It's been quite an exciting year for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, who traveled across the globe with their son, Prince George, before announcing that they're also expecting their second child together. The family's three-week tour in New Zealand and Australia [1] made for some unforgettable photo ops as did their quick trip to NYC [2], and there were also plenty of cute candids snapped during their many official appearances throughout England. Meanwhile, the year was full of adorable Prince George moments [3], and the royal couple also stepped out on their own for a few glamorous date nights in recent months. Take a look at Will and Kate's 40 best photos of the year, then check out more best of 2014 content [4]!
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge shared a sweet moment during the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Aldershot, England, in March.
The royals posed for an adorable family portrait with Prince George and their dog, Lupo, in March.
In early April, Kate Middleton and Prince William kicked off their royal tour with Prince George, making a photogenic arrival in New Zealand.
In Kate's favorite picture from the royal tour [5], Prince George snuggled up with his mom.
Kate looked on as Prince William got really, really excited to sit in a plane in Wellington, New Zealand.
During their time in New Zealand, the pair went glam for a night out at the Government House, where a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II was unveiled.
Will and Kate cracked each other up at Auckland Harbor in April.
They exchanged sweet smiles in Hamilton, New Zealand, where they visited the National Cycling Center of Excellence during the royal tour.
At the Misfield Winery in Queenstown, New Zealand, Kate Middleton and Prince William shared a toast.
In April, the royal couple rocked sunglasses for a day out on the water in Queenstown, New Zealand.
Kate couldn't keep it together during her sporty day with Prince William on the Shotover River in Queenstown, New Zealand.
They kept things casual during a visit to New Zealand's Forsyth Barr Stadium in April.
Will and Kate were all smiles when they checked out the Cricket World Cup in Christchurch, New Zealand, during the royal tour.
They held little adorable puppies at the Royal New Zealand Police College in April.
Will, Kate, and Prince George departed in style from Wellington Airport in April.
They glowed when they popped up at Sydney airport for their trip to Australia.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge snapped a stunning portrait in Katoomba, Australia.
Kate flashed a giant grin when they met a koala at Taronga Zoo in April.
Prince William made a sweet silly face at his son, Prince George, when the group visited the zoo in Sydney.
Prince William handed his wife a flower while they were in Australia.
The royals looked picture perfect when they stopped by the National Indigenous Training Academy in Ayers Rock, Australia.
They laughed while holding onto a snake model at the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Center during their April Australia trip.
Kate checked out Prince William's DJ skills at the youth community center in Adelaide, Australia.
The Duchess of Cambridge didn't let high heels stop her as they planted a tree at the National Arboretum in Canberra, Australia.
The royals capped off their three-week tour of Australia and New Zealand with one last adorable photo op in April.
Kate gave Prince William the look of love during an official visit in Australia.
In May, Will and Kate cracked up during a whiskey tasting at The Famous Grouse Distillery in Crieff, Scotland.
The pair sported matching grins in June while attending the 70th anniversary commemoration of the D-day landings in France.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge couldn't stop smiling as they stood on the Buckingham Palace balcony during Trooping the Colour in June.
In July, Kate laughed at Will as they watched the Wimbledon Championships in London.
They shared a sweet moment at the finish of the first stage of the Tour de France in July.
Prince William and Kate Middleton got animated while cheering at Wimbledon in July.
The royal family shared an official portrait ahead of Prince George's first birthday on July 22.
Prince William jokingly fanned Kate while they watched the swimming event during the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, in July.
Their faces said it all when they watched the hockey game between Scotland and Wales during July's Commonwealth Games.
Prince William gave his wife a loving look in August when they attended a WWI 100 Years Commemoration Ceremony in Liege, Belgium.
The royal couple visited the Tower of London's ceramic poppy installation in August.
In October, they were all smiles during Kate's first pregnant appearance after announcing that they were expecting a second child together.
Expectant Kate flashed an adoring look at Will during a visit to the Pembroke Refinery in Wales in November.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge made a stylish appearance at the Royal Variety Show in November.
The couple shared a bag of popcorn during a Brooklyn Nets game in December.
Kate and William smiled while greeting fans in NYC in December.
They couldn't keep their eyes off each other after a special NYC gala in December.