Wednesday marks Britain's Prince George of Cambridge's second birthday, but it's also the anniversary of the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton’s second year as a mom. Within a 24 month period, the 33-year-old royal has welcomed two children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte. Ahead of her firstborn with husband Prince William’s big day, take a look back at Kate’s second year as a mother.
From her appearance at Princess Charlotte's christening earlier this month, to her first outing following her second pregnancy announcement in October 2014, there is sure to be a photo every fan of the British royal family will enjoy. Check out the slideshow above.
Kate shows off her growing baby bump while attending the St Patrick's Day Parade at Mons Barracks on March 17 in Aldershot, England.Getty ImagesOn July 5, almost two years after becoming a mother, Kate takes a moment to admire her daughter Princess Charlotte on the day of christening.Getty ImagesKate Middleton and Queen Elizabeth II look down lovingly at Princess Charlotte following her christening on the Sandringham Estate on July 5.Getty ImagesKate keeps a watchful eye on Prince George as Britain's royal family leaves the Church of St Mary Magdalene on the Sandringham Estate on July 5.Getty ImagesA family of four. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrive for their daughter Princess Charlotte's christening with their son Prince George at the Church of St Mary Magdalene on the Sandringham Estate on July 5.Getty ImagesKate waves to fans as she holds Prince George at the Gigaset Charity Polo Match at Beaufort Polo Club on June 14.Getty ImagesKate holds george’s hand while visiting Tetbury, England, for the Gigaset Charity Polo Match on June 14.Getty ImagesKate lovingly watches George while visiting Buckingham Palace for the Trooping the Colour Ceremony on June 13 in London. Also pictured is Prince Charles (left) and Prince William holding the young prince .Getty ImagesPrince William holds onto Princess Charlotte's carrier as he exits St. Mary's Hospital in London with Kate on May 2. Getty ImagesJust hours after giving birth to her daughter, Princess Charlotte, Kate smiles at fans outside of the Lindo Wing at St. Mary's Hospital in London on May 2.Getty ImagesKate Middleton wears pink to her final public appearance alongside Prince William before beginning maternity leave in London on March 27. Getty ImagesOne year after Prince George's arrival the palace releases a photo of Prince William, Duchess Kate Middleton and the birthday boy. The photo was taken at the Natural History Museum in London on July 2. Getty Images/John StillwellKate craddles her baby bump while exiting St. Paul's Cathedral in London with Prince William on March 13. The event was a Service of Commemoration for troops who were stationed in Afghanistan.Getty ImagesWho says moms can't have fun? Kate visits the set of "Downton Abbey" at Ealing Studios in London on March 12. Pictured: Actors Oliver Barker and Michelle Dockery.Getty ImagesThe Duke and Duchess -- wearing all pink -- chat with a young girl after leaving the Observance for Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey on March 9 in London. Getty ImagesKate Middleton shows off her parenting skills while visiting the 23rd Poplar Beaver Scout Colony on Dec. 16, 2014 in east London, England. Getty ImagesPrince William and Kate enjoys a night out on the town in New York City attending St. Andrews 600th Anniversary Dinner at the MET on Dec. 9, 2014.Getty ImagesThe world is abuzz about Kate's second pregnancy but t hat doesn't stop her and William from getting a gift for Prince George (not pictured). NBA star LeBron James gave the couple a jersey for their son during their visit to the Barclays Center in New York City on Dec. 8, 2014.Getty ImagesKate Middleton shows off her gift-wrapping skills ahead of the Christmas holidays while visiting the Northside Center for Child Development in New York City on Dec. 8, 2014.Getty ImagesLeaving Prince George (not pictured) at home in London, Kate and William venture to New York City for a whirlwind tour. Here they're pictured arriving at The Carlyle Hotel on Dec. 7, 2014.Getty ImagesAfter a brief leave of absence following her second pregnancy announcement, Kate Middleton returns to work beside Prince William. The couple attend the ceremonial welcome ceremony for Singapore's Preisdent Tony Tan Keng Yam in London on Oct, 21, 2014.Getty ImagesOne month before announcing her pregnancy, Kate Middleton and Prince William visit "Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red" installation at the Tower of London on Aug. 5, 2014.Getty Images
