Meghan Markle and Queen Elizabeth.Photo: Tim Rooke/REX/Shutterstock
The year 2021 is shaping up to be a memorable one for the royal family. And after a difficult 2020, it’ll be a welcome change.
From milestone birthdays, babies and big wedding anniversaries, there are several reasons to celebrate.
Here’s what the royal calendar already has in store for 2021.
Ten Years Since THAT Wedding
April 29 will mark10 years since Kate Middleton stunnedan estimated global audience of 2 billion in her picture-perfect Alexander McQueenwedding gownas she walked down the aisle to marryPrince William.
Two months later the royal newlyweds embarked on their first official tour as a married couple when they traveled to theU.S. and Canadafor 11 days. They have since visitedIndia,Ireland, Poland, Bhutan,Australia, New Zealand and many more countries.
Prince William and Kate Middleton.Chris Jackson/Getty
Along the way, they’ve also lived in Anglesey, Wales andAnmer Hallin Norfolk, and welcomedthree royal children,Prince George, 7,Princess Charlotte, 5, andPrince Louis, 2.
Buckingham Palace has yet to reveal the Cambridge’s plans for their tin anniversary, but Kate might want to drop the hint that diamonds are the modern stone of choice for the landmark celebration!
Babies, babies, babies!
Princess Eugenieis expecting herfirst childwith her husband, Jack Brooksbank, in early 2021.
Princess Eugenie on Dec. 17.The Image Direct
“It’s been a good week for me, had a little scan last week — third Tindall on its way,” Mike told his co-hosts.
As for a name to complement those of their daughters Mia Grace, 6, and Lena Elizabeth, 2: Mike jokingly suggested the ‘so-2020’ monikers of “Covey or Covina!”
A Buckingham Palace spokesman told PEOPLE that the Queen andPrince Philipwere “delighted" with Zara’s pregnancy news.
Shortly after Tindall’s announcement, it was also revealed thatPippa Middleton, the younger sister of Kate Middleton,is expectingher second child with husband James Matthews.
Big Birthdays!
Multiple members of the royal family will celebrate milestone birthdays in 2021.
Queen Elizabethwill be the first to blow out the candles on her cake when she turns 95 on April 21 — making it68 birthdayssince she succeeded her father, George VI.
Being Queen, she’ll also get to celebrate it twice, when the annualTrooping the Colourtakes place in June.
Prince Philip.Royal Family/Twitter
The biggest birthday of all takes place on June 10, however, when Prince Philip will celebrate his100th birthday. If the pandemic allows a major public celebration, then royal fans can expect the party to follow similar lines to the 100th birthday ofQueen Elizabeth, the Queen Motherin August 2000.
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The event saw thousands standing in the August sunshine outside Buckingham Palace, as the Queen Mum enjoyed a carriage ride down The Mall withPrince Charles. The royal grandmother then took part in a balcony appearance with the rest of the royal family.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
On March 31, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will also have another reason to celebrate: the end of their “period of transition” from royal duties, giving them more freedom than ever.
source: people.com
