The past year has been a big one for Britain’s ever expanding Royal family. While many extended family members are expected to receive the chop from royal roles in a bid to concise the family and legitimise its relevance in modern day society, the younger family members powered on, and gifted us with many beautiful and memorable moments. Here are this year’s top picks:
1. Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan joined Instagram
When the couple set up a joint Instagram account, they garnered a record-breaking 1,000,000 followers in just 45 minutes. This has since been eclipsed by Jennifer Aniston, who shattered this record in a significantly smaller time.
2. Baby Archie’s first public moment
Just two days after he was born, baby Archie was carried out by his parents Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan to meet the clamouring press. The world immediately fell in love with the adorable bundle of joy.
3. Prince Louis’s first birthday
Prince William and Duchess Kate’s third child celebrated his birthday shortly after the birth of his cousin Prince Archie.
4. Baby Archie’s baptism
No 2019 baptism generated quite the same level of enthusiasm!
5. Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan celebrate engagement anniversary
We can barely believe it’s been two years since their stunning wedding either. And to make sure we don’t forget their most beautiful moments, the pair shared their top three pics to commemorate their anniversary.
6. Prince Harry’s first Father’s Day
Meghan’s tribute to husband Prince Harry was hands down the cutest Father’s Day greeting of the season.
7. Princess Charlotte’s first day at school
We all remember the footage of Prince William’s first day of school, and this year was his daughter’s turn to steal the limelight.
8. Princess Beatrice’s engagement
Admittedly, this one caused quite a stir at first since news emerged that he had abandoned his previous partner and child for a more favourable match, but it only took one photo for the world to be convinced of his good intentions. The photo was taken by Princess Beatrice’s sister, Princess Eugenie.
9. Princess Eugenie’s first wedding anniversary
We’re a stickler for weddings, and one year on we’re still fawning over the understated beauty of this royal ‘I do’!
10. Prince Charles’ 71st birthday
The heir to the British throne celebrated his birthday with his family, and no greeting was better than the one posted by his youngest son on Instagram showing three generations together.
What has been your favourite royal moment of the year?