Meghan and Harry have had a difficult year.

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It all started with the denouncing of their involvement with the royal family and everything else followed suit.

But they're still one of the most famous couples in the world.

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Headlines were made all over the world when the British Royal Family's Prince Harry announced his romance with the Suits actress, Meghan Markle.

It all started with a blind date...

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The couple met back in 2016 when they were set up by a mutual friend who thought the two would hit it off.

And their friend's hunch was apparently right...

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Because the pair hit it off, and they immediately arranged to see each other again, eventually going on to have 2 more dates in London.

And, in 2017, after a couple of months of privacy...

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The pair officially went public with their relationship.

Meghan was instantly catapulted into the royal spotlight.

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Though she was already pretty well known for her role as Rachel Zane in Suits, the California-born actress was thrown into levels of fame that she had never experienced before.

The world quickly became Meghan and Harry obsessed.

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And people were delighted to hear the news of their engagement later that year.

And, not ones to waste any time...

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The couple officially tied the knot in May 2018.

The ceremony was simply stunning.

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The royals aren't ones to hold back, are they? Harry and Meghan wed in a lavish ceremony at Windsor Castle, which became one of the most-watched televised events of all time.

Meghan radiated with happiness on her big day...

She looked simply beautiful.

And, not long after the wedding, the newly appointed Duke and Duchess of Sussex had some more exciting news...

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They were expecting! On October 15th, 2018, the couple announced their pregnancy.

And, on May 6th, 2019...

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Archie Mountbatten-Windsor was welcomed into the world.

They make for the cutest little family.

But things haven't been as rosy and smooth-sailing as they have been appearing.

Meghan hasn't had the easiest time...

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Joining the British royal family was never going to be an easy transition, given that a person has to give up their entire life in order to be a part of the monarchy. But Meghan's experience has been especially difficult.

Many dedicated royalists weren't happy to see an American woman of colour in the monarchy...

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And many attacked the Duchess, slamming her as "fake," with some going as far as accusing her of breaking up the royal family entirely.

She has also been relentlessly attacked by the press...

To the point where Kensington Palace was forced to issue a statement, pleading for the press and the public alike to take a step back when it comes to their scathing reporting and bombardment of Meghan.

But, this year, the couple have seemingly had enough of the harassment and the criticism...

Because they announced that they will be officially stepping down as senior members of the royal family.

They made the announcement on their joint Instagram page, Sussex Royal.

“After many months of reflection and internal discussions, we have chosen to make a transition this year in starting to carve out a progressive new role within this institution. We intend to step back as ‘senior’ members of the Royal Family and work to become financially independent while continuing to fully support Her Majesty The Queen," the post read.

The couple plan on providing a more "normal" upbringing for Archie...

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And announced that they will be splitting their time between the U.K and North America. “This geographic balance will enable us to raise our son with an appreciation for the royal tradition into which he was born, while also providing our family with the space to focus on the next chapter, including the launch of our new charitable entity," they wrote.

This was huge news.

And has bound to have ruffled a couple of feathers in Buckingham Palace.

But what many people have failed to take into consideration...

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Is how hard this whole experience must have been for Meghan - a new mother.

Despite receiving hate from some social media users, the majority just want what's best for the couple.

And that includes baby Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor - Yeah, you couldn't make up a more royal-sounding name if you tried.

And today, Archie celebrates his first birthday!

What a year it has been!

Harry and Meghan are currently isolating in LA.

Which means they are far away from many family members.

In fact, it seems that the 3 are going to be spending the day alone.

But things could be worse - they're spending it in a stunning LA mansion, of course. 

The tributes have poured in.

The Queen herself was one of the first to offer her well wishes, writing on the official Royal Family Instagram account, "Happy Birthday to Archie Mountbatten-Windsor who is celebrating his 1st birthday today!"

Wills and Kate soon followed suit.

These pictures are too adorable for words. "Wishing Archie a very happy first birthday today!"

Meghan herself shared an adorable video of Archie on his birthday...

Via the Instagram page, Save With Stories, where she could be seen reading a story book with her son.

It is the most adorable video.

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But everyone is saying the same thing... Archie truly is the spitting image of Prince Harry.

Archie has inherited his dad's cheeky smile...

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And his iconic red hair, of course.

Just for a little bit of comparison, here's a photo of Harry as a baby.

That could be Archie's twin brother...

But, regardless of who he looks like, the youngest member of the royal family seems like the happiest baby...

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And he has the most amazing mom. Happy birthday, Archie! For more on how Meghan and Harry have been settling in in LA, keep scrolling...