Prince Louis's baptism to take place in the Chapel Royal at St James's Palace
Prince Louis's baptism to take place in the Chapel Royal at St James's Palace
Prince William and Kate Middleton's royal baby boy Prince Louis will be christened in a private ceremony in the Chapel Royal at St James's Palace.
The 11-week-old will be baptised by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Justin Welby, in the palace's Chapel Royal.
This will be first time the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their three children have been seen together.
Louis will wear the same christening gown used by his siblings, Prince George and Princess Charlotte.
The cream lace and white satin robe is a replica of the robe made for Queen Victoria's eldest daughter in 1841, which is now too delicate to be worn. The new version was made by the Queen's dresser, Angela Kelly.
According to tradition, water from the River Jordan is set to be used for Louis's christening.
Mr Welby tweeted he was "delighted and privileged" to be baptising the young prince.
The Cambridges have previously chosen close friends and confidantes for the role.
Kensington Palace has not released the guest list, but newlyweds the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are expected to attend, along with Kate's pregnant sister Pippa Middleton and their brother James Middleton.
Meghan was christened and confirmed in the oak-panelled Chapel Royal by the archbishop, who also married her and Harry in May.
Louis Arthur Charles weighed 8lb 7oz when he was born in the private Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital in Paddington, London, on 23 April. He is fifth in line to the throne.
His elder brother George was also christened in the Chapel Royal, but sister Charlotte was baptised at the Church of St Mary Magdalene in Sandringham.