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Palace Releases Photos of Baby Archie’s Royal Christening

The photos give an anxious public the first substantial glimpse of the 2-month-old royal.

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By Audrey McNamara

The royal family released new photos of baby Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor on Saturday in celebration of his christening. The two official photographs of the occasion were shared on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s Instagram account. Taken in the Green Drawing Room and the Rose Garden at Windsor Castle, the photos give an anxious public the first substantial glimpse of the 2-month-old royal. Archie, son of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, was christened in a small private ceremony at the castle, according to the post. “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,” the post reads. “They thank you for your kindness in welcoming their first born and celebrating this special moment.” Archie was baptized wearing a handmade replica of the royal christening gown, once worn by his great-grandmother The Queen.

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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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