
There was no hand-holding this holiday, but this photo came in late, and it's cute enough that I think I can make do, and I didn't want you to miss it.

Sophie and Prince Edward popped over to the Christmas Racing Weekend at Ascot, and Sophie has been looking FAB lately. Although I feel like her purse never matches the rest of her outfit?

Storm Desmond has caused huge issues in the UK this winter -- massive flooding -- and Chaz visited some of the hardest hit areas. How long do we think he's had this coat? I feel like...forever.

Yes, yes, so festive, Happy Christmas to you all. I basically just wanted you to see the Carefully Chosen Pics on Her Madj's table. It's ALL HEIRS ALL THE TIME: Chaz and Camz's wedding snap, the Cambridges, and herself and Phil. ONLY MONARCHS ALLOWED.

She's ALSO cut her hair -- although it's hard to tell here, given the lack of light -- and I like that color. I will note that I find it hard to enjoy a brown suit on a man and I'm not quite sure why.

The Danes always REALLY do up New Year's, as you can see here. We didn't get as many shots of the revelry as usual -- maybe the usual photog was hung over? -- but I appreciate that they both look like they fell out of an old, old painting.

She always brings it. She ALSO announced on their Christmas Day Address that Henrik -- he of the Storming Off In a Huff That One Time -- is "retiring," kinda. Namely, now he's just going to the stuff he wants to go to, and ignoring the rest of it? Which is fine, but I feel like Henrik is a handful.

This is my annual post where I note how much Princess Marie resembles Crown Princess Mary.

I think this is new for her. It's a little overwhelming, but I mostly like it?

Meanwhile, over in The Netherlands, it's the same as it ever was, as Maxima is sporting a giant-ass hat.

Queen Rania also popped over to visit David Cameron at some point this week, and this is an interesting dress/coat/coatdress she's wearing. Very festive for 2016. Onward!
