Prince Louis' christening - best photos | Gallery

By Wonderwall.com Editors 5:02am PDT, Jul 16, 2018

Prince Louis's christening on July 9, 2018, was a small but family-filled affair. Just a handful of loved ones including his parents, Prince William and Duchess Kate, siblings Prince George and Princess Charlotte, uncle Prince Harry and new bride Duchess Meghan, aunt Pippa Middleton and her husband, uncle James Middleton and both sets of grandparents were in attendance, along with six godparents (all Kate and William's friends) and their spouses. But even though the queen sat this one out, Louis' baptism inside the Chapel Royal at St. James's Palace in London was still a regal affair, with the 11-week-old baby wearing the same handmade replica of the Victoria-era royal christening robe that his older siblings donned at their baptisms. Days after the blessed event, Kensington Palace released a handful of official photos from baby Louis's baptism, including this one. "The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, following Prince Louis's christening. 📷 by Matt Holyoak at Clarence House," the palace captioned the gorgeous family photo that was released on July 15. Now keep reading to see more of the best photos from Prince Louis' christening…

"The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have released an additional photograph taken following the christening of Prince Louis. The Duke and Duchess hope that everyone enjoys this lovely photograph of Prince Louis as much as they do. 📷 @mattporteous" –Kensington Palace, which posted this sweet photo taken at Clarence House after the prince's July 9 christening on July 16, 2018

"The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with members of @TheRoyalFamily. This photograph was taken by Matt Holyoak in the Morning Room at Clarence House, following Prince Louis's baptism in the Chapel Royal, St. James's Palace." –Kensington Palace, which released this official family photo following the July 9 baptism on July 15, 2018

"The Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Louis in the garden at Clarence House, following Prince Louis's christening. 📷 by Matt Holyoak." –Kensington Palace, which posted this official photo following the July 9 baptism on July 15, 2018

"The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have released four official photographs to mark the christening of Prince Louis on Monday 9th July. The photographs were taken by Matt Holyoak at Clarence House, following Prince Louis's baptism in the Chapel Royal, St. James's Palace." –Kensington Palace, which released this photo of the royal family following Prince Louis's July 9 baptism on July 15, 2018

Princess Charlotte and Prince George hold hands with dad Prince William as they arrive with Duchess Kate, Prince Louis, Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan at the Chapel Royal at St. James's Palace in London for Louis' christening on July 9, 2018.

Duchess Kate smiles as she carries Prince Louis to his christening service at the Chapel Royal at St. James's Palace in London on July 9, 2018. Kate donned a dress by Alexander McQueen and a Jane Taylor hat for her son's big day.

Prince Louis sleeps soundly in Duchess Kate's arms as they arrive for his christening service at the Chapel Royal at St. James's Palace in London on July 9, 2018.

Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan — wearing an olive-green dress by Ralph Lauren and a hat by milliner Stephen Jones — depart the Chapel Royal at St. James's Palace in London following Prince Louis' christening on July 9, 2018.

Duchess Kate carries Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte and Prince George hold dad Prince William's hands at Louis' christening at the Chapel Royal at St. James's Palace in London on July 9, 2018.

Princess Charlotte holds her father's hand and carries the order of service as she leaves little brother Prince Louis' christening at the Chapel Royal at St. James's Palace in London on July 9, 2018.

Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, arrive for the christening of his grandson Prince Louis at the Chapel Royal at St. James's Palace in London on July 9, 2018.

Pregnant Pippa Middleton and husband James Matthews arrive for the christening of her nephew Prince Louis at the Chapel Royal at St. James's Palace in London on July 9, 2018.

Pippa Middleton, who's expecting her first child, arrives for the christening of her nephew Prince Louis at the Chapel Royal at St. James's Palace in London on July 9, 2018.

Michael and Carole Middleton arrive for the christening of grandson Prince Louis at the Chapel Royal at St. James's Palace in London on July 9, 2018.

Duchess Kate's brother, James Middleton, arrives for the christening of nephew Prince Louis at the Chapel Royal at St. James's Palace in London on July 9, 2018. Walking next to him is one of Louis' six godparents, Lady Laura Meade, whose husband is one of Princess Charlotte's godparents.

Duchess Kate, wearing a headpiece by milliner Jane Taylor, cradles son Prince Louis as they arrive for his christening service at the Chapel Royal at St. James's Palace in London on July 9, 2018.

Duchess Kate carries Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte and Prince George hold dad Prince William's hands as they exit the Chapel Royal at St. James's Palace in London on July 9, 2018, following Louis' christening.

Duchess Kate speaks to Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby as she arrives carrying Prince Louis for his christening service at the Chapel Royal at St. James's Palace in London on July 9, 2018.

Prince Harry and wife Duchess Meghan depart the Chapel Royal at St. James's Palace in London following nephew Prince Louis' christening on July 9, 2018.

Duchess Kate carries Prince Louis as they arrive for his christening service at the Chapel Royal at St. James's Palace in London on July 9, 2018.