In pictures: Harry and Meghan’s time in the spotlight

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In pictures: Harry and Meghan’s time in the spotlight
March 31 marks the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s last day as senior members of the Royal Family. As they bid farewell to royal duties, we take a look back at some of their most memorable public appearances.

First public outing

Harry and Meghan made their first public appearance as a couple in 2017, when the Prince took Meghan to a tennis match at the Invictus Games in Toronto.

Prince Harry arrives with Meghan Markle at the wheelchair tennis event during the Invictus Games in Toronto, Ontario, Canada September 25, 2017.

Engagement announced

Wearing a ring with diamonds from Princess Diana’s collection, Meghan appeared next to Harry at Kensington Palace as the couple announced their engagement to the world in November, 2017.

Prince Harry poses with Meghan Markle in the Sunken Garden of Kensington Palace, London, Britain, November 27, 2017. REUTERS/Toby Melville

Royal wedding

The couple tied the knot in a star-studded and multicultural ceremony at Windsor Castle in May, 2018.

Meghan Markle at the alter with Prince Harry.

The newly married Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, leaving Windsor Castle after their wedding to attend an evening reception at Frogmore House, hosted by the Prince of Wales Windsor – Steve Parsons/Pool via REUTERS

First outing as a married couple

Shortly after their wedding, Harry and Meghan made their first official appearance as a married couple at Prince Charles’ 70th birthday party at Buckingham Palace.

Pregnancy announced while Down Under

The Duke and Duchess announced they were expecting their first child just hours after they touched down in Sydney for the Invictus Games.

Britain’s Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Bondi, Sydney. Image: Jackson/Pool via REUTERS

A lavish baby shower

Meghan sparked controversy when she flew to New York for a lavish baby shower. A-list guests included Serena Williams and Amal Clooney.

Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, exits The Mark Hotel following her baby shower in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., February 20, 2019. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly

A baby is born

Prince Harry fronted the media to reveal Meghan had given birth to a healthy baby boy on 6 May 2019, and said they were both “absolutely thrilled”.

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Archie introduced to the world

Baby Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor made his first public appearance at Windsor Castle two days after he was born.

Baby Archie presented to the Queen

Meghan Markle Prince Harry with baby Archie
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex hold their baby son during a photocall in St George’s Hall at Windsor Castle, in Berkshire, Britain May 8, 2019. Photo Credit: Dominic Lipinski/Pool via REUTERS

Archie’s christening

Baby Archie was christened exactly two months after he was born.

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Meghan guest edits Vogue

The Duchess guest-edited the September issue of British Vogue last year, putting a diverse selection of influential women on the cover.

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Archie on tour

Baby Archie made a surprise public appearance during his parents’ tour of Africa in September last year, meeting Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Another memorable moment from the tour was when Harry followed in his mother’s footsteps at a de-mining site, to raise awareness of the danger and prevalence of landmines.

Royal embrace: Archie receives a kiss on the forehead from Archbishop Desmond Tutu. REUTERS
Royal embrace: Archie receives a kiss on the forehead from Archbishop Desmond Tutu. REUTERS
Archie's first outing in public has been a standout highlight of the Royal Tour. REUTERS
Archie’s first outing in public was a highlight of the Royal Tour. REUTERS
The Duke of Sussex visited a de-mining site in Dirico, Angola, to raise awareness of the danger and prevalence of landmines that still exists today. Image @SussexRoyal @PA

ITV documentary

An hour-long documentary of Harry and Meghan’s African tour was released, in which the Prince revealed he and his brother William were on “different paths”, and Meghan discussed the difficulty of public scrutiny.

Their shock announcement

The Duke and Duchess shocked the world with their announcement that they planned to step back as senior members of the Royal Family. The pair reportedly had not informed the Queen of their plans to make the announcement, leading to an emergency meeting held between members of the Royal Family over how to manage the transition.

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Final duties

Harry and Meghan returned to the UK from North America for their final round of royal duties in early March. They included a last official outing for the “Fab Four”, with the Sussexes and the Cambridges attending the Commonwealth Day service together at Westminster Abbey.

Prince Harry and Meghan, arrive to attend the Mountbatten Festival of Music at the Royal Albert Hall in London, Britain March 7, 2020. REUTERS/Simon Dawson/Pool
Britain’s Prince Charles, Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attend the annual Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey in London, Britain March 9, 2020. Phil Harris/Pool via REUTERS

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