23 Royal Reasons Prince Harry Is Having a Better Year Than Almost Everybody in 2018
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You would have thought that being a royal would have been enough for Prince Harry, but apparently it wasn't, because he had to go on and have a better year than all of us. Of course, we're only kidding, but in all seriousness, Harry is having one hell of a year. Between living out a fairy tale with Meghan Markle and all of his philanthropic efforts, Harry truly seems the happiest he's ever been. Oh, and let's not forget that he's also getting ready to become a dad! If only Princess Diana could see her "Ginger" now.
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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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February: He Launched The Royal Foundation Forum
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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March: He Kept Princess Diana's Legacy Alive
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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March: He and Meghan Made Their First Official Appearance With Queen Elizabeth II
They kept the PDA to a minimum at the Commonwealth Day Service.
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March: He Adopted a Healthier Lifestyle
Thanks to his wife, Harry got into yoga and green juice, and he quit smoking.
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April: He and Meghan Attended Their First Sunrise Service Together
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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April: He Became an Uncle Again
Will and Kate welcomed their third child, Prince Louis, in April, making Harry an uncle for the third time.
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May: He Got a Fancy New Royal Title
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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May: He and Meghan Made Their First Appearance as Husband and Wife
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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June: He and Meghan Made Their Royal Ascot Debut
A month after their wedding, Harry and Meghan joined the rest of the British royal family for Royal Ascot.
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June: He and Meghan Made Their Trooping the Colour Debut
Even though Harry is a regular at the royal event, it was Meghan's first time attending.
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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August: He and Meghan Added a New Furry Friend to Their Family
The couple reportedly adopted a Labrador Retriever named Oz.
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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October: He and Meghan Visited Sussex For the First Time as the Duke and Duchess
The couple appeared to have a blast as they met with locals.
October: Harry Reunited With His 98-Year-Old Friend, Daphne Dunne, in Australia
He even introduced her to Meghan.
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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October: He Became the Queen's Personal Aide-de-Camp
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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October: He Launched the 4th Annual Invictus Games in Sydney
Harry made a heartfelt speech at the opening ceremony, praising the competing nations and thanking the Australian people for their hospitality.
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.
October: He Reinvented the Art of Hand-Holding
He clearly got his hand-holding habit from Diana.
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October: He's Going to Be a Dad
Kensington Palace announced that Harry and Meghan are expecting their first child in the Spring of 2019! Harry really hopes it's a girl.