Royal baby christening: Serena Williams won't attend Archie's baptism today, tennis champion confirms
Tennis champion has match at Wimbledon
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Your support makes all the difference.Serena Williams has confirmed she will not attend the royal christening of Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor.
Asked at Wimbledon whether the Duchess of Sussex had asked her to be a godparent and if she would be present at the ceremony, she replied: "No, I'm working on Saturday."
Referring to her close friend Meghan, the 37-year-old added: "She understands work."
Williams is due to play German Julia Goerges.
Meghan watched her earlier this week as she triumphed in the second-round against Kaja Juvan.
The Duchess wore a necklace that had a small "A" hanging in the centre.
Speaking after the match, Williams said: "I knew she was there and it's always exciting when she comes out to support the tennis."
She added: "I was happy".
Archie's christening will be held in the Private Chapel at Windsor Castle, although Buckingham Palace has said the ceremony will be a private affair.
It has not revealed exactly what time the special occasion will take place.
The palace also confirmed that the identities of Archie's godparents will also remain private.
For all the latest news on Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor's christening, click here.
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