King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima

Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Amsterdam just in advance of the Nuclear Security Summit and this is from a state dinner they threw for him. I am not that hot on her dress -- it's Valentino, and I wish it had two sleeves -- but HELLO TIARA. As usual, The Royal Order of Sartorial Splendor has the whole scoop on this tiara;

Queen Maxima

Earlier during the visit, she wore this cape -- well, I guess technically, it is a VERY SWINGY COAT, as there are sleeves she isn't using -- and this enormous bow-neck blouse and the whole thing is pretty crazy and I still kind of love it.

Queen Maxima

This is very elegant, but I might wish the waistline hit either a quarter of an inch in either direction.

Queen Maxima

The Nuclear Security Summit was, as I just mentioned, held earlier this week in The Hague, so Maxima had a lot of official events to attend and I have to say, she really brought it. This green is quite chic.

World Leaders Gather For Nuclear Security Summit 2014

Sorry for all the world leaders in suits taking up vital outfit space in this pic -- although everyone looks quite sharp -- but this was the only pic in which we could see her shoes, and, you know, PRIORITIES.

Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia

Over in Spain, Letizia looked pretty great in this -- it's by Felipe Valera, and I guess she's worn it before. I always feel like it looks related to the Temperley line that spawned this dress of Kate's. ANYWAY, it's lovely on her and I like the faux-bob.

Princess Letizia

See, her hair is just pinned under.

Princess Letizia

She also looked very elegant and EXTREMELY appropriate at the funeral of former Spanish prime minister Adolfo Suarez.

Sophie Wessex in Alexander McQueen

Sophie went OUT this week. I feel like if Kate wore a halter top this saucy on the sides, people would CLUTCH THEIR PEARLS (ridiculously; and not you guys. OTHER people) and freeeeaaaaak out. It's got a low back as well. It's pretty on her, and an interestingly sexy choice.

Prince Edward And The Countess Of Wessex Visit The Isle Of Wight

This is also lovely. I am all about that necklace.

The Queen & Duke Of Edinburgh at Lloyd's of London

The Queen is 87 and I sincerely think she has been blessed with an extremely sturdy constitution because she goes out more than I do. Those Windsors are long-lived and hearty. Here, I like the idea that the people at Lloyd's are all, "and this is our ELEVATOR" and she's all, I KNOW WHAT AN ELEVATOR is. I saw a photo from her point of view (well, rather) from this event, though, and basically this elevator faces an atrium lined by open walkways and basically EVERYONE who works at Lloyd's is crammed out there, watching her shoot past them.

The Queen & Duke Of Edinburgh at Waterman's Hall

The Queen Elizabeth here is at a reception celebrating the 800th anniversary of the Royal Watermen, who basically pop up whenever the Queen is going somewhere on the Thames. They used to row The Royal Barge. Ah, my kingdom for a barge.

The Queen's Hat

Here's a close-up of her hat, which is A TREAT.

Queen Elizabeth II and Abderahamane Assane Mayaki

You know I love it when the Queen meets with ambassadors and I always pick the ambassador with the most beautiful garb. This is Abderahamane Assane Mayaki, the the Ambassador of the Republic of Niger and his robe is sincerely stunning.

The Queen And Duke Of Edinburgh Host Irish Community Reception

"We are delighted by this crazy story you're telling us about selfies right now."

Queen Elizabeth II shakes hands with Dr Martin West

"You have a point, your majesty. This rug is hideous."

Fergie and Princess Eugenie

Fergie's in New York, New Yorkers! (In the same dress she wore last week; she must love it.)

The Prince Of Wales Visits Prince's Crescent At The Ideal Home Show

This is the part of the slideshow where Charles and Camilla do random things like point at people...

The Prince Of Wales & Duchess of Cornwall Visit The Edible Garden Show

....wave squashes about...

The Duchess Of Cornwall

And get their drink on. Well, I guess that's not all that random. We're ALL done that.

Royals Round-Up, March 28th 2014

I am very antsy for William and Kate and that baby to get on the road in Australia and New Zealand -- their big tour starts April 7th, and I expect all y'all in Australian and New Zealand to be on HIGH ALERT to send in REPORTS FROM THE ROAD. The good news is, both Sophie Wessex and Queen Maxima have been picking up the slack on the outfits. Queen Maxima, especially, has been BRINGING IT. There are tiaras AND CAPES. In various tidbits from around the horn: -- This look back on the attempt to kidnap Princess Anne, forty years ago, is extremely interesting. I love this part: "As the two men struggled over Anne, her dress ripped, splitting down the back. Instead of panicking, she had what she later called 'a very irritating conversation' with her potential kidnapper." (Smithsonian) -- Remember how earlier in the week -- mostly on Twitter -- we were talking about how Cressida was ALLEGEDLY to co-host a dinner Harry was throwing at the palace? She was a no-show, BUT, now it rather seems like rumors of co-hosting were exaggerated and she was really just invited. We thought it seemed like an insanely huge step for a couple that wasn't even engaged (Kate never co-hosted anything), so to my way of thinking, that whole story got blown out of proportion. [Photos: Getty, Splash]