In a year that has absolutely flipped the monarchy onto its crown, the world’s most famous family still managed to make their royal mark, reserving a few pages in the history books in the process.
Right from the get-go, it was clear that 2020 was not going to be your average year for the royals.
With Prince Andrew’s alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein being front and centre of every news outlet right from the start of the new year, the usually poised and steady royals were already bound for a rocky year.
And when it rains it storms – the disgraced Prince’s scandal was soon followed by COVID-19; a pandemic which tore the royals’ engagements in half and replaced them with a bunch of face masks and social distancing.
The royal tumbleweed only gained more momentum as Meghan and Harry then decided to call it quits with the family and leg it overseas.
And we haven’t even mentioned the secret wedding, royal feuds and the fact that members of the monarchy actually CAUGHT the virus. Yeah, not your average year for the monarchy
But, as royally resilient as ever, the family picked themselves up, dusted off their crowns and, in between all the drama, still managed to make some nice memories in 2020.
Archie
To celebrate his first birthday, the Sussexes shared a fun video of Meghan reading to her sweet son.
Louis
Kate and William shared new snaps of their son Prince Louis for his second birthday in April. He’s a handful!
Camilla
We got used to seeing royals like Camilla masking up for events.
Kate Wills
Kate and Wills emerged from lockdown to have a go at baking bagels in London’s east end.
Beatrice
It was a low-key affair but you could sure feel the love when Princess Beatrice married Edo Mapelli in a private ceremony in July.
Harry & meghan
It was the movie-worthy umbrella moment that defined a move of magnitude: The Sussexes stepped down as senior members of the royal family.
Eugenie
“So excited!” Princess Eugenie and husband Jack Brooksbank announced they’re expecting their first child in the new year.
Anne
Anne, Princess Royal, teamed poise and a bold colour palette to see in her 70th.
Queen and Phillip
The Queen and Prince Philip showed they’re still going strong on his 99th birthday – a top innings!
Fab Four
The Fab Four shared one last reunion before Harry and Meghan formerly stepped back.
Andrew
The Duke of York’s involvement in the Epstein case is still under investigation.
Charles
The world winced at the Prince of Wales, 71, falling foul of the virus back in March.
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This article originally appeared on our sister site, New Idea.
