Archie, fiul ducilor de Sussex, a fost botezat in cadrul unei ceremonii private desfasurate la Windsor (Foto) UPDATE

Archie, fiul printului Harry al Marii Britanii si al sotiei sale, Meghan, a fost botezat sambata, 6 iulie, la Windsor, in cadrul unei ceremonii private la care nu au avut acces presa sau publicul.

Caracterul privat al botezului i-a nemultumit pe admiratorii familiei regale britanice, in special dupa ce a fost facuta publica valoarea renovarii noii resedinte a cuplului princiar de pe domeniul Windsor - locul unde a avut loc, anul trecut, ceremonia lor de casatorie -, care se ridica la 2,4 milioane de lire sterline (3 milioane de dolari), costuri suportate de contribuabili, informeaza DPA.

Ducele si ducesa de Sussex au refuzat sa faca publice numele nasilor bebelusului, invocand dorinta de a-si proteja viata privata.

UPDATE: Familia regala a dat publicitatii doua fotografii de la evenimentul de azi.

Intr-una din ele apar si tatal lui Harry, printul Charles, mama lui Meghan, Doria Ragland, precum si fratele mai mare al lui Harry, William, si sotia sa Kate. Au mai pozat matusile dinspre mama ale lui Harry si William, Sarah McCorquodale si Jane Fellowes.

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This morning, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's son, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor was christened in the Private Chapel at Windsor Castle at an intimate service officiated by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are so happy to share the joy of this day with members of the public who have been incredibly supportive since the birth of their son. They thank you for your kindness in welcoming their first born and celebrating this special moment. Their Royal Highnesses feel fortunate to have enjoyed this day with family and the godparents of Archie. Their son, Archie, was baptised wearing the handmade replica of the royal christening gown which has been worn by royal infants for the last 11 years. The original Royal Christening Robe, made of fine Honiton lace lined with white satin, was commissioned by Queen Victoria in 1841 and first worn by her eldest daughter. It was subsequently worn for generations of Royal christenings, including The Queen, her children and her grandchildren until 2004, when The Queen commissioned this handmade replica, in order for the fragile historic outfit to be preserved, and for the tradition to continue. Photo credit: Chris Allerton ©️SussexRoyal

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Bunica lui Harry, regina Elisabeta a II-a, nu a fost prezenta, intrucat trebuia sa ia parte la un alt eveniment.

Archie a purtat o tinuta din dantela si satin, o reproducere a aceleia imbracate in secolul al XIX-lea de fiica cea mare a reginei Victoria si care a fost folosita la botezul multor generatii de copii din familia regala.

Vestimentatia, realizata de croitoreasa reginei, Angela Kelly, in 2004, dupa ce versiunea originala a devenit prea friabila pentru a mai putea fi purtata, a fost imbracata si de copiii lui William si Kate, printul George, printesa Charlotte si printul Louis, cu ocazia ceremoniilor de botez.