It was the year American actress Meghan Markle was formally welcomed into Britain's Royal family fold.
It was the year American actress Meghan Markle was formally welcomed into Britain's Royal family fold.
After a whirlwind long distance relationship and shotgun engagement, the pair swapped rings at St George's Chapel in May, a historical TV moment which was watched by millions around the world.
But their path to matrimony had not been smooth, and their marriage has since been rocked by rumours of a feud between Prince William, Harry and their wives.
Now, with a royal baby expected in the spring, Euronews' correspondent Vincent McAviney looks at Meghan Markle's evolution, from TV actress to the people's latest princess.