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Princess Charlene
The Crossing Calvi Monaco Water Bike Challenge, Monaco - 13 Sep 2020
So Princess Charlene is out there riding a water bike around -- for charity -- and truly this looks incredibly physically difficult. Thank god no one ever asks me to do anything physically
Charlene, Prince Jacques, Princess Gabriella
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Princess Charlene with Prince Jacques, Princess Gabriella
The Crossing Calvi Monaco Water Bike Challenge, Monaco - 13 Sep 2020
Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella continue to be UNMOVED by loud humans. I love their little matching outfits and commitment to sun protection.
Queen Letizia
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Queen Letizia
Queen Letizia inauguration of the school academic year, San Adrian, Navarra, Spain - 14 Sep 2020
I am exhausted by the sheer number of things being TIED on this look. Also, the proportions are totally wacky. And everything feels flared. I just...I get where she was going here, but no.
Letizia and Felipe
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Queen Letizia and King Felipe VI attend the 125th anniversary of the newspaper El Heraldo de Aragon at Villanueva de Gllego in Zaragoza
Commemoration of the 125th anniversary of Heraldo de Aragon, Villanueva de Gallego, Spain - 16 Sep 2020
But this, a Michael Kors frock she's worn previously, continues to be fab. (Here, they're clearly arguing over who turned off the nacho cheese fountain.)
Spanish Royals Visit 'Delibes' Exhibition In Madrid
MADRID, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 17: Queen Letizia of Spain (R) and King Felipe VI of Spain (L) attend 'Delibes' exhibition at the National Library on September 17, 2020 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Pablo Cuadra/Getty Images)
Meanwhile, this is....fine. You know. It's fine.
Prinsjesdag ceremony, The Hague
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Arrival of Queen Maxima and King Willem-Alexander at the Prinsjesdag ceremony, The Hague. The ceremony looks different this year, due to the measures surrounding the coronavirus.
Prinsjesdag ceremony, The Hague, The Netherlands - 15 Sep 2020
This event -- per Wiki, "the day on which the reigning monarch of the Netherlands addresses a joint session of the Dutch Senate and House of Representatives to give the speech from the throne setting out the main features of government policy for the coming parliamentary session" -- is usually a big old to-do, but they toned it down this year because of the pandemic. (I believe they also used to arrive at this in a carriage that someone pointed out earlier this year had problematic images on it, and they showed up in a car this time, which was definitely smart.) This is also a rewear from Maxima. Not like a very low-key one, but still. I believe she is also wearing a golden branch on her head, which seems in character.
Prinsjesdag ceremony
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King Willem-Alexander, with Queen Maxima by his side, reads the speech from the throne on Budget Day to members of the Senate and House of Representatives in the Grote Kerk. Because of the corona crisis, Prinsjesdag looks different than usual. Many of the ceremonial events are canceled and the public is not welcome in the city center of The Hague.
Prinsjesdag ceremony, The Hague, The Netherlands - 15 Sep 2020
Yes, friends, for a moment I thought that was a Christmas tree, and I appreciate the Dutch for saying the hell with it, and getting into the spirit early.
Queen Maxima opens Theater Zuidplein
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Queen Maxima
Queen Maxima opens Theater Zuidplein, Rotterdam, The Netherlands - 16 Sep 2020
In addition to Theater Zuidplein, this new building also houses a location of the Rotterdam Library.
This is like Ladies Who Lunch...TO THE EXTREME. I appreciate.
Queen Maxima opens Theater Zuidplein, Rotterdam, The Netherlands - 16 Sep 2020
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Queen Maxima during the opening of the new building of Theater Zuidplein in Rotterdam.
Queen Maxima opens Theater Zuidplein, Rotterdam, The Netherlands - 16 Sep 2020
And I extra appreciate that her hat looks like it's hovering gently over her noggin like an UFO.
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima visit to South East Friesland
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King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of The Netherlands visits cheese farm De Deelen during the region visit to South East Friesland in Opsterland, The Netherlands
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima visit to South East Friesland, The Netherlands - 17 Sep 2020
The King and the Queen visit the calf stable and the dairy farm. After their tour the King and Queen will speak with young farmers about the future of the agricultural sector.
This is very cute. And also, snaps to Max for being able to ride a bike in heels and holding onto a tiny purse!
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima
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King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of The Netherlands visits sailing school De Veenhoop during the region visit to South East Friesland in Smallingerland, 17 September 2020.
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima visit to South East Friesland, The Netherlands - 17 Sep 2020
During their visit the King and the Queen will sail and watch the traditional Skutjesilen sailing.
They're on a boat!
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima
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King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of The Netherlands visits cheese farm De Deelen during the region visit to South East Friesland in Opsterland, The Netherlands, 17 September 2020. The King and the Queen visit the calf stable and the dairy farm. After their tour the King and Queen will speak with young farmers about the future of the agricultural sector.
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima visit to South East Friesland, The Netherlands - 17 Sep 2020
This cow is NOT impressed.
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima
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King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of The Netherlands visits cheese farm De Deelen during the region visit to South East Friesland in Opsterland, The Netherlands
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima visit to South East Friesland, The Netherlands - 17 Sep 2020
The King and the Queen visit the calf stable and the dairy farm. After their tour the King and Queen will speak with young farmers about the future of the agricultural sector.
In which our protagonists literally cut the cheese.
Queen Mathilde
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Queen Mathilde visit Meetjesland center. "Nootjes delen", a project of the Multifunctional Centre Meetjesland of Blij Leven vzw is a winner of Music Connects. Music Connects is an initiative of the Queen Mathilde Fund that highlights the social function of music. Testimonies of young people who showed remarkable resilience during the corona confinement and presentation of the initiatives taken by the Centre to overcome this difficult period. Meetjesland offers day care and residential care and prepares vulnerable youth for a more independent and self-sufficient life.
Queen Mathilde visit to Meetjesland center, Lievegem, Belgium - 15 Sep 2020
Mathilde continues to win the Royal Mask Contest, don't worry.
Queen Mathilde
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Queen Mathilde visit Meetjesland center. "Nootjes delen", a project of the Multifunctional Centre Meetjesland of Blij Leven vzw is a winner of Music Connects. Music Connects is an initiative of the Queen Mathilde Fund that highlights the social function of music. Testimonies of young people who showed remarkable resilience during the corona confinement and presentation of the initiatives taken by the Centre to overcome this difficult period. Meetjesland offers day care and residential care and prepares vulnerable youth for a more independent and self-sufficient life.
Queen Mathilde visit to Meetjesland center, Lievegem, Belgium - 15 Sep 2020
"Yes, I am wearing dangly earrings that coordinate with my mask AND my shirt. It's unexpected that this pandemic has proven to really be MY TIME but here we are."
Prince Daniel
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Prince Daniel doing a wheelie while cycling with students during his visit to the British Junior school.
Prince Daniel visit to the British Junior Primary, Eskilstuna, Sweden - 16 Sep 2020
Get back to me when you can do this in heels and holding a tiny purse, Daniel.
Swedish Royals visit to Djurgarden Royal Park
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Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel on a guided art tour of Alice Aycock's sculptures displayed in Djurgarden royal park in Stockholm, Sweden
Swedish Royals visit to Djurgarden Royal Park, Stockholm, Sweden - 17 Sep 2020
This is "Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel on a guided art tour of Alice Aycock's sculptures displayed in Djurgarden royal park in Stockholm, Sweden" and that sculpture is RAD and Victoria sort of looks like she's dressed in High Fashion Star Wars.
Swedish Royals Attend the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra's Season Opening
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - SEPTEMBER 17: Crown Princess Victoria and husband Prince Daniel of Sweden attend the season opening of the Swedish Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at the Stockholm concert Hall on September 17, 2020 in Stockholm, Sweden. (Photo by Michael Campanella/Getty Images)
This dress is good! Way to go, CPV!
Prince Carl Philip
In which Prince Carl Philip presents Ludwig Tjornemo, winner of the Chef of the Year Award, and yes I WOULD watch at TV show where a handsome prince judges the Chefs of The Year.
Mandatory Credit: Photo by IBL/Shutterstock (10781066e) Prince Carl Philip together with Ludwig Tjornemo, winner of the Chef of the Year Award 2020 in Stockholm, Sweden Chef of the Year, Stockholm, Sweden - 17 Sep 2020
King Carl Gustaf meeting with Prime Minister Stefan Lofven
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King Carl Gustaf meeting with Prime Minister Stefan Lofven
King Carl Gustaf meeting with Prime Minister Stefan Lofven, Royal Palace, Stockholm, Sweden - 17 Sep 2020
I'm obviously just showing you this because this room is great and OMG they have a lot of piano pictures.
Sophie Wesses
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Handout photo issued by Buckingham Palace of Sophie Countess of Wessex Patron, Vision Foundation, sitting for a sculpture designed for blind and partially sighted people as part of a special event, with scupltor Frances Segelman (Lady Petchey) at her London studio, that was live streamed to the charity's supporters and guests.
Sophie, Countess of Wessex, sculpture sitting, London, UK - 16 Sep 2020
Let me finally turn to Informative Caption: "Handout photo issued by Buckingham Palace of Sophie, Countess of Wessex, Patron, Vision Foundation, sitting for a sculpture designed for blind and partially sighted people as part of a special event, with sculptor Frances Segelman (Lady Petchey) at her London studio, that was live streamed to the charity's supporters and guests." That is very cool!! (I also like Sophie's dress.)
