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The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, the spiritual leader of the world's Anglicans, heads the service at the Royal Chapel at St James's Palace
LONDON, UK – Prince Louis of Cambridge, son of Prince William and his wife Kate, was baptized on Monday, July 9, but Queen Elizabeth II did not attend. participated.
92, and her 97-year-old husband, Prince Philip, had attended the baptisms of Louis's older brothers and sisters, Prince George and Princess Charlotte.
PRINCE LOUIS. Great Britain Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, receives Prince Louis of Cambridge upon his arrival at the Archbishopric of Canterbury, Justin Welby (R), upon his arrival at the Royal Chapel of St James's Palace, London, July 9, 2018. pool photo by Dominic Lipinski / AFP
However, the decision for them not to attend Louis's baptism at St. James's Palace in London was supposed to have been accepted by the Sovereign, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge some time ago, and was
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, the spiritual leader of the world's Anglicans, directs service to the Royal Chapel of St. James Palace
Welby baptized Louis by pouring holy water from the Jordan
The 11-week-old prince slept deeply when Kate carried him to the chapel.
She told Welby that Louis was "very relaxed and peaceful," adding, "I hope that it will stay that way."
Louis is 5th in the line of succession to the British throne after his grandfather Prince Charles, his father William, George and Charlotte.
He is one of the 7 great-grandchildren of Queen Elizabeth
The Sovereign and Prince Philip will return to London from the monarch's private. Sandringham Estate in East of England on Monday.
Of the royal family, the baptism was attended by the father of William Prince Charles and his wife Camilla; William's brother, Prince Harry, and his new wife Meghan; plus brothers and sisters of Louis George and Charlotte
On the side of the duchess, the parents of Kate Michael and Carole, brother James, pregnant sister Pippa and her husband James Matthews were there.
& # 39; Court Jester & # 39; [19659005] The 6 godparents, who also attended with their spouses, are all friends or family of William and Kate.
They include Guy Pelly, formerly dubbed the "court jester" to William and Harry for his wild manners that were often cited as a bad influence on the brethren in their youth, running their favorite haunts of drink.
Louis's other godparents are: Nicholas van Cutsem, whose family is close to the royal family; William's friend, Harry Aubrey-Fletcher; Laura Meade, who is married to close friend of William James Meade; Kate's friend, Hannah Carter; and cousin Lucy Middleton of the Duchess.
Welby used Lily's police, commissioned by Queen Victoria for the baptism of her first child in 1841.
Louis wore the replica of the royal baptismal gown used for the first time in 2008., removed for to preserve it, was worn for all royal baptisms since 1841.
William and Kate were then to have a private tea. After the baptisms of George and Charlotte, guests will receive slices of wedding cake from the Duke and Duchess.
Prince Louis Arthur Charles of Cambridge was born April 23 – St. George's Day, the national holiday of England. London weighing 8 pounds and 7 ounces (3.8 kilograms). – Rappler.com
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