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1 year after wedding: Harry and Meghan have new home, son

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1 year after wedding: Harry and Meghan have new home, son
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1 year after wedding: Harry and Meghan have new home, son

2019-05-18 15:12 Last Updated At:15:20

It's been an eventful first year of marriage for Prince Harry and the former Meghan Markle, now known formally as the Duchess of Sussex.

The besotted couple wed on May 19, 2018 before rapt crowds outside of Windsor Castle, with one of the largest TV audiences ever assembled.

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FILE - In this Saturday, June 9, 2018 file photo, from left, Britain's Princess Anne, Princess Beatrice, Prince Andrew, Queen Elizabeth, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Prince Charles, Prince Harry, Kate, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William attend the annual Trooping the Colour Ceremony in London. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex. (AP PhotoFrank Augstein, File)

It's been an eventful first year of marriage for Prince Harry and the former Meghan Markle, now known formally as the Duchess of Sussex.

FILE - In this Tuesday, June 26, 2018 file photo, Britain's Queen Elizabeth, Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex pose for a group photo at the Queen's Young Leaders Awards Ceremony at Buckingham Palace in London. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple.  (John StillwellPool Photo via AP, File)

They maintained a frenetic pace of official engagements until Meghan withdrew from most royal duties in March ahead of the birth of their first child, Archie, who was born this month.

FILE - In this Tuesday, June 19, 2018 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, arrive on the first day of the Royal Ascot horse race meeting in Ascot, England. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple. (AP PhotoTim Ireland, File)

FILE - In this Tuesday, June 19, 2018 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, arrive on the first day of the Royal Ascot horse race meeting in Ascot, England. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple. (AP PhotoTim Ireland, File)

FILE - In this Thursday, July 26, 2018 file photo, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Britain's Prince Harry kiss during the presentation ceremony for the Sentebale ISPS Handa Polo Cup at the Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club in Windsor, England. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple. (AP PhotoMatt Dunham, File)

FILE - In this Thursday, July 26, 2018 file photo, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Britain's Prince Harry kiss during the presentation ceremony for the Sentebale ISPS Handa Polo Cup at the Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club in Windsor, England. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple. (AP PhotoMatt Dunham, File)

FILE - In this Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018 file photo , Britian's Prince Harry, the patron of the charity WellChild and his wife Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex meet four-year-old Mckenzie Brackley and his mother, during the annual WellChild Awards at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple. (Victoria JonesPool Photo via AP, File)

FILE - In this Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018 file photo , Britian's Prince Harry, the patron of the charity WellChild and his wife Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex meet four-year-old Mckenzie Brackley and his mother, during the annual WellChild Awards at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple. (Victoria JonesPool Photo via AP, File)

FILE - In this Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018 file photo, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, left, reacts with one of the women behind the cookbook "Together" during a reception at Kensington Palace, in London. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex. (Ben StansallPool Photo via AP, file)

FILE - In this Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018 file photo, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, left, reacts with one of the women behind the cookbook "Together" during a reception at Kensington Palace, in London. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex. (Ben StansallPool Photo via AP, file)

FILE - In this Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex visit the University of Chichester Tech Park, south east England. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple. (Heathcliff O'MalleyPool Photo via AP, File)

FILE - In this Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex visit the University of Chichester Tech Park, south east England. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple. (Heathcliff O'MalleyPool Photo via AP, File)

FILE - In this Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 file photo the signatures of Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex are written in the visitors book at Edes House in Chichester, south east England. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple. (Heathcliff O'Malleypool via AP, File)

FILE - In this Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 file photo the signatures of Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex are written in the visitors book at Edes House in Chichester, south east England. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple. (Heathcliff O'Malleypool via AP, File)

FILE - In this Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry, right, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex visit the Pavilion Building in Brighton, England. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple.  (AP PhotoTim Ireland, Pool, File)

FILE - In this Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry, right, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex visit the Pavilion Building in Brighton, England. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple. (AP PhotoTim Ireland, Pool, File)

FILE - In this Friday, Oct. 19, 2018 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex meet with a local surfing community group, known as OneWave, raising awareness for mental health and wellbeing in a fun and engaging way at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple.  (Chris JacksonPool Photo via AP, File)

FILE - In this Friday, Oct. 19, 2018 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex meet with a local surfing community group, known as OneWave, raising awareness for mental health and wellbeing in a fun and engaging way at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple. (Chris JacksonPool Photo via AP, File)

FILE - In this Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attend a community picnic at Victoria Park in Dubbo, Australia. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple. (Ian VoglerPool via AP, File)

FILE - In this Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attend a community picnic at Victoria Park in Dubbo, Australia. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple. (Ian VoglerPool via AP, File)

File - In this Monday, Oct. 22, 2018 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex walk along the Kingfisher Bay Jetty,  in Fraser Island, Australia. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple. (Chris JacksonPool Photo via AP, File)

File - In this Monday, Oct. 22, 2018 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex walk along the Kingfisher Bay Jetty, in Fraser Island, Australia. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple. (Chris JacksonPool Photo via AP, File)

FILE - In this Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex visit the University of the South Pacific in Suva, Fiji. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple. (Phil NoblePool Photo via AP, File)

FILE - In this Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex visit the University of the South Pacific in Suva, Fiji. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple. (Phil NoblePool Photo via AP, File)

FILE - In this Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex react before boarding their flight from Nadi, Fiji. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple.  (Ian VoglerPool Photo via AP, File)

FILE - In this Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex react before boarding their flight from Nadi, Fiji. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple. (Ian VoglerPool Photo via AP, File)

FILE - In this Thursday, Oct. 25, 2019 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex in arrive at Fua'amotu Airport in Tonga. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple.  (Dominic LipinskiPool Photo via AP, File)

FILE - In this Thursday, Oct. 25, 2019 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex in arrive at Fua'amotu Airport in Tonga. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple. (Dominic LipinskiPool Photo via AP, File)

FILE - In this Friday, Oct. 26, 2018 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex visit an exhibition of Tongan handicrafts, mats and tapa cloths at the Fa'onelua Convention Centre in Nuku'alofa, Tonga. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple.  (Dominic LipinskiPool Photo via AP, File)

FILE - In this Friday, Oct. 26, 2018 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex visit an exhibition of Tongan handicrafts, mats and tapa cloths at the Fa'onelua Convention Centre in Nuku'alofa, Tonga. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple. (Dominic LipinskiPool Photo via AP, File)

FILE - In this Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry, stands as Meghan, Duchess of Sussex curtsies to Britain's Queen Elizabeth II as she leaves in a car after attending the Christmas day service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham in Norfolk, England. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple.  (AP PhotoFrank Augstein, File)

FILE - In this Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry, stands as Meghan, Duchess of Sussex curtsies to Britain's Queen Elizabeth II as she leaves in a car after attending the Christmas day service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham in Norfolk, England. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple. (AP PhotoFrank Augstein, File)

FILE - In this Monday, Feb. 25, 2019 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, walk together during a visit to the Moroccan Royal Equestrian Sports Complex in Rabat, Morocco. (AP PhotoMosa'ab Elshamy, File)

FILE - In this Monday, Feb. 25, 2019 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, walk together during a visit to the Moroccan Royal Equestrian Sports Complex in Rabat, Morocco. (AP PhotoMosa'ab Elshamy, File)

File - In this Monday, Feb. 25, 2019 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex visit the Andalusian Gardens in Rabat, Morocco. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple. (Facundo ArrizabalagaPool Photo via AP, File)

File - In this Monday, Feb. 25, 2019 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex visit the Andalusian Gardens in Rabat, Morocco. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple. (Facundo ArrizabalagaPool Photo via AP, File)

FILE - In this Wednesday, May 8, 2019 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex smile during a photocall with their newborn son, in St George's Hall at Windsor Castle, Windsor, south England. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple. (Dominic LipinskiPool via AP, File)

FILE - In this Wednesday, May 8, 2019 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex smile during a photocall with their newborn son, in St George's Hall at Windsor Castle, Windsor, south England. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple. (Dominic LipinskiPool via AP, File)

FILE - In this Wednesday, May 8, 2019 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, pose during a photocall with their newborn son, in St George's Hall at Windsor Castle, Windsor, south England. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple. (Dominic LipinskiPool via AP, File)

FILE - In this Wednesday, May 8, 2019 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, pose during a photocall with their newborn son, in St George's Hall at Windsor Castle, Windsor, south England. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple. (Dominic LipinskiPool via AP, File)

FILE - In this Wednesday, May 8, 2019 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, eaves after a photocall with their newborn son in St George's Hall at Windsor Castle, Windsor, south England. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple. (Dominic LipinskiPool via AP, File)

FILE - In this Wednesday, May 8, 2019 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, eaves after a photocall with their newborn son in St George's Hall at Windsor Castle, Windsor, south England. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple. (Dominic LipinskiPool via AP, File)

The couple was lucky enough to enjoy beautiful spring weather on their wedding day. They made the best of it by taking a carriage ride through Windsor.

FILE - In this Saturday, June 9, 2018 file photo, from left, Britain's Princess Anne, Princess Beatrice, Prince Andrew, Queen Elizabeth, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Prince Charles, Prince Harry, Kate, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William attend the annual Trooping the Colour Ceremony in London. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex. (AP PhotoFrank Augstein, File)

FILE - In this Saturday, June 9, 2018 file photo, from left, Britain's Princess Anne, Princess Beatrice, Prince Andrew, Queen Elizabeth, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Prince Charles, Prince Harry, Kate, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William attend the annual Trooping the Colour Ceremony in London. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex. (AP PhotoFrank Augstein, File)

They maintained a frenetic pace of official engagements until Meghan withdrew from most royal duties in March ahead of the birth of their first child, Archie, who was born this month.

Harry and Meghan have also moved from central London to a more secluded location near Windsor Castle in a quest for privacy.

FILE - In this Tuesday, June 26, 2018 file photo, Britain's Queen Elizabeth, Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex pose for a group photo at the Queen's Young Leaders Awards Ceremony at Buckingham Palace in London. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple.  (John StillwellPool Photo via AP, File)

FILE - In this Tuesday, June 26, 2018 file photo, Britain's Queen Elizabeth, Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex pose for a group photo at the Queen's Young Leaders Awards Ceremony at Buckingham Palace in London. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple. (John StillwellPool Photo via AP, File)

FILE - In this Tuesday, June 19, 2018 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, arrive on the first day of the Royal Ascot horse race meeting in Ascot, England. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple. (AP PhotoTim Ireland, File)

FILE - In this Tuesday, June 19, 2018 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, arrive on the first day of the Royal Ascot horse race meeting in Ascot, England. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple. (AP PhotoTim Ireland, File)

FILE - In this Thursday, July 26, 2018 file photo, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Britain's Prince Harry kiss during the presentation ceremony for the Sentebale ISPS Handa Polo Cup at the Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club in Windsor, England. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple. (AP PhotoMatt Dunham, File)

FILE - In this Thursday, July 26, 2018 file photo, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Britain's Prince Harry kiss during the presentation ceremony for the Sentebale ISPS Handa Polo Cup at the Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club in Windsor, England. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple. (AP PhotoMatt Dunham, File)

FILE - In this Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018 file photo , Britian's Prince Harry, the patron of the charity WellChild and his wife Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex meet four-year-old Mckenzie Brackley and his mother, during the annual WellChild Awards at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple. (Victoria JonesPool Photo via AP, File)

FILE - In this Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018 file photo , Britian's Prince Harry, the patron of the charity WellChild and his wife Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex meet four-year-old Mckenzie Brackley and his mother, during the annual WellChild Awards at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple. (Victoria JonesPool Photo via AP, File)

FILE - In this Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018 file photo, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, left, reacts with one of the women behind the cookbook "Together" during a reception at Kensington Palace, in London. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex. (Ben StansallPool Photo via AP, file)

FILE - In this Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018 file photo, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, left, reacts with one of the women behind the cookbook "Together" during a reception at Kensington Palace, in London. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex. (Ben StansallPool Photo via AP, file)

FILE - In this Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex visit the University of Chichester Tech Park, south east England. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple. (Heathcliff O'MalleyPool Photo via AP, File)

FILE - In this Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex visit the University of Chichester Tech Park, south east England. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple. (Heathcliff O'MalleyPool Photo via AP, File)

FILE - In this Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 file photo the signatures of Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex are written in the visitors book at Edes House in Chichester, south east England. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple. (Heathcliff O'Malleypool via AP, File)

FILE - In this Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 file photo the signatures of Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex are written in the visitors book at Edes House in Chichester, south east England. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple. (Heathcliff O'Malleypool via AP, File)

FILE - In this Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry, right, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex visit the Pavilion Building in Brighton, England. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple.  (AP PhotoTim Ireland, Pool, File)

FILE - In this Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry, right, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex visit the Pavilion Building in Brighton, England. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple. (AP PhotoTim Ireland, Pool, File)

FILE - In this Friday, Oct. 19, 2018 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex meet with a local surfing community group, known as OneWave, raising awareness for mental health and wellbeing in a fun and engaging way at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple.  (Chris JacksonPool Photo via AP, File)

FILE - In this Friday, Oct. 19, 2018 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex meet with a local surfing community group, known as OneWave, raising awareness for mental health and wellbeing in a fun and engaging way at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple. (Chris JacksonPool Photo via AP, File)

FILE - In this Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attend a community picnic at Victoria Park in Dubbo, Australia. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple. (Ian VoglerPool via AP, File)

FILE - In this Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attend a community picnic at Victoria Park in Dubbo, Australia. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple. (Ian VoglerPool via AP, File)

File - In this Monday, Oct. 22, 2018 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex walk along the Kingfisher Bay Jetty,  in Fraser Island, Australia. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple. (Chris JacksonPool Photo via AP, File)

File - In this Monday, Oct. 22, 2018 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex walk along the Kingfisher Bay Jetty, in Fraser Island, Australia. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple. (Chris JacksonPool Photo via AP, File)

FILE - In this Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex visit the University of the South Pacific in Suva, Fiji. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple. (Phil NoblePool Photo via AP, File)

FILE - In this Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex visit the University of the South Pacific in Suva, Fiji. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple. (Phil NoblePool Photo via AP, File)

FILE - In this Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex react before boarding their flight from Nadi, Fiji. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple.  (Ian VoglerPool Photo via AP, File)

FILE - In this Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex react before boarding their flight from Nadi, Fiji. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple. (Ian VoglerPool Photo via AP, File)

FILE - In this Thursday, Oct. 25, 2019 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex in arrive at Fua'amotu Airport in Tonga. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple.  (Dominic LipinskiPool Photo via AP, File)

FILE - In this Thursday, Oct. 25, 2019 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex in arrive at Fua'amotu Airport in Tonga. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple. (Dominic LipinskiPool Photo via AP, File)

FILE - In this Friday, Oct. 26, 2018 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex visit an exhibition of Tongan handicrafts, mats and tapa cloths at the Fa'onelua Convention Centre in Nuku'alofa, Tonga. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple.  (Dominic LipinskiPool Photo via AP, File)

FILE - In this Friday, Oct. 26, 2018 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex visit an exhibition of Tongan handicrafts, mats and tapa cloths at the Fa'onelua Convention Centre in Nuku'alofa, Tonga. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple. (Dominic LipinskiPool Photo via AP, File)

FILE - In this Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry, stands as Meghan, Duchess of Sussex curtsies to Britain's Queen Elizabeth II as she leaves in a car after attending the Christmas day service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham in Norfolk, England. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple.  (AP PhotoFrank Augstein, File)

FILE - In this Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry, stands as Meghan, Duchess of Sussex curtsies to Britain's Queen Elizabeth II as she leaves in a car after attending the Christmas day service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham in Norfolk, England. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple. (AP PhotoFrank Augstein, File)

FILE - In this Monday, Feb. 25, 2019 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, walk together during a visit to the Moroccan Royal Equestrian Sports Complex in Rabat, Morocco. (AP PhotoMosa'ab Elshamy, File)

FILE - In this Monday, Feb. 25, 2019 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, walk together during a visit to the Moroccan Royal Equestrian Sports Complex in Rabat, Morocco. (AP PhotoMosa'ab Elshamy, File)

File - In this Monday, Feb. 25, 2019 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex visit the Andalusian Gardens in Rabat, Morocco. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple. (Facundo ArrizabalagaPool Photo via AP, File)

File - In this Monday, Feb. 25, 2019 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex visit the Andalusian Gardens in Rabat, Morocco. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple. (Facundo ArrizabalagaPool Photo via AP, File)

FILE - In this Wednesday, May 8, 2019 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex smile during a photocall with their newborn son, in St George's Hall at Windsor Castle, Windsor, south England. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple. (Dominic LipinskiPool via AP, File)

FILE - In this Wednesday, May 8, 2019 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex smile during a photocall with their newborn son, in St George's Hall at Windsor Castle, Windsor, south England. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple. (Dominic LipinskiPool via AP, File)

FILE - In this Wednesday, May 8, 2019 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, pose during a photocall with their newborn son, in St George's Hall at Windsor Castle, Windsor, south England. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple. (Dominic LipinskiPool via AP, File)

FILE - In this Wednesday, May 8, 2019 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, pose during a photocall with their newborn son, in St George's Hall at Windsor Castle, Windsor, south England. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple. (Dominic LipinskiPool via AP, File)

FILE - In this Wednesday, May 8, 2019 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, eaves after a photocall with their newborn son in St George's Hall at Windsor Castle, Windsor, south England. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple. (Dominic LipinskiPool via AP, File)

FILE - In this Wednesday, May 8, 2019 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, eaves after a photocall with their newborn son in St George's Hall at Windsor Castle, Windsor, south England. Sunday, May 19, 2019 marks the first wedding anniversary of the besotted couple. (Dominic LipinskiPool via AP, File)

PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron warned Thursday that Europe could die if it fails to build its own robust defense as Russia’s war in Ukraine rages on, or if it fails to undertake massive trade and economic reforms to compete with China and the U.S.

Macron urged Europeans to become more ambitious in a fast-changing world to face the challenges of war, fierce trade competition, energy scarcity, climate change and increasing authoritarianism.

In a nearly two-hour speech at the Paris’s Sorbonne University, Macron said the Continent is divided and “too slow and lacks ambition” at a time when the 27-member European Union needs to become a superpower, defend its own borders and speak with one voice if it wants to survive and thrive.

“Our Europe today is mortal,” Macron said. “It can die and that depends solely on our choices,” he added. He called on people to make those choices now because, “it’s today that Europe is between war and peace.”

Russia's aggression in Ukraine, now in its third year, is an existential threat and Europe is not armed enough to defend itself when “confronted by a power like Russia that has no inhibitions, no limits,” Macron said.

‘Our ability to ensure our security is at stake," Macron said. “Russia mustn’t be allowed to win.”

France has been an firm supporter of Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression, and Macron has often clashed with other Western leaders as he has insisted that Europe must stand by the country at any cost. Last month, the French president alarmed European leaders by saying that sending Western troops into Ukraine to shore up its defenses shouldn’t be ruled out.

Referring to trade practices of China and the U.S., Macron said “the two world powers have decided not to respect the rules of global trade” by shoring up protections and subsides while Europe’s industry remains open and is stuck in overregulation.

“Let’s do the same, we are in competition,” Macron said.

Thursday's speech comes ahead of pivotal European Parliament elections.

Macron, a avid advocate of a united and assertive Europe, also rallied support for his centrist Renaissance party ahead of the June 6-9 vote as far-right parties lead the moderate coalitions in the polls. He called for safeguarding the democratic values as the “authoritarian model” that he said was become “more popular” across the Continent.

The French president lost his majority in France’s most influential house of parliament, the National Assembly, after the 2022 election to the far-left coalition and the far-right National Rally party.

The social situation in France remains tense as Paris prepares to host the Olympic Games this summer, amid protests from teachers, police officers, and farmers in recent weeks. The protests follow huge demonstrations last year against Macron’s ultimately successful proposal to rise the retirement age.

Surk reported from Nice, France. AP correspondent Lorne Cook in Brussels contributed.

French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech on Europe in the amphitheater of the Sorbonne University, Thursday, April 25 in Paris. 2024. French President Emmanuel Macron will outline his vision for Europe as a more assertive global power at the backdrop of war in Ukraine, security, and economic challenges in a speech ahead of pivotal election for the European Parliament in June. (Christophe Petit Tesson, Pool via AP)

French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech on Europe in the amphitheater of the Sorbonne University, Thursday, April 25 in Paris. 2024. French President Emmanuel Macron will outline his vision for Europe as a more assertive global power at the backdrop of war in Ukraine, security, and economic challenges in a speech ahead of pivotal election for the European Parliament in June. (Christophe Petit Tesson, Pool via AP)

French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech on Europe in the amphitheater of the Sorbonne University, Thursday, April 25 in Paris. 2024. French President Emmanuel Macron will outline his vision for Europe as a more assertive global power at the backdrop of war in Ukraine, security, and economic challenges in a speech ahead of pivotal election for the European Parliament in June. (Christophe Petit Tesson, Pool via AP)

French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech on Europe in the amphitheater of the Sorbonne University, Thursday, April 25 in Paris. 2024. French President Emmanuel Macron will outline his vision for Europe as a more assertive global power at the backdrop of war in Ukraine, security, and economic challenges in a speech ahead of pivotal election for the European Parliament in June. (Christophe Petit Tesson, Pool via AP)

French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech on Europe in the amphitheater of the Sorbonne University, Thursday, April 25 in Paris. 2024. French President Emmanuel Macron will outline his vision for Europe as a more assertive global power at the backdrop of war in Ukraine, security, and economic challenges in a speech ahead of pivotal election for the European Parliament in June. (Christophe Petit Tesson, Pool via AP)

French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech on Europe in the amphitheater of the Sorbonne University, Thursday, April 25 in Paris. 2024. French President Emmanuel Macron will outline his vision for Europe as a more assertive global power at the backdrop of war in Ukraine, security, and economic challenges in a speech ahead of pivotal election for the European Parliament in June. (Christophe Petit Tesson, Pool via AP)

French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech on Europe in the amphitheater of the Sorbonne University, Thursday, April 25 in Paris. 2024. French President Emmanuel Macron will outline his vision for Europe as a more assertive global power at the backdrop of war in Ukraine, security, and economic challenges in a speech ahead of pivotal election for the European Parliament in June. (Christophe Petit Tesson, Pool via AP)

French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech on Europe in the amphitheater of the Sorbonne University, Thursday, April 25 in Paris. 2024. French President Emmanuel Macron will outline his vision for Europe as a more assertive global power at the backdrop of war in Ukraine, security, and economic challenges in a speech ahead of pivotal election for the European Parliament in June. (Christophe Petit Tesson, Pool via AP)

French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech on Europe in the amphitheater of the Sorbonne University, Thursday, April 25 in Paris. 2024. French President Emmanuel Macron will outline his vision for Europe as a more assertive global power at the backdrop of war in Ukraine, security, and economic challenges in a speech ahead of pivotal election for the European Parliament in June. (Christophe Petit Tesson, Pool via AP)

French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech on Europe in the amphitheater of the Sorbonne University, Thursday, April 25 in Paris. 2024. French President Emmanuel Macron will outline his vision for Europe as a more assertive global power at the backdrop of war in Ukraine, security, and economic challenges in a speech ahead of pivotal election for the European Parliament in June. (Christophe Petit Tesson, Pool via AP)

French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech on Europe in the amphitheater of the Sorbonne University, Thursday, April 25 in Paris. 2024. French President Emmanuel Macron will outline his vision for Europe as a more assertive global power at the backdrop of war in Ukraine, security, and economic challenges in a speech ahead of pivotal election for the European Parliament in June. (Christophe Petit Tesson, Pool via AP)

French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech on Europe in the amphitheater of the Sorbonne University, Thursday, April 25 in Paris. 2024. French President Emmanuel Macron will outline his vision for Europe as a more assertive global power at the backdrop of war in Ukraine, security, and economic challenges in a speech ahead of pivotal election for the European Parliament in June. (Christophe Petit Tesson, Pool via AP)

French President Emmanuel Macron arrives to deliver a speech on Europe in the amphitheater of the Sorbonne University, Thursday, April 25 in Paris. 2024. French President Emmanuel Macron will outline his vision for Europe as a more assertive global power at the backdrop of war in Ukraine, security, and economic challenges in a speech ahead of pivotal election for the European Parliament in June. (Christophe Petit Tesson, Pool via AP)

French President Emmanuel Macron arrives to deliver a speech on Europe in the amphitheater of the Sorbonne University, Thursday, April 25 in Paris. 2024. French President Emmanuel Macron will outline his vision for Europe as a more assertive global power at the backdrop of war in Ukraine, security, and economic challenges in a speech ahead of pivotal election for the European Parliament in June. (Christophe Petit Tesson, Pool via AP)

French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech on Europe in the amphitheater of the Sorbonne University, Thursday, April 25 in Paris. 2024. French President Emmanuel Macron will outline his vision for Europe as a more assertive global power at the backdrop of war in Ukraine, security, and economic challenges in a speech ahead of pivotal election for the European Parliament in June. (Christophe Petit Tesson, Pool via AP)

French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech on Europe in the amphitheater of the Sorbonne University, Thursday, April 25 in Paris. 2024. French President Emmanuel Macron will outline his vision for Europe as a more assertive global power at the backdrop of war in Ukraine, security, and economic challenges in a speech ahead of pivotal election for the European Parliament in June. (Christophe Petit Tesson, Pool via AP)

French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech on Europe in the amphitheater of the Sorbonne University, Thursday, April 25 in Paris. 2024. French President Emmanuel Macron will outline his vision for Europe as a more assertive global power at the backdrop of war in Ukraine, security, and economic challenges in a speech ahead of pivotal election for the European Parliament in June. (Christophe Petit Tesson, Pool via AP)

French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech on Europe in the amphitheater of the Sorbonne University, Thursday, April 25 in Paris. 2024. French President Emmanuel Macron will outline his vision for Europe as a more assertive global power at the backdrop of war in Ukraine, security, and economic challenges in a speech ahead of pivotal election for the European Parliament in June. (Christophe Petit Tesson, Pool via AP)

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks during a media conference at an EU summit in Brussels, Thursday, April 18, 2024. European Union leaders on Wednesday debated a new "European Competitiveness Deal" aimed at helping the 27-nation bloc close the gap with Chinese and American rivals amid fears the region's industries will otherwise be left behind for good. (AP Photo/Omar Havana)

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks during a media conference at an EU summit in Brussels, Thursday, April 18, 2024. European Union leaders on Wednesday debated a new "European Competitiveness Deal" aimed at helping the 27-nation bloc close the gap with Chinese and American rivals amid fears the region's industries will otherwise be left behind for good. (AP Photo/Omar Havana)

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