Here’s Everything Happening With the Royal Family in 2019

Meghan & Harry Will Move to a New House

After spending the majority of their first year as a married couple at Kensington Palace, Meghan and Harry will be moving in 2019. Cosmopolitan reported the couple will be moving to Frogmore Cottage, which is located just outside London on the Windsor Castle grounds. 

Expect to See the Royal Family at the Trooping the Colour in June

Trooping the Colour — where the queen officially “inspects” the military as the parade goes by — is a major event on the royal family calendar. She’s been going for the majority of her reign, only missing it only once in 1955 when there was a national rail strike.

The Royals Will Attend Remembrance Day

Held on the second Sunday of November, the royal family will likely gather for a public event on Remembrance Day, a day that honors those British servicemen and women who have died in world wars and other forms of combat. Traditionally, the royal family meets at the Cenotaph, a monument built to those who have died, and have a moment of silence for two minutes beginning at 11 in the morning local time.

There Should Be Garden Parties Galore

While no official dates have been announced, we can expect the queen will hold one cheery garden party in late spring and/or summer. According to one royal website, at past garden parties, the queen has welcomed around 30,000 guests to the gardens of Buckingham Palace or the Palace of Holyroodhouse with a reported 27,000 cups of tea served, 20,000 sandwiches eaten and 20,000 slices of cake consumed.

Don’t Forget About the Chelsea Flower Show

The Chelsea Flower Show, which has welcomed royals like Queen Elizabeth and Prince Harry in the past, will be held from May 21 to 25 this year. 

All the Royal Birthdays You Should Know About

In a year jam-packed full of celebratory events, we can’t forget about all the royal family birthdays. In addition to Queen Elizabeth’s birthday on Apr. 21, you can mark your calendars for these birthdays too: Prince Philip on June 10; Prince Charles on Nov. 14; Prince William on June 21; Prince Harry on Sept. 15; Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge on Jan. 9; Meghan, Duchess of Sussex on Aug. 4; Prince George on July 22; Princess Charlotte on May 2; and Prince Louis on Apr. 23.

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, & Prince Harry Will Welcome Their Child

After teasing an earlier-than-expected arrival date, Meghan will likely be giving birth to her first child with Harry some time in early spring.

The Queen’s Coronation Day Will Be Celebrated

In 2019, Queen Elizabeth will celebrate the 66th anniversary of her June 2, 1953, coronation. While it’s not a milestone anniversary like the 50th was, there will no doubt be special wishes sent the queen’s way from her family and the public.

The Royals Will Attend Royal Ascot

Plan on spotting at least one royal couple at the Royal Ascot, a very posh event centered on a horse race (but really, its an excuse for upper-class Brits to gather and be seen), which will be held in June this year.

Prince Harry & Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Will Celebrate Their First Anniversary

Keep an eye out for commemorative photos and a special statement that will likely be released on or around May 19 in celebration of the first wedding anniversary of Harry and Meghan.

The Queen Will Share Her Annual Christmas Message

An annual and festive tradition, the queen will deliver her reflective and inspiring message to Britain at Christmas at the end of this year.

The Queen Will Open Parliament

In May, the queen will officially inaugurate the beginning of a new Parliamentary year. Expect some special ceremonial events and a rare chance to see all three branches of the British government — the House of Lords, the House of Commons and the executive branch — unite into one singular body known as the Crown of the Parliament.

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Will Announce Her Patronages

Like her in-laws, Meghan will likely announce which charities, groups and causes she be a patron of and for. Having already planted a foot firmly on the ground in supporting other women; aligning with Harry, William and Catherine for raising awareness of mental health issues; and creating a cookbook for those victimized by the Grenfell Tower fire, Meghan could very well announce patronages in these areas. 

All the Wedding Anniversaries to Remember

In addition to Harry and Meghan’s milestone first wedding anniversary on May 19, you can also look forward to the following wedding anniversaries from your other fave royal couples: Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip’s on Nov. 20; Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall’s on Apr. 9; and Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge’s on Apr. 29.

It’s Been One Year Since Prince Philip’s Retirement

August will mark one year since Prince Philip officially retired from his royal duties. Although he’s appeared in public at his wife’s side, Philip’s various health scares over the course of 2018 likely contributed to his decision to step back from public life.

The Anniversary of Princess Diana’s Death

August will mark the 22nd anniversary of the tragic and untimely death of Princess Diana. With Harry likely welcoming his first child a few months before this date, one could surmise he will get reflective about his mother and what she’d think about him becoming a father. At minimum, there’s no doubt both he and William will pay homage to their mother in some way.

Queen Victoria’s 200th Birthday

The 200th birthday of Queen Victoria, Britain’s second-longest-reigning monarch (Queen Elizabeth II is currently the longest-reigning), will happen on May 24. With a new exhibition planned to open on her birthday at Kensington Palace, it’s highly likely at least one member of the royal family could attend or, at the very least, the royal family will issue a statement for the special birthday anniversary.

Lady Gabriella Windsor Will Marry Tom Kingston

Did you think all the royal weddings were done? Think again!

Following Harry and Meghan’s May wedding and Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank’s wedding in October (both in 2018), Lady Gabriella Windsor (daughter of Prince Michael of Kent) will marry Tom Kingston in 2019. 

The Commonwealth Will Have Its 70th Anniversary

The Commonwealth, in its modern version, will celebrate its 70th anniversary on April 26, having been created with the London Declaration back in 1949. Expect the queen to give a commemorative speech and a special event to be held in honor of the Commonwealth, with at least a few royals in attendance.

There Will Be Royal Tours

A new year means new rounds of royal tours for various royals. It’s rumored Meghan and Harry will head to Canada this year. It also stands to reason William and Catherine will be able to travel now that Catherine is done with her maternity leave, which she took after welcoming Prince Louis.