Royal highlights of the month – June 2018

What a beautiful portrait! King Willem-Alexander and Maxima posed by the boats during their visit to the region of West-Friesland on June 28. <p>Photo: Patrick van Katwijk/WireImage
King Willem-Alexander waved to fans during their visit in Hoorn, Netherlands. <p>Photo: &copy; Patrick van Katwijk/WireImage
Queen Maxima and King Willem-Alexander appeared to be having the time of their lives! <p>Photo: &copy; Patrick van Katwijk/WireImage
Queen Letizia and King Felipe dusted off their finest clothes to attend the Premios Fundacion Princesa de Girona on June 28. <p>Photo: &copy; Robert Marquardt/Getty Images
Felipe and Letizia of Spain attended the Rescatadores de Talento conference at the Hotel Camiral on June 29. <p>Photo: &copy; Robert Marquardt/Getty Images
Letizia pulled out all the fashion stops at the International day of Deafblind People on June 27. <p>Photo: &copy; Manuel Queimadelos Alonso/Getty Images
Leave it to a gaggle of children to cheer up a Queen in mourning! Though she recently lost her sister, Queen Maxima of the Netherlands found her smile as she gave out high fives in the town of Zevenaar on Tuesday June 26, where she opened a new music education programme. The 43-year-old donned a navy suit with gold accessories as she walked the red carpet and took in a performance by schoolchildren. <p>Photo: &copy; Utrecht Robin/action press/REX/Shutterstock
Alexandra von Furstenberg was perfectly in sync with her sister Crown Princess Marie-Chantal and niece Princess Olympia, all of whom chose rainbow sequins for the disco-themed St Tropez bash <p>Photo: &copy; Instagram/@dax_miller_
The family jetted to the French Riviera to celebrate the big 5-0 of London-based Iraqi socialite and A-list party planner Rena Sindi. Princess Olympia and her brother, Prince Achileas, aced the Studio 54 theme in their disco finest! <p>Photo: &copy; Instagram/@olympiagreece
The last day of William's tour, day five, began with an emotional visit to the Church of St Mary Magdalene to pay his respects at the tomb of his great-grandmother, Princess Alice of Battenberg. The princess helped rescue Jewish children during the Holocaust. <p>Photo: © Arthur Edwards - Pool/Getty Images
Prince William visited the Western Wall, Judaism's holiest place of prayer, with the British chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis and Western Wall chief Rabbi Shmuel Rabinovitch. <p>Photo: © Tim Rooke-Pool/Getty Images
Of course, he had to show the young ones some of his fancy footwork! William kicked around a soccer ball during a session at the Equalizer football program in Jaffa, Israel. The program aims to build a better society in a diverse part of Israel through education and soccer. Photo: © Joe Giddens - Pool/Getty Images
Prince Nikolai of Denmark, who is seventh in line to the Danish throne, graduated from high school on June 26 and the palace shared a few photos to celebrate his big day. Clad in his graduation cap and school jacket, the royal with a burgeoning modelling career looked proud as can be. Prince Joachim, Countess Alexandra and his brother Prince Felix were all on hand to celebrate!
The following day, on June 27, Prince Nikolai hit the runway for Dior Homme in Paris. <p>Photo: &copy; Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images 
Queen Letizia spent a day in the seaside town of Benidorm, Spain as she attended the International day of Deafblind People celebrations. The monarch gave a speech looking ladylike in a full black skirt, pink and black sleeveless blouse and black mules with a clear strap. <p>Photo: &copy; Manuel Queimadelos Alonso/Getty Images
Heading off to Tel Aviv, the prince had the opportunity to meet with singer Netta Barzilai, who won the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest, at the Espresso Bar Kiosk. <p>Photo: © Ian Vogler - Pool/Getty Images
Day four took the Duke of Cambridge to Ramallah, West Bank, where he met with Palestinian Deputy Prime Minister, Ziad Abu-Amr, and Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas on June 27. <p>Photo: © Joe Giddens - Pool/Getty Images
William met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara Ben-Artzi, at Beit Aghion, the official residence of the Prime Minister of Israel, on June 26. <p>Photo: © Tim Rooke - Pool/Getty Images
Prince William visited Yad Vashem Holocaust Remembrance Centre, where he laid a wreath and explored the galleries, becoming emotional and speaking of the "terrifying" scale of the Holocaust. <p>Photo: © Chris Jackson/Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan were keen to celebrate youth making a difference in Commonwealth countries alongside Her Majesty at the Queen's Young Leaders Awards. Prince Harry gave a speech at the event, which was co-hosted by his wife the Duchess Of Sussex. Meghan was clad in a pretty pink Prada suit, while her grandmother-in-law opted for a summer green dress featuring yellow and orange flowers. <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images 
Princess Anne made a whirlwind trip to Toronto on June 25. The royal was on an official visit to Rotary International's International Convention at the Air Canada Centre, where she opened proceedings as an honorary member of the Rotary Club of Elgin. <p>Photo: © Rotary International
The royal, who is known for being one of the hardest-working royals, is a passionate charity campaigner! She made the trip there and back in just one day, demonstrating her dedication to causes close to her heart. <p>Photo: © Rotary International
Queen Elizabeth II attended The Royal Windsor Cup polo match at Guards Polo Club on June 24. Her Majesty was tasked with handing out some of the prizes. <p>Photo: &copy; Antony Jones/Getty Images
The Queen and Prince Philip were in good spirits while watching the match, with Queen Elizabeth stunning in peach! <p>Photo: &copy; Antony Jones/Getty Images
Prince William and Crown Prince Hussein wandered the Jerash archaeological site on June 25. <p>Photo: &copy; Ian Vogler - Pool/Getty Images
While on his Middle Eastern royal tour, Prince William stopped by AlQuds College to try his hand at their new mixing machines. <p>Photo: &copy; Twitter/@KensingtonRoyal
William and Hussein took in the England soccer match, which the British royal missed while wandering the city during the day. <p>Photo: &copy; Twitter/@KensingtonRoyal
King Felipe attended the closure of the Senior Army course at CESEDEN on June 25 in Madrid. <p>Photo: &copy; Eduardo Parra/Getty Images
Prince William received the cutest gifts for his three children - Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis - while on a visit to Liverpool. He received the sweet handmade satchels at the 2018 International Business Festival on June 19. <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images 
The Duke of Cambridge also got a robotic handshake while checking out new technology at the event in Liverpool. <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images 
Prince William also visited James' Place in Liverpool, a non-clinical centre for men in suicidal crisis which will fully open in mid July and is right in line with the Duke's dedication to the cause of mental health. <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images 
Set at the Ascot Racecourse for thoroughbred horses, the British Royal Family was out in full force at Royal Ascot on June 19. This year, Meghan Markle made her official Ascot debut alongside her husband, Prince Harry, just one month after their royal wedding, and the newlyweds were all smiles! <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images 
The Queen and Princess Anne, who just became great-grandmother and grandmother once again as Zara Tindall welcomed a baby girl just one day prior, were definitely in high spirits! <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images 
Meghan donned a chic monochrome ensemble by her go-to designer Clare Waight-Keller for Givenchy - who was also behind her wedding gown - and Philip Treacy, while her husband wore a dapper suit with blue vest and tie and top hat. <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images 
The British Royal Family, led by Prince Charles and Camilla (in an elegant cream-coloured ensemble), descended on the race course for the first day of the annual horse-racing event. <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images 
Princess Beatrice was pretty in pale blue lace with a matching fascinator while her sister, bride-to-be Princess Eugenie, wore a kimono-style white dress with angled white hat. <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images 
The British Royal Family – including Queen Elizabeth II, Prince William, Prince Edward, the Countess of Wessex and Princess Anne – stepped out for the annual Order of the Garter ceremony. It is the oldest British Order of Chivalry, founded by Edward III in 1348. The Garter ceremonial dates from 1948, when formal installation was revived by King George VI for the first time since 1805. <p>Photo: &copy; Steve Parsons-WPA Pool/Getty Images
Her Majesty looked beautiful in her regalia and metallic shoes and matching purse. The monarch left St. George's Chapel after attending the annual Order of the Garter Service. <p>Photo: &copy; Steve Parsons-WPA Pool/Getty Images
Knight Companions Prince William and Prince Edward, along with Edward's wife the Countess of Wessex, rode in in a carriage together after the Order of The Garter Service at Windsor Castle on June 18. <p>Photo: &copy; Matt Dunham-WPA Pool/Getty Images
Princess Anne stunned in traditional regalia during the Order of the Garter Ceremony at St. George's Chapel. <p>Photo: &copy; Ben STANSALL / POOL / AFP
Father and son Prince Charles and Prince William matched in their regalia for the ceremony. <p>Photo: &copy; Ian Vogler - WPA Pool/Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth II and the Duchess of Cornwall arrived together to attend the Order of the Garter Ceremony. The Queen looked calm and content in her regalia and beautiful earrings, sided by Camilla dress all in white. <p>Photo: &copy; Ben STANSALL / POOL / AFP
US president Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, met with King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain on June 19 during the Spanish royals' visit to the United States. <p>Photo: &copy; Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
Crown Princess Victoria stunned in a nautical-themed outfit during the Volvo Ocean Summit on June 18. <p>Photo: &copy; Julia Reinhart/Getty Images
Crown Princess Victoria participated in the ProAm Race at the Volvo Ocean Race, joining the team of Turn the Tide against Plastic on June 18. The movement promotes efforts to reduce ocean pollution in the Freeport of Gothenburg. <p>Photo: &copy; Julia Reinhart/Getty Images
Prince Carl Phillip of Sweden, Princess Sofia and Princess Madeliene attended the 2018 Polar Music Prize award ceremony at the Grand Hotel on June 14. <p>Photo: &copy; MICHAEL CAMPANELLA/Getty Images
What a beautiful couple! Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel dusted off their best outfits for the 2018 Polar Music Prize award ceremony. <p>Photo: &copy; MICHAEL CAMPANELLA/Getty Images
Prince Daniel, Crown Princess Victoria, Aryana Sayeed, Princess Madeleine, Chloe Trujillo and Robert Trujillo stopped for a glamorous photo together at the 2018 Polar Music Prize award ceremony at the Grand Hotel on June 14. <p>Photo: &copy; MICHAEL CAMPANELLA/Getty Images
Prince Harry and his new wife Meghan attended the wedding of Celia McCorquodale, Princess Diana's niece, in Lincolnshire on June 16. The newlyweds looked picture-perfect in coordinating ensembles - his a suit with tails and a blue tie, hers a blue-and-white Oscar de la Renta gown with matching white accessories. <p>Photo: &copy; Geoff Robinson Photography/REX/Shutterstock
Lady Kitty Spencer attended a family wedding in Lincolnshire alongside Prince Harry and Meghan on June 16, where the Dolce & Gabbana model and face of Bulgari donned a floral dress by the Italian label along with a burgundy Philip Treacy fascinator. <p>Photo: &copy; Geoff Robinson Photography/REX/Shutterstock
The Queen looked beautiful in blue as she handed out a winner's trophy alongside Laurent Feniou, the Managing Director of Cartier, at the Cartier Queen’s Cup Final at Windsor Great Park in Berkshire on June 17. The Duke of Edinburgh, who recently underwent hip surgery and missed Trooping the Colour this year, made a rare public appearance at the event alongside his wife. <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images 
Crown Princess Victoria and Dr. Gunhild Stordalen arrived together at the the EAT Stockholm Food Forum on June 11. <p>Photo: &copy; MICHAEL CAMPANELLA/Getty Images
Awww! Princess Charlene of Monaco planted a smooch on son Prince Jacques during the Riviera Water Bike Challenge 2018 on June 17 in Monaco. <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images 
Thumbs up! Prince Albert of Monaco hopped on a water bike at the Riviera Water Bike Challenge on June 17, where his wife Princess Charlene also gave the sport a go. The couple's three-year-old twins were there to cheer them on! <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images 
Princess Charlene's brother Gareth Wittstock had an animated chat with Pierre Casiraghi before the start of the Riviera Water Bike Challenge in support of the Princess Charlene foundation. <p>Photo: &copy; ERIC GAILLARD/AFP/Getty Images
Who was more starstruck? Princess Stephanie showed off her megawatt smile while shaking Patrick Dempsey's hand as she arrived for the event, which showcased her brother Prince Albert's car collection. <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images
It was a day out for this mother-daughter trio! Camille Gottlieb, 19, Pauline Ducruet, 24, and Princess Stephanie made an appearance at the TAG Heuer gathering, which was a more rare public appearance for the youngest of the bunch. <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images
It was a star-studded red carpet for the 58th Monte-Carlo Television Festival on June 15! Monaco royals Louis Ducruet, son of Princess Stephanie of Monaco and grandson of Grace Kelly, brought along his fiancee Marie Chevallier to the opening event at Grimaldi Forum. The beautiful couple were joined by Prince Albert II, the festival's honorary President. <p>Photo: &copy; Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images
We love when the worlds of royalty and Hollywood collide! Prince Albert presented <em>Law & Order</em>'s leading lady, Mariska Hargitay, with the Crystal Nymph Award, which is given to an actor each year in recognition of their outstanding career. <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images
<em>Grey's Anatomy</em> star Patrick Hempsey was in the house! The TAG Heuer ambassador met with Princess Grace of Monaco's at an event for the luxury watch company in Monte Carlo. Princess Stephanie was joined by her three children, Pauline Ducruet, Camille Gottlieb and Louis Ducruet – as well as her future daughter-in-law Marie Chevallier, in yellow. <p>Photo: &copy; Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images for TAG Heuer
Meghan Markle attended her first Trooping the Colour in a custom Carolina Herrera ensemble that featured an off-the-shoulder neckline, dazzling crowds in a carriage with husband Prince Harry and on the balcony of Buckingham Palace - where she chatted animatedly with her husband, Prince Charles, Camilla and Duchess Kate. <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images 
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, waved to onlookers during the Trooping the Colour procession. They shared a carriage as their husbands were marching in the parade. <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images 
The Queen had a big smile on her face as she passed her son Prince Andrew and grandson Prince William during the Trooping the Colour parade. Her Majesty was dressed in a festive blue ensemble with one of her signature matching hats. <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images 
The Royal Family watched the annual flypast on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. Meghan made her debut alongside her new relatives, where Prince Harry was seen helping her master the royal protocol - like when to curtsy to the Queen! <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images 
Savannah Phillips stole the show on the balcony of Buckingham Palace when she shushed her cousin Prince George, even going so far as to put her hand over the future king's mouth! <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images 
Queen Letizia and Queen Mathilde sat side-by-side during the opening ceremony of the European Development Days on June 5 in Brussels. The two stylish royals appeared to be having a lovely time catching up! <p>Photo: &copy; VIRGINIE LEFOUR/AFP/Getty Images
Looking rocker chic, Lady Amelia Windsor stopped for photos at the UK Premiere of <em>McQueen</em> at Cineworld Leicester Square on June 4. The royal paired leopard-print sneakers with an all-black ensemble for the perfect elegant-yet-grunge look. <p>Photo: &copy; David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImage
Queen Letizia and King Felipe VI of Spain met with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko and his wife Maryna Poroshenko (2L) at the Zarzuela Palace on June 4. Letizia looked her typical stylish self in a floral skirt and navy top, while Maryna kept things simple and chic in a black dress. <p>Photo: &copy; Carlos R. Alvarez/WireImage
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde welcomed Angola's President Joao Lourenco and his wife Ana Dias Lourenco to the Royal Palace in Brussels on June 4. <p>Photo: &copy; ERIC LALMAND / BELGA / AFP
The Queen can do no wrong when it comes to monochromatic style! Her Majesty stepped out in a gorgeous lilac coat and matching hat for the Epsom Derby on June 2. <p>Photo: &copy; Samir Hussein/WireImage
The Queen was all smiles while attending the Epsom Derby! Looking ready for spring, Her Majesty donned a stunning floral lilac ensemble and didn't disappoint with her choice of hat. <p>Photo: &copy; Samir Hussein/WireImage
Queen Letizia and King Felipe attended a charity meeting for the Princess of Asturias Foundation on June 1. Naturally, the Queen of Spain was her usual chic self in a monochromatic look. <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images
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