Who could be royal baby Archie's new godparents?

May 09, 2019

It’s been a big week for the <a href="/tags/0/prince-harry-and-meghan"><strong>Duke and Duchess of Sussex</strong></a>, who welcomed their first child, <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/royalty/02019050851314/meghan-markle-prince-harry-royal-baby-name"><strong>Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor</strong></a>, on May 6 and debuted the bundle of joy <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/royalty/02019050850886/prince-harry-meghan-markle-royal-baby-windsor-debut"><strong>at Windsor Castle two days later</strong></a>.
<p>Now that the world has caught a glimpse of the royal baby, fans of the family are eagerly awaiting more news... Like who will be the little one’s godparents?
<p>There are more than a few duos to choose from between Harry and Meghan’s famous and royal friends, from <a href="/tags/0/george-clooney"><strong>George</strong></a> and <a href="/tags/0/amal-clooney"><strong>Amal Clooney</strong></a> to <a href="/tags/0/serena-williams"><strong>Serena Williams</strong></a> and <a href="/tags/0/alexis-ohanian"><strong>Alexis Ohanian</strong></a>.
<p><strong>Click through to see who could be in the running to be baby Archie’s godparents...</strong>
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George and Amal Clooney

The actor, who shares a birthday with Archie, revealed some bad onews on Jimmy Kimmel Live!: He likely won’t be chosen to be a godparent. “That would be a bad idea,” he said. “I shouldn’t be the [godfather]. I’m a father of twins, I can barely do that.”

Pressed further, the 58-year-old laughed and said, “I’m not going to be the godfather. I promise you that. I’m fairly sure.”

While taking some well-deserved time out of the limelight in the summer of 2018, Prince Harry and Meghan took a quick trip to Lake Como, Italy, where they spent a weekend with their Hollywood pals, George and Amal Clooney. It was reported Meghan helped Amal with her twins, Alexander and Ella, while Harry played some pick-up basketball with George.

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<h2>Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian</h2>
Meghan and Serena’s friendship runs very deep. The two first met at a 2010 Super Bowl party, and have been inseparable ever since – even from different continents.
<p>The tennis champ has shown her support for her royal friend many times, and Meghan was even spotted <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/royalty/02018121249017/serena-williams-design-clothes-for-meghan-markle"><strong>wearing one of Serena’s designs</strong></a> while on royal tour in Australia. Duchess Meghan was also seen <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/royalty/02018071446235/meghan-markle-kate-middleton-wimbledon-photos"><strong>in the Wimbledon stands</strong></a> with <a href="/tags/0/kate-middleton/"><strong>Duchess Kate</strong></a>, showing her support last year.
<p>Could Serena and husband Alexis become royal godparents?
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<h2>Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas</h2>
Priyanka and Meghan have been industry pals since they met in 2016 at the <em>ELLE</em> Women in Television event. Since then, they’ve been inseparable, and the <em>Quantico</em> star even made the trip across the pond to see her BFF walk down the aisle.
<p>Just a year later, the actress <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/brides/02018120748934/priyanka-chopra-nick-jonas-wedding-best-moments/"><strong>said “I do” to singer Nick Jonas</strong></a>.
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<h2>James Blunt and Sofia Wellesley</h2>
James and Harry have a very special bond. They served in the military together and become even closer with the singer’s involvement in the prince’s <a href="/tags/0/invictus-games"><strong>Invictus Games</a></strong> Foundation.
<p>The “You’re Beautiful” singer and his wife <strong>Sofia Wellesley</strong> attended Meghan and Harry’s wedding on May 18, 2018, and they are likely contenders for godparenthood.
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<h2>Victoria and David Beckham</h2>
The Beckham power couple have been friends with <a href="/tags/0/british-royals"><strong>the Royal Family</strong></a> for many years. They attended the <a href="/tags/0/prince-william-and-kate"><strong>Duke and Duchess of Cambridge</strong></a>’s wedding in 2011, as well as <a href="/tags/0/prince-harry-and-meghan"><strong>Meghan and Harry</strong></a>’s nuptials.
<p>Princes William and Harry are soccer lovers, so it’s no surprise they became close with David. Perhaps they’ll be Archie’s godparents, too?
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<h2>Charlie Van Straubenzee and Daisy Jenks</h2>
<a href="/tags/0/prince-harry-and-meghan"><strong>Prince Harry and Meghan</strong></a> attended <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/royalty/02018080446595/prince-harry-meghan-markle-charlie-vanstraubenzee-wedding-photos/"><strong>Charlie and Daisy’s wedding on Aug. 4, 2018</strong></a>. It was the same day as the duchess’s birthday, which just goes to show how important this duo is to Harry’s life!
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<h2>Zara and Mike Tindall</h2>
Both <a href="/tags/0/zara-tindall"><strong>Zara</strong></a> and <a href="/tags/0/mike-tindall"><strong>Mike</strong></a> have a likely chance of being asked to be baby Archie’s godparents. The mom of two is already <a href="/tags/0/prince-george"><strong>Prince George</strong></a>’s godmother, so she’s had some practice.
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<h2>Nicholas and Alice Van Cutsem</h2>
Nicholas and Alice are also longtime friends of the British monarchy, and their daughter, <strong>Florence</strong>, is Prince Harry’s goddaughter. Perhaps the new dad will return the favour, anointing his two friends godparent status of Archie?
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<h2>Zoe and Jake Warren</h2>
Both Zoe and Jake have been friends of the Royal Family for quite some time, having attended both of the most recent royal weddings – <a href="/tags/0/prince-harry-and-meghan"><strong>Prince Harry and Meghan</strong></a>'s, and <a href="/tags/0/princess-eugenie"><strong>Princess Eugenie</strong></a> and <a href="/tags/0/jack-brooksbank"><strong>Jack Brooksbank</strong></a>'s. Their daughter, Zalie, was a bridesmaids in the Sussex wedding, definitely putting them in the running.
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<h2>Nacho Figueras and Delfina Blaquier</h2>
Prince Harry has been longtime friends with Argentine polo player <a href="/tags/0/nacho-figueras"><strong>Nacho Figueras</strong></a> and his wife, Delfina. Both Harry and his brother, <a href="/tags/0/prince-william"><strong>Prince William</strong></a>, have taken after their dad in playing the sport. Nacho and Harry are often spotted having a laugh on and off the field. He certainly has a chance at being asked to be a godparent!
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<h2>Jessica and Ben Mulroney</h2>
Meghan and <a href="/tags/0/jessica-mulroney"><strong>Jessica Mulroney</strong></a> go way, way back! The two first met when the duchess moved to Toronto to star in her hit paralegal <em>Suits</em>. And though the new mom is living the royal life in London now, her Canadian BFF is still very much a part of her life, having played a role in her royal wedding to Harry in 2018.
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<h2>Misha Nonoo and Alexander Gilkes</h2>
It’s rumoured that fashion designer <a href="/tags/0/misha-nonoo"><strong>Misha Nonoo</strong></a> was the one to play Cupid between Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry, so it wouldn’t be too surprising if the London native and her handsome hubby were picked to be godparents for baby Archie.
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