It's Been a Busy Year For Kate Middleton — See Some of Her Best Moments

The royal family has been incredibly busy this year, but it's also been a pretty monumental year for Kate Middleton. In addition to touring the world with Prince William and attending official royal events, the duchess has also welcomed a new sister-in-law, Meghan Markle, and her third child, Prince Louis. Plus, she's getting ready to become an aunt for the first time as her sister, Pippa Middleton, gets ready to give birth to her first child. While the duchess has been out of the spotlight in recent months for maternity leave, she has had a handful of memorable moments in 2018. See some of her best ahead!

January: Kate got super competitive during a hockey match in Sweden.
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January: Kate got super competitive during a hockey match in Sweden.

January: Kate met up with the Swedish royals.
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January: Kate met up with the Swedish royals.

February: Kate looked absolutely stunning at the BAFTAs.
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February: Kate looked absolutely stunning at the BAFTAs.

February: Kate kicked off the first Royal Foundation Forum with Meghan, Harry, and William.
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February: Kate kicked off the first Royal Foundation Forum with Meghan, Harry, and William.

March: Kate enjoyed the St. Patrick's Day Parade with William.
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March: Kate enjoyed the St. Patrick's Day Parade with William.

April: Kate gave birth to Prince Louis.
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April: Kate gave birth to Prince Louis.

May: Kate was front and center for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding.
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May: Kate was front and center for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding.

June: Kate attended Trooping the Colour with the royal family.
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June: Kate attended Trooping the Colour with the royal family.

June: Kate cheered on William at a charity polo match.
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June: Kate cheered on William at a charity polo match.

July: Kate looked like a proud mom at Prince Louis's christening.
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July: Kate looked like a proud mom at Prince Louis's christening.

July: Kate bonded with Meghan at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships.
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July: Kate bonded with Meghan at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships.

July: Kate and Will had the look of love at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships.
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July: Kate and Will had the look of love at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships.

October: Kate returned from maternity leave.
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October: Kate returned from maternity leave.