D royal family 2024 kept a relatively low profile - especially as several members Facing a major health crisis.

At the beginning of the year, things were looking up for the Windsor family. However, both King Charles III And Princess Kate Middleton Had respective surgeries in January. The following two months included statements announcing cancer diagnoses for both senior royals - although, details about the nature of the illness have been kept under wraps.

As the year went on, there were constant health updates as Kate finished chemotherapy in September. When Charles is set Continue his treatment In the new year, King will resume his regularly scheduled programming.

"We're now working on a pretty simple-looking full overseas tour program for next year, which is a high point for us, knowing we can think in terms of this," a Buckingham Palace spokesman said. Hello! magazine In October

While Charles and Kate's cancer diagnoses were two of the biggest events in the royal family this year, it wasn't the only thing that went down for the Brits in 2024.

Keep scrolling for a look back at this year's biggest royal moments:

Illness of the king

The palace announced that Charles underwent a routine prostate procedure in January. A week later, the king was diagnosed with the disease An unspecified type of cancer.

"His Majesty began a routine medical schedule today, during which he has been advised by doctors to suspend public engagements," a February statement announced. "Throughout this period, His Highness will continue to conduct state business and official papers as usual."

Charles initially took a step back from his public-facing duties but has since returned to full force. Details about his cancer journey are few and far between, but the palace shared that Charles will continue chemotherapy in 2025.

When asked for a health update in December, Charles He still proved to be in good spirits. "I'm still alive," he joked. (Well, it's promising.)

Photoshop scam

Kate celebrated Mother's Day on March 10 and shared a photo with her three children - Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis - that appeared to have been edited. Many news outlets Received a "kill notification". Remove photos from their respective sites. Speculation surrounding the film Kate admitted to talking and editing the film a day later.

Meghan Markle announced her brand

After five years off Instagram, Meghan is back on the social media platform to announce its American Riviera Orchard brand (which has yet to be officially launched). Over the years, Meghan's famous friends have received products from the company — and posted on social media teasing what fans can expect.

Kate's whirlwind cancer journey

Kate was in the middle of the Photoshop scandal Personally facing a health battle.

The Princess of Wales underwent "planned" stomach surgery in January and has taken a break from all public-facing duties while she recovers. The silence and lack of public appearances from Kate led to wild speculation about her whereabouts. On March 22, he finally spoke out and announced that he was undergoing treatment for an undisclosed type of cancer. She kept a low profile until making two public outings over the summer — in one Trooping the Color in June and Wimbledon in July.

By September, Kate returned to her royal duties Complete his treatment. While out on Christmas Day, the Princess of Wales offered a small health update Discussions with Royal Observers.

"The number of people who have written this year is phenomenal and I think cancer really resonates with a lot of families," she said in footage obtained. Daily Mail. “People like you are doing all the hard work out there. I am very grateful.”

Prince William and Kids Meet Taylor Swift

The Prince of Wales celebrated his 42nd birthday in "Shake It Off" while taking Prince George and Princess Charlotte to visit Taylor Swiftof Eras Tour June 22 at Wembley Stadium. The kids (and William) got one A chance to meet Swift behind the scenesTaking selfies with him and Travis Kelce.

Prince Harry's ESPYs Drama

In July, it was announced that Harry would get Pat Tillman Award for Service at the 2024 ESPY Awards in the same month. The Duke of Sussex received widespread backlash after being selected (even Pat Tillman's mother spoke out against the choice) but took to the stage at the event on July 11 to accept the award.

I stand here not as a recipient of the Pat Tillman Award, Prince Harry, but as a voice for the Invictus Games Foundation and the thousands of veterans and service personnel from 20 countries who made the Invictus Games a reality,” he said in his speech, in part “This award goes to them, not mine That said, it's extremely important to me to highlight these allies, athletes and their amazing families for their accomplishments, their spirit and their courage at every opportunity, especially on nights like this in front of people like you."

Harry was awarded the award following his 10 years of service in the British Armed Forces and for co-founding the Invictus Games which offers wounded, injured or ill armed service members to compete in a range of sports.

William's beard is all anyone can talk about

Royal watchers shuddered when William New facial hair debuts August was looking grim for the rest of 2024 — though Princess Charlotte wasn't a fan.

"Charlotte didn't like it the first time," William said in November. “I got a flood of tears, so I had to shave it off. And then I grow it back. I thought, 'Hang on a second,' and I told him it's going to be okay."

Princess Beatrice has expanded her family

Buckingham Palace announced on October 1 that Beatrice and her husband, Eduardo Mapelli Mozzi, Baby No. 2 was expected. The couple already shares 3-year-old daughter Sienna.

Eduardo is also father to 8-year-old son Wolfie, whom he shares with his ex-fiancée. Dara Huang.

We're still talking about Prince Andrew

Another year of royal drama Prince Andrew.

In November, it was revealed that Charles had cut off his brother (whose royal title was stripped in 2019 due to a sex-misconduct scandal) financially. royal writer Robert Hardmanbook of Charles III: The New King. New court. The Inside StorySaid that Charles was By withdrawing his brother's annuity which was estimated to be in the $1 million range.

The following month, Andrew hit the headlines again when he was linked to a businessman accused of being a Chinese spy, referred to as H6. Andrew confirmed this in a statement to the BBC on December 6 He "cut off all contact". Any personal and past communications with them were "through official channels" and "did not discuss (anything of) a sensitive nature."