Meghan Markle and Prince Harry prepares for baby Archie’s christening but will not reveal his godparents’ names

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s son Archie is set to be baptized on July 6 at St George’s Chapel in Windsor. The couple picked the place because it was where they were married and the prince was christened in the same chapel as well.

As the date of Archie’s christening was revealed, many people want to know who will be his godparents. There were many speculations regarding this matter, and Hollywood A-listers like Amal and George Clooney were also once mentioned. In more recent news, tennis superstar Serena Williams was also said to have been chosen, but none of these were ever confirmed.

Duke and Duchess of Sussex wants it to be a secret

There is a huge interest in Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor’s would-be godparents, but it seems that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry will never reveal them to the public. The couple was said to be aiming for an intimate christening with just a few guests in the list. At least 25 people that include family members, friends, and godparents are the only invitees.

Reportedly, everyone is following Meghan and Prince Harry’s wish for the occasion to remain private. Moreover, the public will not get to see the baptism on the day when it happens because the Duke and the Duchess will not allow photos to be taken. They will only release some pictures days after the baptism rites and share them on their social media page.

“The godparents, in keeping with their wishes, will remain private,” the statement from the Buckingham Palace reads. “The Duke and Duchess of Sussex look forward to sharing some images taken on the day by photographer Chris Allerton.”

Fans are angry with the secrecy

In any case, it was reported that Meghan Markle and Prince William’s decision to keep baby Archie’s godparents name a secret had infuriated the fans of the royals. They pointed out that the based on the rules of the Church of England, details of baptisms, including the name of godparents are public records; thereby, they should be revealed.

Nicholas Henshall, the Dean of Chelmsford, also agreed with this reasoning when he told BBC: “Baptism should never be private as it is a public demonstration of God’s love.”