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Prince William, Kate Middleton celebrate 5th wedding anniversary: A look back at their marriage

It’s been five years since the world watched Prince William and Kate Middleton tie the knot at Westminster Abbey.

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And what a five years it’s been.

In honour of their relationship, we’ve recapped some of the Royal Couple’s biggest moments since April 29, 2011.

April 2011

After their ceremony, the duo celebrated with a reception at Buckingham Palace. Middleton wore a gown designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen. The Telegraph reports that an estimated two billion people tuned in to watch their big day.

July 2011

The newlyweds arrived in Canada as part of their first Royal tour as husband and wife. They attended Canada Day celebrations at Parliament Hill and also stopped by the Calgary Stampede.

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January 2012

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge welcomed a new addition to their family: a three-month old cocker spaniel named Lupo (his name means “wolf” in Italian). The couple also settled into their house in Wales.

August 2012

The pair took part in the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.

December 2012

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After a year and a half of marriage, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge announced they were expecting their first child. Middleton’s pregnancy was revealed when she was hospitalized for severe morning sickness (hyperemesis gravidarum) in her first trimester. Because of her illness, the now 34-year-old took several months off of public engagements.

July 2013

Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge welcomed their son, Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge. Prince George is now third in line to inherit the British throne.

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October 2013

Prince George was christened in London with water from the River Jordan.

April 2014

The Royal Family visited Australia and New Zealand as part of a three-week tour of the countries.

July 2014

The Royal Family celebrated Prince George’s first birthday.

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READ MORE: PHOTOS: Prince George’s 1st Year

September 2014

The Royal Couple announced they were expecting their second child.

December 2014

The duo took their first tour of the U.S.

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May 2015

The Duchess of Cambridge gave birth to the couple’s second child on May 2, 2015: Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana of Cambridge.

July 2015

Princess Charlotte was christened at Sandringham Estate on July 5, 2015 in King’s Lynn, England.

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December 2015

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge released their Royal Family Christmas card photo.

February 2016

Middleton appeared in a new video to mark Children’s Mental Health Week.

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March 2016

Prince William and Middleton released photos of their trip to the French Alps as a family of four.

April 2016

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited India and Bhutan.

READ MORE: Kate Middleton and Prince William feel earthquake tremors while on safari

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge held a dinner for U.S. President Barack Obama and U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama at Kensington Palace.

READ MORE: Obama lunches with queen, dines with princess on royal visit

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