Royal highlights of the month – September 2017

September 27, 2017

<p>The honeymoon period is over for Prince George it seems, as his dad Prince William has revealed he no longer wants to go to school! George is enrolled at Thomas's Battersea in Wandsworth, south London and started school less than three weeks ago, but it sounds like the young royal has had enough. <br /><br />During a visit to Milton Keynes on September 26, William told a fellow parent: "I just dropped George off and he didn't want to go."<br /><br />Photo: Getty Images</p>

<p>Prince Harry isn’t the only one getting in on the sports action. Prince William played a round of table soccer with young people involved in the MK Dons soccer team’s program “Set” during a visit to Milton Keynes on September 26.<br /><br />Photo: Chris J. Ratcliffe/Getty Images</p>

<p>Crown Prince Frederik took his selfie to new heights! The Danish royal visited the Great Wall of China for the first time with students from the Sino-Danish center. The focus of the trip was on children’s health in China.<br /><br />Photo: Instagram/@detdanskekongehus</p>

<p>During his trip to China, Crown Prince Frederik met with one of the country's last classical calligraphy workers.<br /><br />Photo: Olli Geibel/Instagram/@detdanskekongehus</p>

<p>Queen Letizia was floral perfection as she delivered a speech during Cancer Research World Day in Madrid on September 22.<br /><br />Photo: WireImage</p>

<p>Crown Princess Mary met with the Danish Refugee Council. The Crown Princess spoke about the current refugee situation and the organization’s ongoing work to focus on certain areas.<br /><br />Photo: Instagram/@ detdanskekongehus</p>

<p>Princess Leonore of Sweden had an adorable day foaling around with her horse Heidi. The three-year-old Duchess of Gotland paid a visit to her namesake island where she reunited with her foal.<br /><br />Princess Madeleine, who is expecting her third child, took to her personal Facebook account on September 21 to share four new photos of her daughter playing at a stable with her chocolate horse.<br /><br />Alongside the collage of photos, which includes one of Leonore receiving a kiss from her horse and another of her petting Heidi, Madeleine wrote, “Leonore finally reunited with Heidi af Gotland!”<br /><br /><br />Leonore’s younger brother Prince Nicolas, two, also joined in on the fun posing for a picture with his sister and her horse. Heidi was a christening gift to the little Princess. <br /><br />Photo: Facebook/@PrincessMadeleineOfSweden</p>

Princess Leonore of Sweden had an adorable day foaling around with her horse Heidi. The three-year-old Duchess of Gotland paid a visit to her namesake island where she reunited with her foal.

Princess Madeleine, who is expecting her third child, took to her personal Facebook account on September 21 to share four new photos of her daughter playing at a stable with her chocolate horse.

Alongside the collage of photos, which includes one of Leonore receiving a kiss from her horse and another of her petting Heidi, Madeleine wrote, “Leonore finally reunited with Heidi af Gotland!”

Leonore’s younger brother Prince Nicolas, two, also joined in on the fun posing for a picture with his sister and her horse. Heidi was a christening gift to the little Princess.

Photo: Facebook/@PrincessMadeleineOfSweden

Incoming Governor General Julie Payette travelled to Balmoral Castle on Wednesday (Sept. 20) to have her first audience with the Queen. The former astronaut is taking over the prestigious post from David Johnston, who acted as Her Majesty's representative in Canada for the past seven years.
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King Willem-Alexander was joined by his wife Queen Maxima of the Netherlands at the opening of Dutch parliament on Monday (Sept. 18).
<p>Thousands of people lined the streets outside Noordeinde Palace to catch a glimpse of the royal pair as they made their way to parliament in a horse-drawn carriage. </p>
Photo: Getty Images

<p>The Countess of Wessex made a furry friend during her visit to the Earl MB Hospice to celebrate its 35th anniversary.</p>

<p>Photo: © Twitter/RoyalFamily</p>

<p>King Abdullah II of Jordan and Queen Rania attended the opening of the King Hussein Cancer Center’s new expansion. Her Majesty called the facility "an incredible achievement that enables the center to provide medical care to more patients."</p>

<p>Photo: © Instagram/rhcjo</p>

<p>King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden was joined by his oldest daughter Crown Princess Victoria and Jan Eliasson as they attended the 2017 Stockholm Security Conference at Artipelag on September 14.</p>

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<p>Royalty meets Hollywood! Priyanka Chopra met with Queen Rania of Jordan in Amman to chat about the Syrian refugee crisis. The Quantico actress opened up about her royal meeting on social media, writing: "Queen Rania is a true inspiration. Her tireless efforts to help those in need comes straight from the heart and has always been consistent.. as a UNICEF Eminent Advocate for Children, she leads by example as is so evident by the countless programmes for children that she is involved in. She does this all with such grace and calm." </p>

<p>Photo: © Instagram/@priyankachopra</p>

<p>Prince William demonstrated he has inherited mom Princess Diana's special touch while speaking with Theresa Jones in the Frailty unit during a visit to Aintree University Hospital on September 14 in Liverpool, England. </p>

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<p>Prince Harry chatted with recent graduates from the Wilderness Foundation's TurnAround programme during his visit to Chatham Green Project, a conservation, education and sustainability initiative in Chatham Green, north-east of London, on September 14.</p>

<p>Photo: © DAVID ROSE/AFP/Getty Images</p>

<p>King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain looked regal seated in antique chairs at the opening of the college year at Salamanca University on September 14. </p>

<p>Photo: © Carlos R. Alvarez/WireImage</p>

<p>Princess Grace's 19-year-old granddaughter Camille Gottlieb – whose mom is Princess Stephanie of Monaco – was ready for her closeup with this selfie, snapped during a visit to Moscow.</p>

<p>Photo: © Instagram/@camillerosegottlieb</p>

<p>Prince Charles got a taste of the wares sold at the Mint Drinks Co stall at the Westmorland County Show on September 14 in Milnthorpe, England. </p>

<p>Photo: © Charlotte Graham-WPA Pool/Getty Images</p>

<p>Queen Maxima of the Netherlands showed her perfected over-the-shoulder look as she arrived at Noordeinde Palace for the gala in honor of the Raad van State Council on September 13 in The Hague.</p>

<p>Photo: © Patrick van Katwijk/Getty Images</p>

<p>Will a child car seat fit in here? Soon-to-be dad-of-three Prince William checked out a speedy McLaren 720S during his visit to McLaren Automotive Production Centre in Woking, west of London on September 12.</p>

<p>Photo: © CHRIS J RATCLIFFE/AFP/Getty Images</p>

<p>Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden attended the opening of the Parliamentary session on September 12 in Stockholm.</p>

<p>Photo: © MICHAEL CAMPANELLA/Getty Images</p>

<p>It may have looked like a romantic break based on this photo, but King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium were actually attending a shrimp fishing demonstration of the Orde van de Paardenvissers (Order of the Horse Fishers) on September 12 in Oostduinkerke, Belgium. </p>

<p>Photo: © Patrick van Katwijk/Getty Images</p>

<p>Wearing flat sandals in the rainy weather, Queen Maxima of the Netherlands nearly got swept away by pre-autumn winds at the LOEY awards in Amsterdam on September 11. </p>

<p>Photo: © Patrick van Katwijk/Getty Images</p>

<p>Hello, hello? Sophie, Countess of Wessex worked the phones at BGC Charity Day on September 11, 2017 in London.</p>

<p>Photo: © David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for BGC Partners</p>

<p>On September 10, King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands visited Willemstad, on the Dutch island of Curacao that was hit by Hurricane Irma. The monarch arrived on the Caribbean island to view first-hand the aid and rescue operation for nearby Saint Martin (Sint Maarten), ANP news agency said. </p>

<p>Photo: © VINCENT JANNI/AFP/Getty Images</p>

<p>It was back to class for Princess Leonor of Spain, who was driven to the first day of school by mom Queen Letizia in Madrid on September 11. </p>

<p>Photo: © Carlos Alvarez/GC Images</p>

<p>Duchess Camilla had the attention of the sailors after posing for a group photograph at the naming ceremony of the HMS Prince of Wales at the Royal Dockyard in Fife, Scotland. </p>

<p>Photo: © Jane Barlow - WPA Pool/Getty Images</p>

<p>Prince Charles – styled as the Duke of Rothesay while in Scotland – seemed to empathize with shy 11-month-old Myles Johnston at a reception following the official naming ceremony of aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales in Fife.</p>

<p>Photo: © JANE BARLOW/AFP/Getty Images</p>

<p>Little star Mia Tindall kept things bright with her fun rain boots at the Whatley Manor Horse Trials at Gatcombe Park on September 9 in Stroud, England. </p>

<p>Photo: © Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images</p>

<p>Whoops! Queen Elizabeth's great-granddaughter Savannah Phillips got ice cream on her nose during the Whatley Manor Horse Trials at Gatcombe Park.</p>

<p>Photo: © Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images</p>

<p>Japan's Princess Kako left home and is on her way to the UK, where she will study at the University of Leeds. The 22-year-old Princess, who is the granddaughter of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, will spend a year as an exchange student. </p>

<p>She will study performing arts and psychology, the Imperial Household Agency said, and her credits will count toward her university degree at home. </p>

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<p>Princess Olympia, Sistine Stallone, Amelia and Delilah Hamlin all wore Michael Kors Collection to the Town & Country’s 50 New Modern Swans party at the Carlyle on September 10 during New York Fashion Week.</p>

<p>Photo: © BFA</p>

<p>Princess Anne kept an eye on her energetic granddaughter Mia Tindall during the Whatley Manor Horse Trials at Gatcombe Park on September 8.</p>

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<p>Queen Mathilde visited Venice to admire the art during the 57 International Art Biennale on September 8.</p>

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<p>That's some close up! Prince Harry was greeted by fans and phones as he visited Cathedral quarter in Belfast during his first trip to Northern Ireland on September 7.</p>

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<p>After dropping his son off at his first day of school, Prince William hosted a reception for the Under-20 England soccer team at Kensington Palace.<p>

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<p>British royal brothers Prince William and Prince Harry made an emotional visit to the newly established Royal Foundation Support4Grenfell community hub on September 5 in London. The pair met members of the Grenfell community and people leading the volunteer effort, close to where the charred tower block stands. </p>

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<p>Prince Harry was his charming self as he met a little girl outside the September 5 visit to the newly established Royal Foundation Support4Grenfell community hub.</p>

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<p>Crown Princess Victoria was all business in a grey suit while attending the Royal Colloquium 25th anniversary celebrations at Ulriksdal Palace Theatre on September 6.<p>

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<p>Prince William enjoyed a meal with members of the community at the Al-Manaar Muslim Cultural Heritage Centre during a visit to Support4Grenfell community hub.</p>

<p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>

<p>Queen Maxima of the Netherlands posed with Dutch rapper Ali B and a young girl during a benefit gala dinner for the Princess Maxima Center for children's oncology in the Concertbuilding on September 5. </p>

<p>The monarch stunned for the occasion wearing a gown from Luisa Beccaria's Spring 2017 RTW collection.</p>

<p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>

<p>Fresh from her vacation in Palma, Mallorca, Queen Letizia was back to work (in style) as she met with guests at Zarzuela Palace in Madrid on September 5.</p>

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<p>Prince Harry shared his delight following the news that he is set to become an uncle for the third time. Hours after it was confirmed that Prince William and Kate Middleton are expecting another baby, Harry made a scheduled appearance in Manchester to meet with victims of the tragic Ariana Grande concert bombing. While there, he was asked by reporters how he felt about the pregnancy news. "Fantastic, great," he replied, giving a thumbs up. "Very, very happy for them." He also gave a health update on his sister-in-law, as she battles a severe morning sickness condition.</p>

<p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>

<p>Prince Carl Philip of Sweden shared a beautiful first portrait of his and Princess Sofia's newborn son Prince Gabriel on September 5. The proud dad photographed his little bundle of joy at home at Villa Solbacken, and couldn't resist sharing the snap with well-wishers. He released the photo via the Swedish Royal Court, showing five-day-old Gabriel peacefully sleeping in his cozy crib.</p>

<p>Photo: © Prince Carl Philip, Kungahuset.se / The Royal Court, Sweden</p>

<p>Princess Madeleine of Sweden made her first public appearance since announcing that she is pregnant with a third child. The 35-year-old royal attended a "Te Deum" with her husband Christopher O'Neill on September 4. The Te Deum was held in the castle church at the Royal Palace on the occasion of the birth of HKH Prince Gabriel.</p>

<p>Photo: © Anders Wiklund / TT / Kungahuset</p>

<p>Princess Mako officially announced that she would be abandoning her throne for love! The Japanese royal smiled as she announced her engagement to fiancé law clerk Kei Komuro at the Akasaka East Residence in Tokyo on September 3. Emperor Akihito's eldest granddaughter's choice to marry a commoner cost the princess her royal status.</p>

<p>Photo: © SHIZUO KAMBAYASHI/AFP/Getty Images</p>