Who might Meghan and Harry have chosen as godparents for Archie?
Two-month-old Archie is seventh in line to the throne and not an HRH.
The Duchess of Sussex is likely to have turned to her inner circle of faithful friends for son Archie’s godparents.
Stylist Jessica Mulroney and fashion designer Misha Nonoo have been tipped as having been chosen for the special role.
There was also speculation that Serena Williams would be asked but the tennis star has now appeared to rule herself out.
Godparents of royal babies are traditionally announced beforehand – often on the morning of the christening – but the American former actress and Harry will not be releasing the names.
Buckingham Palace said in a statement: “The godparents, in keeping with their wishes, will remain private.”
Two-month-old Archie is seventh in line to the throne and not an HRH.
Society photographer Lord Patrick Lichfield, who was a first cousin once-removed of the Queen, took the official photographs of Lady Louise, who was pictured with her parents, the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh, her maternal grandparents and her godparents.
Lady Louise’s ceremony also took place in the private chapel of Windsor Castle.
While the tradition for royal babies used to be to select elderly or foreign relatives for the spiritual role, Harry and Meghan appear likely to follow in the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s footsteps and opt for mostly friends over family.
Royal infants usually have more than the standard three godparents.
Prince Louis has six, future king Prince George has seven and Princess Charlotte has five.
So who are likely to be Archie’s godparents?
– Jessica Mulroney
Meghan’s stylist and best friend is expected to play an important part in Archie’s life.
Mrs Mulroney’s children – twin boys Brian and John and daughter Ivy – were pageboys and bridesmaid.
She is married to Ben Mulroney, son of former Canadian prime minister Brian Mulroney.
– Benita Litt
The duchess’s close friend runs her own brand agency and helps others to start businesses.
Meghan has spent Christmas with the Litt family in the past.
She is godmother to Mrs Litt’s daughters, Rylan and Remi, and also chose them to be her bridesmaids.
– Serena Williams
The tennis superstar is currently in London competing for glory at Wimbledon, and the duchess paid a visit on Thursday to watch her in action.
The pair have been friends since 2010 when they met at a Super Bowl party.
Meghan wrote of Williams on her former lifestyle website The Tig: “She quickly became a confidante I would text when I was travelling, the friend I would rally around for her tennis matches, and the down-to-earth chick I was able to grab lunch with.”
But after Williams won her second round singles match on Thursday she was asked if Meghan had asked her to be a godmother and if she was going to the christening and replied: “No, I’m working on Saturday.”
– Misha Nonoo
Fashion designer Misha Nonoo is credited with introducing Harry to his future wife via a blind date.
She had a VIP seat at the royal wedding and used to be married to William and Harry’s friend Alexander Gilkes.
– Amal Clooney
Meghan could ask human rights lawyer Amal, who attended her luxury baby shower, to be godmother.
Amal’s husband Hollywood star George Clooney, who shares a May 6 birthday with Archie, has denied he will be a godfather, declaring: “No, I’m now a father of twins, I’ve got enough shit. Literally, literally shit.”
The Sussexes have holidayed with the Clooneys in Italy.
– Abigail Spencer
Meghan has been friends with the actress since they starred together in the US legal drama Suits.
– Markus Anderson
Markus Anderson is Meghan’s best male friend, and the pair used to holiday together with Ms Nonoo.
“What would I do without you, my loving, supportive, and endlessly fun friend??” Meghan once posted about Mr Anderson.
– Nicholas van Cutsem
It is not just Meghan’s friends who are expected to get a look-in.
The van Cutsems have been long-standing family pals of Harry, William and the Prince of Wales for many years.
Maj van Cutsem is already a godfather to Prince Louis.
– Tom Inskip
Tom “Skippy” Inskip has long been considered Harry’s wingman and was at his side during his partying days.
– Guy Pelly
Dubbed the royal court jester for his wild ways, Guy Pelly, whose family are wealthy Kent landowners, has settled down in recent years, marrying American hotel heiress Elizabeth “Lizzy” Wilson.
– Thomas or Charlie van Straubenzee
Harry and William have also been friends with the van Straubenzees for many years, so it is likely Thomas or his brother Charlie might be asked to be godfather.
– Prince Seeiso of Lesotho
Prince Seeiso and Harry set up the charity Sentebale together to help impoverished Aids orphans in the southern African kingdom of Lesotho.
– Mark Dyer
Harry’s mentor has been a key father figure since childhood.
They travelled together in Harry’s gap year and he helped arrange Harry’s stay in Lesotho.
His son Jasper – the duke’s godson – was one of Harry and Meghan’s pageboys.
– Jake Warren
Jake Warren is firm friends with Harry and is the son of the Queen’s bloodstock and racing adviser, John Warren.
– Princess Eugenie
Harry and Meghan may opt to include a royal in the line-up, perhaps choosing the duke’s cousin, Princess Eugenie.
– Links to Diana, Princess of Wales
Harry may want to recognise bonds with friends of his late mother Diana, Princess of Wales, who died in a car crash when he was 12.
Or perhaps he might choose someone from Diana’s Spencer family – possibly her sisters Lady Sarah McCorquodale or Lady Jane Fellowes, or more likely a cousin from the Spencer side, such as Louis, Viscount Althorp, Celia Woodhouse, Eleanor Fellowes or George McCorquodale.
– Tiggy Pettifer
Harry’s much-loved former nanny Tiggy Legge Bourke, now Tiggy Pettifer, has played a significant role in his life.
– Oprah Winfrey
The chat show queen was seated in the exclusive Quire seats for the royal wedding, and Harry is collaborating with Oprah on a new documentary series on mental health.
She invited Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland, to her home ahead of the wedding.