Kate’s look of love for Prince Louis: Official pictures show Duchess besotted | Royal | News (Details)

The Duchess of Cambridge was pictured smiling radiantly as she cradled Prince Louis gently in her arms, with the newborn looking calm in his mother’s warm embrace.

The gaze from a besotted Kate is a look familiar with new mothers, and she looks in awe of her third child.

The candid photograph was taken in Prince Charles’ garden at Clarence House, with the other portraits taken in the Morning Room. 

The Royal Family looked cheerful and proud as they posed for the camera in their finery, just after Prince Louis was christened at the Chapel Royal in St James Palace on Monday.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Charles, Camila, Kate, William and their two other children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, joined Prince Louis for family portraits following the royal ceremony.

Kate’s sister, Pippa Middleton and her husband, James Matthews, grandparents Michael Middleton and Carole Middleton, along with the Duchess of Cambridge’s brother, James Middleton, were also present for a photograph.

In a heartfelt moment, Princess Charlotte, three, was pictured staring lovingly at her baby brother, Prince Louis, clutching his hand while Prince George 4, gave a wide grin to the camera.

Charlotte looked adorable in a ruffled white dress with blue detailing, donning a bright blue bow on her head, while George looked prime and proper in a white collared shirt with black shorts and black shoes to match.

Prince Louis, who is fifth-in-line to the throne wore a silk handmade replica of the Royal Christening Robe, made by the Queen’s dressmaker, Angela Kelly in 2008.

It has been worn by his siblings Prince George and Princess Charlotte, having been made as a replica of the 1841 gown worn by Queen Victoria’s eldest daughter during her christening.

Other royal babies had worn the robe since then, but it became too fragile to be worn again in 2008.

Meanwhile, Kate was dressed in a bespoke Alexander McQueen dress, with a floral Jane Taylor hat and matching pearl earrings.

Prince Louis’ aunt, Meghan, looked stunning in an olive green Ralph Lauren and matching Stephen Jones hat as she stood for pictures beside her husband, Prince Harry.

Camila was also present in photos, smiling radiantly wearing a delicate Fiona Clare cream dress and Locke hat.

Mr Holyoak, the photographer, said: “I was truly honoured at being asked to take the official photographs at the christening of Prince Louis, and to witness at first hand such a happy event.

“Everyone was so relaxed and in such good spirits, it was an absolute pleasure.

“I only hope I have captured some of that joy in my photographs.”

The ceremony was presided by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Justin Welby, who also led the baptism of Meghan Markle in March.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge appointed six godparents for Louis, Kensington Palace revealed on Monday.

The confirmed godparents are Nicholas van Cutsem, Guy Pelly, Harry Aubrey-Fletcher, Lady Laura Meade, Robert Carter and Lucy Middleton. 

On Monday, Mr Welby said on Twitter: I’m delighted and privileged to be christening Prince Louis today – a precious child made in God’s image, just as we all are. 

“Please join me in praying for him and his family on this special day.” 

Kate was spotted at Wimbledon today, as the avid tennis fan arrived in a bright yellow sleeveless dress along as she and Prince William enjoyed an afternoon of tennis, in her second outing since Louis’ christening.