01of 26Just married!Prince HarryandMeghan Markletied the knot in a fairy tale ceremony inSt. George’s Chapelat Windsor Castle on May 19, 2018.
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Just married!Prince HarryandMeghan Markletied the knot in a fairy tale ceremony inSt. George’s Chapelat Windsor Castle on May 19, 2018.
02of 26STEVE PARSONS/AFP/GettyTheir big day including anevening reception, which the newlyweds headed to in style: after anoutfit change, they drove off in a blue Jaguar.
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Their big day including anevening reception, which the newlyweds headed to in style: after anoutfit change, they drove off in a blue Jaguar.
03of 26Chris Jackson/GettyIt wasn’t long until fans saw the new royal again.Meghan made her debut as the Duchess of Sussexjustthree daysafter her historic wedding toPrince Harryat Buckingham Palace’s annual Garden Party, which also served as an early celebration forPrince Charles' 70th birthday.
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It wasn’t long until fans saw the new royal again.Meghan made her debut as the Duchess of Sussexjustthree daysafter her historic wedding toPrince Harryat Buckingham Palace’s annual Garden Party, which also served as an early celebration forPrince Charles' 70th birthday.
04of 26Yui Mok/PA Images via Getty ImagesAnother Meghan first! The former actress made herdebut on the iconic balcony of Buckingham Palacewhen she joined the rest of the royal family for Trooping the Colour celebrations in June.
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Another Meghan first! The former actress made herdebut on the iconic balcony of Buckingham Palacewhen she joined the rest of the royal family for Trooping the Colour celebrations in June.
05of 26Meghan Markle and Queen Elizabeth in 2018.Jeff J Mitchell/Getty ImagesAlso in June, Meghan made aspecial trip with the Queen, accompanying the monarch to Cheshire via the royal train. Even without any other royals around, the two seemed to get on wonderfully!
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Also in June, Meghan made aspecial trip with the Queen, accompanying the monarch to Cheshire via the royal train. Even without any other royals around, the two seemed to get on wonderfully!
06of 26SplashNews.comExactly one month after her royal wedding, Meghan looked perfectly polished for herfirst time attending the Royal Ascot.
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Exactly one month after her royal wedding, Meghan looked perfectly polished for herfirst time attending the Royal Ascot.
07of 26David Fisher/ShutterstockMeghanreturned to the Buckingham Palace balconyin July to watch a flypast celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Royal Air Force.
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Meghanreturned to the Buckingham Palace balconyin July to watch a flypast celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Royal Air Force.
08of 26ShutterstockMeghan is no stranger to Wimbledon, but she attended for the first time as a royal alongside her sister-in-law,Kate Middleton– marking thefirst time the duo stepped out without their husbands.
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Meghan is no stranger to Wimbledon, but she attended for the first time as a royal alongside her sister-in-law,Kate Middleton– marking thefirst time the duo stepped out without their husbands.
09of 26Samir Hussein/Samir Hussein/WireImageMeghan shared the love on her first birthday as a member of the royal family. She spent August 4, her 37th birthday, at theweddingof Harry’s close pal Charlie van Straubenzee to Daisy Jenks.
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Meghan shared the love on her first birthday as a member of the royal family. She spent August 4, her 37th birthday, at theweddingof Harry’s close pal Charlie van Straubenzee to Daisy Jenks.
10of 26Victoria Jones/WPA Pool/GettyThe Duchess of Sussex joinedPrince Harryat one of his most emotional events of the year on Sept. 4:The WellChild Awards, one of the annual highlights of Harry’s public calendar, honors gravely sick children and their caregivers.
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The Duchess of Sussex joinedPrince Harryat one of his most emotional events of the year on Sept. 4:The WellChild Awards, one of the annual highlights of Harry’s public calendar, honors gravely sick children and their caregivers.
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12of 26Chris Jackson/GettySeptember was a busy month for the Duchess of Sussex! She also made herfirst-ever solo outing, attending the opening of a Pacific art exhibit at the Royal Academy of Art.
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September was a busy month for the Duchess of Sussex! She also made herfirst-ever solo outing, attending the opening of a Pacific art exhibit at the Royal Academy of Art.
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15of 26Samir Hussein / WireImageMeghan gave off an island vibe during hervisit to Fiji, where shedelivered a speechabout the importance of education at the University of the South Pacific.
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Meghan gave off an island vibe during hervisit to Fiji, where shedelivered a speechabout the importance of education at the University of the South Pacific.
16of 26Dominic Lipinski/PA Images via GettyMeghan and Harry received a lively welcome to Tonga, being giventraditional Tonga garlandsto wear during their visit to the Fa’onelua Convention Centre.
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Meghan and Harry received a lively welcome to Tonga, being giventraditional Tonga garlandsto wear during their visit to the Fa’onelua Convention Centre.
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18of 26Phil Walter - Pool/Getty ImagesThe couple capped off their visit to New Zealand with a romantic stroll through theRedwoods Treewalk Rotorua.
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The couple capped off their visit to New Zealand with a romantic stroll through theRedwoods Treewalk Rotorua.
19of 26Meghan Markle.Tristan Fewings/BFC/Getty ImagesMeghan made asurprise appearance at the British Fashion Awardsin December for a special reason: to present her wedding dress designer, Clare Waight Keller, artistic director of Givenchy – with the British Womenswear Designer of the Year award.
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Meghan made asurprise appearance at the British Fashion Awardsin December for a special reason: to present her wedding dress designer, Clare Waight Keller, artistic director of Givenchy – with the British Womenswear Designer of the Year award.
20of 26Prince William, Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.Stephen Pond/GettyFor the second time, Meghan took part in a royal tradition: thewalk to church services on Christmas morning!
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For the second time, Meghan took part in a royal tradition: thewalk to church services on Christmas morning!
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Before welcoming their first child, Meghan and Harry went on one last royal tour. In Morocco, she received atraditional Henna tattoofor “good luck.”
24of 26DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS/AFP/Getty ImagesTo celebrate International Women’s Day in March, Meghanparticipated in a panelto empower young women.
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To celebrate International Women’s Day in March, Meghanparticipated in a panelto empower young women.
25of 26Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.Tim Rooke/REX/ShutterstockIn one of her last appearances before taking maternity leave, Meghan and Harryheaded to Commonwealth Day servicesat Westminster Abbey along with other members of the royal family.
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In one of her last appearances before taking maternity leave, Meghan and Harryheaded to Commonwealth Day servicesat Westminster Abbey along with other members of the royal family.
26of 26Press Association via APIntroducingArchie! Meghangave birth to her sonon May 6 andintroduced him to the worldalongsidePrince Harrytwo days later.
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IntroducingArchie! Meghangave birth to her sonon May 6 andintroduced him to the worldalongsidePrince Harrytwo days later.
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