Kensington Palace confirmed that Prince William and Duchess Catherine’s son will be christened by The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, at St James’s Palace

23 Jun, 2018 by Helena-Reet Ennet

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OHMYGOSSIP —  Kensington Palace have confirmed that Prince William and Duchess Catherine’s eight-week-old son will be christened by The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, at St James’s Palace, London, on July 9, Mirror.co.uk mediates.

A post on the Palace’s official Twitter account reads: “The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are pleased to announce that the christening of Prince Louis will take place on Monday 9th July at The Chapel Royal, St James’s Palace, London. Prince Louis will be christened by The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Justin Welby.”

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are pleased to announce that the christening of Prince Louis will take place on Monday 9th July at The Chapel Royal, St James’s Palace, London.

Prince Louis will be christened by The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Justin Welby. pic.twitter.com/aBGNYTMRri

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) June 20, 2018

Last month, Kensington Palace released the first official pictures of Catherine and William’s newborn, who was born on April 23, and the couple admitted they were “very pleased” to share the snaps. A Kensington Palace tweet read: “The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are very pleased to share two photographs of Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, taken by The Duchess at Kensington Palace. The Duke and Duchess would like to thank members of the public for their kind messages following the birth of Prince Louis, and for Princess Charlotte’s third birthday.”

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are very pleased to share two photographs of Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, taken by The Duchess at Kensington Palace.

This image was taken on 2nd May, on Princess Charlotte’s third Birthday. pic.twitter.com/H5VVgIwRGp

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 5, 2018

William and Kate’s third child was born at the private maternity unit of St Mary’s Hospital, Paddington on Monday April 23 at 11.01am, weighing 8lb 7oz.

He was born on a patriotic date – St George’s Day.

Just seven hours after the birth, the proud parents showed off their new arrival to screaming royal fans.

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