Incredible photos from Prince Louis' christening
Prince William and Kate Middleton looked proud as punch when they made their first appearance as a family of five at their youngest's christening on July 9 2018.
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1. Prince Louis and Kate Middleton
Kate couldn't stop smiling as she carried a sleeping Prince Louis in to the chapel.
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2. Not just any old vicar!
Prince Louis was christened by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Justin Welby.
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3. Family of five
Prince Louis' christening was the first time the Cambridges were seen altogether since Louis' birth on April 23.
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4. Arriving with Uncle Harry and Auntie Meghan
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle arrived for the afternoon's festivities along with proud parents Will and Kate.
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5. Proud uncle and auntie
Meghan Markle wore a striking moss green outfit to the christening - apparently the colour symbolically means 'new beginnings'.
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6. Kate beams with delight
It was Kate Middleton's third royal christening, and as usual she wore an Alexander McQueen coat dress.
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7. Pregnant Pippa Middleton arrives
Auntie Pippa also wore shades of blue, and was seen smiling widely as she arrived with her husband James Matthews.
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8. Princess Charlotte steals the show
The little Princess made a cheeky dig at photographers as they left the chapel, telling them "You're not coming with us!"
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9. The Middletons arrive
Glamourous granny Carole was rumoured to be arranging a Beatrix Potter-themed christening for her third grandchild.
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10. Princess Charlotte gets sassy
The cute Princess wore a pretty blue dress that she has been seen in multiple times before - showing mum Kate takes the same approach to her daughter's wardrobe as she does her own.
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11. Prince Charles and Camilla arrive
Prince Charles was the first Royal to arrive for his grandson's christening.
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12. James Middleton arrives
Kate's brother James arrived for the christening, also in a dapper shade of blue.
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13. Pippa definitely has a pregnancy glow!
Pippa Middleton is reported to be expecting her first child, and looked radiant as she arrived at the chapel.
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14. Prince Louis sleeps soundly as he is taken to his christening
The tot, 11 weeks, looked just like older brother Prince George as he had a quick snooze.