Meghan and harry 'buck tradition' for archie's christening – expert

Meghan Markle, 37, and Prince Harry, 34, are set to see their firstborn christened in early July, two months after his birth. Speaking to Nine News Australia’s Today programme, Ms Tominey

said: “They buck tradition a bit but as is ever the case, royal protocol needs to be followed. So, we will expect the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby to be officiating over the

Christening. “He is close to the couple now, not just because he did the wedding but he also baptised Meghan into the Church of England so she could get married. “St George’s Chapel in

Windsor is where Harry was christened in 1984. “And remember that Honiton lace christening gown that has been worn by all royal children? It’s actually a replica of the original dress that

Queen Victoria’s children were christened in. “But it is the same fit and that is why royal babies will tend to get christened sooner rather than later – otherwise they get a little bit too

big to fit in the thing.” Meghan and Harry selected St. George's Chapel as the backdrop to Archie's Christening. The couple will return to the location to watch their son doused in

the water of the River Jordan from the Lily Font a little over a year after tying the know in the same spot. Archie will wear the traditional Windsor garment for the day, a replica of the

Honiton lace christening gown commissioned by Queen Victoria for the baptism of her first child, Princess Victoria, in 1841. The gown has been worn by 62 royal babies, including Harry and

his brother William, but became too fragile so the Queen had a replica made. The ceremony is expected to be conducted by the Dean of Windsor, the Rev David Conner, and the Archbishop of

Canterbury, Justin Welby. A whole raft of royalty in attendance, including grandparents Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, and Prince William and Kate. But the Queen is not

expected to be at the ceremony due to a previous engagement. Speculation has also been running rife about who the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will choose to appoint as godparent to Archie.

But Harry's brother Prince William and his wife Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, are not expected to be picked for the role, according to Ms Tominey. The royal commentator suggested another

member of the Royal Family could be selected due to the "close relationship" they have with both Meghan Markle and Harry. Ms Tominey said: "I would put a bit of money on

Princess Eugenie because she is very very close to Harry. "In fact, and is one of the closest members of the Royal Family to the American actress." Siblings of the parents are

traditionally not chosen as godparents in the Royal Family due to the already significant role they will have in the child's life. Prince William and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, did not

ask Harry to be one for their three children – Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.