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Since they renounced their senior royal duties back in early 2020 (opens in new tab), Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been the object of plenty of speculation—including surrounding the christening of baby Lilibet "Lili" Mountbatten-Windsor. Back in July, royal experts imagined that the event would take place at Windsor (opens in new tab), where the Sussexes were married (opens in new tab), and in the presence of the Queen (opens in new tab).
Now, though, another royal commentator has put forward a different theory. "Harry and Meghan’s relations with the British press went badly downhill when Archie was christened in private and the names of the godparents were not released," Richard Fitzwilliams told Express (opens in new tab).
In order to avoid further controversy, Fitzwilliams thinks that the Duke and Duchess will forego a British christening for their second child, and instead hold the ceremony closer to home. "It must be likely that she will be christened in California though there were rumours of a possible christening at Windsor," Fitzwilliams told the outlet.
He added, "It seems certain that her christening will be in Meghan’s home state and with the secrecy but without the controversy that surrounded Archie’s christening (opens in new tab). We have no idea at all when the Queen and other members of the royal family will meet Lili or when Harry and Meghan will next visit the UK."
Of course, none of this has been confirmed, and where baby Lili's christening actually takes place remains to be seen. What's certain is that her parents will proceed with their usual discretion, as is their prerogative. In the meantime, you can enjoy this (very blurry) photo (opens in new tab) of the youngest Sussex, courtesy of her mom. You're welcome.
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Iris Goldsztajn is a London-based journalist, editor and author. She is the morning editor at Marie Claire, and her work has appeared in the likes of InStyle, Cosmopolitan, Bustle and Shape. Iris writes about everything from celebrity news and relationship advice to the pitfalls of diet culture and the joys of exercise. She has many opinions on Harry Styles, and can typically be found eating her body weight in cheap chocolate.
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