The Royal Family: royal highlights of 2018
12 December 2018, 15:54 | Updated: 12 December 2018, 16:02
Three babies, two royal weddings, and a 70th birthday - not to mention a pregnancy announcement and a meeting with the new President. 2018 has been a busy year for the royals!
The royal family have arguably had one of their biggest years for considerable time. 2018 has seen members of The Firm attend various celebrations and engagements.
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We take a look back at this year's highlights for the royals.
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April 23rd - Prince Louis is born
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge smile with newborn Prince Louis. Picture: PA Images Kate and Wills welcomed their third child, Prince Louis, into the world on Monday 23rd April at 11am, weighing 8lbs 7oz.
The young royal was born at the coveted Lindo Wing, just like his two older siblings, Princess Charlotte, 3, and future king Prince George, 5.
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May 19th - Prince Harry weds Meghan Markle
Meghan and Harry married on May 19th 2018. Picture: PA Images The first of two royal weddings in 2018 saw Prince Harry tie the knot to American actress Meghan Markle.
The couple had confirmed their engagement in November 2017 and opted to have their ceremony at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle.
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June 18th - Zara and Mike Tindall welcome baby girl
Zara was heavily pregnant with Lena at Meghan and Harry's wedding. Picture: PA Images The Queen's granddaughter, Zara Tindall, welcomed her second daughter with rugby player husband Mike on June 18th, after suffering two failed pregnancies previously.
The royal youngster was named Lena Elizabeth Tindall and weighted a substantial 91bs 3oz.
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July 12th - the Queen meets President Trump and First Lady Melania
The Queen pictured with President Trump and First Lady Melania. Picture: PA Images The Queen played host to President Donald Trump and the First Lady Melania Trump on July 12th at Windsor Castle.
It was the President's first visit to the UK.
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October 12th - Princess Eugenie marries Jack Brooksbank
Princess Eugenie married Jack Brooksbank in Windsor. Picture: PA Images The second royal wedding of the year saw Princess Eugenie say her 'I do's' to long term partner Jack Brooksbank.
The wedding took place at the same venue as her cousin Harrys - St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle.
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October 15th - Pippa Middleton gives birth
A heavily pregnant Pippa Middleton at Princess Eugenie's wedding. Picture: PA Images Just three days after Princess Eugenie's wedding, Pippa Middleton welcomed her first child with husband James Matthews at St Mary's Hospital in London.
Kate's sister named her first born Arthur Michael William Matthews.
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October 15th - Meghan and Harry announce pregnancy
Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are very pleased to announce that The Duchess of Sussex is expecting a baby in the Spring of 2019. pic.twitter.com/Ut9C0RagLk
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) October 15, 2018After intense baby speculation at Princess Eugenie's wedding, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle confirmed that they were expecting their first child on the first day of their royal tour.
The royal tot is due in Spring 2019.
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October 15th - Prince Harry and Meghan begin first royal tour
Meghan and Harry wore traditional Maori cloaks in Te Papaiouru, Ohinemutu, in Rotorua. Picture: PA Images Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's first royal tour together began on 15th October and lasted 16 days.
Within those 16 days, they visited Australia, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand, fitting in an impressive 76 engagements in the process.
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November 14th - Princes Charles turns 70
Prince Charles turned 70 last month. Picture: PA Images The Queen's eldest son celebrated his 70th birthday on November 17th this year.
The future King was treated to a family dinner hosted by his mother at Buckingham Palace.
