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Look Back at the Year in British Royals

By Maria Mercedes Lara

Updated on Dec 26, 2014 at 9:02 AM

It's been a big year for the British royal family, from the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's royal tour of Australia and New Zealand to the royal photobomb craze that Queen Elizabeth II launched this Summer. We've rounded up the most noteworthy royal moments of 2014, from the happy pregnancy news to the not-so-happy breakup announcements. Keep reading to see the best moments from Kate Middleton, Prince William, Prince Harry, Prince George, and the rest of the family, and look out for more best of 2014 content! Source: Getty

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Kate Got a "Princess-y" Makeover, Which Included Wearing Royal Jewels

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Will and Harry Volunteered to Help Flood Victims in Datchet, England

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Harry Showed PDA With Cressida Bonas . . . but They Soon Split Up

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Will and Kate Went on a Royal Tour of Australia and New Zealand . . .

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Which Led to Some Awkward Moments

George Showed Off His Wiggles

And He Hosted His First Royal Event While on Tour

But George Didn't Love All of the Gifts He Received on the Tour

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Kate Hit the Beach in Sydney . . .

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And Beat Will During a Boat Race in New Zealand

She Also Showed Off Her DJing Skills

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A Kid Snuck a Selfie With the Queen

Prince Andrew Took the First Royal Selfie . . .

Source: Twitter user TheDukeOfYork

And William and Harry Soon Followed

Source: Twitter user QueensLeaders

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Harry Proved He Was the Most Playful Royal . . .

And Even Flashed His Stomach

The Queen Checked Out the Iron Throne

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Prince Harry Danced With Kids in Chile

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Will and Kate Couldn't Hide Their Emotions at Wimbledon

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Prince George Celebrated His First Birthday With Butterflies

The Queen Photobombed Athletes at the Commonwealth Games . . .

Source: Instagram user jaydetaylor

Which Prompted Harry to Photobomb People as Well

Source: Facebook user Trevor Shailer

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Unfortunately, William's Photobomb Skills Needed Work

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Will and Kate Announced They Were Expecting Their Second Child

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Prince Harry Launched the Invictus Games

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Kate Started Getting More Daring With Her Fashion Choices

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The Queen Met Angelina Jolie . . .

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And Sent Out Her First Tweet

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