7 Big Events the Royals Have to Look Forward to in 2021

From royal babies to milestone anniversaries, the British royal family are in for an eventful 2021

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge royal train tour
Kate Middleton and Prince William on the second day of their Royal Train tour. Photo: PA
01 of 07
Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank
Jack Brooksbank and Princess Eugenie. Princess Eugenie/Instagram

It's a royal baby boom! Princess Eugenie is expecting her first child with husband Jack Brooksbank in early 2021. This will be the first grandchild for Eugenie's parents, Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, and Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip's ninth great-grandchild.

02 of 07
Mike Tindall and zara tindall
Zara and Mike Tindall. Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty

Another one of the Queen's grandchildren is pregnant. Zara, who is married to rugby star Mike Tindall, is expecting the couple's third child — making daughters Mia and Lena big sisters!

On a podcast, Mike jokingly suggested that the couple are considering topical 2020 monikers like "Covey or Covina."

03 of 07
Pippa Middleton
James Matthews and Pippa Middleton.

Kate Middleton and Prince William are about to be aunt and uncle three times over! Kate's younger sister, Pippa, is pregnant with her second child, a younger sibling to 2-year-old son Arthur with husband James Matthews.

04 of 07
The Queen And The Duke Of Edinburgh Release A Photograph To Celebrate The Duke's 99th Birthday
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. Steve Parsons/Press Association via Getty

Prince Philip will hit a huge milestone in 2021: his 100th birthday! The husband of Queen Elizabeth celebrates his next birthday on June 10.

05 of 07
Royals Windsor
Queen Elizabeth. GLYN KIRK/POOL/AFP via Getty

Queen Elizabeth will also celebrate a landmark birthday in 2021: she'll turn 95 on April 21.

06 of 07
William and Kate wedding
Prince William and Kate Middleton. Chris Jackson/Getty

Prince William and Kate Middleton are also marking a special occasion in April: their 10th wedding anniversary!

07 of 07
Cambridges attend pantomime
Prince Louis. AARON CHOWN/POOL/AFP via Getty

If Prince Louis follows in the footsteps of older siblings Prince George and Princess Charlotte, he'll be off to nursery school this year. Fingers are crossed for an adorable first day of school photo!

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