The Queen's Commonwealth Trust and One Young World roundtable

Ooh, I love this look on Meghan -- she and Harry popped out today for a roundtable discussion, as so many royals end up popping out. She's VERY good at the Chic Business Leather. (The cashmere sweater is Joseph, the skirt is this Hugo Boss, and the whole thing is cozy and chic. One of these days, I am going to weaken and buy those Sarah Flint shoes. I feel like every blogger I follow loves them, too.)

Prince Napoleon's wedding ceremony in Paris, France

Okay, I'm REALLY only including this because I think her Oscar de la Renta gown is GORGEOUS. So-called Prince Jean-Christophe Napoleon (as you know, France hasn't had a monarchy in...a while, although his lineage is what we in the business call REAL FANCY) married Countess Olympia Arco-Zinneberg at Saint-Louis-des-Invalides cathedral this weekend.  It was glam! (Also I believe that's where The Napoleon is buried.)

Prince Napoleon's wedding ceremony

Vanity Fair had EXCELLENT coverage of this wedding; also, if you recall the woman who lost her historically-significant 40 carat engagement ring? Twas her. (They found it.)

Bea and Edo

Princess Beatrice and her betrothed also attended the wedding and I'm not sure if they were there to rep the Brits, or if they actually know the bride and groom. I suspect the latter. Bea looks like she's misplaced her arm.

QEII

"Here's this thing. I'm delighted to be back at the races, the only thing that's never betrayed me!"

Cruse Bereavement Care 60th Anniversary

Her Maj is actually really back on the job this week. I think she looks a little tired lately, and no wonder -- her family has, uh, a lot going on right now. (These ladies are "volunteers during a reception to mark the 60th anniversary of Cruse Bereavement Care.")

QEII

We've got a LOT of patterns from Elizabeth this week. Here, she's chatting with the High Commissioner for Grenada, Lakisha Grant, who ALSO looks great.

And this dress is GOOD! (This is Fesseha Shawel Gebre, the Ambassador from the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, and his wife Asegedech Amberber. They also look sharp!

Audiences at Buckingham Palace, London, UK - 24 Oct 2019

Her Maj is, in fact, all in for florals this week. (This is Datuk Mohamad Sadik Bin Kethergany, the High Commissioner for Malaysia, and his wife Datin Jakkiah Basran.)

Audiences at Buckingham Palace

"YAY! Granny is letting ME do this now TOO!" (I've seen Wills receive people WITH the Queen but they've just started having him do it solo. Get some practice hours in. This is the President of the Seychelles, Danny Faure. Everyone looks so proud.)

The Countess of Wessex Cup

MEANWHILE! Sophie is in her camo and making things happen. (This is the Countess of Wessex Cup, which is a competition that a bunch of branches of the military run for, I assume, amusement and exercise.)

Sophie

She seems like a good sport.

Prince Charles Visits Japan

At the Nezu Museum and Gardens, the Prince POINTS DRAMATICALLY. (Might as well see the sights while you're there for the enthronement!)

Prince Charles

Also, he will DRINK! (This was "a reception to celebrate UK-Japan partnerships hosted by British Ambassador HE Paul Madden at his Residence. His Royal Highness will greet guests, including Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Taro Aso, in the Residence Garden. Before departure, His Royal Highness will make closing remarks. The British Embassy and British Council in Japan are running a ‘UK in JAPAN 2019-20' campaign until the end of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in September 2020. The campaign will showcase the best of UK business, culture, science and education, and work to deepen existing, and create new partnerships between the UK and Japan. The reception will serve as the opening of ‘UK House’ which will host a series of events throughout the year-long campaign. Food and drink from all corners of the UK including Scottish salmon and Welsh lamb will be served with a Japanese twist." That was MOST INFORMATIVE, THANK YOU.)

Prince Charles visits Wales Rugby World Cup training

How convenient to be visiting Tokyo whilst the Rugby World Cup is there! How lovely to see these rugby thighs in person!

Camilla

Meanwhile, Camz has her cape on wonky. Camilla, your arms go through those slits!

Camilla visits Bath

"Let me sing a song of cheese!"

Princess of Asturias Awards

"Hello, everyone! Look at how cute our matching trenchcoats are!"

This was Felipe and Letizia leaving for Japan. These are very reasonable outfits for flying and I assume everyone took off their shoes and ties once they were safely on the plane.

Spanish Royals visit to South Korea

And after the enthronement, F and L went to South Korea. Again, this is reasonable. (They both look a bit tired and they probably are.) It's their first visit to the country!

Spanish royals visit South Korea

Ths dress is VERY pretty. (It's Carolina Herrera and a re-wear.)

Spanish royals visit South Korea

This is President Moon Jae-in and I assume that Letizia's dress does not turn totally insane under the table.

Here's Letizia with South Korea's First Lady, Kim Jung-sook, and Informative Caption has informed me that this IS the same Hugo Boss skirt that Meghan wore. THANK YOU, INFORMATIVE CAPTION.

Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia of Sweden

This was "a presentation of a report about internet hate," and I assume the report was, "IT IS BAD." (With the caveat that I do not mean this to be hateful, they look a little boring here -- if, of course, still very VERY beautiful as people.)

Princess Sofia

So many neutrals afoot in Sweden right now!

Princess Elisabeth 18th birthday celebrations

When I saw this photo of Princess Elisabeth's 18th birthday -- she is the heir over there in Belgium -- I was like...what....is happening????? And then I realized: There was a performance by a dance troupe at this party and these are those dancers.

Princess Elisabeth 18th birthday celebrations

See! LOTS of people came to this and they did not all wear a body stocking! Anyway, Happy b-day to the princess, who is very pretty and whose coatdress is very sharp. (I like to think the beige shoes were a gift from the Royal Beige Shoe Enthusiasts Forum, of which Kate is President, and are considered an important part of this rite of passage.)

Queen Mathilde, King Philippe, Princess Elisabeth

Maxima totally talked Queen Mathilde into wearing that dress. That scarf situation is complicated!

Royals Round-Up, October 25th, 2019

Slow week, eh? (Just kidding.)