The royal practice of christening children was not broken by Meghan and Harry. The Archbishop of Canterbury baptized their son Archie, who also got to wear a duplicate of the Royal Christening Robe. Archie's christening, however, was a little different from his cousins’ christenings.
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The child's godparents were not announced to the public. The couple chose an intimate ceremony and invited around 25 guests to keep the circle small. The Duke and Duchess did, however, post images from the event to Instagram.
Kate Middleton has been spotted pushing Princess Charlotte in the Silver Cross Balmoral Pram, which is worth around $3,999. Since 1926, royal babies have been transported in this famous pram. Due to its high-end design, it is also commonly referred to as the Rolls-Royce of perambulators.
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The historical carriage prioritizes style and elegance over functionality and utility, but what else would you expect from a Princess pram? The royal children have lounged in Silver Cross comfort for the longest time. As a child, the Queen herself was wheeled around in the same pram.
Markle has chosen the Bugaboo Fox over the royal pram tradition, so her kids have never seen the inside of the Silver Cross. Markle’s stroller, which retails at around $1,500, was a present from a close friend who enjoyed taking Archie on walks around the Windsor estate.
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Even before Archie, Harry, and Meghan received the Bugaboo as a gift, the family’s lifestyle necessitated something like the Bugaboo Fox. This pram allows them to enjoy long walks with Archie and their dogs, safe in the knowledge that the all-terrain stroller is capable of handling the task.
Kate Middleton and her kids are frequently spotted wearing the creations of British fashion designers. Rachel Riley, Papouelli, Pepa & Co, and Amaia Kids are among the brands she chooses for her children. The outfits they wear are often sell out after becoming popular among British royal family followers.
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Before the birth of Prince Louis in 2016, Brand Finance, a London-based consulting firm, calculated that the two eldest royal children would contribute a total of $7.7 billion to the UK economy over their lifetimes.
On the other hand, The Sussexes have chosen to forego the glitzy designs of major fashion houses. Instead, they dress their kids in more modest clothing. Archie was said to have worn a pair of striped overalls from the clothing brand H&M during their journey to Africa.
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Archie was also spotted wearing a knit cap from a charitable organization in New Zealand, indicating that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex outfit their kid in affordable clothing on a regular basis. The same can’t be said of Meghan, who loves wearing designer outfits and expensive jewelry.
The Duchess of Cambridge has spoken openly about the challenges of parenthood, yet she never fails to acknowledge the support she has received. Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo, a graduate of a prestigious childcare school, has been looking after Kate Middleton's children since 2014.
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When it comes to caring for the children, the nanny has helped the royal family of Cambridge with a number of tasks. She has been taught not only how to make the family's meals but also how to safeguard the little princes and princess from the paparazzi.
While Maria Borrallo has been Prince William and Princess Kate's babysitter for over seven years, Meghan's children have had more than one nanny. The couple has had three nannies since Archie's birth, but they have never revealed their identities.
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After relocating to Los Angeles, Harry and Meghan thought it would be best for Doria Ragland, Meghan's mother, to relocate and assist with Archie's care. Ragland, who is a certified yoga instructor, also assisted her daughter in physically recovering from her pregnancy.
Kate Middleton is an avid gardener and enjoys spending time in nature with her children. "I've got such great experiences of being outside and in the garden from my own upbringing," she said during a school visit.
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The family's love of gardening has been carried over to their holiday home, where they have created a vegetable patch. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge shared photos of their beautiful garden at Kensington Palace on their official Instagram page.
Meghan Loves Preparing Healthy Meals For Her Family
Meghan planned to be a "hands-on, engaged mother" leading up to the birth of her first child, according to an ET source. Meghan enjoys spending time in the kitchen, which is likely why the pair chose to stay at a friend's Vancouver Island home after Archie’s birth – it features a stunning gourmet kitchen.
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"I'm sure the baby will be raised clean and green," Meghan's close pal Daniel Martin told Gayle King. She enjoys cooking and eats organic whenever possible. Meghan also takes Archie for a daily walk of about an hour.
George, Charlotte, and Louis' grandparents have enthusiastically accepted their duties as members of the royal family. Michael and Carole Middleton have been seen with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, playing with their grandkids at royal engagements.
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Carole Middleton expressed her concern that she would lose her daughter after she became the Duchess of Cambridge. In an interview with The Telegraph, she said, "Years after Kate married Prince William, the family is still close." Kate Middleton's parents have since risen to prominence among the royal family's extended kin.
