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Prince Louis, the youngest son of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, has been christened in a private ceremony.
The 11-week-old was baptized by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Justin Welby, in the Royal Chapel at St James's Palace.
Guests included newlyweds the Duke and Duchess of Susbad.
But the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh did not wait, with the decision made "some time ago" and not on health grounds, Buckingham Palace said.
The Queen, 92, was traveling back from Norfolk on Monday and has a busy week ahead, with celebrations marking the centenary of the RAF on President Donald Trump's visit to Windsor on Friday.
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Prince Louis wore the christening gown that his siblings had also worn
Prince Louis was sleeping at the ceremony, held by his mother.
His siblings, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, walking in front, holding their father's hands.
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their three children in a family of five.
She was heard describing her as "very relaxed and peaceful", telling the archbishop with a smile: "I hope he stays like this."
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Princess Charlotte was holding an order of service as she left the chapel
Prince Louis' six godparents are Nicholas van Cutsem, Guy Pelly, Harry Aubrey-Fletcher, Laura Meade's Lady, Hannah Carter and Lucy Middleton.
They are all friends or family of the Cambridges, who also picked friends and confidantes Prince George's and Princess Charlotte's godparents.
Miss Middleton and Mr Pelly read a lesson during the service, Kensington Palace said.
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Kate said her was 'relaxed and peaceful' before the ceremony
Meghan, attending her first royal christening, an olive green wore an Ralph Lauren outfit and a Stephen Jones hat. Kate wore a white McQueen outfit with a headdress by Jane Taylor.
Louis's grandfather the Prince of Wales attended with the Duchess of Cornwall, with Kate's parents Carole and Michael Middleton also among the guests.
Kate's pregnant sister Middleton Pippa and her brother James Middleton were also at the ceremony.
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This was the Duchess of Susbad first royal christening
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Hymns O Jesus, I Have Promised and Lord of All Hopefulness for the ceremony.
They also have two things for the choir to sing – This is the Day which the Lord made, written by John Rutter, and Suo Gan, a traditional Welsh lullaby.
River Jordan Water – and wedding cake
Prince Louis's christening gown is the same one that was used by his siblings.
The cream lace and white satin dress is a replica of the dress made for Queen Victoria's eldest daughter in 1841, which is now too delicate to be worn. The new version was made by Queen's dresser, Angela Kelly.
According to tradition, water from the Jordan River was used at the christening.
Following the 40-minute traditional religious service, guests attended a private tea party which included slices of Christening cake, from a tier taken from the duke and duchess' wedding cake.
Who are Prince Louis' godparents?
Guy Pelly: The sound of wealthy Kent's landowners, Mr Pelly used to help run several London nightclubs. He is a close friend of both Prince William and Prince Harry – helping to organize the train's stag do – and was dubbed the pair's "short jester". He was a British Army Major and a close friend of Prince William and Harry. Nicholas van Cutsem: His daughter, Florence, was a bridesmaid at the Duke and Duchess of Susbad's royal wedding in May.
Lady Laura Meade: Also one of Princess Charlotte's godparents, Lady Meade is the wife of Prince William's close friend and fellow Etonian James Meade, known as "Meadey". She was the daughter of the 8th Earl of Romney
Hannah Carter: Formerly Hannah Gillingham, she went to school with Kate at Marlborough College. She is the Duchess of Cambridge's cousin and a solicitor
Harry Aubrey-Fletcher : He went to Ludgrove School and Eton with William and his father is the Lord Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire
Louis Arthur Charles was born in the private Lindo Wing of St. Mary's Hospital in Paddington, London, on April 23. He is fifth in line to the throne.
His elder brother George was also christened at the Royal Chapel, but sister Charlotte's christening was at the Church of Mary Magdalene in Sandringham.
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