The Best Pictures of Prince Harry in 2016
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Prince Harry has been taking 2016 by storm. In addition to kicking off the Invictus Games in Florida and being the first British royal to visit Nepal since 2008, Harry has been killing it with his slew of swoon-worthy appearances and hilarious antics. In June, he and singer Joss Stone spent the day bonding with a children's choir from South Africa, adding to his long list of utterly adorable encounters with kids. And most recently, his new romance with Suits actress Meghan Markle was revealed. While Harry has already accomplished so much this year, he certainly isn't done yet. Read on for a look at Harry's best moments from this year so far, then here's proof that he's a real-life Prince Charming.
In late April, Harry, Will, and Kate happily greeted and posed for photos with Michelle and Barack Obama as they touched down in the UK.
Harry had a blast during his stunning visit to Nepal in March.
Harry visited the Community Recording Studio at Russell Youth Center in Nottingham in October, where manager Trevor Rose made the prince laugh as he showed him his impressive muscles.
Harry and Joss Stone shared a sweet hug after spending a day with a children's choir in London in June.
The prince helped Team Rubicon UK rebuild an earthquake-damaged community in March.
He put his courtly manners on display while meeting 95-year-old Ruth Uffleman at the Invictus Games in Orlando, FL, in May.
Harry nuzzled up to medical alert dog Jasmine while touring the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex in early May.
In late June, Harry put his athletic skills on display when he joined a group of kids for a rugby skills workshop in Stockport, England.
Harry and his family made a regal appearance in London as they attended Commonwealth Observance Day in March.
The prince got an adorable kiss from a young fan when he celebrated World Mental Health Day at the London Eye in October.
Prince Harry goofed around with a young fan while he visited the Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey in London in November.
In May, Harry made fans everywhere swoon when he hit the field with his brother at the Audi Polo Challenge in London.
Prince Harry bonded with a little boy in October when he attended the WellChild Awards in London.
Harry's many admirers looked noticeably smitten when he visited Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen, Scotland, in September.
He shared a cute moment on stage with Michelle Obama at the Invictus Games in May.
To raise awareness for the importance of getting tested for HIV and other STDs, the prince had one done himself at the Burrell Street Sexual Health Clinic in London in July.
Harry turned on the charm as he met with Invictus Games competitors in Bath, England, in January.
The prince met with a group of talented young boxers at Double Jab Boxing in South East London in June.
Harry, Kate, and William looked to be in good spirits as they made their way to St. Paul's Cathedral in June for a national service of thanksgiving in support of the queen.
Harry put his boxing skills to the test at London's Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park to launch his Heads Together campaign with Kate and William in May.
Harry showed off his sporty side when he caught a tennis ball during a visit to Lord's cricket ground in London in October.
During his 14-day tour of the Caribbean in November, Harry looked like a giddy like kid as he released baby turtles into the sea at Lovers Beach in Nevis.
The royal played a fun game of street hockey with a group of kids during a visit to Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen, Scotland, in September.
Harry and William dueled each other with lightsabers while visiting the Star Wars set at England's Pinewood Studios in April.
In June, he looked like a real-life Prince Charming when he arrived at the Royal Ascot wearing a top hat and tails.
In early June, Harry and his family were picture perfect at the Trooping the Colour parade in London.
In November, Harry got adorably animated while playing a game of cricket at Queen Park Ground in St. George's, Grenada during his two-week tour of the Caribbean.
Harry had an absolute ball when he kicked off the Invictus Games — of which he is a patron — in Orlando, FL, in May.
He met with well-wishers ahead of his visit to Coach Core at The National Ice Center in Nottingham in October. While there, Harry met with young people with limited opportunities to train them to be leaders and good role models in their communities.
In May, he jetted off to Canada, where he met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to discuss plans for the third Invictus Games.
He bonded with Normandy veterans at a reception in England in June.
While visiting Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in November, the young royal was particularly taken by a little boy named Jyasi Junior.