Prince George
This cute and quizzical little face, nestled between two giant headphones to protect his little ears, made me feel better. "HELLO, EVERYONE. I AM HERE TO LOOK AT PLANES AND BE CUTE AND HOPEFULLY HELP YOU FEEL BETTER ABOUT EVERYTHING. YOU ARE VERY WELCOME."
George and Kate
This is, for your Information, the "Royal international Air Tattoo," which is essentially a military airshow. Kate's wearing her Stella McCartney dress, which she's worn several times before, and her Smythe blazer, which, ditto. (I actually own that very same blazer. It's nice!)
George and Wills
This helicopter is similar to the one Wills trained in, and they all got in it and looked around and this photo is just sweet to me.
George and Kate
Wee handshaking!
George and Kate
Tiny possible tears! (It was loud there!) And not to take away from George's feelings -- this seemed to have passed quickly, as it does with kids his age -- but FYI everyone who works at this air show is attractive.
George and Kate
His wee ribbon belt is a source of preppy delight to me. Kate, you MUST find a tiny beaded one that matches the one Wills always wears. DO IT FOR QUEEN AND COUNTRY.
George and Kate
Aw, George, you little snugglemuffin.
George and Kate
"THESE PLANES ARE QUITE INTERESTING, MUMMY. I WOULD LIKE TO FLY ONE IMMEDIATELY, PLEASE."
Wills and Kate and George at the Royal International Air Tattoo
"EXCUSE ME EVERYONE BUT I'M AFRAID MY FEET DON'T REACH THE PEDALS. PLEASE DO SOMETHING ABOUT THAT IMMEDIATELY SO WE CAN TAKE OFF WITH NO DELAY. THANK YOU VERY MUCH."
Wills and Kate and George at the Royal International Air Tattoo
I just realized that Wills and Kate are BOTH wearing blue blazers today (although she's taken hers off here). Once you've been together a certain number of years, you know, you DO start dressing like your spouse. I also enjoy that George here has gotten a VERY satisfying sticker.
George and Wills
Wills is very sweet and hands on with George. I am such a sucker for cute Dads with their kids. (See also Beckham, David.)
George and Wills
Also, admirable and adorable coordination on the part of the Cambridges, including George's headgear. (Speaking of headgear, I like Kate's headband. Bring the headband back, I say.)
Wills and George
I am always delighted by what a busy little human being George appears to be. SO MANY THINGS TO SEE, GOODBYE, MUST DASH LOTS TO DO.
Prince George
Thumbs up to you, too, kiddo.
Prince Harry
Here, per Informative Caption, "Prince Harry takes part in a round table discussion with HIV doctors as part of his desire to learn more and raise public awareness in the fight against HIV and AIDS, both internationally and in the UK, at King's College Hospital." Looking hot, doing good. I approve.
Prince Harry
This photo seems like it might come in handy for me in the future.
Prince Harry
SAME. Here, Harry "sails around the Isle of Wight aboard millionaire Sir Keith Mills Yacht, Invictus, during the Isle of Wight Island Race." Well, that seems fun.
Prince Harry
Informative Caption is getting a workout this week! Here, "Prince Harry visits Wigan Youth Zone, a purpose-built youth facility that provides a safe and fun environment for 8-19 year-olds, or anyone aged up to 25 with a disability, to use in their leisure time."
Prince Harry
Kids! Where's Harry's apron? You ALL need matching aprons.
Kate at the Art Thingie
I already covered this event earlier this week -- the link is in the body of this post -- but I could not resist tossing in this late added photo. She's waving good-bye, but it looks like a doofy little dance.
Order of the Thistle Service In Edinburgh
Whilst Kate and Sophie were at Wimbledon, QE2, Phil, and Wills had to pop up to Scotland for the Thistle Service, assuaging those of us who were sad that it rained during Order of the Garter this year, and we didn't get to see people in velvet capes and wacky hats last month.
Order of the Thistle Service In Edinburgh
"I feel like I might look dumb in this hat. No one will tell me the truth with Kate gone."
Chaz and Cams Visit Wales
These two are making bread at Talgarth Mill in Wales and I always enjoy how Chaz never looks as if he knows what he's doing when faced with anything even vaguely domestic.
Camz and Chipz
It's v. complex, double-fisting fries and a bouquet.
Her Maj
This is little Agatha King, aged 5, and small children with flowers make me happy.
Fashioning A Reign: 90 years Of Style From The Queen's Wardrobe
Here's a sneak peak at the Buckingham Palace version of Fashioning a Reign, the exhibition of the Queen's clothing that we saw when we were in Scotland. It is GREAT and I highly, highly recommend that you go, should you find yourself in London this summer.
Princess Eugenie
Euj here is at "The Mayfair Gallery Hop to launch Brown's London Art Weekend." Her shoes are CUTE. (Her friend is Irene Forte, whose father is a hotelier who owns a bunch of v. posh and lovely hotels, for whom she works. She's one of Chelsy Davy's friends as well -- Harry really likes to date Blondes Who Know Eugenie, as she was rumored to have been seeing him a while ago [it seemed to not be the case].)
Cressida and Eugenie
Speaking of people who've dated Harry, I have a new theory about Cressy. First of all, I don't think she wanted to give up her life as she knows it to be with Harry for eternity, and that's totally fair and legit and the right call for her. If you're not all in, you're not all in and you shouldn't try to force it. HOWEVER, my other theory is that Cressy's huggy-lovey friendship with Eugenie and Beatrice (who introduced her to Harry in the first place) had her....I'm going to say "on the outs," but I don't mean it that intensely....with Wills and Kate. I always get the impression that Wills and Kate (and Harry!) like Euj and Bea just fine, but aren't super close with them, which makes sense given everyone's age differences. And ergo Cressy probably wanted to hang out with her friends Euj and Bea all the time -- fairly! -- and Harry wanted to hang out with Kate and Wills all the time, because they're all bonded and stuff, and this was possibly not ideal. ANYWAY, everyone here seems very happy, so carry on and god speed. Also, this all means that when Eugenie herself gets married, Harry is going to end up at an event that is CHOCKABLOCK with his exes, and I will find that personally amusing. However: Are Cressida and Harry still wearing matching beaded bracelets? IS THIS A SIGN?
Charlotte Casiraghi
This is at a party Vogue threw in Paris for couture week and...Charlotte, I just cannot. No.
Queen Letizia
I appreciate that Letizia is taking Tyra's advice and making her own wind.
President Prokopis Pavlopoulos of Greece Visits The Netherlands
Apparently, shortly after this photo was taken, Maxima somehow got a mild concussion. MAXIMA. BE CAREFUL. WE NEED YOU.