Kate Middleton completed more engagements in her first full year as a royal than both her husband and her brother-in-law, Prince Harry. The Duchess of Cambridge is estimated to have attended 111 official royal duties in 2012, the Telegraph reported Tuesday. That's compared to Prince William's 88 engagements and Prince Harry's 61 official appearances.
Of the Duchess' 111 engagements, 36 of them were overseas -- including her first public speech outside the UK. That's two more than all of the official engagements she carried out in the seven months of 2011 following the royal wedding.
Prince Charles was the busiest working royal in 2012 with an estimated 480 official engagements including 112 outside of the UK. Queen Elizabeth II wasn't far behind with 425 official engagements in her Diamond Jubilee year -- that's up by more than 50 from the previous year. Despite, some health issues, Prince Philip of Edinburgh fulfilled 340 official royal duties in 2012.
Prince William, who is a member of the RAF, is currently not a full-time working royal, nor is Prince Harry. He is currently serving a tour in Afghanistan, but is expected home this month.
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