The best photo from every month of Meghan Markle's royal career

Mikhaila Friel,Talia LakritzAug 4, 2020, 15:55 IST

Meghan Markle.Brian Lawless/AP

Meghan Markle is celebrating her 39th birthday on Tuesday, August 4.
It's the Duchess of Sussex's first birthday since she officially stepped back from her working role in the royal family in January.
The duchess was a working royal for just 23 months, and in that time she racked up some impressive achievements.
Markle became British Vogue's first-ever guest editor, and she even curated her own charity cookbook.
Insider has gathered the best photo from every month of her royal life.

May 2018: Meghan Markle officially became the Duchess of Sussex after marrying Prince Harry on May 19.

Meghan and Harry at their wedding in May 2018. Jane Barlow/ WPA Pool/ Getty Images

June 2018: The newlyweds attended Trooping the Colour, one of the most anticipated events on the royal calendar.

Meghan and Harry at Trooping the Colour in June 2018. Chris Jackson/Getty Images

July 2018: Meghan shared an adorable moment with Prince Harry on the palace balcony.

Meghan and Harry in July 2018. Anwar Hussein/ WireImage

August 2018: Meghan and Harry attended a "Hamilton" charity performance in London with creator Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Meghan Harry at "Hamilton" in August 2019. Dan Charity - WPA Pool/Getty Images

September 2018: Meghan curated a charity cookbook to help the Grenfell Tower victims.

Meghan helping to prepare food for guests at the cookbook launch party. Ben Stansall/ WPA Pool/ Getty Images.

October 2018: Meghan and Harry shared this adorable moment at Sydney's Bondi Beach during their tour of Australia, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand.

Meghan and Harry in Australia in October 2018. Samir Hussein

November 2018: "The Fab Four" reunited for a Remembrance Day service at Westminster Abbey, despite rumors that the couples were feuding.

"The Fab Four" in November 2018. Paul Grover- WPA Pool/Getty Images

December 2018: They also got together for Christmas Day celebrations the following month.

Meghan with Kate Middleton in December 2018. Samir Hussein/Getty

January 2019: The world was on baby watch as the duchess showed off her blossoming bump during a visit to Mayhew Animal Welfare Charity in London.

Meghan in January 2018. Karwai Tang/WireImage/Getty Images

February 2019: Meghan and Harry embarked on a working tour of Morocco.

Meghan and Harry in Morocco. Samir Hussein/WireImage/ Getty Images

March 2019: Meghan joined Prince Harry on stage at WE Day in London.

Meghan and Harry at WE Day in London. Jo Hale/ Redferne/ Getty Images

May 2019: After making no public appearances in April, Markle and Prince Harry showed off baby Archie at an official photo call in Windsor Castle.

Proud parents. Dominic Lipinski - WPA Pool/Getty Images

June 2019: The duke and duchess visited the Boston Red Sox before the team's match against the New York Yankees in London.

Meghan and Harry with the Boston Red Sox. Chris Jackson/Invictus Games Foundation via Getty Images

July 2019: Meghan, Harry, and the royal family came together for Archie's christening on July 6.

Archie's christening. Chris Allerton/ Getty Images

August 2019: Meghan shared a behind-the-scenes preview of her clothing collection on Instagram.

Meghan on an Instagram story in August 2019. Sussex Royal/Instagram

September 2019: Meghan and Harry kicked off their royal tour of Africa in the best possible way — by dancing in the street with the locals.

Meghan and Harry dance with locals in September 2019. Chris Jackson/Getty Images

October 2019: Meghan focused on her work to improve the lives of women and girls around the world on a visit to South Africa.

Meghan at ActionAid. Samir Hussein/WireImage/Getty Images

November 2019: Meghan attended a Remembrance Sunday service in London.

Meghan at a Remembrance Sunday service. Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images

December 2019: Meghan and Harry shared a candid shot of themselves with Archie for their family Christmas card.

Meghan and Harry's Christmas card (left). Sussex Royal;Chris Allerton/Getty Images

January 2020: Meghan wore a $70 sweater for her first public appearance of 2020 — her final engagement before their departure was announced.

Meghan and Harry leave Canada House in London. Daniel Leal-Olivas/Pool Photo via AP, file

March 2020: The duchess attended no official engagements in February, but she was back the following month for her final royal engagements.

The Duchess of Sussex at Westminster Abbey. z/KGC-03/STAR MAX/IPx 2020/AP

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