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31 photos show Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's best royal moments, from their wedding day to that iconic rain picture

Mikhaila Friel   

31 photos show Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's best royal moments, from their wedding day to that iconic rain picture
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at The Endeavour Fund Awards in March 2020.Samir Hussein/WireImage/Getty Images
  • The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will celebrate their second wedding anniversary on May 19.
  • Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's first royal engagement together was the announcement of their engagement in November 2017.
  • Since then, the duo have traveled the world together, welcomed their son, and most recently, left behind their senior roles for a new life in LA.
  • Here are 31 photos that show Harry and Markle's best moments together throughout their time as royals.
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One of their final — and most memorable — royal moments had to be this romantic walk in the rain on their way to the Endeavour Fund Awards. The photographer who took it called it "the most iconic" picture he's ever taken.

One of their final — and most memorable — royal moments had to be this romantic walk in the rain on their way to the Endeavour Fund Awards. The photographer who took it called it "the most iconic" picture he
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle matched in blue.      Samir Hussein/WireImage/Getty Images

Meanwhile, Markle's final solo engagement was at a school in Dagenham, where she invited the Head Boy on stage to speak about International Women's Day.

Meanwhile, Markle
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex embraces student Aker Okoye during a special school assembly at the Robert Clack Upper School in Dagenham ahead of International Women's Day (IWD).      Ben Stansall-WPA Pool/Getty Images

Harry and Jon Bon Jovi recreated The Beatles' iconic "Abbey Road" album cover while visiting the famous music studio to record a new charity single.

Harry and Jon Bon Jovi recreated The Beatles
A moment for the history books.      Chris Jackson, Getty Images

They returned for their final string of royal engagements in March. In this photo, the couple attend the Mountbatten Festival of Music.

They returned for their final string of royal engagements in March. In this photo, the couple attend the Mountbatten Festival of Music.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry attend the Mountbatten Festival of Music at the Royal Albert Hall in London.      SIMON DAWSON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

They flew back to the UK for a short visit to Canada House in January. The engagement — which the couple organized to show gratitude for the hospitality they received — took place just days before they announced their "step back" from the royal family.

They flew back to the UK for a short visit to Canada House in January. The engagement — which the couple organized to show gratitude for the hospitality they received — took place just days before they announced their "step back" from the royal family.
The duke and duchess leaving Canada House.      Daniel Leal-Olivas/Pool/AFP via Getty Images

Back in the UK, Harry and Markle attended a week of Remembrance themed engagements before heading to Canada for the holidays.

Back in the UK, Harry and Markle attended a week of Remembrance themed engagements before heading to Canada for the holidays.
Markle and Harry at the Festival of Remembrance.      Chris Jackson/Getty Images

Prince Harry walked through a minefield in Dirico, close to where the late Princess Diana visited 22 years prior.

Prince Harry walked through a minefield in Dirico, close to where the late Princess Diana visited 22 years prior.
Prince Harry.      Samir Hussein/ WireImage/ Getty Images

Harry and Markle took their son to meet Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and they shared this sweet moment.

Harry and Markle took their son to meet Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and they shared this sweet moment.
A royal meeting.      Samir Hussein/ WireImage/ Getty Images

Archie made his first — and only — official royal engagement during the tour.

Archie made his first — and only — official royal engagement during the tour.
Archie was shown to have red hair like his father.      Toby Melivlle/ Getty Images

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex kicked off their first official tour of Africa by dancing with locals in Cape Town on September 23.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex kicked off their first official tour of Africa by dancing with locals in Cape Town on September 23.
Markle and Harry in Cape Town.      Chris Jackson/Getty Images

The duchess launched her first charity clothing line in September with Smart Works and her friend, the designer Misha Nonoo.

The duchess launched her first charity clothing line in September with Smart Works and her friend, the designer Misha Nonoo.
Markle and Misha Nonoo in London.      REUTERS

Markle and Kate Middleton had a girls day out at Wimbledon in London later that month.

Markle and Kate Middleton had a girls day out at Wimbledon in London later that month.
The royal ladies appeared closer than ever.      Karwai Tang/Getty Images

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and other members of the family — including Markle's mom — were there to celebrate the milestone.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and other members of the family — including Markle
A royal family portrait.      Chris Allerton/ Getty Images

They shared this adorable family photo after Archie's christening in July.

They shared this adorable family photo after Archie
This was only one of two official photos released to mark the event.      Chris Allerton/ Getty Images

Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor was born on May 6, 2019. The couple welcomed their new son with a photocall at Windsor Castle two days later.

Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor was born on May 6, 2019. The couple welcomed their new son with a photocall at Windsor Castle two days later.
At the time the photo was taken, the baby didn't have a name.      Dominic Lipinski - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Prince Harry surprised the crowd at WE Day 2019 by bringing Markle on stage. Although Harry was scheduled to speak at the event, the duchess wasn't initially in the program.

Prince Harry surprised the crowd at WE Day 2019 by bringing Markle on stage. Although Harry was scheduled to speak at the event, the duchess wasn
Markle surprised fans.      Jo Hale/ Redferne/ Getty Images

The duchess' baby bump was visible during a visit to Birkenhead on January 14, 2019.

The duchess
The Duchess of Sussex meets members of the public during a visit of Birkenhead at Hamilton Square, January 14, 2019.      Getty

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex and Duke and Duchess of Cambridge reunited for Christmas at Sandringham in 2018.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex and Duke and Duchess of Cambridge reunited for Christmas at Sandringham in 2018.
The "Fab Four" reunited again.      Stephen Pond/ Getty Images.

Although usually against royal protocol to do so, Markle and Harry were happy to hug children who came out to see them on tour.

Although usually against royal protocol to do so, Markle and Harry were happy to hug children who came out to see them on tour.
Markle embracing a young fan.      Samir Hussein/ WireImage/ Getty Images

Kensington Palace announced Markle was pregnant just as they arrived in Australia for their royal tour on October 15, 2018.

Kensington Palace announced Markle was pregnant just as they arrived in Australia for their royal tour on October 15, 2018.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle greet fans outside of Melbourne's Government House.      Scott Barbour/Getty Images

They appeared alongside Markle's mother, Doria Ragland, at the launch of Markle's charity cookbook for Grenfell Tower victims in September.

They appeared alongside Markle
Harry, Markle, and Doria.      Ben Stansall/AP Images

Harry and Markle joined the royal family at the christening ceremony for Prince Louis, the youngest son of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

Harry and Markle joined the royal family at the christening ceremony for Prince Louis, the youngest son of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
Prince William, Prince George, the Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Louis, Princess Charlotte, the Duchess of Cornwall, the Prince of Wales, and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.      Matt Holyoak / Camera Press

Harry, Markle, William, and Middleton — aka "the Fab Four" — appeared on the Buckingham Palace balcony together that same month.

Harry, Markle, William, and Middleton — aka "the Fab Four" — appeared on the Buckingham Palace balcony together that same month.
They watched a flypast to commemorate the centenary of the RAF.      Anwar Hussein/ Wire Image/ Getty Images.

The newlyweds packed on the PDA at a charity polo match that July.

The newlyweds packed on the PDA at a charity polo match that July.
It's rare for royal couples to kiss in public.      Chris Jackson/Getty Images

It wasn't long before the duchess made her first solo outing with the Queen — and if the pictures are anything to go by, they had a blast together.

It wasn
The royal ladies opened the new Mersey Gateway Bridge in Cheshire, England.      Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

They made their first official engagement as husband and wife at Trooping the Colour, the Queen's birthday parade in June.

They made their first official engagement as husband and wife at Trooping the Colour, the Queen
The new couple shared a carriage ride.      Getty Images

An estimated 1.9 billion people across the world tuned in to watch the televised ceremony.

An estimated 1.9 billion people across the world tuned in to watch the televised ceremony.
Their first kiss as husband and wife was in front of billions.      Jane Barlow/ WPA Pool/ Getty Images

A stand-out moment from the ceremony was when Harry told Markle she "looked amazing," according to lip-readers.

A stand-out moment from the ceremony was when Harry told Markle she "looked amazing," according to lip-readers.
The couple at St George's Chapel.      Dominic Lipinski/ AFP/ Getty Images

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex tied the knot at St George's Chapel in Windsor on May 19, 2018.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex tied the knot at St George
Markle on her wedding day.      Matt Cardy/Getty Images

Markle made her first appearance with the royal family on Christmas Day 2017. It's thought the Queen broke tradition by allowing her to join the celebrations at Sandringham before marrying into the family.

Markle made her first appearance with the royal family on Christmas Day 2017. It
The "Fab Four" at the royal Sandringham Estate.      Chris Jackson/Getty Images

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's royal journey began when they announced their engagement at Kensington Palace on November 27, 2017.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry in the Kensington Palace gardens.      Chris Jackson/Getty Images

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