{"id":249385,"date":"2025-07-09T00:42:09","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T00:42:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/249385\/"},"modified":"2025-07-09T00:42:09","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T00:42:09","slug":"prince-william-and-princess-kate-gear-up-for-huge-prince-louis-milestone-royal-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/249385\/","title":{"rendered":"Prince William and Princess Kate gear up for huge Prince Louis milestone | Royal | News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|Link\" title=\"Prince William \" href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/latest\/prince-william\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prince William<\/a> and <a data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|Link\" title=\"Princess Kate, Princess of Wales\" href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/latest\/kate-middleton\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Princess Kate<\/a> could be feeling slightly emotional today as a special anniversary takes place. On Wednesday, it marks seven years since <a data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/life-style\/life\/986154\/Prince-Louis-Christening-pictures-royal-christening-Kate-Middleton-Prince-William\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the christening of their youngest son Prince Louis<\/a>, <a data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/news\/royal\/2045136\/prince-louis-birthday-pictures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">who turned seven in April.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The young prince, who is <a data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/news\/royal\/2044518\/prince-louis-prince-william-school-snub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">known for his cheeky antics on the royal stage<\/a>, is unlikely to have any recollection of the special day, however his parents the Prince and Princess of Wales certainly will. Taking place in the Chapel Royal at St James&#8217;s Palace, the day was attended by a number of family members.<\/p>\n<p>This included King Charles and Queen Camilla, who were not on the throne at the time, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/latest\/prince-harry\" data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|AutoLink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prince Harry<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/latest\/meghan-markle\" data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|AutoLink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meghan Markle<\/a>, and Louis\u2019 siblings Prince George and Princess Charlotte.<\/p>\n<p><a data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|Link\" title=\"Royal fans all say the same thing after Michael Middleton steps out at Wimbledon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/news\/royal\/2078824\/wimbledon-kate-michael-middleton-louis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Princess Kate\u2019s parents Michael<\/a> and Carole Middleton also attended, along with her siblings James and Pippa.<\/p>\n<p>On the day of the young prince\u2019s christening, a list of the family and friends William, 43, and Kate, 43, had chosen to be Louis\u2019 godparents was also released, with each of these godparents present.<\/p>\n<p>The six godparents chosen for Louis were Nicholas van Cutsem, Guy Pelly, Harry Aubrey-Fletcher, the Lady Laura Meade, Mrs. Robert Carter and Kate\u2019s cousin Lucy Middleton.<\/p>\n<p>The day was also special as it featured a lot of historic royal traditions, which included the robe worn by Prince Louis.<\/p>\n<p>Although it wasn\u2019t the traditional robe which was made in 1841 and worn by a number of royals for their christenings, including the late Queen, it was instead a handmade replica of the Royal Christening Robe. <a data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|Link\" title=\"The iconic royal item that was recreated for Prince George with cunning method\" href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/news\/royal\/2041058\/prince-george-christening-gown-replica\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">This had been made by Angela Kelly, dressmaker to the late Queen<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The young royal was also christened in The Lily Font &#8211; a silver baptismal font which was commissioned by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1840 after the birth of their first child, Victoria.<\/p>\n<p>As confirmed by the Royal Family at the time, the water used during the baptism from the River Jordan.<\/p>\n<p>While the day may seem long ago now, it is likely William and Kate will reminisce fondly of the special occasion today before William j<a data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/news\/royal\/2078852\/prince-william-announces-major\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ets to Switzerland to attend the UEFA Women\u2019s Euro match<\/a> to watch England play against Netherlands.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Prince William and Princess Kate could be feeling slightly emotional today as a special anniversary takes place. 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