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The Duchess of Sussex eschewed her usual choice of Givenchy for the christening of her son Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor .
Meghan instead opted for Dior , choosing a classic white gown complete with a round neck and three-quarter length sleeves. She also wore a matching hat and Cartier earrings at the event , which some criticised for being too private.
Buckingham Palace did however release two photographs from the occasion.
Prince Harry was pictured sitting beside her in a group photo in a grey suit with a pale blue tie and a white collared shirt.
The Duchess of Cambridge opted for a more colourful ensemble, wearing a blush pink dress by Stella McCartney , paired with scarlet stilettos and a matching headband, tapping into the fledgling trend for hair accessories we’ve seen this season.
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Archie Harrison: First photos of royal baby revealed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's newborn son The Duke and Duchess of Sussex pictured with Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland, as they show their new son, named Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, to Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh at Windsor Castle.
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Archie Harrison: First photos of royal baby revealed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's newborn son The couple presented their son to the world during a photocall two days after the child's birth in St George's Hall at Windsor Castle in Berkshire.
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Archie Harrison: First photos of royal baby revealed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's newborn son The proud parents smiled as they presented their son to the world.
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Archie Harrison: First photos of royal baby revealed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's newborn son The couple were photographed walking into St George's Hall at Windsor Castle with their newborn.
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Archie Harrison: First photos of royal baby revealed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's newborn son Meghan kept her eyes on her son as the couple walked out
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Archie Harrison: First photos of royal baby revealed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's newborn son The pair are photographed looking lovingly at their newborn.
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Archie Harrison: First photos of royal baby revealed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's newborn son Archie Harrison appeared to be sleeping soundly during the photocall.
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Archie Harrison: First photos of royal baby revealed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's newborn son The Duchess of Sussex waved to the camera as she posed with Prince Harry and Archie Harrison.
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Archie Harrison: First photos of royal baby revealed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's newborn son The couple were in good spirits as they presented their newborn to the world on Wednesday afternoon.
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Archie Harrison: First photos of royal baby revealed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's newborn son Meghan gazed lovingly at her newborn.
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Archie Harrison: First photos of royal baby revealed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's newborn son Meghan Markle wore a white sleeveless tuxedo-style, double-breasted dress as her husband posed in a light grey suit.
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Archie Harrison: First photos of royal baby revealed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's newborn son
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Archie Harrison: First photos of royal baby revealed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's newborn son The couple smiled for the cameras, with Meghan revealing the baby "has the sweetest temperament, he's really calm".
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Archie Harrison: First photos of royal baby revealed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's newborn son
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Archie Harrison: First photos of royal baby revealed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's newborn son Harry and Meghan couldn't take their eyes off their son.
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Archie Harrison: First photos of royal baby revealed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's newborn son Meghan said during the photocall: "He's just been the dream so it's been a special couple of days."
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Archie Harrison: First photos of royal baby revealed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's newborn son
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Archie Harrison: First photos of royal baby revealed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's newborn son Meghan planted a hand on the top of Harry's back as they walked away from the photocall with their newborn.
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Archie Harrison: First photos of royal baby revealed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's newborn son
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Both the Duke of Cambridge and the Prince of Wales chose navy blue suits while the Duchess of Cornwall kept things simple in a classic white knee-length dress not too dissimilar from Meghan’s.
The duchess's mother, Doria Ragland, wore a peachy pink outfit that saw her hat, dress and coat all soaked in the same summery shade.
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As for Lady Jane Fellowes and Lady Sarah McCorquodale, sisters of the late Princess Diana, were more conservative.
Lady Sarah, who is the elder of the two, chose a light pink coat and hat while Lady Jane chose a yellow blazer and a patterned shirt.
Read more about Archie’s christening here .
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