Current:Home > NewsPrince Harry and Meghan Markle's Daughter Lilibet Christened in California: All the Royal Details -LegacyCapital
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Daughter Lilibet Christened in California: All the Royal Details
View
Date:2025-04-17 14:31:46
A ceremony fit for a princess.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's daughter Lilibet Diana was recently christened during a small ceremony at the family's house in Montecito, Calif.
"I can confirm that Princess Lilibet Diana was christened on Friday, March 3," a rep for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex confirmed to E! News, "by the Archbishop of Los Angeles, the Rev John Taylor."
A source familiar with the matter also told E! News that Prince William, Kate Middleton, King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla were invited to the intimate ceremony but did not make the journey to Southern California.
E! News has reached out to the Palace regarding the extended invitation but has not yet heard back. The offer would come as Harry and Meghan—who stepped back as senior royals in 2020—make the decision on whether to attend Charles' coronation in May.
According to People, guests in attendance at the Lilibet's christening did include her old brother Archie Harrison, grandmother Doria Ragland, the 21-month-old's godfather, Tyler Perry, as well as and an "unnamed godmother."
As Netflix viewers may recall, Tyler previously addressed his godfather status on an episode of the docuseries Harry & Meghan.
Reflecting on the call he received from the couple, the filmmaker said, "They were pretty serious on the phone. I go, 'OK, what's going on?' They said, 'Well, we'd like for you to be Lili's godfather.' I go, 'Whoa.' I take a minute to take that in. And I thought, ‘I'd be honored. I'd be absolutely honored.'"
"I got off the phone, took it all in and then called them back," he continued. "I go, 'Uh, hold on a second. Does this mean we got to go over there and do all of that in the church with them and figure all that out? I don't want to do that. Maybe we can do a little private ceremony here and let that be that and if you have to do it there, then that's okay.'"
And a private ceremony it was.
For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News AppveryGood! (1519)
Related
- The 401(k) millionaires club keeps growing. We'll tell you how to join.
- California man goes missing after hiking in El Salvador, family pleads for help finding him
- Why FedEx's $25 million NIL push is 'massive step forward' for Memphis Tigers sports
- Trader Joe’s basil recall: Maps show states affected by salmonella, recalled product
- NHL in ASL returns, delivering American Sign Language analysis for Deaf community at Winter Classic
- Longtime ESPNer Howie Schwab, star of 'Stump the Schwab' sports trivia show, dies at 63
- Where is weed legal? The states where recreational, medicinal marijuana is allowed in 2024
- Morning sickness? Prenatal check-ups? What to know about new rights for pregnant workers
- Justice Department, Louisville reach deal after probe prompted by Breonna Taylor killing
- Theater Review: Not everyone will be ‘Fallin’ over Alicia Keys’ Broadway musical ‘Hell’s Kitchen’
Ranking
- Chuck Scarborough signs off: Hoda Kotb, Al Roker tribute legendary New York anchor
- Morgan Wallen ‘not proud of my behavior’ after allegedly throwing a chair off Nashville rooftop
- Former champion Jinder Mahal leaves WWE, other stars surprisingly released on Friday
- Oil Drilling Has Endured in the Everglades for Decades. Now, the Miccosukee Tribe Has a Plan to Stop It
- Messi injury update: Ankle 'better every day' but Inter Miami star yet to play Leagues Cup
- Jim Harbaugh keeps promise, gets Michigan tattoo in honor of national championship season
- Soar, slide, splash? It’s skiers’ choice as spring’s wacky pond skimming tradition returns
- AP Photos: A gallery of images from the Coachella Music Festival, the annual party in the desert
Recommendation
Civic engagement nonprofits say democracy needs support in between big elections. Do funders agree?
Third Republican backs effort to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson
Horoscopes Today, April 19, 2024
Walmart joins other big retailers in scaling back on self-checkout
'Meet me at the gate': Watch as widow scatters husband's ashes, BASE jumps into canyon
South Africa man convicted in deaths of 2 Alaska Native women faces revocation of U.S. citizenship
Taylor Swift's Personal Trainer Shares Her Fitness Secrets to Working Out Like Professional Athlete
National Cold Brew Day 2024 deals: Where to get free coffee and discounts on Saturday