Meghan Markle Is Just Getting Started — See All the Ways She's Making Change in 2019

To say that Meghan Markle has had a whirlwind couple of years is a pretty big understatement. She's hit a handful of major milestones since getting engaged to Prince Harry and experienced some pretty huge life events in 2018 alone — all while inspiring her fans, charming humans and animals, and breaking a few rules along the way. Wedding? Check. Precious royal baby? Done. Changing the face of the British royal family forever? Girl, it's been handled.

Meghan has already kicked off 2019 by announcing her royal patronages, hiring a new deputy communications secretary, and making official appearances both solo and with Harry. The couple also made their widely publicized move to Frogmore Cottage in Windsor shortly before welcoming their son, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, in May. She's even guest-edited a special September issue of British Vogue titled — you guessed it — "Forces For Change." Last year may have been Meghan's introduction to the royal family (as well as the world), but 2019 is when we'll see the Duchess of Sussex rolling up her sleeves and getting down to business. Scroll through to see Meghan's best photos from the year so far!

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January: Meghan and Harry got dolled up for the Cirque de Soleil premiere in London, and indulged in some sweet, sneaky PDA.
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January: Meghan and Harry got dolled up for the Cirque de Soleil premiere in London, and indulged in some sweet, sneaky PDA.

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January: Meghan rocked a bold look while making an appearance with Harry in Birkenhead, England.
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January: Meghan rocked a bold look while making an appearance with Harry in Birkenhead, England.

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January: She stepped out solo to visit the Mayhew Animal Welfare Charity in London and bonded with adorable animals.
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January: She stepped out solo to visit the Mayhew Animal Welfare Charity in London and bonded with adorable animals.

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January: Meghan was in her element when she visited the National Theatre, one of her four royal patronages.
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January: Meghan was in her element when she visited the National Theatre, one of her four royal patronages.

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January: Meghan and Harry braved the snow to meet with kids during their visit to Bristol, England.
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January: Meghan and Harry braved the snow to meet with kids during their visit to Bristol, England.

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January: She also visited the Association of Commonwealth Universities, which is another one of her royal patronages.
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January: She also visited the Association of Commonwealth Universities, which is another one of her royal patronages.

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February: Meghan touched down in NYC for a few days of catching up with famous friends and celebrating her baby shower.
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February: Meghan touched down in NYC for a few days of catching up with famous friends and celebrating her baby shower.

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February: Meghan stepped out in all-white for a gala performance of The Wider Earth in London.
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February: Meghan stepped out in all-white for a gala performance of The Wider Earth in London.

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February: Meghan and Harry embarked on their royal tour of Morocco, visiting a school for girls and meeting King Mohammed VI.
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February: Meghan and Harry embarked on their royal tour of Morocco, visiting a school for girls and meeting King Mohammed VI.

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February: Meghan attended the Endeavour Fund awards with Harry in London, presenting onstage and posing with award recipients.
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February: Meghan attended the Endeavour Fund awards with Harry in London, presenting onstage and posing with award recipients.

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March: Harry brought Meghan onstage after making an impassioned speech about climate change at We Day UK.
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March: Harry brought Meghan onstage after making an impassioned speech about climate change at We Day UK.

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March: Meghan and Harry joined the family for a reception marking the 50th anniversary of Prince Charles's investiture.
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March: Meghan and Harry joined the family for a reception marking the 50th anniversary of Prince Charles's investiture.

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March: Meghan joined a panel of activists to discuss women's issues on International Women's Day in London.
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March: Meghan joined a panel of activists to discuss women's issues on International Women's Day in London.

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March: Meghan and Harry celebrated Commonwealth Day with a visit to Canada House in London.
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March: Meghan and Harry celebrated Commonwealth Day with a visit to Canada House in London.

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March: Meghan and Harry pay their respects for the victims of the New Zealand mosque shootings.
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March: Meghan and Harry pay their respects for the victims of the New Zealand mosque shootings.

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May: Meghan and Harry appeared for the first time with their newborn son, Archie.
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May: Meghan and Harry appeared for the first time with their newborn son, Archie.

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Meghan even got to meet Red Sox player Mookie Betts, who is one of her distant relatives!

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June: Meghan joined Harry for Boston Red Sox vs New York Yankees baseball game at London Stadium.
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June: Meghan joined Harry for Boston Red Sox vs New York Yankees baseball game at London Stadium.

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July: She was front and center with Harry and her royal relatives for baby Archie's private christening in Windsor.
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July: She was front and center with Harry and her royal relatives for baby Archie's private christening in Windsor.

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June: Meghan made her first official postbaby appearance at Trooping the Colour with Harry and the rest of the royals.
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June: Meghan made her first official postbaby appearance at Trooping the Colour with Harry and the rest of the royals.

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July: Meghan brought baby Archie along to watch Harry participate in a charity polo match.
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July: Meghan brought baby Archie along to watch Harry participate in a charity polo match.

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July: Meghan was back at Wimbledon, this time with Kate Middleton and her sister, Pippa.
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July: Meghan was back at Wimbledon, this time with Kate Middleton and her sister, Pippa.

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July: It was revealed that Meghan served as guest editor for British Vogue's September issue.
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July: It was revealed that Meghan served as guest editor for British Vogue's September issue.