Kate to the Rescue
After Prince Charles backed out of the In Kind event to attend a funeral, Duchess Catherine stepped in to take her father-in-law's place at the London function. Sans Prince William by her side, she looked confident, gorgeous and absolutely regal as she chatted with guests at her first solo engagement as a royal.
Best Supporting Duchess
After visiting young cancer patients at a London hospital in September—including 9-year-old Fabian—the Duchess of Cambridge followed up with a personal letter to the boy, which was subsequently posted on his website. "Despite the enormously demanding course of treatment you are undergoing, I was so touched by your strength of character, and delighted to hear the news that one of your big sisters will be able to donate bone marrow to you later this year," she wrote.
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Back in Black (Tie)
In mid-October, the newlyweds put on their finest (Wills in a tux and his missus in a red gown) for a good cause at St. James's Palace in London: a private dinner benefitting the Child Bereavement Charity, an organization the prince supports.
Doing Good
Wills & Kate are up bright and early for the Sept. 28 opening of the Oak Center for Children and Young People, a children's cancer unit at South London's Royal Marsden hospital. Incidentally, the prince's late mother, Princess Diana, chose this hospital for her first solo charity visit.
Sister, Sister
In August, Pippa visited her big sis in Wales, where the stylish twosome were spotted taking a casual stroll on Llanddwyn Island.
Giving Back
In the wake of the worst rioting London had seen in decades, William and Kate visited the Summerfield Community Centre in the Winson Green Community, an area of Birmingham that was badly affected by the chaos.
Duchess of Style
No surprise here. The always perfectly put-together royal landed on Vanity Fair's 72nd annual international best-dressed list in early August, alongside Lady Gaga, Carey Mulligan, Carla Bruni and Tilda Swinton.
Coordinating Couple
Awww, the mister and missus were spotted walking hand-in-hand around Edinburgh's Holywood Park in early August. The matching sweaters over collared shirts and sneakers make this snapshot even cuter!
Wedding Bells
The Duke and Duchess of Cambrige and Prince Harry attended their cousin Zara Phillips' wedding to rugby player Mike Tindall. Because one royal wedding in 2011 just wasn't enough.
On View
On July 22, Kate and her new grandmother-in-law, Queen Elizabeth II, checked out the exhibition featuring her stunning and timeless Alexander McQueen wedding gown designed by Sarah Burton. The exhibition would draw a record-breaking 600,000-plus visitors to Buckingham Palace during its three-month run.
Home Sweet Palace
In addition to their cottage in Wales, the couple also locked down an apartment in London's Kensington Palace, which Princess Diana once called home.
Care Bears
On the final day of their North American tour, the royal couple helped create care packages for the Mission Serve: Hiring Our Heroes organization in Los Angeles.
A-List Affair
Chatting with Jennifer Lopez and her mom? Yeah, we'd call that a princess perk! William and Kate were treated to an all-star reception at the BAFTAs bash that also included Jennifer Garner, Blake Lively, Nicole Kidman and Tom Hanks.
Hello, Hollywood!
Prince William and Duchess Catherine make a stunning entrance at their very first Hollywood red carpet event—the BAFTA Brits to Watch gala in July.
Winning Kiss
Sweet royal PDA—now that's what we're talkin' about! Kate gives her hubby a celebratory kiss after his team won the charity polo game at the Santa Barbara Racquet and Polo Club for a Foundation Polo Challenge. Keep it coming, you two!
Brit to Brit
A friendly—and gorgeous—face is there to greet Prince William and his new wife at the British Consul-General's residence on July 8, when the pair arrived in Los Angeles for the second leg of their North American tour.
Howdy, Partner!
The steel-toed twosome cozied up to watch a rodeo demonstration at a government reception at the BMO Centre on July 8 in Calgary, Canada.
Bedside Manner
The faux medical students shared a laugh before they were shown how to save the life of a medical test mannequin at the University of Calgary's Ward of the 21st Century.
Goooaaaal
Will's biggest fan cheered him on as he showed off his hockey skills. The active couple visited the Somba K'e Civic Plaza on July 5 in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada.
Happy Birthday, Canada!
On July 1, the Brits show their support at the Evening National Canada Day Celebrations in Ottawa, Canada.
Cuddle Sesh
The lovebirds hugged it out following a dragon boat race at Dalvay-by-the-Sea on Prince Edward Island.
A Tree Grows in Ottawa
The Duchess of Cambridge whipped out her green thumb as she and her prince attended a tree-planting ceremony in Ottawa on July 2.
Hats Off to the Royals
The diplomatic duo showed their support for Canada by getting dressed up in theme for a visit to the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Quebec in honor of Canada Day Celebrations. How cute is that maple leaf fascinator?!
International Couple
Touch down! Prince William and Duchess Catherine landed in Ottawa, Canada on June 30 to begin their first tour abroad as a royal couple.