Like father, like son!
The christening took place atQueen Elizabeth’s private chapel at Windsor Castle. The larger St. George’s Chapel at the castle was the site of Harry andMeghan Markle‘s May 2018 wedding, as well as Harry’s 1984 christening.
In an old portrait of Harry, now 34, and his late motherPrincess Dianaat his christening, the royal wears ahistoric christening gownas he rests in Diana’s arms, looking off to the side.
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In a sweet tribute to Harry’s late mother, Diana’s sisters,Lady Sarah McCorquodale and Lady Jane Fellowes, were alsoin attendance at Archie’s christening.
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“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,” Harry and Meghancaptioned two Instagram photos on Saturday.
“Their Royal Highnesses feel fortunate to have enjoyed this day with family and the godparents of Archie,” the happy couple added.
Meghan, 37, and Harry chose to have their son’s christening at Windsor Castle because they “wanted an intimate, peaceful settingin a place with such a special connection to Her Majesty,” a royal source previously told PEOPLE.
“This is a beautiful milestone and they are excited to share it as a family first and then with the world,” said the source of the couple.
After a photo op two days after Archie’s birth in May as a new family of three, Meghan and Harry made theirfirst joint appearanceas parents at Trooping the Colour in early June.
The coupleshared a recent glimpse of their son on Father’s Day, posting an Instagram photo of Archie peering at the camera from Harry’s arms.
source: people.com
