Prince Louis' Christening Details Announced By Duke And Duchess Of Cambridge | HuffPost Life

It will be at a different chapel to Princess Charlotte's.

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s third child Prince Louis will be christened at 4pm today [Monday 9 July].

The ceremony will take place at The Chapel Royal, St James’s Palace, in London. The 11-week-old, who is fifth in line to the throne, will be christened by The Archbishop of Canterbury, Reverend Justin Welby.

Prince George, four, and three-year-old Princess Charlotte will be there for their younger brother’s big day. It will be the first time the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their three children have been seen together as a family of five.

He will reportedly be dressed in the same cream gown used for George and Charlotte. The robe is a replica of the lace and satin dress made for Queen Victoria’s eldest daughter in 1841.

Prince Louis’ godparents, who will be announced on the day, will take part in the 40-minute traditional religious ceremony.

Princess Charlotte was christened at St Mary Magdalene church on the Queen’s estate in July 2015.

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Prince George’s christening took place in the Chapel Royal at St James’s Palace in October 2013, five months after he was born.

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Both George and Charlotte were both also baptised by the Archbishop of Canterbury.

Louis Arthur Charles was born in the private Lindo Wing of St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington, London, on April 23 – St George’s Day – weighing 8lb 7oz.

Before You Go

Royal Wedding Guests

Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian(01 of18)

Serena Williams took the crown as the best dressed lady in pink, with her ruched Versace midi dress and Bulgari necklace, and her absolutely breathtaking hair, which reached down to her knees. (credit:PA Wire/PA Images)

Amal Clooney and George Clooney(02 of18)

Amal Clooney is a literal ray of sunshine, colour blocking (like the Queen) in a matching yellow dress by Stella McCartney and hat. We love how rather than going for a full on yellow tie, George has gone for a striped option. (credit:ODD ANDERSEN via Getty Images)

(03 of18)

Doria Ragland's pistachio green floral Oscar de la Renta dress and jacket combo was a cut above the usual mother-of-the-bride fare, thanks to the impeccable tailoring and her Stephen Jones' hat.

She finished off the look with some well-chosen jewellery including a diamond nose stud, as well as a necklace and earrings by Birks - a label that was founded four centuries ago in Sheffield, England, but really rose in popularity and prominence in 1879 when Henry Birks opened a jewellery boutique in Canada. (credit:PA Wire/PA Images)

David Beckham and Victoria Beckham(04 of18)

The Beckhams chose more subdued colours, with Victoria in a navy dress from her own label, which is similar to the one she wore for Kate and William’s wedding in 2011.

David's shades stole the show though. (credit:WPA Pool via Getty Images)

(05 of18)

Seriously those sunglasses deserve a moment of their own. (credit:GARETH FULLER via Getty Images)

Charlotte Riley and Tom Hardy(06 of18)

Tom Hardy’s shaved head is a dramatic look for a wedding and is certainly one way to stand out in a sea of suits. He went for the dramatic cut for a role - he’s playing Al Capone. While his wife, 'Peaky Blinders' actor, Charlotte Riley, is in one of our favourite guest looks of the day, a floral dress and hat (thought to be Philip Treacy) with blooms peaking out from under the rim. (credit:Chris Jackson via Getty Images)

Idris Elba and Sabrina Dhowre(07 of18)

Idris Elba and his fiancé Sabrina Dhowre fittingly chose a red white and blue palette (with a flash of green). Her outfit, including the shoes, is by Gucci. (credit:POOL New / Reuters)

Gabriel Macht and his wife Jacinda Barrett(08 of18)

Another couple who went for the red (well, maroon), white and blue theme were Markle's 'Suits' co-star Gabriel Macht and Jacinda Barrett. (credit:WPA Pool via Getty Images)

Oprah Winfrey(09 of18)

Oprah was among the first guests to arrive, wearing a pink midi dress with a scalloped neckline and tiered skirt - but the real talking point was her prominent hat and the fact she didn’t take her sunglasses off inside the chapel. (credit:WPA Pool via Getty Images)

Carey Mulligan and Marcus Mumford(10 of18)

Erdem had long been a forerunner in the predictions for Markle's wedding dress designer, but while she didn't go for one of his delicate designs, Carey Mulligan did. (credit:IAN WEST via Getty Images)

Pippa Middleton and her husband James Matthews(11 of18)

Pippa Middleton’s floral dress may have seemed like a classic choice, but royal wedding watchers noticed an unfortunate style twin: a can of Arizona Iced Tea.

Her hat is thought to be designed by Jess Collett, who has also designed for Sarah 'Fergie' Ferguson. (credit:ODD ANDERSEN via Getty Images)

Gina Torres(12 of18)

We love the bold colour and sheer panelling on 'Suits' actor Gina Torres' Costarellos dress. (credit:WPA Pool via Getty Images)

James Haskell and Chloe Madeley(13 of18)

Sarah Allard, editor at hitched.co.uk told us she was surprised to see Chloe Madeley flouted royal wedding dress etiquette, with bare shoulders. She explained: "While royal wedding guest dressing has become relatively more relaxed in recent years, there are still some strict rules that guests are expected to adhere to. For women, dresses should be knee-length and while Chloe’s dress follows this rule, her decision to keep her shoulders bare with a low, almost plunging neckline might not be the most respectful outfit for a royal and religious venue with the head of state in attendance – something which could raise a few eyebrows within the chapel." (credit:PA Wire/PA Images)

Abigail Spencer (L) and Priyanka Chopra(14 of18)

'Suits' actor Abigail Spencer chose a beautiful retro polkadot design while Markle's close friend Priyanka Chopra had a Vivienne Westwood two-piece custom made for the wedding. She revealed that she was still having alterations made to her outfit at midnight on the night before the wedding. (credit:Shaun Botterill via Getty Images)

Joss Stone(15 of18)

Joss Stone's curly lob is a look we plan to recreate at summer weddings this year. (credit:WPA Pool via Getty Images)

Lady Kitty Spencer(16 of18)

Princess Diana's niece chose a forest green Dolce & Gabbana dress. We love the way it looks as though the flowers were painted on to it.

Her headpiece is (of course) a Philip Treacy. (credit:Chris Jackson via Getty Images)

James Blunt and and Sofia Wellesley(17 of18)

We enjoyed how Sofia Wellesley's dress resembles cross-stitch. (credit:WPA Pool via Getty Images)

The Queen(18 of18)

Colour blocking like a boss, as per. (credit:GARETH FULLER via Getty Images)

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