Queen Elizabeth.Photo: Arthur Edwards - WPA Pool/Getty
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03of 24Prince Harry and Meghan Markle during their interview with Oprah Winfrey.Joe Pugliese/Harpo ProductionsMeghan andPrince Harrysat down withOprah Winfreyin aninterviewthat aired in early March, where they addressed why they stepped back as working royals — including claims ofracismand Meghan’smental health battle.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle during their interview with Oprah Winfrey.Joe Pugliese/Harpo Productions
Meghan andPrince Harrysat down withOprah Winfreyin aninterviewthat aired in early March, where they addressed why they stepped back as working royals — including claims ofracismand Meghan’smental health battle.
04of 24Queen Elizabeth sits alone at Prince Philip’s funeral.PAPrince Philipdied in April at age 99 after 73 years of marriage toQueen Elizabeth. Due to the scaled-down nature of the funeral due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Queensat alone at St. George’s Chapelduring the ceremony — resulting in one of the most poignant photos of the year.
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Queen Elizabeth sits alone at Prince Philip’s funeral.PA
Prince Philipdied in April at age 99 after 73 years of marriage toQueen Elizabeth. Due to the scaled-down nature of the funeral due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Queensat alone at St. George’s Chapelduring the ceremony — resulting in one of the most poignant photos of the year.
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07of 24In addition to the portraits, Kate andPrince Williamshared asweet videoshowing life at home with their three children, from climbing the sand dunes at the beach in Norfolk to roasting marshmallows over the fire.
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In addition to the portraits, Kate andPrince Williamshared asweet videoshowing life at home with their three children, from climbing the sand dunes at the beach in Norfolk to roasting marshmallows over the fire.
08of 24Prince Williamand Kate paid tribute toPrince Philipduring their tour of Scotland in May,rolling up to a drive-in movie nightat the Palace of Holyroodhouse in a a 2A Land Rover from 1966 that once belonged to William’s grandfather.
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Prince Williamand Kate paid tribute toPrince Philipduring their tour of Scotland in May,rolling up to a drive-in movie nightat the Palace of Holyroodhouse in a a 2A Land Rover from 1966 that once belonged to William’s grandfather.
09of 24Both William and Kate shared photos of themselves receiving the COVID-19 vaccine in the spring.
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Both William and Kate shared photos of themselves receiving the COVID-19 vaccine in the spring.
10of 24Prince Charles, Camilla, Queen Elizabeth, Prince William and Kate Middleton.Jack Hill - WPA Pool / GettyQueen Elizabethand her core four —Prince Charles, Camilla,Prince Williamand Kate —met with world leaders at the G-7 Summitin June.
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Prince Charles, Camilla, Queen Elizabeth, Prince William and Kate Middleton.Jack Hill - WPA Pool / Getty
Queen Elizabethand her core four —Prince Charles, Camilla,Prince Williamand Kate —met with world leaders at the G-7 Summitin June.
11of 24Prince William and Prince Harry.Dominic Lipinski - WPA Pool/GettyBrothersPrince William and Prince Harry reunitedin July to unveil a statue of their mother Princess Diana in the gardens of Kensington Palace. They said in a joint statement, “Every day, we wish she were still with us, and our hope is that this statue will be seen forever as a symbol of her life and her legacy.”
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Prince William and Prince Harry.Dominic Lipinski - WPA Pool/Getty
BrothersPrince William and Prince Harry reunitedin July to unveil a statue of their mother Princess Diana in the gardens of Kensington Palace. They said in a joint statement, “Every day, we wish she were still with us, and our hope is that this statue will be seen forever as a symbol of her life and her legacy.”
12of 24Kate Middleton, Prince George and Prince William.Frank Augstein/Pool/GettyPrince Georgelooked all grown up in a suit and tie (matching with dad!) to cheer on England all the way to the finals in the Euro2020 tournament.
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Kate Middleton, Prince George and Prince William.Frank Augstein/Pool/Getty
Prince Georgelooked all grown up in a suit and tie (matching with dad!) to cheer on England all the way to the finals in the Euro2020 tournament.
13of 24Prince Williamand Kate shared an adorable photo of daughterPrincess Charlottesweetly holding a butterflyin honor of the Big Butterfly Count initiative taking place across the U.K. in August.
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Prince Williamand Kate shared an adorable photo of daughterPrincess Charlottesweetly holding a butterflyin honor of the Big Butterfly Count initiative taking place across the U.K. in August.
14of 24Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.ANGELA WEISS/AFP via GettyMeghan andPrince Harrytraveled to New York City in September, topping the trip off with anappearance at Global Citizen Livein Central Park, where they spoke out about the world’s need for COVID-19 vaccine equity.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty
Meghan andPrince Harrytraveled to New York City in September, topping the trip off with anappearance at Global Citizen Livein Central Park, where they spoke out about the world’s need for COVID-19 vaccine equity.
15of 24Princess Beatriceand husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi expanded their family in September, welcoming a daughter namedSienna Elizabeth.
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Princess Beatriceand husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi expanded their family in September, welcoming a daughter namedSienna Elizabeth.
16of 24Queen Elizabeth.Arthur Edwards - WPA Pool/GettyQueen Elizabethstepped out in October with a new accessory: awalking cane. The monarch used a walking stick for the first time in public since 2003, when she used a cane while she was recovering from a knee surgery.
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Queen Elizabeth.Arthur Edwards - WPA Pool/Getty
Queen Elizabethstepped out in October with a new accessory: awalking cane. The monarch used a walking stick for the first time in public since 2003, when she used a cane while she was recovering from a knee surgery.
17of 24Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Charles at the premiere of No Time to Die in September 2021.Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/GettyKate (in a glittering gold cape dress),Prince William, Camilla andPrince Charlesstole the show on the red carpetfor the premiere of the latest James Bond movie,No Time to Die.
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Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Charles at the premiere of No Time to Die in September 2021.Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty
Kate (in a glittering gold cape dress),Prince William, Camilla andPrince Charlesstole the show on the red carpetfor the premiere of the latest James Bond movie,No Time to Die.
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Prince William and Kate Middleton.Samir Hussein/WireImage
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Ellen DeGeneres and Meghan Markle.Michael Rozman/Warner Bros.
21of 24Keeping with tradition,Prince Williamand Kate shared a new family portrait for theirChristmas cardin December. They snapped the shot during a private family vacation to Jordan earlier in the year.
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Keeping with tradition,Prince Williamand Kate shared a new family portrait for theirChristmas cardin December. They snapped the shot during a private family vacation to Jordan earlier in the year.
22of 24Prince Charlesand Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall chose a timely photo for their Christmas card — one that will make it clear exactly what year it was. In the shot from Royal Ascot,Prince Charlessports a mask while helping Camilla with her face covering.
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Prince Charlesand Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall chose a timely photo for their Christmas card — one that will make it clear exactly what year it was. In the shot from Royal Ascot,Prince Charlessports a mask while helping Camilla with her face covering.
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s 2021 holiday card with Archie and Lilibet.Alexi Lubomirski
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Kate Middleton plays piano at Together At Christmas 2021.Alex Bramall/Kensington Palace via Getty
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