This is why Princess Charlotte wasn’t christened in the Chapel Royal like her brothers
THE christening of Prince Louis is just around the corner and will take place at Chapel Royal in St James’ Palace – the same location of the christening of Prince George.
But was there a reason why Princess Charlotte, three, didn’t have her religious ceremony at the same location?
Kate Middleton and Prince William’s only daughter was instead christened at the Church of St Mary Magdalene at Sandringham – the same place that Princess Diana was christened.
The different location was not due to rank or gender, as she is currently higher than Prince Louis in the line of succession.
The reason is thought to the church’s close proximity to the family’s home in 2015, which was Anmer Hall in Norfolk.
It is especially meaningful that Princess Charlotte was christened in the same spot as Diana, as her name is a tribute to the late royal.
Her full name is Charlotte Elizabeth Diana, with her middle name being a nod to Prince William’s mother, who passed away in 1997.
Princess Diana was christened in Church of St Mary Magdalene on August 30, 1961, around 54 years before Princess Charlotte’s ceremony in 2015.
Kate Middleton and Prince William's third child will be christened on Monday July 9 by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Justin Welby, at The Chapel Royal, St James's Palace in London.
He will be christened at the spectacular Lily Font, which is used for all of the Royal Family newborns, including Prince George’s in 2013.
When will Prince Louis' christening be?
Traditionally, a royal baby is christened two to three months after their birth - and this is also the case for Prince Louis.
It has been announced he will be christened on Monday July 9 - and we're unlikely to see him again before then, according to royal experts.
He will be christened by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Justin Welby.
The venue is The Chapel Royal, St James's Palace in London, which is where his brother George was christened back in 2013.
The pricey item is said to be worth a staggering £11,000, and transporting it to different churches without it getting damaged is a huge operation.
The Lily Font weighs 21lbs and is gilded in silver and decorated with lilies, ivy and cherubs.
The royals typically used baptism water flown from the River Jordan in the Middle East for the occasion - thanks to its association with Jesus.
Jesus himself was baptised by John the Baptist using water from this very river.
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Prince Louis will wear the same gown that Prince George and Princess Charlotte worewhen he is christened.