2022 is a big year for the British royal family, as it marks Queen Elizabeth’s 70th year on the throne—she is the first British monarch ever to make it to a Platinum Jubilee, and the longest reigning monarch alive in the world today. Yet, due to the Queen’s mobility issues, other members of the royal family—including Prince Charles, Prince William, and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge—have filled in for her at various events. Still, the Queen has appeared at select public appearances, often alongside one of her children. In chronological order, here are the best photos (so far) of the British royal family in 2022.
In one of their first royal engagements of the year, Kate Middleton and Prince William met a therapy puppy named Alfie, an apricot cockapoo, during a visit to meet NHS staff and patients at Clitheroe Community Hospital. Kate’s monochrome outfit coordinated perfectly with Alfie’s fur.
Later in 2022, to celebrate Princess Charlotte’s seventh birthday, Kate and William released three adorable new photos of their daughter. In one of them, Charlotte smiles with the Cambridge family dog, a black cocker spaniel named Orla who made his royal photograph debut.
This year, the Duchess of Cambridge became patron of the Rugby Football Union and Rugby Football League, a role formerly held by Prince Harry. After Harry and Meghan Markle stepped down as senior working royals, they had to give up their royal patronages. This England rugby training session was Kate’s first event as patron of the Rugby Football Union, and the sporty royal seemed to have a blast.
Ahead of the official anniversary marking 70 years on the throne, Queen Elizabeth took a moment to view commemorative items from previous Jubilees. During the viewing in Windsor Castle, she was joined her dog Candy. Queen Elizabeth’s corgis were reportedly a “godsend” during the pandemic.
On the day of her 70th anniversary on the throne, Queen Elizabeth held a reception in the ballroom of Sandringham House. She cut a cake in a moment that soon went viral, and, as she chatted with her guests, the Queen used a walking stick—which previously belonged to her late husband, Prince Philip.
With news of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the British royal family began speaking out in solidarity with Ukrainians. Here, Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, light candles at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral in London, next to bishop Kenneth Nowakowski.
In an impromptu speech at the cathedral, Prince Charles said, “My wife and I have been deeply moved by everything we’ve heard today during our visit and above all by the extraordinary bravery, generosity and fortitude of the Ukrainian community in the face of such truly terrible aggression.”
While the Queen made no statements, the monarch made a “generous donation” to aid Ukraine.
In honor of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, members of the British royal family set off on royal tours around the globe. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge headed to a week-long tour of the Caribbean, visiting Belize, Jamaica, and the Bahamas.
The tour’s “charm offensive” did not quite work, as the trip was marked by calls for reparations, anti-monarchy protests, and news that Jamaica is moving to remove the Queen as head of state. However, Will and Kate still put their best foot forward. Here, they’re pictured visiting the Garifuna community in Belize.
All the best photos from their Caribbean tour
One highlight of Kate and William’s tour of the Caribbean was Kate’s glamorous moments. Here, she wore a sparkly green off-the-shoulder Jenny Peckham gown, with the Royal Family Order and the GCVO Star pinned to her dress at a reception dinner hosted by the Governor General of Jamaica.
At the Service Of Thanksgiving For Prince Philip held at Westminster Abbey, the British royal family came out in full force. Prince George and Prince Charlotte made a surprise appearance with their parents (pictured).
For the service, many members of the royal family, including Queen Elizabeth, Princess Anne, and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, chose to wear a particular shade of deep green, known as “Edinburgh green” in tribute to Prince Philip.
All the Photos from Prince Philip’s Memorial Service
In a visit to Jane Austen’s House, Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall revealed she is a big fan of the 1995 Pride and Prejudice adaptation as she admired the shirt Colin Firth wore as Mr. Darcy.
2022 has been a big year for Camilla: Queen Elizabeth used her Platinum Jubilee message to say that Camilla should be called Queen. (Previously, Buckingham Palace had said that Camilla would be known as Princess Consort when Charles becomes King.) A Clarence House spokesperson said that Charles and Camilla are “touched and honored by Her Majesty’s words.”
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle traveled to the Hague, in the Netherlands, for the previously postponed Invictus Games. This trip marked their first public international trip together since moving to California in March 2020. On their way to the Games, Meghan and Harry stopped in Windsor to visit Queen Elizabeth.
During the opening ceremony, Meghan took to the stage to introduce Harry, calling him her “incredible husband” and “the father to our little ones, Archie and Lili.” The two shared a very sweet moment on stage (pictured), and they kissed.
All the Best Photos of Meghan & Harry at the Invictus Games
While promoting the Invictus Games, Prince Harry sat down with the Today Show’s Hoda Kotb. He got candid about life in California, Archie’s “cheekiness,” his grandmother Queen Elizabeth, and Princess Diana’s “constant” presence. He refrained from saying anything too personal, but what he didn’t say was considered more telling, specifically avoiding a question about his brother, Prince William, and father, Prince Charles.
The majority of the British royal family attended Easter Sunday services at Windsor Castle. Prince William, Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George, and Princess Charlotte all coordinated their Easter outfits in varying shades of blue.
The Best Photos of the Royal Family at Easter Sunday
Kate Middleton and Princess Anne stepped out for their first-ever joint engagement together to highlight the role of women’s healthcare services. Anne, patron of the Royal College of Midwives, and Kate, patron of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, visited the headquarters of the two organizations.
With the Queen stepping back from public engagements due to her mobility issues, this year was full of unexpected duos and trios going on royal events together.
Prince Edward and Sophie, Countess of Wessex, traveled to the Caribbean on a Platinum Jubilee tour in the wake of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s tour of the region. Ahead of the Wessexes’ tour, Buckingham Palace announced they would be cancelling a tour stop to Grenada, and during their tour, they also faced protests. Yet, Edward and Sophie—a royal couple who have been in the spotlight more and more this year—seemed to have a grand time on their trip. The Wessexes are pictured here in Sulphur Springs in Soufriere, Saint Lucia.
All the Best Photos from Edward & Sophie’s Royal Tour
Prince Charles filled in for Queen Elizabeth at the state opening of Parliament for the first time. The Queen gave the authority to Prince Charles and Prince William, as counsellors of state, to open Parliament on her behalf, and Charles read the Queen’s speech. The Queen missed the event for only the third time in her reign—the first two were when she was pregnant with Prince Andrew and Prince Edward. It is the biggest event to date that the Queen has missed.
The 96-year-old Queen Elizabeth, who has been struggling with ongoing mobility issues all year, made a surprise appearance on day two of one of her favorite events of the year: the Royal Windsor Horse Show. The Queen was all smiles as she watched her horses compete. She also watched her granddaughter, Lady Louise, as she drove Prince Philip’s carriage in the show. Queen Elizabeth wore a headscarf, one of her signature looks.
All the photos of the Royal Windsor Horse Show
The Cambridges stepped out in glamorous black and white outfits to see Tom Cruise’s newest film, Top Gun: Maverick. Kate channelled Queen Maxima in her Roland Mouret gown as she walked her first red carpet of the year.
The best photos of Kate & Will at the premiere
In the aftermath of the deadly school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, Meghan traveled to the small town to pay her respects in person.According to a spokesperson, the Duchess of Sussex took the trip in a “personal capacity as a mother,” to offer “her condolences and support in person to a community experiencing unimaginable grief.” She made a low-key appearance, wearing a white t-shirt, jeans, and a baseball cap, and quietly laid flowers at a makeshift memorial outside Uvalde County Courthouse.
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The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee was undeniably the biggest moment of the year for the royal family so far—and Queen Elizabeth appeared on the Buckingham Palace balcony three times. Here, at Trooping the Colour, the Queen Elizabeth was pictured in the outfit she wore in her official Platinum Jubilee portrait.
See all the best photos from the Platinum Jubilee weekend
Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis rode in a carriage during Trooping the Colour, making their debut in the parade.
All the best photos of Trooping the Colour 2022
The Queen’s great-grandchildren stole the show during the Jubilee weekend, especially 4-year-old Prince Louis.
The cutest photos of the royal kids at the Platinum Jubilee
In their much-anticipated return to the UK, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry only made one public appearance during the four days of festivities, choosing to attend the National Service of Thanksgiving at St. Paul’s. The two watched Trooping the Colour from the Major General’s Office with other non-working members of the British royal family.
The 10 biggest moments of Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee weekend
One final balcony shot, featuring the core members of the British royal family: Prince Charles and Camilla, Queen Elizabeth, and the Cambridges.
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Prince Harry, an avid polo fan, joined a team in Santa Barbara. With the team, called “Los Padres,” they competed in numerous tournaments in the spring and summer. Meghan Markle, of course, is there to cheer him on.
Read more about Prince Harry’s polo team
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, was installed as a Royal Lady of the Order of the Garter this year, an appointment made by Queen Elizabeth. Camilla’s appointment is significant as those who marry into the royal family are rarely included in the order, unless they are the spouse of the monarch (or the heir to the throne).
See all the photos from Garter Day 2022 here
Sophie, Countess of Wessex and Zara Tindall stepped up their fashion game at the Royal Ascot this year. While Queen Elizabeth did not appear in 2022, several members of her family showed up multiple times throughout the week—including Sophie and Zara.
See all the Royal Ascot photos here
On the penultimate day of the races, Kate Middleton opted for a polka dot dress, channeling her late mother-in-law Princess Diana.
See all the Royal Ascot photos here
An image of Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall was taken by her stepdaughter-in-law, Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, in the garden of her private Wiltshire home to celebrate her 75th birthday. This photo was used for the front cover of Country Life magazine.
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The Cambridges shared a rare moment of PDA at a charity polo match Prince William competed in. Kate looked glamorous in an Emilia Wickstead ivory dress with black striped detailing.
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Kate made numerous appearances at Wimbledon this year, but the highlight was when Prince George joined her and Prince William for the men’s finals.
Read more about George’s royal debut at Wimbledon
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