HER ROYAL BAGNESS

WE SEE INSIDE THE PURSE! It appears to have reading glasses. SCANDAL!

Queen Elizabeth II

This is a great shot. Per Informative Caption: "Queen Elizabeth II travels on a steam train to inaugurate the new £294 million Scottish Borders Railway, on the day [she] becomes Britain's longest reigning monarch."

Queen Elizabeth II

I enjoy that she here appears to be wondering what the hell everyone is looking at.

Queen Elizabeth II

This was earlier in the week; one of her most cake-like lids.

A Variety of Brits in Kilts

INFORMATIVE CAPTION: "Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles, Autumn Phillips and her husband Peter Phillips stand for the national anthem at the Braemar Gathering," which, from what I could tell, involved LOTS of men in kilts, some of whom were throwing giant logs and whatnot.

A Variety of Brits in Kilts Part 2

COZY! I guess it's been chilly in Scotland this past week. (I also enjoy that Autumn appears to be sleep here. She's NOT, but you know. She COULD be.)

Princess Beatrice

Whereas Bea is in New York, at the "Derek Lam 10C Athleta launch party" and it appears that she is dealing with the humidity about as well as everyone else (AKA not well).

Camilla and a Puppy

PUPPIES!

John Major and Sophie Wessex

Per IC: "Former British Prime Minister Sir John Major with the Countess of Wessex at The Royal Society in central London during an event hosted by The Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust to mark the day Queen Elizabeth II became the longest serving Monarch." Sophie could use a wee pop of color, no?

Pippa and James Middleton

I included more intel about this Otillio 2015 Swim-Run Championship that Pippa and James did for her birthday in the links but suffice to say I shall never do that for my birthday, EVER. And also, James looks ever more like one of William's long-dead grandparents, come back to life to make sure he and Kate got together. That's probably true, right?

Prince Charles

BEER.

Prince Charles

CHEESE. Charles is visiting all of my favorite food groups.

Queen Maxima

ALSO visiting a cheese factory -- PLEASE make this be a world-wide trend -- is Maxima. A hairnet is, amusingly, not the wackiest of her headgear.

Queen Maxima

WHAT IS THIS??? I am terrified to think what is happening on the bottom. This is her jumpsuit, isn't it? ISN'T IT?

Princess Charlene

PHEW. This is glorious. I feel so much better now. Thanks, Charlene.

Princess Charlene and Prince Albert

They really do seem about a kajillion percent happier than they used to, which is a nice thing to see, and an unusual one.

Princess Sofia of Sweden

Princess Sofia attended the Global Child Forum on Southern Africa in Pretoria, South Africa, and looks very sharp doing so.

King Felipe

SPEAKING OF SHARP.

Felipe and Letizia

"Love muffin, did you remember to turn off the food dehydrator?"

Crown Princess Victoria

And finally, Crown Princess Victoria takes her new baby bump out for a spin. Sure, sure, the miracle of life, whatever. I know what you really want to see....

CPV's Shoes

HELLO LOVERS.

Royals Round-Up, September 11th, 2015

First of all! The Royal We is currently a mere $3.99 on Kindle and YOU NEED IT if you haven't read it yet. You just do. We only want your happiness. Second: Kate and the Boys have a variety of events on their schedule for this upcoming week, which is exciting. Heather and I are at Fashion Week right now, so our updates might be SOMEWHAT pokier than usual, but I'm going to do my best to bring them to you in as timely a fashion as possible. Third! This post includes puppies! An outfit on Maxima that literally caused me to scream! A look inside Her Majesty's Purse! And two TWO visits to a cheese factory! Earlier this week, we saluted many of QE2's Noteworthy Hats of the Recent Past. (As I asked there, I'm going to repeat here a request not to get into a political debate about the monarchy, just as I would ask you to avoid a political debate were this a post about Michelle Obama, for example. I very much appreciate it; thank you.) Elsewhere! -- LOADS of coverage of QE2 passing Queen Vic to become Great Britain's longest reigning monarch. For example, Maclean's examines all of her broaches. -- The Telegraph takes a LONG look at her fashion over the years. Some of the hats are TERRIBLE. -- Also at The Telegraph, these rare pics of QE2 are interesting. -- At Conde Nast, How to Travel Like Queen Elizabeth -- At Buzzfeed: 15 Insane Confessions Of A Buckingham Palace Guard -- RUMOR HAS IT that Prince Harry and Chelsy Davy saw one another whilst he's been in Africa and might maybe could be possibly getting back together. !!!!! LET'S DISCUSS. (People) -- ALSO, Harry's popped up in a new video extolling the virtues of rugby. (The Duchess Diary) -- People also has more details on the 47-Mile Swedish Swim-Run Pipples and the Marshmallow King did over the weekend. That is HARD. -- At The Duchess Diary: Royal Biographers Pay Tribute To Queen Elizabeth On Her Historical Milestone. It's juicy! -- Beatrice Borromeo is currently on the cover of Vogue Italia. (Royalista) -- As ever, HRH Duchess Kate has an excellent look at goings-on with Wills and Kate this week, and more details on their many upcoming shenanigans through the end of the year. (As far as we know. It's all vague right now. But you know. Stuff Will Happen.) -- At People: Kate and Prince William Join Queen Elizabeth for Her Milestone Day -- Kate also ALLEGEDLY received The Royal Family Order of Queen Elizabeth II this week. Everyone wants a wee tiny painting of a lady to pin to her personage during fancy events! (Hello!)