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The Earrings Kate Middleton Wore to Archie's Christening Are Causing So Much Drama


Kate Middleton‘s ears are reportedly at the center of some very petty drama right now. Yes, you read that correctly: her ears.

The situation goes back a few days—to baby Archie’s christening on Saturday, July 6. It was a stunning celebration, and nearly all of the Royal Family was in attendance: Archie’s parents, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry (obviously); Markle’s mother, Doria Ragland; Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla; and Kate Middleton and Prince William, to name a few. From the official portraits, everyone appeared to be in good spirits. But of course, the internet can’t just have that.

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See, some people are still stuck on the idea that there’s a royal “feud” brewing between Prince William, Middleton, Markle, and Prince Harry. And they used baby Archie’s christening to reignite it. First, fans accused Prince William and Middleton of looking “sour” and “pained” in the official portraits. (If the couple seems tired or annoyed at all, it’s probably because they had to stand around taking stuffy photos all day. That’s a frustrating task for even the closest family members.)

Now, people are saying the earrings Middleton wore to the christening were somehow a dig at Markle. She picked the same pair Princess Diana wore to Prince Harry’s christening in 1984, which was interpreted as a tribute to the late royal. However, some are saying that Middleton deliberately chose them to “upstage” Markle. What?

Kate Middleton at Archie's christening on July 6 2019.
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People Keep Analyzing Prince William and Kate Middleton’s Behavior at Archie’s Christening


The whole thing is rubbish, in my opinion. Kate Middleton’s smile in this christening photo looks no different than how she’s appeared in other similar shoots. The Daily Mail‘s body language expert even backed this up, adding that her pose could just be a case of her wanting to “lower her own status signals and not upstage the happy couple.”

And if Prince William seems “sour” in the picture, it probably has nothing to do with his feelings toward his brother. Maybe he’s tired. Maybe he’s hungry. Maybe he’s annoyed because he’d rather be watching Love Island on his couch than posing for photos. Wouldn’t we all?

At the end of the day, none of us know the real story behind Harry, William, Meghan, and Kate’s relationship⁠—but to suggest that the Cambridges were miserable during Archie’s christening seems like a stretch. They’re adults. While they probably weren’t thrilled about spending the day taking stuffy photos with their in-laws, they know it’s a part of the gig. Even the closest of siblings would find posing for formal portraits together all day annoying.

And furthermore, royals expert told Katie Nicholl told Glamour a few months back that reports of a feud between the couples is overblown. “I do think there is some truth to there having been some tension—not just between the duchesses but between the dukes, as well,” she said. “As we all know, things can gather momentum pretty quickly. So while I think there’s been tension, I don’t believe there has been some feud.”

Christopher Rosa is the staff entertainment writer at Glamour. Follow him on Twitter @chrisrosa92.





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The Sweet Way Kate Middleton Paid Homage to Princess Diana at Baby Archie's Christening


Baby Archie was christened at Windsor Castle on Saturday, and although Meghan Markle and Prince Harry opted for a private event, they had some close relatives with them. Kate Middleton was among the select friends and family members who attended the intimate event, and she chose to do so while also paying a sweet tribute to Princess Diana: Middleton wore pair of earrings that Lady Di had actually worn to Prince Harry’s own christening in 1984.

A family portrait that Meghan and Harry released on Saturday shows Middleton wearing a pink pussybow dress by Stella McCartney—a longtime favorite designer of hers—and a matching headband with magenta heels. It gave us some serious Blair Waldorf vibes and the whole look was perfect for such a personal family event. But eagle-eyed fans caught one important detail: Middleton also wore Princess Diana’s Collingwood pearl and diamond earrings. Since Princess Diana had shown them off during Prince Harry’s baptism, it made for a sweet tribute when Middleton brought them out for Baby Archie’s big day.

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Of course, it’s not the first time Middleton has paid homage Princess Diana in some way: She has a long record of honoring Princess Diana’s best fashion moments throughout the years. Middleton once wore a navy Alessandra Rich polka dot dress with an ivory collar that reminds many people of a polka dot number that Princess Diana was photographed in back in 1985. And the red Jenny Packham dress that Middleton wore just after Prince Louis was born was also extremely similar to the red, collared dress Princess Diana chose to wear when she did a photocall following Prince Harry’s birth in 1984. Middleton has also worn a few tiaras and other pieces of jewelry that once belonged to her late mother-in-law, showing that she, along with the other royals, are keeping Lady Di’s memory alive.



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Kate Middleton's Stella McCartney Look for Archie's Christening Is Giving Us Serious 'Gossip Girl' Vibes


Royal christenings have always been a big deal in the royal family, and today’s ceremony featuring baby Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor was no different—except for how private new parents Meghan Markle and Prince Harry decided to keep the day. Luckily, despite the strict 25-guest limit on the intimate event, the royals decided to gift the public with two portraits from the Saturday (July 6) ceremony. Not only did we see Markle stunning in Dior for the occasion, we also got a glimpse at her sister-in-law, Kate Middleton, looking equally elegant for the event.

In the first photos released from Baby Archie’s christening, Middleton is seated on the far right of a royal family portrait in a bright outfit. She’s posing in a pink pussy-bow dress and a very Blair Waldorf-esque headband, finished with a pair of magenta heels.

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It didn’t take long for royal fans to hunt down the designer of Middleton’s look. Who’s responsible? None other than Stella McCartney, a designer previously worn by both the Duchess of Cambridge and the Duchess of Sussex.

And it’s not the first time Middleton’s worn the dress: Dedicated style blog What Kate Wore pointed out that Kate chose the same look for the Queen’s Christmas lunch in December 2018. There was one key difference between the dress’s first appearance and its styling in the royal christening portrait: The first time around, Middleton didn’t style it with one of her now-favorite padded headbands.

Using stylish accessories to update a dress? Looks like the royals are relatable in one more way. Here’s the look in December:

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Princess Diana's Sisters Played a Special Role in Archie's Christening


Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor‘s royal christening on Saturday (July 6) was notably intimate compared to those of his royal cousins. New details about the official portraits released from the event suggest that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle handpicked two special guests to pay tribute to Harry’s mother, the late Princess Diana, at the private ceremony.

Princess Diana’s sisters, Lady Jane Fellowes and Lady Sarah McCorquodale, were among the tightly edited group of 25 invited to attend Baby Archie’s christening today. They also appeared in the formal group portrait released this afternoon, pictured between Doria Ragland, Meghan Markle’s mother, and Prince William.

The sisters’ appearance is a symbolic gesture to Princess Diana’s role in Archie’s upbringing. Her sisters don’t make appearances as frequently as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, but they’ve nonetheless stepped in to fill Princess Diana’s role in absentia. Early reports said that Lady Jane Fellowes and Lady Sarah McCorquodale were among the first people to learn of Archie’s birth. It’s fitting that they’re present for a major milestone in the young royal’s life.

Including Princess Diana’s sisters in the christening ceremony is just the latest way that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have acknowledged the late royal in their public lives. On Mother’s Day this year, the Sussexes shared a photo of Baby Archie with Princess Diana’s favorite flower, the forget-me-not. “Paying tribute to all mothers today—past, present, mothers-to-be, and those lost but forever remembered. We honor and celebrate each and every one of you,” they wrote.

Prince Harry has opened up about remembering his mother in recent months. In May, he spoke with veteran Dennis van der Stroon about his loss. “He said missing a mother is like missing some kind of security, how you need that as a son and it falls away when you lose your mother,” van der Stroon said of Harry. “He said he meets a lot of people in his work who have lost a mother, father, sister, brother, or relatives, and when he hears their story, as he heard my story, he said he doesn’t feel so alone.”

Halie LeSavage is a contributing writer at Glamour. Follow her @halielesavage.





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Here's Your First Look at Archie's Royal Christening


Baby Sussex, a.k.a. Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, has a lifetime of royal tradition ahead of him as the son of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle—even if he’s not exactly in line for the throne anytime soon (he’s No. 7 in the line of succession). One of his first milestone events? His royal christening, held today (July 6) in Queen Elizabeth II’s private chapel in Windsor Castle.

We knew a fair amount about the formal ceremony heading into the event: that it was planned by new parents Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, that it would be officiated by Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and that it would be intensely private. Now, the Sussex family has just shared the first (and only) pictures from the private event—and they’re almost too sweet for words.

The royal family shared two official photographs from Baby Sussex’s christening on Instagram, both taken by royal photographer Chris Allerton. In the first, Markle holds Baby Archie on a small sofa with Prince Harry, surrounded by family including Prince Charles, Doria Ragland, Prince William, and Kate Middleton. (Two notable exceptions from the group gathering: the Queen Mother and Prince Philip, who had a diary conflict and sadly couldn’t attend.)

The second slide of the same post shows a more intimate look at the new family: In a black-and-white photo, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry hold Baby Archie between them. Precious.

It’s a quick look at the ceremony, but the family’s joy is palpable. “The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are so happy to share the joy of this day with members of the public who have been incredibly supportive since the birth of their son,” a portion of the caption says. “They thank you for your kindness in welcoming their first born and celebrating this special moment.”

Aside from the darling family vibes, there’s also an incredible amount of history in the image. Baby Archie wore a handmade replica of the original royal christening robe for the ceremony, which has been worn by royal infants for the past 11 years. (The original robe was made back in Queen Victoria’s day in 1841 and worn by the family’s newborns until 2004.)

Baby Archie’s christening was far less public than those of his cousins Prince George, Prince Charlotte, and Prince Louis—but this short and sweet glimpse is a welcome window into the family’s special day.

Halie LeSavage is a contributing writer at Glamour. Follow her @halielesavage.





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