Check Out the Photos from Baby Archie’s Christening

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Lea R
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle with baby Archie. Photo by REX/Shutterstock (10231463s)

The royal family put on their best Sunday outfits this Saturday as they attended the christening of Baby Archie.

The youngest member of the monarchy, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor was born on May 6th, making his christening date exactly two months later.

New parents, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, have made big strides to keep their infant out of the public eye, with his baptism being no different.

The public was not privy to seeing the 25 guests arrive at the private chapel at Windsor Castle, nor will the Duke and Duchess of Sussex release the names of Archie’s godparents.

However, Meghan and Harry have decided to share two photographs of the day with the public whom they thanked for their support.

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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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“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 pictures also show off Meghan’s Dior dress and Kate Middleton’s outfit designed by Stella McCartney. Baby Archie was in a handmade replica of the christening gown used for royal infants over the last 11 years.