Lucy Middleton. On the other hand, the Duchess Meghan did not go to the list. She has been considered for some time as a sure candidate.

Where were the Queen and Prince Philip?

Contrary to expectations, Grandma Queen Elizabeth, 92, and Uropa

Prince Philip 97, were not baptized. Philip is rarely seen in public after retiring early August 2017 and due to health issues.
The reason the Queen stays away has not been officially announced. Rebecca Englisch, Royal Correspondent for the always-informed Daily Mail, says on Twitter that health problems are not the cause. Maybe it's the busy schedule? On July 14, US President Donald Trump, 72, travels to London with his wife Melania Trump, 48, and is then received by the Queen at Windsor Castle. The day after the baptism of Prince Louis, the Royal Air Force celebrates its 100th anniversary. On this occasion, the queen will perform with Harry and Meghan.

Who was the eye-catcher of baptism?

The only true eye-catcher was not no, but several catchy. First, of course, baby Louis. The number five British estate has not been seen in public since its birth on April 23. He was happily sleeping in the arms of Mother Kate both at the arrival of the family and when leaving the chapel; He got nothing from the hustle and bustle around his person.
The second eye-catcher was Kate's delighted laughter. The duchess seemed inspired by the happiness of families with her three children; Baby Louis looked particularly proud and affectionate in his arms.
And: Baptism was the first opportunity the Cambridge family showed to five. Before, there were photos of parents with baby Louis after birth in front of St. Mary's Hospital in London or a photo of Charlotte with her newborn brother.

How was baptism?

According to the British "Mirror", Prince Louis is on the traditional baptismal font. to be baptized. Over the past 170 years, all but one of the British Royal Family members have been baptized. The jewel is supposed to be worth 11,000 pounds. He was later commissioned for the baptism of

Princess Victoria (1840 – 1901).

According to "Express", Prince Louis wore the same baptismal suit as his two older brothers and sisters. It's a replica of a historical pattern. Like the baptismal font, the original also dates from 1841 and was first worn by Princess Victoria (1840-1901), the first child of Queen Victoria (1819-1901) and Prince Albert (1819-1901). -1861). It is made from Honiton silk and lace from Spitalfield

Another tradition was that Prince Louis was baptized with Jordan water. In total, the ceremony conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury lasted for about 30 minutes

Immediately after the baptism, Kensington Palace also announced how the service would be organized musically and verbatim: two hymns, two hymns and two readings biblical, recited by godmother Lucy Middleton and one by godfather Guy Pelly.