Royals Round-Up, May 11th 2018

QEII at the Royal Windsor Horse Show

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Peter MacDiarmid/REX/Shutterstock (9666712i) Queen Elizabeth II watches her horse 'Sparkles' in competition at the 75th Royal Windsor Horse Show. The five day event takes place in the grounds of Windsor Castle. Royal Windsor Horse Show, Windsor, UK - 09 May 2018

I LOVE THIS. Has anyone ever been more delighted by a horse show? Wait until you read Informative Caption: "Queen Elizabeth II watches her horse 'Sparkles' in competition at the 75th Royal Windsor Horse Show." HER HORSE IS NAMED SPARKLES.

QEII at the Royal Windsor Horse Show

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Peter MacDiarmid/REX/Shutterstock (9666712k) Queen Elizabeth II checks the time as she watches her horse 'Sparkles' in competition at the 75th Royal Windsor Horse Show. The five day event takes place in the grounds of Windsor Castle. Royal Windsor Horse Show, Windsor, UK - 09 May 2018

"All right, Sparkles, let's wrap it up. I've got a meeting with the wedding DJ in twenty, and we've got a LOT to discuss. Item number one, if they don't play 'California Love,' I'll be enraged."

Mandatory Credit: Photo by REX/Shutterstock (9666477m) Queen Elizabeth II Royal Windsor Horse Show, Windsor, UK - 09 May 2018

"OH MY GOD DID I FORGET MY CROWN?"

QEII at the Royal Windsor Horse Show

Mandatory Credit: Photo by REX/Shutterstock (9666477au) Queen Elizabeth II Royal Windsor Horse Show, Windsor, UK - 09 May 2018

She looks so Horse-Show-y here, in a very good and appealing way.

Phil and Liz

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Peter MacDiarmid/REX/Shutterstock (9668441j) Prince Philip is seen in a car talking to Queen Elizabeth II at the 75th Royal Windsor Horse Show. This is the first time the Duke has been seen since his hip operation last month. The five day event takes place in the grounds of Windsor Castle. Royal Windsor Horse Show, Windsor, Berkshire, UK - 11 May 2018

And look who popped out to see his bride while she's eyeballing the ponies! (And drove himself no less.)

THE QUEEN (and Prince Andrew back there)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by NEIL HALL/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock (9668531ag) Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Andrew Royal Windsor Horse Show, London, United Kingdom - 11 May 2018 Britain's Prince Andrew (L) and Britain's Queen Elizabeth II visit the Royal Windsor Horse Show in the grounds of Windsor Castle in Windsor, Britain, 11 May 2018. The event is the United Kingdom's largest outdoor horse show with international competitions in three different equestrian disciplines.

"We also look hotter in sunglasses."

Marmite

You guys. They're literally selling commemorative Marmite.

Royal Wedding preparations

Mandatory Credit: Photo by REX/Shutterstock (9666738ac) A member of the Household Calvary re-shoes a horse in the forge during a facility to see The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment preparations for the forthcoming Royal Wedding at Hyde Park Barracks Royal Wedding preparations, London, UK - 09 May 2018

They are re-shoeing this horse for the wedding, but for one long moment, I thought they were steaming him like a wrinkly silk gown.

Royal Wedding preparations

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Amer Ghazzal/REX/Shutterstock (9667532i) Windsor Pub renamed The Prince Harry for the Royal Wedding. The pub's former name was Three Tuns Royal Wedding preparations, Windsor, UK - 10 May 2018

Informative Caption tells me that this pub has been re-named "The Prince Harry for the Royal Wedding. The pub's former name was Three Tuns." I don't know if that means it will go back to being Three Tuns after the wedding? There is also a Duchess of Cambridge pub in Windsor; Wills must be feeling a bit left out! (Also, "free wifi"?! SEE YOU NEXT WEEKEND, PRINCE HARRY PUB.)

London Bridge Station Official Opening

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Tom Nicholson/REX/Shutterstock (9666368p) Transport Secretary Chris Grayling and HRH Prince William, Prince William. London Bridge Station Official Opening, in London, UK - 9 May 2018

MEANWHILE! Transport Secretary Chris Grayling and Wills popped out for the official opening of the London Bridge Station -- I assume it's a Tube station. Wills looks fit in that blue suit; last time we saw him, he looked kinda exhausted so I was relieved on a personal level when I saw these pics and I was like, "oh! I still find him handsome. That's a blessing." SO MUCH HAS CHANGED ALREADY.

Prince Charles and Camilla Visit Greece

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Tim Rooke/REX/Shutterstock (9666547ae) Camilla Duchess of Cornwall and Betty Baziana at The Benaki Museum of Greek Culture Prince Charles and Camilla Duchess of Cornwall visit to Athens, Greece - 09 May 2018 The Benaki Museum of Greek Culture was converted into a museum in 1930 to house the collections of Antonis Benakis, a Greek art collector from Alexandria. The Benaki familys collection was later donated to the Greek nation by Antonis and his three sisters, Alexandra, Penelope and Argine. Following its most recent refurbishment (19892000), the building houses a unique exhibition on Greek culture from prehistoric times to the 20th century.

Chaz and Cams are all over the place this week -- Greece, and the South of France, and mostly they're drinking. Here, Camilla looks very crisp in white as she's chatting with Betty Baziana (who's the romantic partner of Alexis Tsipras, the Greek prime minister) at The Benaki Museum of Greek Culture. Let's turn to Informative Caption: "The Benaki Museum of Greek Culture was converted into a museum in 1930 to house the collections of Antonis Benakis, a Greek art collector from Alexandria. The Benaki family's collection was later donated to the Greek nation by Antonis and his three sisters, Alexandra, Penelope and Argine. Following its most recent refurbishment (1989-2000), the building houses a unique exhibition on Greek culture from prehistoric times to the 20th century." That sounds so interesting! I want to go! I also like Betty's dress.

Prince Charles and Camilla in Greece

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Tim Rooke/REX/Shutterstock (9666547dd) Prince Charles and Camilla Duchess of Cornwall visit to Athens, Greece Prince Charles and Camilla Duchess of Cornwall visit to Athens, Greece - 09 May 2018

This was the formal dinner on their first night in Greece and I am assuming there was some Greek dancing? That also seems fun! Why aren't we all in Greece?

Prince Charles and Camilla in Greece

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Tim Rooke/REX/Shutterstock (9666547cw) Camilla Duchess of Cornwall and Peristera Batziana attend an Official Dinner at the Presidential Mansion Prince Charles and Camilla Duchess of Cornwall visit to Athens, Greece - 09 May 2018

There was also, as there always is for these two, a lot of drinking and snacking.

Prince Charles and Camilla in Greece

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Tim Rooke/REX/Shutterstock (9667330bs) Prince Charles and Camilla Duchess of Cornwall visit Kapnikarea and try traditional Greek coffee in a local café Prince Charles and Camilla Duchess of Cornwall visit to Athens, Greece - 10 May 2018

Drinking. (Coffee)

Prince Charles and Camilla in France

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Tim Rooke/REX/Shutterstock (9665421au) Prince Charles and Camilla Duchess of Cornwall at the Les Halles de Lyon-Paul Bocuse food market Prince Charles and Camilla Duchess of Cornwall visit to Lyon, France - 08 May 2018 Their Royal Highnesses will be accompanied by The President of the Les Halles Market Association and visit stalls selling cheese, charcuterie, wine, cakes, and chocolate. TRH will also view a cookery demonstration.

Drinking.

Prince Charles and Camilla in Greece

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Tim Rooke/REX/Shutterstock (9668463an) Camilla Duchess of Cornwall visits Lyrarakis Winery Prince Charles and Camilla Duchess of Cornwall visit to Crete, Greece - 11 May 2018

Drinking!

Prince Charles and Camilla

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Tim Rooke/REX/Shutterstock (9668463at) Camilla Duchess of Cornwall visits Lyrarakis Winery Prince Charles and Camilla Duchess of Cornwall visit to Crete, Greece - 11 May 2018

Drinking!

Prince Charles and Camilla in Lyon

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Tim Rooke/REX/Shutterstock (9665421bd) Camilla Duchess of Cornwall at the Les Halles de Lyon-Paul Bocuse food market Prince Charles and Camilla Duchess of Cornwall visit to Lyon, France - 08 May 2018

Snacking!

Prince Charles and Camilla in Nice

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Tim Rooke/REX/Shutterstock (9666319q) Prince Charles and Camilla Duchess of Cornwall at Nice Flower Market Prince Charles and Camilla Duchess of Cornwall visit to Nice, France - 09 May 2018 Their Royal Highnesses will tour Nice Flower Market, meeting members of the public as well as stall holders. Stalls visited will include: a flower stall, belonging to Jean Patrice Mege; a fruit and vegetable stall, belonging to Albert Luciano; and a socca stall, belonging to Sophie Budoia.

Snacking!

Camilla in Lyon

MAXPPP OUT Mandatory Credit: Photo by JEFF PACHOUD/POOL/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock (9665551j) Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall British royal couple visits France, Lyon - 08 May 2018 Britain's Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall (C) visits the Halles de Lyon, in Lyon, France, 08 May 2018. The British royals are on a three-day tour to France.

Admiring, er, sausages. As one ought, on vacation.

Prince Charles and Camilla in Nice

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Tim Rooke/REX/Shutterstock (9664667cg) Camilla Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Charles at the Fragonard perfume factory Prince Charles and Camilla Duchess of Cornwall visit to Nice, France - 07 May 2018 Their Royal Highnesses will tour the Fragonard perfume factory, escorted by its proprietors, Agnès, Anne and Francoise Costa. Their Royal Highnesses will meet renowned "Nose" Celine Ellena, who will discuss the different scents and perfume-making techniques during a fragrance smelling and creation experiences.

Smelling things at the Fragonard perfume factory! (Between the snacking and the drinking and the perfumes, it seems Chaz and Cams are having my own ideal vacay.)

Prince Charles and Camilla Duchess of Cornwall visit to Crete, Greece - 11 May 2018

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Tim Rooke/REX/Shutterstock (9668463i) Camilla Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Charles at the Knossos Archaeological Site Prince Charles and Camilla Duchess of Cornwall visit to Crete, Greece - 11 May 2018 Their Royal Highnesses will be accompanied during the visit by Professor John Bennet, Director of the British School at Athens, who will provide a historical briefing of the site and the exploration that has taken place there. Her Royal Highness will meet a group of school children learning about Minoan Crete, before retiring privately. His Royal Highness will tour the site, before joining a" Cooking Like Minoans" event. His Royal Highness will then learn about the site's storage facilities and the research the British School at Athens has done at Knossos.

Waving! (At the Knossos Archaeological Site, which I am sure is very interesting if you are into archaelogical sites, which I AM.)

Prince Charles and Camilla in Nice

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Tim Rooke/REX/Shutterstock (9664667cp) Camilla Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Charles Prince Charles and Camilla Duchess of Cornwall visit to Nice, France - 07 May 2018

I'm sure Nice loves you, too.

Dutch Royals at WWII Memorial Ceremony

Mandatory Credit: Photo by REX/Shutterstock (9663001k) King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima during the National WWII Memorial and wreath-laying Ceremony at National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Dutch Royals at WWII Memorial Ceremony, Amsterdam, The Netherlands - 04 May 2018

This was just after the "National WWII Memorial and wreath-laying Ceremony at National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam." They did NOT look this peppy at the Memorial; additionally, I love how W-A is always holding file folders and paperwork. He seems so official! (I'm sure he is.)

Dutch Royals attend the Liberation Day concert

I suspect this is GORGEOUS in person, but a little wan in photos.

Queen Letizia

Hello, I love this look -- it looks like a dress, but it's a skirt and a sweater via her old fave, Hugo Boss.

Queen Letizia

This is also Hugo Boss; very profesh.

Queen Mathilde visit to Maria Boodschaplyceum

This is SASSY and I love it. Next up, let's deflate that hair a little bit and we'll be in business.

Crown Princess Victoria

Speaking of hair: !!!!!!!!!!