As was expected,Prince Louis’s christening on Mondaywas packed with royal tradition, from hishand-me-down gowntothe 7-year-old cake. But there also were more subtle ways his mom,Kate Middleton, and dad,Prince William, decided to honor their family.

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Prince Louis christening

Prince Louis christening

Charles attendedPrince Louis’s christening with his wifeCamilla, the Duchess of Cornwall. They were the first of the royal family to enter the chapel area.

Prince Louis christening

William and Kate,who wore Alexander McQueen for today’s celebration, andPrince Harry and Meghan Markle, often pay tribute to Diana at important family moments.Kate’s engagement ring, for example, was originally Diana’s, and Meghan woreDiana’s famous aquamarine ringat theroyal weddingreception. Plus, the flowers inside the chapel where Harry and Meghan tied the knot included white roses,Diana’s favorite, and they hadElton John, a close friend of hers, perform at the reception.

Prince Louis christening

Prince Louis’s christening took place on Monday at the Chapel Royal in St. James’s Palace in London. It was a small ceremony with onlyLouis’s godparentsand their spouses, and close family of Kate and William in attendance.

source: people.com