Prince Harry and Geri Halliwell

In this time of thanksgiving, I am grateful that we live in a world where Prince Harry is photographed giving finger guns to Ginger Spice. Obviously they know each other from their ginger spice meetings (also attended by other saucy redheads, like Megan Follows and Jessica Chastain).

Prince Harry

This was post-Trip to Oman. There was some polo in Abu Dhabi, as we covered last week, and then he went to the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi, and ALLEGEDLY (per Twitter and Instagram) then hit a yacht and got all drunky/funky. (Not in a bad way, from what I understand. Just in a....I'm On A Yacht way.)

The Duchess Of Cambridge Attends East Anglia's Children's Hospices Appeal Launch

You saw this yesterday and the reason I am throwing it in now is that (a) she looks pretty but also (b) I'm about to show you a detail picture of her ponytail and it seemed weird to be like, "and here's the back of Kate's head," just out of nowhere.

The Duchess Of Cambridge Attends East Anglia's Children's Hospices Appeal Launch

And here's the back of Kate's head. I think she's using this trick I read about in Cosmo, which is that you use bobby pins to prop up your ponytail for maximum jauntiness.

Prince William

At an event early this week, The Master Of Ceremonies here accidentally introduced William as "the Duke of Edinburgh" (that is, of course, his grandfather). It does not seem like he was brutally punished for this error. W seems quite amused.

The Duke Of Cambridge Attends The Tusk Conservation Awards

"Now, you want me to stand WHERE?" (I don't even know what was happening here, but I bet a bowl of the Chex Mix I've got percolating that it was logistical.)

Wills at the Tusk Conservation Awards

"I'm just really excited to be at this event, as you can tell because for once I appear to be drinking, which never happens when I'm out with Kate because it seems mean to get loaded when she can't even eat soft cheese. You know? Is there any sushi at this thing? Lunch meat? Solidarity is so HARD."

Wills at the Tusk Conservation Awards

"Look how jaunty I am with my bow tie slightly askew! Tell me more about this pizza place you like in New York. Tell me about all the pizzas." I assume Dishy Guru has already emailed Wills and Kate both that he wants the following out of this NYC trip, in addition to all their charitable events and the trip they're taking to the 9/11 monument, which shall be, I assume, free of whimsy: The two of them caught sharing a pretzel/slice/hot dog in the manner of Lady and the Tramp; a romantic row boat round the Central Park Lake...even though it'll be freezing...that one needs some work-shopping; ooh, adorably walking through snow in good hats as snowflakes melt on their nose and eyelashes; silver white winters that melt into....what am I talking about, again? Let's just agree this 72 hours in NYC better be cinematic or I'll be enraged.

Damian Lewis and Helen McCrory

Well, he's not TECHNICALLY royalty (although he's PLAYED royalty), but I thought you might want to see how dishy these two looked for Damian's OBE investiture at Buckingham Palace today. (Hello! has pictures of said event, in which we learn that Damian Lewis must be Actual Tall, rather than just Actor Tall, because he and William are nearly the same height.)

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima

I'm scared Maxima here is wearing a Secret Jumpsuit. She DOES seem like the keeper of jumpsuit secrets, to be honest with you.

Queen Mathilde of Belgium

"I hope that's vodka," Mathilde thought.

King Felipe and Queen Letizia

I feel like Letizia has looked so much sassier lately -- this is totally cute -- and I decided it all dates from learning that her sister-in-law IS going on trial for financial shenanigans. ADA Letizia is pleased by JUSTICE.

Charles & Camilla Visit School of Jewellery

"And then this fancy doohickey... yeah, sorry, Your Royal Highness. I don't know what it does, either."

Informative Caption tells me that: "Prince Charles...is shown examples of work by Operations Director Gary Speakman as he visits Thomas Fattorini Ltd, gold and Silversmiths in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter." Apparently, they "make medals and badges including Honours such as the MBE and CBE." Fancy! That sounds interesting. I always enjoy learning about people who make the Many Honorary Doohickies. Points also for Chaz's pocket square.

Camilla

"Say, do you think I can borrow this Faberge egg for a bit? I swear I'll bring it back."

Charles And Camilla Visit The West Midlands

A) I love this coat on Camilla

B) I desperately wish these students -- of the Elmhurst School of Dance -- had given in to their impulse to give jazz hands en masse.

Prince Of Wales Visits The National Heritage Garden

I am not sure WHAT this is, at the National Heritage Garden in Great Milton, but it's VERY charming, which is what I like in my tiny garden buildings.

QE2 Greets Sylvie Bermann, the Ambassador of France,

"I suppose you're right. This rug COULD be worse. Let's all look on the bright side. Happy Thanksgiving, Americans! We hope you enjoy giving thanks for having survived your perilous journey to the Colonies or whatever it is you do on this day."

Royals Round-Up, November 26, 2014

We've got a premature Royals Round-Up this week, because Heather and I are about to kick off our Thanksgiving holiday and thus today is like our Friday. Never fear, we've still got plenty to discuss! -- First of all, in case you missed it, Kate had an event yesterday, to which a red dress and a jaunty ponytail were worn. There was ALSO a giant tea pot (sadly, it was not Mrs Potts). (If you want to buy the mugs in that post, as was discussed in the comments, you can sign up to be notified when they go on sale here.) Elsewhere: Look at this insane hat Princess Anne wore in the Hat from the Past feature on the Royal Hats blog. I LONG for her to wear it again. The Court Jeweller has the scoop about how Monaco is planning to celebrate Princess Charlene's twins (which are due around Christmas, apparently). All turkeys will be pardoned! Wait, that's something else. Loads of interesting old pics for your perusal. Wills and Kate are arriving in NYC on December 7th and The Mirror claims they're bunking at The Carlyle. You know, if one of you just HAPPENS to have an errand to do in that neighborhood, you should keep an eye out and then contact us immediately. Or if you have, like, a LOT of spare change, you can buy a table at their St Andrews dinner at the Met. It's only $100,000 for 10 people. DO IT AND LIVE-BLOG IT. (The Express) The Daily Mail I Know has that previously-never-seen portrait of Wills and Kate and George that you may have seen on Twitter/Tumblr yesterday. (It's a thank you card.) Royal Kate Debate hilariously and aptly noted that George happens to be wearing his own version of William's Dreaded Dad Jeans and it's totally TOTALLY true. Kate's just f'ing with us now. Wills & Kate & Harry have finally hired their own press guru (they used to have their own, then they were covered by Charles's team, and now they've got their own person again, which frankly seems like a good idea to me. Rumors had been that W wanted someone who'd never worked for his father before.) He's 30 years old, American, and, honestly, kind of dishy. (The Telegraph) I don't think said Dishy Guru has started work for them yet, but if this Kate's Buying Harry a Puppy For Christmas story is his work -- say, a trial gossip suggestion leaked as a way to test his skills -- WELL PLAYED, SIR. You know exactly what you're doing. (Vanity Fair) Apparently, Wills is also going to be allegedly be visiting China in 2015. (Kate is staying home, because she will be too pregnant to travel.) He seems like the correct one to send. (BBC) "Allegedly" no more -- the Palace just confirmed he's going to Japan and China in late February/early March. LATE-BREAKING THANKSGIVING NEWS. (This makes me think Kate must be due later in April.) THIS is a headline: Queen Elizabeth's Chef Fired After Scuffle at Buckingham Palace. There is alleged headbutting! Tell me more, Us Weekly! Macleans interviews the author of a new book about Queen Victoria (to add to your Goodreads list)! [Photos: Getty, Splash, Rui Vieira/PA Wire]