Prince Harry
I accidentally downloaded a LOT of photos of wet Harry in white pants riding a pony. "Accidentally."
Prince Harry
I just keep thinking about how strong your thighs have to be in order to become a competent polo player. Thighs. Competent, strong, royal thighs....
Prince Harry
This is an amazing action shot. The horse is like, "DO YOU MIND? I'm WORKING here."
Prince Harry
Given the rain, everyone got a dirtier than usual at this particular polo event.
Prince Harry
In half of these photos, it looks like Harry's giving signs to a runner in his new gig as a third base coach, something that I sincerely hope somehow comes to pass.
Prince Harry
"RUN, YASIEL. RUN LIKE THE WIND."
Prince Harry
It's always nice to see the ponies get a little love. Good job, Mr Pickles.
Prince Harry and Nacho Figueras
Harry's team was playing against Nacho Figueras, who, FYI, is really really really extremely hot. I, too, would happily hug him in the rain.
Prince Harry and Nacho Figueras
BTW, it has recently come to my attention that Nacho is involved with a new book series set in the world of white polo pants, which OBVIOUSLY we will be giving away later in the summer here at GFY, because I feel like that is totally relevant to all of our interests.
Prince Harry and Nacho Figueras
Oh, boys. I hope this is in the book.
Delfina Blaquier, Nacho Figueras
He is just...really really good-looking. Really good-looking. (That is Mrs Nacho, who is ALSO good-looking.)
Prince Harry
You're not terrible-looking either, Harry.
Prince Harry
This is Harry's Hey! I'm In America gesture. Someone take him to Target and buy him a copy of The Royal We, please. "Do you relate to anyone in this book? DO YOU?"
Prince Harry and Justin Trudeau
Before he came to America for the Invictus Games, and polo, though, Harry went to visit Justin Trudeau, where they were handsome and charming together.
Prince Harry and Justin Trudeau
I've decided they are BEST FRIENDS now, and are on a long-running group-text with Michelle Obama that encompasses all kinds of interesting subjects, like the best bicep workouts, Harry's latest romantic conquests, what's happening with Kate's hair, and whether or not William will ever just totally shave his head. PS: Trudeau's tie is groovy.
Prince Harry
I salute anyone who gives a person a bracelet as a gift.
Prince Harry Launches The Invictus Games In Toronto
I love Trudeau's plaid jacket, but do his jeans look weird? I think it's the belt. Harry, on the other hand, looks fine, by which I mean FOINE. I also appreciate their nearly-matching shoes.
Prince Harry Launches The Invictus Games In Toronto
Hockey because Canada, of course.
Prince Harry and Justin Trudeau
Just make out!
Prince Harry and Justin Trudeau
This is great. Trudeau's photographer, Adam Scotti, was apparently wildly cheered for when he emerged at this event...because everyone thought he was Harry, due to the ginger and the beard. They even posed for a photo together, later.
Prince Harry Launches The Invictus Games In Toronto
Fun fact: I wore number 17 on my basketball jersey when I was (TERRIBLE) on the JV team in junior high -- because it's my birth date -- and this means Harry and I are meant to be, right? IT'S A SIGN.
Prince Harry and a Puppy
...I am obviously here for everything about this.
Prince Harry on the Cover of People
Kate's not the only one on the cover of a major magazine at the moment, either!
Chaz, Firth, and Emma Thompson
Meanwhile, back in London, Chaz and Cams had a big part for British Oscar winners. COLIN FIRTH I LOVE YOU AND YOUR SEXY GLASSES. (And, yes, that is Emma Thompson's wonderful face in the corner.)
Chaz and Cams and British Oscar Winners
Per Informative Caption, "The Oscars represent excellence in filmmaking and it is a testament to the talent in the United Kingdom that more than 300 British artists and filmmakers have earned this honour." Look at that saucy minx Maggie Smith in her chic pantsuit right next to Chaz. Click here, if you want to see this huge. Play Spot Ben Kingsley! It's not everyone -- I don't know where Emma went off to. I assume she scuttled off to part of the palace to take notes on something she's working on.)
Queen Elizabeth II Visits Berkhamsted School
Per Informative Caption: "Queen Elizabeth II arrives at Berkhamsted School as part of the School's 475th Anniversary celebrations." (That school is older than my country.) She looks VERY sassy and jazzy in pink.
Queen Elizabeth II Visits Berkhamsted School
"Oh, fantastic. Another plaque. You must all be delighted."
Zara Phillips
Meanwhile, Zara is all kitted up in this very glamorous riding gear and taking part in the Badminton Horse Trials, which are a very big deal in the horse-y world, from what I can tell from its Wikipedia page. (And which Zara's father won four times. Yes, I totally fell into a Wikipedia hole as soon as I looked this up. Wikipedia has a wealth of knowledge on the subject of Famous Horses.)
Mia and Zara
Mia appears to have been very helpful upon this day.
Mia and Mike Tindall
She's very cute in her little overalls.
Queen Letizia
Meanwhile, Letizia is learning how to make a bomb.
Felipe and Letizia
I actually LOVE this look on Letizia. Those shoes! The navy blue! I am all in.
Carl Philip, Victoria, and Daniel
King Carl Gustav turned 70 this week, and there were beaucoup shenanigans in Sweden -- concerts! Te Deums! Trips on a yacht! Balcony appearances! Here, I realized that CP, Vic, and Daniel are kind of the Swedish version of Harry, Wills, and Kate, with Victoria obviously being the Wills. Would William wear such an elaborate gold choker? I sadly doubt it. Additionally: I LOVE her shoes.
Madeleine and Chris
This is a great coat.
King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia
It's always interesting to see which royals send who to these events. Like, I don't think any of the Brits attended any of these celebrations, Spain sent Juan Carlos (I feel like potentially just to get him out of the country for a wee bit), and Mary and Fred AND Margrethe came from Denmark. (Margrethe and Carl Gustav are...cousins, I think?)
Queen Margrethe II
I told you she popped by! Also: that is a very elaborate costume on the gentleman behind her.
King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia
I love this color on Silvia. Also, I could tell you this photo was from 1952 and you would totally believe me.
Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary
Huzzah to Mary's lovely coat, Zzz to Mary's boring shoes.
Princess Madeleine and Chris
Speaking of coats! This --and the hat! -- is divine. Chris, though, needs to shave. Carl Philip can pull off the scuff, as you will see on the next slide, but Chris here just sort of looks like he woke up late.
Sofia and Carl Philip
He. Is. Dreamy. And she looks swell -- regardless of the fact that she had a baby literally less than two weeks prior to this. Her shoes, in particular, sing to me.
Victoria, Estelle, and Daniel
I have my doubts about Victoria's hat when she's not wearing her coat -- which is lovely, and which you will see next -- but this dress! I love it.
Crown Princess Victoria
Still not 100% sold on the hat -- I like the shape, but I might wish it were a different color? I don't know. But that coat! Divine.
Sofia, Madeleine, and Estelle
Estelle, you are a treat.
Princess Estelle
Even if you think this is all incredibly boring.
A Whole Bunch of Swedes
This photo makes me laugh. Chris O'Neill is like, "ugh, so hungover. I need a nap" over there. Madeleine is wondering if she can smell Prince Oskar's wee head without anyone noticing. The baby is asleep, and Victoria is like, "THANK GOD HE IS ASLEEP," while Estelle is thinking about screaming. Her father is blissfully thinking about lunch, Sofia is rightfully congratulating herself for being upright, and CP is congratulating himself for being hot.
Victoria, Daniel, Estelle, and Carl Philip
It's very cute to see Uncle CP hoisting up Estelle. TAKE NOTE, BRITISH ROYAL FAMILY.
Queen Margrethe II
She looks queenly, of course -- and wore, don't worry, that GIANT GIANT FUR she trots out for these things -- but once again I am distracted by the Very Elaborate Footmen.
Crown Princess Mary
I flat out love this on CPM.
Princess Takamado, Queen Silvia and King Carl XVI
"Thanks for having me. It's so fun to get to bring out our tiaras for the night!"
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima
YAY! It's my favorite dress on Maxima.