Royals Round-Up, July 19th, 2019

Crown Princess Victoria's 42nd Birthday

Mandatory Credit: Photo by IBL/Shutterstock (10334203cr) Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel attend Crown Princess Victoria's 42nd birthday celebration. Crown Princess Victoria's 42nd Birthday, Oland, Sweden - 14 Jul 2019

The big photocall for CPV's birthday is always a delight. I love this photo. It's so, "WELCOME TO MY BIRTHDAY!!!!" (The blog The Royals and I actually attended this event, and has some other great pics.)

Crown Princess Victoria's 42nd Birthday,

This dress is SO pretty on Victoria -- it's by a Swedish brand called Stenströms.

Prince Daniel with Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar

This photo is absolutely a hoot. Prince Oscar looks like he's pretending to be a (tiny, adorable, perfect) monster.

Crown Princess Victoria's 42nd Birthday

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Shutterstock (10334209q) King Carl Gustaf, Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel, Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar during the festivities Crown Princess Victoria's 42nd Birthday, Oland, Sweden - 14 Jul 2019

Everyone here looks very summery and smart. They all need a cocktail, however. Well, not the children.

Sofia and Carl Philip

Mandatory Credit: Photo by IBL/Shutterstock (10334203er) Princess Sofia of Sweden and Prince Carl Philip Crown Princess Victoria's 42nd Birthday, Oland, Sweden - 14 Jul 2019

Those Castaner espadrilles are really having a summer. I don't personally love them here, because they're cream and her dress has white accents. That dress, though, is fab -- PSA, it's on sale and not insanely priced -- and there is no denying that they are a GORGEOUS pair of people.

Princess Madeleine

This is very delicately neutral.

Chaz and Camz in Devon and Cornwall

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Tim Rooke/Shutterstock (10337726cx) Camilla Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Charles in Tavistock Royal visit to Devon and Cornwall, UK - 16 Jul 2019

Meanwhile, these two are boozing it up, as usual.

Chaz and Camz in Devon and Cornwall

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Tim Rooke/Shutterstock (10334538l) Prince Charles and Camilla Duchess of Cornwall during a visit to Mevagissey Royal visit to Devon and Cornwall, UK - 15 Jul 2019 The Duke and The Duchess of Cornwall will visit Mevagissey to learn about the town’s resurgence following recent flooding and meet with local community groups and businesses.

"WHO WANTS A HUG?!"

Prince Charles visit to 'Woolcool',

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Shutterstock (10341685a) Prince Charles arrives for a visit to Woolcool in Stone, Staffordshire, to learn how they use sheep's wool to create alternative sustainable packaging for food and medicine. Prince Charles visit to 'Woolcool', Stone, Staffordshire, UK - 19 Jul 2019

Informative Caption is interesting here. It tells us that "Prince Charles arrives for a visit to Woolcool in Stone, Staffordshire, to learn how they use sheep's wool to create alternative sustainable packaging for food and medicine." Also, I need this stuffed sheep, please. Thank you!

Chaz and Camz in Devon and Cornwall

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Shutterstock (10336955o) Camilla Duchess of Cornwall meets a young wellwisher during day one of the official visit to Devon and Cornwall with Prince Charles Royal visit to Devon and Cornwall, UK - 15 Jul 2019 The Duke and The Duchess of Cornwall will visit Mevagissey to learn about the town’s resurgence following recent flooding and meet with local community groups and businesses.

Who can resist the toes of a baby?!

Chaz and Camz in Devon and Cornwall

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Shutterstock (10338109k) Camilla Duchess of Cornwall arrives to attend a reception to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Prince Charles ' chairmanship of the Duchy of Cornwall Prince's Council at the Duchy of Cornwall Nursery in Cott Rd, Lostwithiel Royal visit to Devon and Cornwall, UK - 16 Jul 2019

This was "a reception to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Prince Charles's chairmanship of the Duchy of Cornwall Prince's Council at the Duchy of Cornwall Nursery," hence all the lovely plants. Camz looks fab here.

Chaz and Camz in Devon and Cornwall

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Tim Rooke/Shutterstock (10338529h) Camilla Duchess of Cornwall visits The Donkey Sanctuary, Slade House Farm, Sidmouth and meets miniature donkeys William and Harry Royal visit to Devon, UK - 17 Jul 2019 The Duchess of Cornwall will visit The Donkey Sanctuary to celebrate the charity's 50th anniversary and meet with service users who have benefited from the charity's Donkey Facilitated Learning programme, The Donkey Sanctuary, Slade House Farm, Sidmouth

YES, these miniature donkeys are named William and Harry, and Camilla got to celebrate her birthday at a place called "The Donkey Sanctuary," which is DELIGHTFUL.

Audiences at Buckingham Palace

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Shutterstock (10337786d) Queen Elizabeth II inspects the Queen's Truncheon, the ceremonial staff carried by the Royal Gurkha Rifles regiment, during an audience at Buckingham Palace Audiences at Buckingham Palace, London, UK - 16 Jul 2019

Here, "Queen Elizabeth II inspects the Queen's Truncheon, the ceremonial staff carried by the Royal Gurkha Rifles regiment," and I assume she's asking if she's allowed to gently prod any of her children with this, should they displease her.

Summer Opening of Buckingham Palace

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Shutterstock (10340271p) Queen Elizabeth II looks at a recreation of the 'Victoria' pattern dessert service in the State Dining Room, as part of the exhibition to mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of Queen Victoria for the Summer Opening of Buckingham Palace Summer Opening of Buckingham Palace, London, UK - 17 Jul 2019 The exhibition marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Queen Victoria

"Make me one just like that." Informative Caption tells us that, here, "Queen Elizabeth II looks at a recreation of the 'Victoria' pattern dessert service in the State Dining Room, as part of the exhibition to mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of Queen Victoria for the Summer Opening of Buckingham Palace." FWIW, this exhibition looks VERY COOL -- they're recreating a ball held at the place during Victoria's reign -- and in general, I highly recommend touring the palace if you're in London when it's open.

Dutch Queen Maxima visits United Nations

Mandatory Credit: Photo by PETER FOLEY/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock (10338090f) Dutch Queen Maxima (L) arrives for a meeting with United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres (2- R) to mark 10th anniversary of UN Secretary-General's Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development (UNSGSA) at United Nations headquarters in New York, New York, USA, 16 July 2019. Queen Maxima has served as the UN Secretary-General's Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development (UNSGSA). Dutch Queen Maxima visits United Nations headquarters, New York, USA - 16 Jul 2019

Meanwhile, Max and Wax are in New York for some United Nations hoo-ha, but more importantly: They also WENT TO THE CONTAINER STORE. I don't know why this is so delighting, but it IS.