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The youngest member of Britain’s royal family, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, was christened at Windsor Castle on Saturday in a private ceremony – too private for some royal fans.
The two-month-old son of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex was baptised in a private chapel at the castle west of London by Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, head of the Church of England.

Palace officials said Archie wore a lace and satin christening gown – a replica of one made for Queen Victoria’s eldest daughter in 1841 – that was also used for his cousins George, Charlotte and Louis.
He was sprinkled with water from the River Jordan at an ornate silver baptismal font that has been used in royal christenings for more than 150 years.
Archie, born on May 6, is the first child of Prince Harry and the former Meghan Markle, and seventh in line to the British throne.
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His parents released two photos taken by fashion photographer Chris Allerton, including a black-and-white image showing the couple cradling a tranquil Archie between them.
It was accompanied by a colour portrait of the young family surrounded by relatives, including Harry’s brother Prince William and his wife Kate; Prince Charles and his wife Camilla and Meghan’s mother Doria Ragland.

Archie’s great-grandmother Queen Elizabeth did not attend the christening because of a prior engagement.
Meghan and Harry have faced criticism for declining to reveal the names of Archie’s godparents, and not giving the public a glimpse of the event – though that did not stop well-wishers coming to Windsor with Union flag flags, banners and even a cake to mark the occasion.

The royal couple’s decision sparked controversy in part because of the recent revelation that their Windsor home was renovated with £2.4 million (US$3.06 million) of taxpayers’ money.
Royal fan Anne Daley, who brought a home-baked cake to Windsor, said she was “very hurt” by the decision.
“That baby is Princess Diana’s grandson. We should be able to see the christening,” she said.


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British royals Prince Harry and Meghan’s baby Archie christened at private Windsor ceremony

Britain’s Prince Harry and Meghan with their son Archie. File photo: AP

epa07699341 A handout photo made available by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex shows the official christening photograph with Prince Harry and Meghan, Duke and Duchess of Sussex (front, C) with their son, Archie and (L-R) Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, Doria Ragland, Lady Jane Fellowes, Lady Sarah McCorquodale, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge in the Green Drawing Room at Windsor Castle, in Windsor, Britain, 06 July 2019. NEWS EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO COMMERICAL USE. NO MERCHANDISING, ADVERTISING, SOUVENIRS, MEMORABILIA or COLOURABLY SIMILAR. NOT FOR USE AFTER AFTER 31 DECEMBER, 2019 WITHOUT PRIOR PERMISSION FROM ROYAL COMMUNICATIONS. NO CROPPING. Copyright in this photograph is vested in The Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Publications are asked to credit the photographs to Chris Allerton. No charge should be made for the supply, release or publication of the photograph. The photograph must not be digitally enhanced, manipul

epa07699340 A handout photo made available by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex shows the official christening photograph with Britain's Prince Harry (R) and his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex (L) holding their son Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor at Windsor Castle with with the Rose Garden in the background in Windsor, Britain, 06 July 2019. NEWS EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO COMMERICAL USE. NO MERCHANDISING, ADVERTISING, SOUVENIRS, MEMORABILIA or COLOURABLY SIMILAR. NOT FOR USE AFTER AFTER 31 DECEMBER, 2019 WITHOUT PRIOR PERMISSION FROM ROYAL COMMUNICATIONS. NO CROPPING. Copyright in this photograph is vested in The Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Publications are asked to credit the photographs to Chris Allerton. No charge should be made for the supply, release or publication of the photograph. The photograph must not be digitally enhanced, manipulated or modified in any manner or form and must include all of the individuals in the photograph when published. EPA-EFE/CHRIS ALLERTON HANDOUT HAND

Royal superfan John Loughrey holds a sign in celebration of the royal christening of Archie, the son of Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, outside Windsor Castle in England, Saturday, July 6, 2019. The 2-month-old son of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be baptized Saturday in a private chapel at the castle by Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, head of the Church of England. (Rick Findler/PA via AP)

People take photos outside Windsor Castle on Saturday. Photo: dpa

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British royals Prince Harry and Meghan’s baby Archie christened at private Windsor ceremony

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Couple caused controversy by not revealing names of Archie’s godparents and not giving the public a glimpse of the event