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Royal family highlights 2018: Here's a look at all the important events that kept them busy this year

From Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's wedding to President Donald Trump's first official visit to the UK, here are the British Royal family's highlights of the year
UPDATED JUN 2, 2021

Royal Family Highlights 2018: Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton gives birth to Prince Louis

The Duchess of Cambridge gave birth to a baby boy, later named Prince Louis, on April 23, Monday at 11 am local time at St Mary's Hospital, Paddington, London. Soon after, the Kengsington Palace officially announced, "The baby weighs 8lbs 7oz. Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well."

Royal Family Highlights 2018: Prince Harry gets married to Meghan Markle

In what can be considered as the wedding of the year, Prince Harry married former actress Meghan Markle in a lavish ceremony that took place on May 19. The couple's fairytale Windsor wedding saw A-listers like George and Amal Clooney, Serena Williams, Priyanka Chopra, etc. in attendance.

Royal Family Highlights 2018: Zara Tindall welcomes baby girl with Mike Tindall

Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall's second baby was born on June 18, Monday, at Stroud Maternity Unit, after her two previously failed pregnancies. The little girl, who weighed 9lbs 3oz at birth, was later named Lena Elizabeth Tindall as the couple's tribute to Zara's grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.

Royal Family Highlights 2018: Prince William becomes first British royal to make an official visit to Israel

In what happened to be a royal first, Prince William embarked on his first official visit to Israel and Palestine as a member of the British royal family in June this year. During his three-day trip, Prince William visited Tel Aviv, Jaffa, Jerusalem and Ramallah, along with the West Wall.

Royal Family Highlights 2018: President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump pay first official visit to the Queen

President Donald Trump and the First Lady Melania Trump met Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle on July 12. It was the President's first official visit to the UK, where he created a huge controversy by saying that the Queen kept him waiting for 15 minutes before arriving at the venue.

Royal Family Highlights 2018: Princess Eugenie gets married to Jack Brooksbank

Giving the world a royal overdose, Princess Eugenie, daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, tied the knot with longtime partner Jack Brooksbank in a grand ceremony that took place on October 12 at St. George's Chapel in Windsor. It was quite a star-studded wedding, to say the least!

Royal Family Highlights 2018: Duchess of Cambridge's sister Pippa Middleton gives birth to a baby boy

Pippa Middleton welcomed her first child with her husband James Matthews, named Arthur Michael William Matthews, on October 15, Monday, at around 1:58 pm local time at the St. Mary's Hospital in London.

Royal Family Highlights 2018: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle and Prince Harry embark on first Royal Tour together

Prince Harry and Meghan went for their first ever Royal Tour, which commenced from Sydney, Australia. The royal couple visited the realms of Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, and Tonga during their tour, which also coincided with their attendance at the 2018 Invictus Games held in Sydney.

Royal Family Highlights 2018: Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle becomes pregnant with first child

Kensington Palace announced that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are expecting their first child moments after the royal couple landed for their royal tour in Australia. The baby will be seventh-in-line to the British throne, but will not enjoy a royal title like its cousins George, Louis, Charlotte.

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