Prince Harry at England v Wales, Rugby Union,

Look at this jovial man! It cannot just be the joy of rugby thighs....OR CAN IT? He seems extremely happy; it's very heart-warming.

Coral Reef Health and Resilience Meeting,

Harry also made a surprise appearance at this event the Chaz did to support coral reefs (reeves? Reefs are very upsetting). Informative Caption here is kinda great, too: "Prince Harry is gently greeted by his father Prince Charles upon their separate arrival to attend a coral reef health and resilience meeting with speeches and a reception with delegates at Fishmongers Hall in London." "Gently greeted" made me smile. It IS a gentle greeting.

Chaz and Haz

Let's bring MORE INFORMATION: "The event held Wednesday was entitled the 'International Year of the Reef 2018 - An Opportunity for Increasing Coral Reef Resilience through New Collaborative Models' and was convened by Prince Charles' International Sustainability Unit." Good for him! Say what you will abut Charles, he was really ahead of the curve with regards to sustainability.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Wedding Venue

There have been a TON of pics released lately of the interiors of various venues related to the upcoming wedding. This is St George's Hall, at Windsor Castle, which is where the reception will be, and where all the coats of arms for members of the Order of the Garter are hung on the walls. (There is a scene in The Royal We set here, so now you have a visual!)

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Wedding Venue

This is St George's Chapel, where the wedding itself will take place. I mean, obviously it's totally heinous and hideous to look upon. HIDE YOUR EYES.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Wedding Venue

And this is The Quire, which is basically the part of the church closest to the altar. IT IS GORGEOUS in person. This is also where Henry VIII is buried (with Jane Seymour, the one wife who didn't live long enough to annoy him). I mean, I suppose this will do?

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Wedding Venue

And here is your exterior shot. It's on the castle grounds, behind the castle walls. It's SO charming.

Fit and Fed campaign at the Roundwood Youth Centre

Meanwhile, Harry "visits a Fit and Fed February school holiday activity programme...The Fit and Fed Campaign aims to provide young people with free access to activity sessions and a nutritious lunch during school holidays." That seems like a good goal! Harry might need to work on his form here.

Prince Harry

He seems so doubtful here!

Prince Charles visits Durham

Informative Caption tells me, "Prince Charles meets members of the emergency services during his visit to the new Emergency Service Station at Barnard Castle." MY caption just says, "PUPPIES!!!!"

Prince Charles visits Durham

Chaz here is visiting the Bowes Museum in Barnard Castle, and mostly I thought you'd want to see the interior of this room. Look at that light fixture! Wiki tells me that the Bowes is quite interesting indeed: "The museum contains paintings by El Greco, Francisco Goya, Canaletto, Jean-Honoré Fragonard and François Boucher, together with a sizable collection of decorative art, ceramics, textiles, tapestries, clocks and costumes, as well as older items from local history. The early works of French glassmaker Émile Gallé were commissioned by Joséphine, wife of the founder John Bowes. A great attraction is the 18th-century Silver Swan automaton, which periodically preens itself, looks round and appears to catch and swallow a fish.

THE SILVER SWAN

AND BEHOLD! I want to go eyeball this.

Queen Elizabeth II hosts Commonwealth Diaspora community reception

Meanwhile, "Queen Elizabeth II meets rugby players Mako (2nd right) and Billy Vunipola at a reception to celebrate the Commonwealth Diaspora community" and everyone here looks jovial. I decided they're discussing the finer points of a good scrum.

Queen Letizia

"I regret this blouse."

Queen Letizia

I appreciate how BUSY AND IMPORTANT these file folders make her appear. (And I am sure that she IS both.)

Queen Rania and King Adbullah visit to Abu Dhabi

Somewhere in Kensington Palace, Kate sits up from her bed and says, "OH. There's a dress I need to order."

Queen Rania and King Adbullah visit to Abu Dhabi

This suit is v. chic.

Queen Rania and King Adbullah visit to Abu Dhabi

These trousers have quite a bit happening.

Belgian Royal family visit to Switzerland

The Belgian royals are in Switzerland for a ski vacay. I wonder why they're not at the Olympics?

Maxima in Indonesia

However, the reason Maxima isn't at the Olympics anymore is because she popped over to Indonesia. I have it on good authority, however, that people are waving giant Fat Head posters of her at the speed-skating, though, which is AMAZING.

Maxima in Indonesia

This is a very chic look for warm, humid weather. It's 95% humidity in Indonesia! Sandals are required!

Crown Princess Victoria

SOMEONE's in a good mood.

Royals Round-Up, February 16th, 2018

Harry seems happy!