The baptism of Louis of Cambridge, son of Kate and William: all the photos

The last time (and also the first) that we saw in public was on April 23, 2018, a few hours before birth, wrapped in a blanket, in the arms of his mother. And now Louis of Cambridge fifth in line of succession to the British throne, returns, almost three months later, on the scene as a protagonist (though so blissfully asleep). This is the day of baptism in the Royal Chapel of St. James Palace, London . The child, as usual, wears a copy of the Honiton Lace Baptism, the baptismal lace and silk dress made in 1841 for the eldest daughter of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. To accompany him, brothers George and Charlotte.

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Parents, Kate Middleton and William chose on July 9 a date which for the British monarchy is also important for another reason. On July 9, 1947, it was announced the official commitment between Queen Elizabeth, 92, and Prince Philip, 97. The two are still together today, they cut and then spent the goal of 70 years of marriage. There would be no better wish for the little nephew. Although, surprisingly, today the queen is not present. But subjects do not have to fear: this is not for health problems. This week for Her Majesty is full of commitments: Celebrations for the centenary of the Royal Air Force (July 10) to the official visit of US President Donald Trump to Windsor (Friday 13)

The members of the royal family arrive at St. James's Palace for the baptism of Prince Louis. pic.twitter.com/3pDk4D898C

– Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) July 9, 2018

In the foreground, however, at St. James Palace, there is the rest of the Royal Family: Prince Charles, Camilla, Harry Uncles and Meghan Markle, who gave Louis a first edition of Winnie the Pooh of a value of £ 8,000. And all Middleton, including Kate's little sister, Pippa who is expecting her first child from her husband James Matthews. The godfathers of Louis whose names were revealed just a few hours ago, are six. George, he has seven; Charlotte, five. As for the first two children, Kate and Will selected them from their closest childhood friends: cousin Lucy Middleton; Lady Laura Meade, wife of William's childhood friend; James Meade, clbadmate Hannah Gillingham. And then Nicholas van Cutsem, a close friend of Prince William; Guy Pelly, very close to the two princes (the mother was a friend of Lady Diana) and the former clbadmate of William, Harry Aubrey-Fletcher

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The rite, to which only a few intimates are allowed, began at 16 (the 17 in Italy) and lasts 40 minutes. To officiate, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Reverend Justin Welby . The water used to baptize Prince Louis, according to tradition, comes from the Jordan where Jesus was also baptized by the hand of John the Baptist. The baptismal font, instead, is the historical Lily Font in silver decorated with gilded lilies. The task of photographing the baby Louis however, belongs to Matt Holyoak, among the photographers preferred by the queen. It is he, considered among the best portraitists in the world, who immortalized the ruler and Prince Philip for the 70th anniversary of marriage.

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Later, a typically British celebration: with a private tea at Clarence House . For guests, a baptism cake was prepared according to an ancient tradition: from one part of the wedding cake of Kate Middleton and William, carefully preserved over the last seven years. He was also made for baby baptism George