Even with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's exit from the firm, the British royal family hasn't managed to steer clear of controversy in 2021 – imagine that – while Princess Charlene's extended stay in South Africa has refuelled rumours of a royal split from Prince Albert, jeopardising the future of the House of Grimaldi.

Princess Mako of Japan married her university sweetheart – a commoner – which made for a busier October. This, amid Queen Elizabeth's hospitalisation, just months after Britain's reigning queen said goodbye to the world's longest-serving consort, her husband, Prince Philip.

I sure do love being Channel24's Royal Editor – your go-to, I hope, for all your news on the crown – but man oh man is that end-of-year fatigue hitting like never before this December.

Join me in looking at some of the biggest royal headlines from 2021 – from the tell-all interviews, rumoured royal splits and legal battles.

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