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Royal Rewind! The monarchy's biggest moments of 2020

It's a year for the history books! - by New Idea
  • 09 Dec 2020

In a year that has absolutely flipped the monarchy onto its crown, the world's most famous family still managed to make their royal mark, reserving a few pages in the history books in the process.

WATCH: How the royal family celebrates Christmas

Right from the get-go, it was clear that 2020 was not going to be your average year for the royals.

With Prince Andrew's alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein being front and centre of every news outlet right from the start of the new year, the usually poised and steady royals were already bound for a rocky year. 

And when it rains it storms - the disgraced Prince's scandal was soon followed by COVID-19; a pandemic which tore the royals' engagements in half and replaced them with a bunch of face masks and social distancing.

The royal tumbleweed only gained more momentum as Meghan and Harry then decided to call it quits with the family and leg it overseas.

And we haven't even mentioned the secret wedding, royal feuds and the fact that members of the monarchy actually CAUGHT the virus. Yeah, not your average year for the monarchy

But, as royally resilient as ever, the family picked themselves up, dusted off their crowns and, in between all the drama, still managed to make some nice memories in 2020. 

All hail Master Archie!

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To celebrate his first birthday, the Sussexes shared a fun video of Meghan reading to her sweet son. Aww!

Two cute!

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Kate and William shared new snaps of their son Prince Louis for his second birthday in April. He's a handful!

Extensive Coverage

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We got used to seeing royals like Camilla masking up for events.

Back on duty

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Kate and Wills emerged from lockdown to have a go at baking bagels in London's east end.

Clap for carers

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The Cambridge clan gave the UK's medical frontline workers a big hand.

Wedding-belle

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It was a low-key affair but you could sure feel the love when Princess Beatrice married Edo Mapelli in a private ceremony in July.

It never rains but it pours

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In a move no one saw coming, the Sussexes stepped down as senior members of the royal family.

Baby on board!

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"So excited!" Princess Eugenie and husband Jack Brooksbank announced they're expecting their first child in the new year.

Anne's an evergreen!

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The princess royal teamed poise and a bold colour palette to see in her 70th.

The power of love

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The Queen and Prince Philip showed they're still going strong on his 99th birthday - a top innings!

Fab four feud

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There was a chill in the air at the Commonwealth Day service in March.

Under a cloud

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The Duke of York's involvement in the Epstein case is still under investigation.

Charles catches Covid

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The world winced at the Prince of Wales, 71, falling foul of the virus back in March.

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