Looking back on the Monaco's royal twins' first year

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The couple announced the birth of their beloved twins on Facebook.
For their official presentation to the public, the proud parents made a balcony appearance with the babies on Jan. 7, 2015, with the day declared a national holiday. <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
Princess Charlene kissed and cuddled Gabriella while her husband held Jacques. <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
At their christening five months later on May 10, for which the twins and Charlene wore Dior, the princess positively skipped out of the cathedral with joy. <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
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From left: The couple were joined by Princess Charlene's brother Gareth Wittstock, Nerine Pienaar, Albert's sister Princess Caroline, family friend Diane de Polignac Nigra, the Prince's American cousin Christopher Le Vine Jr and other sister Princess Stephanie. <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
Every detail of the baptism was planned by Charlene, who ordered custom-made Dior gowns for the christening. <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
The babies held by nannies at the celebrations for the tenth anniversary of their father's accession to the throne in July. <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
Gabriella and Jacques in August wearing Monegasque costume for a traditional annual picnic in the principality. <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
Charlene was glowing with health and seemed to be loving her role as a mother. <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
Joining their parents at the National Day celebrations. <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
Albert shares a special bond with Jacques who is the heir to the principality. <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
Showing the values they intend to instil in the children, the royal couple take the twins on a march drawing attention to climate change. <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
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