2011: The Royal Return
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50 Photos: Royals make a comeback in 2011
2011 marked a major shift for the Royal family. Instead of making headlines for all the wrong reasons, Britain's most famous family was a source for excitement and renewed enthusiasm in the monarchy. From the highly-anticipated wedding of Prince William and his commoner-bride Kate to the fascinator fad, Royal fever spread around the world. CTVNews.ca's Maleeha Sheikh takes a look back at 50 royal moments that made headlines this year.
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February
Best Man and Maid of Honour named
The then royal-couple-to-be announced their decision to designate special roles to members of the family. Prince William chose his brother Prince Harry to be his best man, and Kate Middleton chose her sister Philippa -- known as Pippa -- to serve as her maid of honour. The announcement was made on February 14, 2011.
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February
Newly-engaged couple makes rare appearance
Kate Middleton, then fiance of Prince William, pours champagne over the 'Hereford Endeavour', during a naming ceremony and service dedication for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution's new Atlantic 85 Lifeboat, at Trearddur Bay Lifeboat Station in Anglesey, Wales on Thursday Feb. 24, 2011.
AP Photo/Phil Noble
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March
Kate Middleton flips pancake as part of tradition
Kate Middleton flips a pancake at a display by the charity Northern Ireland Cancer Fund for Children, outside the City Hall in Belfast, Northern Ireland on Tuesday, March 8, 2011.
AP Photo/Peter Morrison
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March
Playboy Prince Harry graces cover of GQ
Prince Harry is seen on the cover of GQ magazine in this handout photo on Monday, March 28, 2011.
AP Photo/Conde Nast
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March
Prince Harry promoted to captain in British Army
Prince Harry is seen standing in front of his Apache helicopter, and this photo was taken while he was on his Mountain Flying training in the French Alps in March, 2011.
AP Photo/ Clarence House
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April
Last trip for Will and Kate in pre-wedding tour
Prince William and his fiancee Kate Middleton watch a demonstration by students at Darwen Aldridge Community Academy in Darwen, England on Monday, April 11, 2011.
AP Photo/Adrian Dennis
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April
Best Man and Prince William arrive
Prince William, right, arrives with his brother and best man, Prince Harry at Westminster Abbey at the Royal Wedding with Kate Middleton in London on Friday, April 29, 2011.
AP Photo/Martin Meissner
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April
Pippa Middleton makes her grand debut
Kate Middleton arrives at Westminster Abbey with her sister Pippa at the royal wedding with Prince William in London on Friday, April, 29, 2011.
AP Photo/Martin Meissner
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April
Royal couple exchanges vows
In this image taken from video, Prince William, left, takes the hand of his wife, Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, as they stand at the altar at Westminster Abbey for the royal wedding in London on Friday, April, 29, 2011.
AP Photo/APTN
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April
Prince William whisks his bride off in carriage
Prince William and his bride Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, leave Westminster Abbey, following their wedding in London on Friday, April 29, 2011.
AP Photo/Tom Hevezi
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April
Royal couple shares balcony kiss for the crowd
Prince William kisses his wife Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the Royal Wedding in London on Friday, April, 29, 2011.
AP Photo/Matt Dunham
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April
Princess Beatrice's hat attracts $29K bid on eBay
Prince Andrew, centre, and his daughters Princess Eugenie, left, and Princess Beatrice leave Westminster Abbey at the royal wedding in London on Friday, April, 29, 2011.
AP Photo/Gero Breloer
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May
Obamas meet Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama meet with Prince William and Catherine, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, at Buckingham Palace in London on Tuesday, May 24, 2011.
AP Photo/Charles Dharapak
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May
Obamas host dinner for Queen Elizabeth
U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama welcome Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip for a reciprocal dinner at Winfield House in London on Wednesday, May 25, 2011.
AP Photo/Charles Dharapak
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June
Married couple shows support at charity event
Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, and his wife Kate, Duchess of Cambridge arrive at a charity event for Absolute Return for Kids, ARK, in London on Thursday, June, 9, 2011.
AP Photo/Alastair Grant
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June
Prince Philip celebrates 90th birthday
Prince Philip, leaves with other members of the royal family, including his wife Queen Elizabeth II, after a church service to mark his 90th birthday at the Royal Chapel, Windsor Castle, west of London on Sunday, June 12, 2011.
AP Photo/Carl Court
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June
Royal brothers play in Polo Cup match
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, left, playing for a Tusk Trust team and Prince Harry playing for a Sentebale team react during a Sentebale Polo Cup match in Ascot, England on Sunday, June 12, 2011.
AP Photo/Akira Suemori
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June
Father and son at royal Garter service
Prince William, centre, and Prince Charles, right, smile as the procession passes at the Order of the Garter Service in Windsor, England on Monday, June 13, 2011.
AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth
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June
Royal couple takes part in military ceremony
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, left, and his wife, the Duchess of Cambridge, walk to meet soldiers during a ceremony as part of Armed Forces Day activities at Victoria Barracks in Windsor, England on Saturday, June 25, 2011.
AP Photo/Akira Suemori
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June
Royal couple begins Canadian tour
The Duchess of Cambridge and Prime Minister Stephen Harper look on as Prince William signs the veteran memorial book in Ottawa on Thursday, June 30, 2011.
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July
Royal couple at Canada Day celebration
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge participate in Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Friday, July 1, 2011.
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July
Looking at home on Parliament Hill
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge take in the Canada Day evening celebrations and performances in Ottawa on Friday, July 1, 2011.
THE CANADIAN PRESS/Fred Chartrand
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July
Stylish Kate isn't afraid to get dirty
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge take part in a ceremonial tree planting as Gov.-Gen. David Johnston, right, and his wife Sharon watch at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on Saturday, July 2, 2011.
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July
Royal couple takes part in cooking classes
Prince William recieves a round of applause as the Duchess of Cambridge looks on during a food preparation demonstration at the Quebec Tourism and Hotel Institute in Montreal on Saturday, July 2, 2011.
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July
Prince William plays a game of foosball
The Duke of Cambridge plays a game of foosball with Steven, no last name given, as he and the Duchess visit Maison Dauphine in Quebec City on Sunday, July 3, 2011.
THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
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July
Royal couple heads off in dragon boat race
Prince William, in blue shirt, and his wife Kate, standing compete in a dragon boat race in Dalvay-by-the-Sea on Prince Edward Island as part of their Royal Tour of Canada on Monday, July 4, 2011.
AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty
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July
Prince William does tricks in helicopter
A Canadian Forces Sea King helicopter is flown by Prince William as he carries out a maneuver known as 'waterbirding' at a lake in Dalvey by-the Sea, on P.E.I. in eastern Canada on Monday, July 4, 2011.
AP Photo / John Stillwell
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July
Royal couple takes leisure canoe ride
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge take a canoe ride at Lake Blachford Lake, N.W.T., on July 5, 2011.
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July
Prince William plays hockey with Canadians
The Duke of Cambridge, front, tries a game of street hockey while being watched by his wife Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, 3rd right, during a game of street hockey in Yellowknife, N.W.T., on Tuesday, July 5, 2011.
AP Photo / Phil Noble, PA
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July
Royals visits Slave Lake victims and wreckage
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge look at a burned-out car in Slave Lake, Alta., on Wednesday, July 6, 2011.
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July
Kate fulfills wish of sick little girl in Calgary
The Duchess of Cambridge hugs six-year-old Diamond Marshall as the royal couple arrives in Calgary on Thursday, July 7, 2011.
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July
Royal couple fits in with cowboy hats at stampede
Prince William and Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, push a plunger starting the Calgary Stampede parade in Calgary on Friday, July 8, 2011.
AP Photo/Charlie Riedel
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July
Prince William mingles with the famous friends
Duke of Cambridge, left, mingles with David Beckham at a private reception at the British Consul-General's residence in Los Angeles on Friday, July 8, 2011.
AP Photo/Chris Pizzello
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July
Prince William competes at charity polo match
Duke of Cambridge competes in the charity polo match at The Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet club in Carpinteria Calif., on Saturday, July 9, 2011.
AP Photo/Jae Hong
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July
Royal couple exudes star power at awards show
Prince William and Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, arrive at the inaugural BAFTA Brits to Watch 2011 event at the Belasco Theater in Los Angeles on Saturday, July 9, 2011.
AP Photo/Chris Pizzello
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July
Kate's simple snail drawing gives 'aww factor'
Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, paints during a tour of the Inner City Arts campus in Los Angeles on Sunday, July 10, 2011.
AP Photo/Alex Gallardo
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July
Zara Philips gets hitched in low-key ceremony
Zara Phillips, the eldest granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth, and her husband England rugby player Mike Tindall leave Canongate Kirk in Edinburgh after their marriage on Saturday, July 30, 2011.
AP Photo/Dylan Martinez
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August
Duchess of Cornwall visits children
Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, is seen with some of the children during a visit to The Tottenham Green Leisure Centre in north London on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2011.
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September
Sarah Ferguson proud of graduate daughter
Prince Andrew, left, and Sarah, Duchess of York, right, pose together with their daughter, Princess Beatrice following her graduation ceremony at Goldsmiths College, London on Friday Sept. 9, 2011.
AP Photo/Ian Nicholson
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September
Prince Charles visits 9-11 victims
Prince Charles, left, meets with relatives of victims from 9-11 terror attacks during a reception and ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial Garden in London on Sunday Sept. 11, 2011.
AP Photo / David Parker
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September
Kate channels Princess Diana's caring nature
Duchess of Cambridge meets patient Fabian Bate, 9, during a visit with her husband Prince William to the new Oak Centre for Children and Young People at The Royal Marsden Hospital, Sutton in London on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011.
AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth
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October
Prince Harry begins military helicopter training
Prince Harry, top centre, known as Capt. Wales when on military duty, arrives at the Naval Air Facility El Centro, in El Centro, Calif., on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2011.
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October
Has the queen ever looked so small?
Queen Elizabeth II, left, meets Australian basketball player Liz Cambage, 6 ft 8 in tall, at a Parliamentary Reception at Parliament House in Canberra on Friday, Oct. 21, 2011.
AP Photo/Andrew Meares
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November
Royal couple draws attention to food shortage
Prince William, left, and his wife the Duchess of Cambridge, visit a UNICEF supply division warehouse in Copenhagen, Denmark on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011.
AP Photo/Arthur Edwards
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November
Prince Charles takes part in Tanzanian dance
Prince Charles take part in a chapauringe dance in Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania on the third day of a four day tour of the country on Tuesday Nov. 8, 2011.
AP Photo/Chris Jackson/PA Wire
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November
Prince William launched centre to help veterans
Duke of Cambridge, Patron of the National Memorial Arboretum Appeal, and his wife the Duchess of Cambridge arrive at a reception and dinner in aid of the Appeal at St James's Palace, in London on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011.
AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis
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November
Royals at Remembrance Day ceremony
Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, centre, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, left, and Sophie, Countess of Wessex during the service of remembrance at the Cenotaph in Whitehall, London on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011.
AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth
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November
Dukes pay tribute at Remembrance Day service
Duke of Cambridge, left, and the Duke of Edinburgh, right, stand during the service of remembrance at the Cenotaph in Whitehall, London on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011.
AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth
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December
Royal couple takes on moral duties in style
Duke of Cambridge, and his wife the Duchess of Cambridge arrive to attend a concert in aid of The Princes Trust City Riots Appeal and The Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry, at the Royal Albert Hall, in London on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011.
AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis
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