Prince Louis’ Official Christening Photos Reveal These Historical Pieces Inside Morning Room

Kensington Palace just released the official photos taken during Prince Louis’ christening last week at the Chapel Royal at St. James’s Palace.

In one of the pictures, Kate Middleton is holding her adorable 2-month-old son. In another picture, Prince William, Middleton, Prince George, and Princess Charlotte are seen sitting on a sofa while the Duchess of Cambridge is carrying Prince Louis. Behind them are Camilla Parker Bowles, Prince Charles, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle.

A third family portrait shows Prince Harry, Markle, Bowles, and Prince Charles standing behind Prince William, and Middleton’s family, namely, Michael Middleton, Carole Middleton, Pippa Middleton, and James Middleton standing behind her. Also in the photo are Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis, and Pippa’s husband James Matthews.

The portraits were taken inside the Morning Room at the Clarence House by Matt Holyoak. And the pictures gave royal fans the chance to see the historical pieces inside the place that once served as a home for Queen Elizabeth II and the Queen Mother.

A portrait of George Bernard Shaw by Augustus John can be spotted inside the Morning Room. A picture of the Queen is also available inside the room. The sofa, where Prince William, Middleton, and their kids sat on, is part of a 1773 Chippendale sofa set.

At present, Prince Charles and Bowles are residing in Clarence House. But years ago, the Queen and Prince Philip lived there just after they got married. As such, Prince Charles and his siblings were raised inside the property.

For several years, Prince William and Prince Harry also lived in Clarence House. The Duke of Cambridge resided there from 2003 to 2011 just before he got married to Middleton. Prince Harry, on the other hand, stayed in Clarence House from 2003 to 2012 before moving to Nottingham Cottage.

Other historical pieces inside the Clarence House that were not featured in the photos were a painting for King George V and mid-century vase.