The most memorable royal christenings through the years

Most memorable royal christenings through the years

The next best thing to a royal wedding!

There's something about a royal christening that sends royal watchers weak at the knees.

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Whether it's a look at the newest mini-member of the royal family, a new set of royal family pictures or the extravagance of the affair - royal christenings are the next best thing to royal weddings.

Today, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will baptise their eight-week-old son, Archie Mountbatten-Windsor, surrounded by their closest family and friends at Windsor Castle which lies on the grounds of their home, Frogmore Cottage.

Although it will be a private affair, falling in line with reports that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex plan to raise Archie away from the spotlight as much as possible, the proud parents will later share some adorable pictures to mark the occasion.

Prince Philip, Prince Charles, the Duchess of Cornwall, Prince William, and Kate Middleton, as well as Meghan's mother Doria Ragland are all expected to attend, however, the Queen has prior commitments.

While Baby Sussex's first royal milestone will be one for the history books, we take a look back at other memorable royal baptisms.