Will and Kate one year later

NBC NATIONAL NEWS — It's a been a whirlwind year for Prince William and his wife Kate. This weekend they'll celebrate their one year anniversary.

The couple plans to celebrate the big date in private on Sunday.

The couple has been in the public spotlight since they tied the knot, and there's been much speculation about the possibility of a royal baby.

Many royal watchers credit Will and Kate with boosting the monarchy's popularity and offering an escape from the financial crisis.