Baby Archie's Christening Photos

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Baby Archie was baptized this weekend in a private ceremony at Windsor Castle. The intimate service was kept behind closed doors, but that didn't stop royalists taking to the streets to celebrate.

The couple have faced criticism in recent weeks following their decision to keep the majority of Archie's early activity private.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex revealed that both of Archie's godparents were also present at the service.

Archie was christened wearing the famous christening gown also used for Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.

Who was at the service?

The ceremony was predominantly attended by the immediate family of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, including Doria Ragland, mother of Meghan Markle, Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall, and Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge.

In a touching tribute to Harry's mother, Princess Diana, her sisters Sarah McCorquodale and Jane Fellows were both included in the day.

It is believed Queen Elizabeth did not attend the event due to a prior engagement.

In a post on their Instagram page, Meghan and Harry expressed how they were 'so happy to share the joy of this day with members of the public who have been incredibly supportive since the birth of their son.'

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This morning, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s son, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor was christened in the Private Chapel at Windsor Castle at an intimate service officiated by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are so happy to share the joy of this day with members of the public who have been incredibly supportive since the birth of their son. They thank you for your kindness in welcoming their first born and celebrating this special moment. Their Royal Highnesses feel fortunate to have enjoyed this day with family and the godparents of Archie. Their son, Archie, was baptised wearing the handmade replica of the royal christening gown which has been worn by royal infants for the last 11 years. The original Royal Christening Robe, made of fine Honiton lace lined with white satin, was commissioned by Queen Victoria in 1841 and first worn by her eldest daughter. It was subsequently worn for generations of Royal christenings, including The Queen, her children and her grandchildren until 2004, when The Queen commissioned this handmade replica, in order for the fragile historic outfit to be preserved, and for the tradition to continue. Photo credit: Chris Allerton ©️SussexRoyal

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Here's our favorite photos from Archie's christening day

Royal super fans show a cake to celebrate the christening on the day that Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, son of The Duke & Duchess of Sussex, was christened

Royal fans celebrate the christening on the day that Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, son of The Duke & Duchess of Sussex, was christened

Changing of the guards outside Windsor Castle on the day that Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, son of The Duke & Duchess of Sussex, was christened on July 06

Royal fans, John Loughrey and Ann Daley, celebrate the christening by a opening a champagne bottle on the day that Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, son of The Duke & Duchess of Sussex, was christened

A dog, called Camilla, sleeps in a replica of the traditional royal christening gown, on the day that Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, son of The Duke & Duchess of Sussex, was christened on July 06