Prince Harry’s family members who did attend Lilibet’s christening

Prince Harry, 38, and spouse Meghan Markle, 41, christened their 21-month-old daughter in an intimate ceremony earlier this month which was adopted by a celebration at their Montecito dwelling in California.

Senior members of the royal household, together with Prince William and spouse Kate Middleton, had been invited however didn’t attend.

Instead, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been joined by three-year-old son Archie, Meghan’s mum Doria Ragland, Lili’s godfather Tyler Perry and between 20 and 30 shut mates.

However, it has now been reported that aunts on his mom’s facet did attend.

Lady Jane Fellowes and Lady Sarah McCorquodale, the older sisters of Princess Diana, are stated to have been among the many company, in keeping with Marie Claire.

It’s unclear when Harry had final seen his aunts, though they’ve been current at lots of the necessary occasions in his life, alongside together with his uncle, Earl Spencer.

Harry and William have remained near their aunts and uncle on their mum’s facet since Diana died in 1997.

The royal brothers have been final pictured alongside their aunts in 2021 after they united to unveil a statue to honour Diana in Kensington Palace.

Both Harry and William have been pictured greeting Lady Sarah and Lady Jane with hugs and kisses.

Few particulars have emerged concerning the christening celebration however the ceremony was hosted by Reverend John Taylor.

A gospel choir can be stated to have carried out Oh Happy Day and This Little Light of Mine, which was additionally performed at Harry and Meghan’s marriage ceremony in 2018.

Traditionally, a royal christening is a small, household affair held within the historic chapels of Buckingham Palace or Windsor.

Archie was christened at eight weeks outdated in a quiet, personal ceremony in entrance of about 25 company at Windsor Castle on July 6, 2019.

An insider stated: “Attendees were treated to an afternoon of food and dancing — with Archie enjoying a dance with his little sister.”

It’s understood Prince Harry and King Charles agreed to offer Archie and Lilibet new titles after discussions following the Queen’s funeral.

The youngsters will now be often called Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet following talks late final 12 months.

A spokesperson for Meghan and Harry stated: “I can confirm that Princess Lilibet Diana was christened on Friday, March 3 by the Archbishop of Los Angeles, the Rev John Taylor.”

The assertion was the primary time Lilibet was publicly known as a princess.

Harry and Meghan are considered eager to not deny their youngsters their birthright, however permit them the prospect to resolve for themselves whether or not to drop or preserve utilizing their titles after they become older.

As the youngsters of a sovereign’s son, Archie and Lilibet are mechanically a prince and princess and now have an HRH fashion in the event that they select.

When Archie was born in May 2019, he was seventh in line to the throne so was too far down the road of succession.

Although he was a great-grandchild of the monarch, he was not a firstborn son of a future king, so was not mechanically a prince.

It comes as Harry and Meghan haven’t but made their thoughts up whether or not they’ll attend the King’s coronation on May 6.

The controversial couple have been invited to the historic occasion in May however there’s uncertainty over their lodging after they have been evicted from Frogmore Cottage in Windsor, Berkshire.

The duke and duchess will hand over the keys to Frogmore, which has reportedly been supplied to Prince Andrew as an alternative.

However, they received’t have to offer the property up till after the King is topped on May 6, which means they will keep there in the event that they select to attend.

Elsewhere, Prince Harry was recognized with Attention Deficit Disorder in a tell-all interview with the controversial trauma professional Dr Gabor Maté.

This story initially appeared on The Sun and was reproduced with permission