Charlotte’s brothers, George and Louis, however, were both christened at the Chapel Royal in St James’s Palace. While that was one major difference, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis all wore the replica of the historic Honiton Lace christening gown which was recreated by the Queen’s dresser, Angela Kelly.
The original gown had been commissioned by Queen Victoria for her first child, Princess Victoria the Princess Royal. It was worn by 62 royal babies across 163 years and Prince Edward’s daughter, Lady Louise Windsor, was the last to wear it at her christening in 2004 before it was retired into conservation.
After this event, the late Queen decided the time had come to enter the delicate artefact into conservation and have a replica made for future christenings.
The son of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Archie, however, was christened by the then Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, at Windsor Castle on July 2019, with Meghan’s mother Doria Ragland also attending.
At the time, a Royal Communications spokesperson said: “The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are overjoyed to share the happiness of this day, and would like to thank everyone around the world for their ongoing support.
“They feel so fortunate to have enjoyed this special moment with family and Archie’s godparents.”
The couple also confirmed their youngest child, Princess Lilibet, had been baptised during a private service at the Sussexes’ Montecito home on March 3, 2023, by John H. Taylor, the Bishop of Los Angeles.
