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The most memorable photos of Kate Middleton from 2021© Getty Images

Memorable photos of Kate Middleton from 2021

It was another year of engagements, family and laughs for the Duchess


DECEMBER 28, 2021 2:41 PM EST

With 2022 just days away, HOLA! USA is taking a look back at some of the most memorable photos of the  Duchess of Cambridge  from this past year. From sweet moments with  Prince William , including their tenth wedding anniversary portraits, to her show-stopping red carpet appearance at the No Time to Die premiere, here are some of our favorite 2021 pictures of Kate...

The Duchess joined members of the royal family at Prince Philip's funeral on April 17 in Windsor.© Getty Images

The Duchess joined members of the royal family at Prince Philip’s funeral on April 17 in Windsor.

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - MAY 27: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge meets Mila Sneddon, aged five, and her family, at the Palace of Holyroodhouse on May 27, 2021 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Cancer patient Mila features in an image from the Hold Still photography project which showed her kissing her father Scott through a window whilst she was shielding during her chemotherapy treatment. (Photo by Jane Barlow - WPA Pool/Getty Images)© Getty Images

Kate wore a pink dress, like she said she would, to meet Mila Sneddon, who was one of the finalists from the Hold Still photography exhibition, at the Palace of Holyroodhouse back in May.

The Duke and Duchess evoked memories of their 2011 nuptials as they visited Westminster Abbey in March (ahead of their tenth wedding anniversary) to see the work being carried out at the NHS COVID-19 vaccination center.© Getty Images

The Duke and Duchess evoked memories of their 2011 nuptials as they visited Westminster Abbey in March—ahead of their tenth wedding anniversary—to see the work being carried out at the NHS COVID-19 vaccination center.

Kate smiled as she watched the Queen cut a cake with a sword at The Eden Project during the G7 Summit on June 11.© Getty Images

Kate smiled as she watched the Queen cut a cake with a sword at The Eden Project during the G7 Summit on June 11.

Princess Charlotte's mother looked pretty in a pink dress by Beulah London for the final day of Wimbledon this year.© Getty Images

Princess Charlotte’s mother looked pretty in a pink dress by Beulah London for the final day of Wimbledon this year.

Kate stunned at the world premiere of No Time to Die in September wearing a gold sequin embellished cape dress by Jenny Packham.© Getty Images

Kate stunned at the world premiere of No Time to Die in September wearing a gold sequin embellished cape dress by Jenny Packham.

Kate Middleton© Getty Images

The royal mom of three attended (and presented on stage) at Prince William’s inaugural Earthshot Prize Awards in London on Oct. 17.

The Duke and Duchess were pictured sharing a moment backstage at the Earthshot Prize Awards 2021 at Alexandra Palace.© Getty Images

The Duke and Duchess were pictured together backstage at the Earthshot Prize Awards 2021 held at London’s Alexandra Palace.

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 08: Previously unissued photo dated 08/12/21 Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge take part in 'Royal Carols - Together At Christmas', a Christmas carol concert hosted by the duchess at Westminster Abbey in London, which will be broadcast on Christmas Eve on ITV. on December 8, 2021 in London, England. Led by the duchess, and supported by The Royal Foundation, the service was attended by those Kate and William had spent time with during recent engagements, as well as members of the armed forces involved in Operation Pitting, young carers, faith leaders and those who may have been more vulnerable or isolated during the pandemic.(Photo by Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images)© Getty Images

William and Kate exchanged sweet looks at the Duchess’ Together at Christmas service in December.

Queen Elizabeth's granddaughter-in-law participated in a roundtable discussion with First Lady Dr. Jill Biden during the G7 Summit in Cornwall on June 11.© Getty Images

Queen Elizabeth’s granddaughter-in-law participated in a roundtable discussion with First Lady Dr. Jill Biden during the G7 Summit in Cornwall on June 11.

The Duchess laughed while land yachting with Prince William on a beach in St Andrews in May.© Getty Images

The Duchess laughed while land yachting with Prince William on a beach in St Andrews back in May.

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MAY 13: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge tries archery during a visit to The Way Youth Zone on May 13, 2021 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Jacob King - WPA Pool/Getty Images)© Getty Images

Move over Katniss Everdeen! Kate practiced her archery skills during a visit to The Way Youth Zone in Wolverhampton to mark the UK’s Mental Health Awareness Week.

TOPSHOT - Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (C), her father Michael Middleton (L) and Scott Lloyd (R), CEO of the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) take part in a 'mexican wave' as they watch Britain's the Gordon Reid play against Belgium's Joachim Gerard in the final of the Gentlemen's Wheelchair Singles on the thirteenth day of the 2021 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 11, 2021. - - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)© ADRIAN DENNIS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

The Duchess participated in the wave alongside her father Michael Middleton at Wimbledon 2021.

Two new portraits of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were released to mark their tenth wedding anniversary© Chris Floyd

Two new portraits of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were released to celebrate the royal couple’s tenth wedding anniversary in April. One of the images taken by Chris Floyd at Kensington Palace showed William and Kate hugging, while the Duchess laughed.

Prince William married Kate on April 29, 2011© Chris Floyd

Photographer Chris Floyd captured the Duke and Duchess, who coordinated in blue, sweetly holding hands in another anniversary portrait.

In September, tennis fan and All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club patron Kate hit the court with US Open women's champion Emma Raducanu at the National Tennis Centre in London.© Getty Images

In September, tennis fan and All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club patron Kate hit the court with US Open women’s champion Emma Raducanu at the National Tennis Centre in London.

The parents of three stood in front of street art during a visit to the Newham Ambulance Station in March.© Getty Images

The parents of three stood in front of street art during a visit to the Newham Ambulance Station in March.

Watch Kate Middleton's full piano performance© Grosby Group

Kate accompanied Scottish singer Tom Walker on the piano as he performed his poignant new song “For Those Who Can’t Be Here” during Together at Christmas in December.

No raining on the Duchess' parade! Kate launched The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood in June.© Getty Images

No raining on the Duchess’ parade! Kate launched The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood in June.

Kate's infectious laugh at a special screening of Disney's Cruella had us smiling from ear to ear.© Getty Images

Kate’s infectious laugh at a special screening of Disney’s Cruella in May had us smiling from ear to ear.

The Duke and Duchess attended the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Final with their son Prince George in July.© Getty Images

The Duke and Duchess attended the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Final with their son Prince George in July.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 10: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Billie Jean King, and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge attends Wimbledon Championships Tennis Tournament at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 10, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)© WireImage

A couple that laughs together, stays together! Prince William had his wife in stitches at Wimbledon in July.

Prince William and Kate release family Christmas cardand the kids look so grown up!© Kensington Palace

Kate was surrounded by her husband and kids in their 2021 Christmas card photo, which was taken in Jordan earlier this year.