Louis' Big Day In Photos

Here are a selection of photos of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and baby Prince Louis on his christening day. The little prince was baptised by the Archbishop of Canterbury at the Chapel Royal, St James's Palace in front of his grandparents, aunt and uncles and godparents. 

Members of the Royal Family arrive at St James's Palace for the christening of Prince Louis. pic.twitter.com/3pDk4D898C

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) July 9, 2018

Prince Louis Christening Countdown

Prince Louis will be christened on Monday and royal watchers are keen to see the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with their three youngsters for the first time.

Louis has not been publicly seen since he was born at St Mary's Hospital's Lindo Wing on April 23rd. Prince George who is almost 5 and Princess Charlotte, 3 have finished school and preschool for the summer holidays and will join their little brother for his big day.

The baptism will be conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby at the Chapel Royal in St James's Palace, London at 4pm.  Prince Charles and the Middleton family are due to attend along with the godparents who have yet to be named. 

Prince Harry missed the christening of Charlotte but will attend with new wife the Duchess of Sussex. 

Having visited the Chapel exterior myself last July, I can share photos of the large window that fronts the street and the narrow passage where the family will walk from St James's Palace itself to the Chapel. 

The Lily Font will be brought from the Tower of London and water from the River Jordan are traditionally used. Prince Louis will wear a replica of the Honiton lace gown. The original was first used by Queen Victoria's daughter and then worn by royal babies since, including Prince William himself. Prince Edward's son James, Viscount Severn was the first royal baby to use the replica gown. 

Prince George 2013

Princess Charlotte 2015

Exterior of Chapel Royal, St James's Palace

Covered Walkway To The Chapel

Prince Louis' Christening Details

Kensington Palace today announced details of Prince Louis of Cambridge's Christening. The little prince will be christened in the Chapel Royal at St James's Palace, London on July 9th. 

Louis will be 2 1/2 months old and is expected to wear the traditional Royal Family robe. The gown is a replica of the traditional robe which was made of honiton lace and became fragile from age and use. Prince Edward's son James, Viscount Severn was the first royal baby to wear the replica. 

The Lily Font will be used in the ceremony conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Justin Welby.

The Queen, Prince Philip and members of William and Catherine's families will attend. Godparents will be announced closer to the day. 

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are pleased to announce that the christening of Prince Louis will take place on Monday 9th July at The Chapel Royal, St James’s Palace, London.

Prince Louis will be christened by The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Justin Welby. pic.twitter.com/aBGNYTMRri

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) June 20, 2018