Prince William and Kate Middleton break the tradition on the day of the baptism of Prince Louis.

Early next month, July 9, the baptism of the youngest son of the duke and duchess of Cambridge - Prince Louis. Kensington Palace does not disclose the names of the godparents, forcing the press to speculate, but some information about the upcoming event is shared. So, on Monday, new details of preparations for the church rite.

Kate Middleton and Prince William decided to break the tradition that had developed at the baptisms of their older children, and not to appoint a ritual for the first half of the day. Prince George and Princess Charlotte were baptized in the morning, and the baptism of their brother Louis will begin at 4:00 pm.

The service will begin at 16:00 and will last 40 minutes, - said in an official statement.

Baptism will take place when Louis turns 11. And this will be the first appearance of the baby in public after a long break: before he was seen only once - on his birthday.

The rite of baptism will take place in the Royal Chapel of St. James Palace, where Prince George was baptized.