23 Royal Reasons Prince Harry Is Having a Better Year Than Almost Everybody in 2018

1 January: He and Meghan Made Their First Public Appearance of the Year

After ringing in the new year in Monaco, the pair were all smiles when they visited Reprezent Radio in Brixton, South London.

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2 February: He Launched The Royal Foundation Forum

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Along with Meghan, Kate Middleton, and Prince William, Harry discussed the group's joint charity project during their first onstage appearance together.

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3 March: He Kept Princess Diana's Legacy Alive

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In addition to making a special trip to the racetrack he and Diana visited 24 years ago, Harry also made a philanthropic visit to Amsterdam for the International AIDS Conference with Elton John in July.

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4 March: He and Meghan Made Their First Official Appearance With Queen Elizabeth II

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They kept the PDA to a minimum at the Commonwealth Day Service.

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5 March: He Adopted a Healthier Lifestyle

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Thanks to his wife, Harry got into yoga and green juice, and he quit smoking.

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6 April: He and Meghan Attended Their First Sunrise Service Together

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The service was held in honor of ANZAC Day, which honors the members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations.

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7 April: He Became an Uncle Again

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Will and Kate welcomed their third child, Prince Louis, in April, making Harry an uncle for the third time.

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8 May: He Married Meghan at St. George's Chapel

We're still not over the gorgeous nuptials!

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9 May: He Got a Fancy New Royal Title

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After tying the knot with Meghan, Queen Elizabeth II changed Harry's title from His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales to the Duke of Sussex.

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10 May: He and Meghan Made Their First Appearance as Husband and Wife

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Despite getting stung by a bee, Harry appeared to be in good spirits as he and Meghan celebrated Prince Charles's 70th birthday at Buckingham Palace.

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11 June: He and Meghan Made Their Royal Ascot Debut

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A month after their wedding, Harry and Meghan joined the rest of the British royal family for Royal Ascot.

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12 June: He and Meghan Made Their Trooping the Colour Debut

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Even though Harry is a regular at the royal event, it was Meghan's first time attending.

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13 July: Harry and Meghan Got a Joint Monogram

The regal monogram features an intertwined "H" and "M" with a coronet and two crosses.

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14 August: He and Meghan Added a New Furry Friend to Their Family

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The couple reportedly adopted a Labrador Retriever named Oz.

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15 August: He Showed Off His Swoon-Worthy Singing Skills

The royal sang a bit of Hamilton's "You'll Be Back" on stage with the cast in London.

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16 October: He and Meghan Visited Sussex For the First Time as the Duke and Duchess

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The couple appeared to have a blast as they met with locals.

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17 October: Harry Reunited With His 98-Year-Old Friend, Daphne Dunne, in Australia

He even introduced her to Meghan.

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18 October: Harry and Meghan Received Their First Baby Gift

During their royal tour of Australia, the duo were gifted a kangaroo stuffed toy from Governor General Sir Peter Cosgrove and his wife, Lady Cosgrove.

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19 October: He Became the Queen's Personal Aide-de-Camp

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As part of his new royal duties, Harry attended the opening of the new ANZAC Memorial with Meghan during their royal tour of Australia.

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20 October: He Launched the 4th Annual Invictus Games in Sydney

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Harry made a heartfelt speech at the opening ceremony, praising the competing nations and thanking the Australian people for their hospitality.

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21 October: He Showed Off His Smooth Dance Moves

After Harry was treated to a serenade of his wedding song, "Stand by Me" by Ben E. King, in Australia, the royal couldn't help but dance.

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22 October: He Reinvented the Art of Hand-Holding

He clearly got his hand-holding habit from Diana.

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23 October: He's Going to Be a Dad

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Kensington Palace announced that Harry and Meghan are expecting their first child in the Spring of 2019! Harry really hopes it's a girl.

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1 January: He and Meghan Made Their First Public Appearance of the Year

2 February: He Launched The Royal Foundation Forum

3 March: He Kept Princess Diana's Legacy Alive

4 March: He and Meghan Made Their First Official Appearance With Queen Elizabeth II

5 March: He Adopted a Healthier Lifestyle

6 April: He and Meghan Attended Their First Sunrise Service Together

7 April: He Became an Uncle Again

8 May: He Married Meghan at St. George's Chapel

9 May: He Got a Fancy New Royal Title

10 May: He and Meghan Made Their First Appearance as Husband and Wife

11 June: He and Meghan Made Their Royal Ascot Debut

12 June: He and Meghan Made Their Trooping the Colour Debut

13 July: Harry and Meghan Got a Joint Monogram

14 August: He and Meghan Added a New Furry Friend to Their Family

15 August: He Showed Off His Swoon-Worthy Singing Skills

16 October: He and Meghan Visited Sussex For the First Time as the Duke and Duchess

17 October: Harry Reunited With His 98-Year-Old Friend, Daphne Dunne, in Australia

18 October: Harry and Meghan Received Their First Baby Gift

19 October: He Became the Queen's Personal Aide-de-Camp

20 October: He Launched the 4th Annual Invictus Games in Sydney

21 October: He Showed Off His Smooth Dance Moves

22 October: He Reinvented the Art of Hand-Holding

23 October: He's Going to Be a Dad

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