2017 left with lots of exceptions and excitement. William and Catherine have taken up the role of full-time royals and made Kensington Palace their official residence. Prince George and Princess Charlotte are growing up in a loving and caring environment. The Cambridge family was getting ready to welcome the fifth member of their family. The family welcomed 2018 at the Middleton Mansion before moving to Anmer Hall.
The first sighting of the Duchess of Cambridge was the Sunday Church service with Prince William and Royal Family on January 07, 2018. Catherine wore Moloh Turpin Tweed coat, Lacorine Sumac – Luxury Alpaca Fur Hat, Tod’s Fringed leather pumps, Cornelia James ‘Clementine’ gloves, Sapphire & Diamond Oval Drop Earrings and carried Chanel Calfskin Bag.
The first change in 2018 we saw was the absence of annual Mustique vacation and the reason was very cute and adorable – Prince George and Princess Charlotte. George was already a full-time student at Thomas’s Battersea in London and Charlotte started her nursery on January 08, 2018, at Willcocks Nursery School in London. Duke and Duchess shared two beautiful pictures of adorable Princess taken by The Duchess herself on the first day of Charlotte’s Nursery.
Catherine’s first official appearance was during a visit to Place2Be on January 10, 2018, after celebrating her birthday quietly. She was wearing Hobbs London Gianna coat, Seraphine Florrie Dress, Jimmy Choo Navy Pumps, Sapphire and Diamond oval earrings, and Stuart Weitzman ‘Muse’ suede clutch. Next, The Duchess made a surprise appearance at Anna Freud Centre’s Mental Health conference.
The first joint appearance of Duke and Duchess was on January 16, 2018, when the couple visited Coventry for a day full of engagements. Catherine wore Mulberry Creise Pink Coat, Tod’s Suede Pumps, Mulberry Bayswater clutch, Cornelia James Beatrice Gloves, and Kiki McDonough Morganite earrings.
The Duchess of Cambridge undertook a series of engagements that included a visit to Great Ormond Street Hospital to officially open the new Mittal Children’s Medical Centre. Participation in Junior Tennis initiative, the launch of Mentally Healthy Schools - An initiative that is part of Catherine's dream project 'Early year's Intervention'. a day out championing Maternal Mental Health before embarking on another royal tour in January. It seems the first two months of 2018 gave a big glimpse of What Catherine is planning to do in public life.
On January 29, 2018, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrived in Sweden for 4 days tour of Sweden and Norway. It was another first for The Duchess as she was visiting both countries officially the first time. In Sweden, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were welcomed by Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel, who toured the country for 2 days before heading towards Norway.
In Norway, the Crown Prince welcomed the Duke and Duchess. Later on, the King and Queen of Norway invited the Royal couple to the royal palace where they attended a black-tie dinner.
A look at The Duchess of Cambridge's wardrobe during the tour.
After coming back from the royal tour, The Duchess of Cambridge, who was expecting her third child in April, had a very busy royal calendar for the next two months February and March.
She opened a treatment center in Essex, joined William on BAFTA, hosted a reception to celebrate Commonwealth Fashion Exchange at Buckingham Palace, visited Sunderland with William, Launched and promote Nursing campaigns, attended Royal Forum, and visited Victorian Giant Exhibition in February.
In March, The Duchess of Cambridge started the royal duties by visiting Oxford School. She opened a new headquarter of Place2Be, attended Commonwealth day with the royal family, held a discussion at the children's Tennis initiative at the palace, joined William for St. Patrick's day, attended Mental health symposium, and celebrated a commonwealth day with various engagements before going on maternity leave.
For more than one month the royal watches were holding their breath to hear the news of the royal baby's arrival. Finally, the news came on April 23, 2018, that the Duchess of Cambridge was admitted to St. Mary's hospital in the early stages of labour.
Within a few minutes, 'the Great Kate wait' started again and world media was waiting outside the Lindo Wing. After 5 hours of labour, The Duchess of Cambridge gave birth to a healthy baby boy at 11:01 AM. Prince William was present at the time of their baby’s birth.
As per the royal tradition, a framed notice of the birth was put on display on a ceremonial easel in the forecourt at Buckingham Palace.
Keeping up with the tradition, Prince William brought Prince George and Princess Charlotte to meet with their new baby brother at the hospital. Prince George who just come from his school was looking handsome in his uniform while Princess Charlotte was as always cute as a button. She won the heart of everyone when she 'oh so cutely' waved at the press waiting for them outside the hospital.
In the evening the new Prince of Cambridge came out of the hospital cuddled safely in his mother's arms. Catherine who just gave birth a few hours ago looked radiant in a red Jenny Packham dress paired with The Queen’s diamond and pearl earrings and Gianvito Rossi 85 Praline Pumps.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge announced the name of their younger son on April 27, 2018 - Louis Arthur Charles. He is styled as His Royal Highness Prince Louis of Cambridge.

The couple released the official portrait of Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis to mark the 3rd birthday of Princess Charlotte and the birth of Prince Louis on May 05, 2018.
Pictures were clicked by Duchess Catherine on Charlotte's birthday May 02, 2018.
The Duchess of Cambridge's first public appearance since giving birth was the royal wedding of May 2018. She chose a cream coatdress from her trusty label Alexander McQueen with a new wide brim hat with floral details by Philip Treacy, Jimmy Choo Romy nude salons, and Kiki McDonough lemon Quartz and diamond pear and oval drop earrings.
On June 10, 2018, Catherine brought both George and Charlotte to the polo match that William was playing. It was Charlotte's debut appearance at a polo match. Catherine chose a chic Zara blue striped off-the-shoulder dress with Russell & Bromley Coco-Nut ankle strap espadrille wedges, Victoria Beckham Tote.
The christening of Prince Louis took place on July 09, 2018, at the St. James Palace in London. Once again Catherine wore a beautiful cream dress from Alexander McQueen paired with a stunning headband from Jane Taylor, Jimmy Choo Romy nude salons, Cassandra Goad Cavolfiore Pearl Studs.
The official portraits of Prince Louis Christening were released on July 15, 2018.
Portrait photographer Matt Holyoak was the official photographer at the christening of Prince Louis. The official photographs were taken at Clarence House following the service in The Chapel Royal.
The couple has released 4 photographs that were clicked at the Morning Room and Garden of the Clarence House, the official residence of Louis’ Grandfather Prince Charles of Wales.
William and Catherine were giving royal watchers treat upon treat. On George's 5th birthday couple released another portrait of Prince George that was also taken on Prince Louis' christening day.
After the birth of Prince Louis, The Duchess of Cambridge decided to take a full 6 months maternity leave unlike her previous children's birth when she came back to the royal duties earlier. During the maternity leave, she joined the family for important events like Trooping the Colour, RAF Centenary Service, Sunday Service at Balmoral. She was also seen a few times during the period on non-official events like Horse trials, at a polo match with George and Charlotte, at the wedding of her close friend. She reportedly was quite busy with behind the scene meetings and learning more about early-year interventions as it was revealed in September that The Duchess is set to launch a long-term project bringing attention to the early-year interventions.
The Duchess of Cambridge resumed her duties in October 2018 with a visit to Sayers Croft Forest School and Wildlife Garden at Paddington Recreation Ground. It was reported that The Duchess, a hands-on mum, is keen to spend quality time with her children and will keep the workload manageable until the end of the year.
She undertook engagements and attended a few family events including a visit to Victoria and Albert Museum visit, Global Mental Health Summit, Princess Eugenie’s Wedding, State Banquet, visited Essex, Visited Imperial War Museum in October.
In November she joined William for Tusk Conservation Awards, Royal Family for the annual Royal Festival of Remembrance, National Service of Remembrance Day, Special Armistice Service, a visit to South Yorkshire, and made a surprise visit to BBCOne, an embargoed visit to University College of London’s Developmental Neuroscience Lab, Poignant Visit to Leicester with William.
November 2018 marked another milestone in Royal Family, Prince Charles of Wales turned 70. The family celebrated the event by releasing family portraits and Queen hosted a lavish dinner for Charles attended by many foreign royal families.
The year headed towards its climax with an announcement of William and Harry separating their courts, a Christmas party hosted by Duke and Duchess of Cambridge for service personnel deployed in Cyprus, Diplomatic Reception, Cyprus visit, and new patronage.
Giving a royal treat before Christmas, the Duke and Duchess released a family portrait that will be used on their family Christmas card this year, giving us another glimpse inside the Cambridge Household. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their three kids joined The Queen and the royal family for Christmas at Sandringham Estate.
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