A spokesperson for the couple announced the news on International Women’s Day with a statement that read: “I can confirm that Princess Lilibet Diana was christened on Friday, March 3 by the Bishop of Los Angeles, the Rev John Taylor.”
It’s thought the ceremony was a small and intimate affair that took place at Harry and Meghan’s Montecito home in California – which certainly stands in contrast to the usual royal christening.
Tensions between Harry and Meghan and the royal family remain strained, with the Sussexes stating this week they had received an invitation to Charles’s coronation on 6 May – but not revealing whether or not they will attend.
It’s thought that there were no members of the royal family, including King Charles and the Prince and Princess of Wales, in attendance at Friday’s christening.
According to People, Harry and Meghan had extended an invite but they were unable to attend – no doubt due to the distance and their busy royal schedules.
Royal watchers were quick to notice that the Sussexes referred to their daughter as ‘Princess Lilibet’ for the first time.
Lilibet and her brother, three-year-old Archie, automatically received titles when their grandfather became King – despite the fact Harry and Meghan are no longer working royals.
