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IT'S the day Royal fans have been waiting for - Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's baby son Archie will be christened in a small private ceremony in Windsor Castle later today.

Although the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have opted to keep the details of the ceremony and the identities of Archie's godparents private, the couple confirmed that they will be sharing photos of their two-month-old son after the christening.

 Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have opted to keep their son Archie's christening private
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have opted to keep their son Archie's christening privateCredit: PA:Press Association

Archie will be the seventh child to wear the royal christening gown which is a replica of one commissioned by Queen Victoria in 1841.

In Royal tradition, he will then be baptised with the large silver-gilt Lily Font used for all royal christenings.

To celebrate the royal occasion, Fabulous Digital has taken a look back at the Royal Family's christenings over the years - and the photos are nothing short of adorable.

Queen Elizabeth

 The Duke and Duchess of York - who would become King George VI and Queen Elizabeth - pictured cradling their daughter in 1926
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The Duke and Duchess of York - who would become King George VI and Queen Elizabeth - pictured cradling their daughter in 1926Credit: Getty - Contributor
 The Queen's christening in 1926 was attended by the Duke of Connaught, the Duke of York, the Earl of Strathmore, Lady Elphinstone, the Countess of Strathmore and Princess Mary
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The Queen's christening in 1926 was attended by the Duke of Connaught, the Duke of York, the Earl of Strathmore, Lady Elphinstone, the Countess of Strathmore and Princess MaryCredit: Getty - Contributor

Princess Margaret

 The Duchess of York with baby daughter Princess Margaret in 1930
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The Duchess of York with baby daughter Princess Margaret in 1930Credit: Speaight

Prince Charles

 Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip pose with Prince Charles after his christening in 1948
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Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip pose with Prince Charles after his christening in 1948Credit: PA:Press Association

Princess Anne

 Queen Elizabeth holding Princess Anne after her christening in 1950
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Queen Elizabeth holding Princess Anne after her christening in 1950Credit: Times Newspapers Ltd

Princess Diana

 Lord and Lady Althorpe holding Princess Diana outside St Mary Magdalene Church in July 1961
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Lord and Lady Althorpe holding Princess Diana outside St Mary Magdalene Church in July 1961Credit: Albanpix

Lady Sarah Armstrong-Jones

 Princess Margaret and Anthony Armstong-Jones with their daughter Lady Sarah in 1964
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Princess Margaret and Anthony Armstong-Jones with their daughter Lady Sarah in 1964Credit: Corbis - Getty

Peter Phillips

 Princess Anne comforts son Peter Phillips after his christening in 1977
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Princess Anne comforts son Peter Phillips after his christening in 1977Credit: Getty - Contributor

Prince William

 Prince William and his parents Princess Diana and Prince Charles
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Prince William and his parents Princess Diana and Prince CharlesCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
 Prince William's christening in August 1982
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Prince William's christening in August 1982Credit: Alamy

Prince Harry

 Prince Harry pictured with his mother Princess Diana at his christening in 1984
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Prince Harry pictured with his mother Princess Diana at his christening in 1984Credit: PA:Press Association
 Two-year-old Prince William steals the show at Prince Harry's christening in 1984
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Two-year-old Prince William steals the show at Prince Harry's christening in 1984Credit: Getty - Contributor

Prince George

 Kate Middleton arrives at Prince George's christening at Chapel Royal in St James' Palace in October 2013
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Kate Middleton arrives at Prince George's christening at Chapel Royal in St James' Palace in October 2013Credit: Getty Images - Getty
 Prince George was three months old when he was christened in October 2013
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Prince George was three months old when he was christened in October 2013
 The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge pictured speaking to The Queen at George's christening
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge pictured speaking to The Queen at George's christeningCredit: Getty - Pool

Princess Charlotte

 Kate Middleton soothes Princess Charlotte at her christening at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham in 2015 - where her grandmother Princess Diana was baptised in 1961
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Kate Middleton soothes Princess Charlotte at her christening at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham in 2015 - where her grandmother Princess Diana was baptised in 1961Credit: Getty - Pool
 Two-year-old Prince George peers at his baby sister
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Two-year-old Prince George peers at his baby sisterCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Prince Louis

 Kate Middleton carries Prince Louis into St James's Palace for his christening in 2018
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Kate Middleton carries Prince Louis into St James's Palace for his christening in 2018Credit: PA:Press Association
 The Cambridge family pictured leaving the Chapel in Central London
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The Cambridge family pictured leaving the Chapel in Central LondonCredit: Getty - Pool

In more Royal Family news, Meghan Markle won't parade Archie during the Africa tour to avoid the burden Prince Harry had, a royal author has claimed.

And Meghan Markle and Prince Harry "have fewer staff and less money" than Kate Middleton and Prince William, a royal author has claimed.

Plus "controlling"; Meghan Markle "is auditioning nannies but is refusing to hand over care of Archie".

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