On Monday, July 9th, Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton christened their third child, Prince Louis of Cambridge, at St James's Palace in London.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have released four official photographs to mark the christening of Prince Louis on Monday 9th July.
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) July 15, 2018
The photographs were taken by Matt Holyoak at Clarence House, following Prince Louis's christening. pic.twitter.com/v6mN6QDgrr
Today, Kensington Palace released four official photographs of the family on their big day and they are downright adorable.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with Members of the @RoyalFamily in the Morning Room at Clarence House, following Prince Louis’s christening.
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) July 15, 2018
📷 by Matt Holyoak. pic.twitter.com/3M5VxCCppH
The photographs, which were taken by Matt Holyoak at Clarence House, feature a family portrait, group shots of the whole family and snaps of just mother and baby.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have released an additional photograph taken following the christening of Prince Louis.
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) July 16, 2018
The Duke and Duchess hope that everyone enjoys this lovely photograph of Prince Louis as much as they do.
📷 @mattporteous pic.twitter.com/Ix9CykzeBx
While many fans on social media noted that the Queen was absent from the family portrait, it is reported that she had a scheduling conflict on the day and could attend neither the photo shoot nor the ceremony.
The Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Louis in the garden at Clarence House, following Prince Louis’s christening.
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) July 15, 2018
📷 by Matt Holyoak. pic.twitter.com/GMOZDG4eaV
While Kate wore a white Alexander McQueen dress, her newborn wore the same christening gown that his brother and sister - George and Charlotte - were christened in.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, following Prince Louis’s christening.
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) July 15, 2018
📷 by Matt Holyoak. pic.twitter.com/WCx7uZqTJl