Royal highlights of the month – July 2018

August 01, 2018

We're booking tickets to Mallorca as we speak! The Spanish royal family and their lush surroundings were picture-perfect as they posed for a sweet series of snaps while on their annual summer holiday in Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
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Posing at the Almudaina Palace, the foursome was perfectly coordinated in blue and white ensembles. Leonor and Sofia were boho chic in their A-line dresses with eyelet detailing and wedge sandals, while Letizia opted for a sleeveless mesh dress nipped at the waist and espadrilles. King Felipe looked cool and casual in grey jeans and a blue button-up shirt.
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Queen Letizia and her younger daughter, Princess Sofia, were twinning in their crisp white outfits and wedge heels.
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King Felipe, Queen Letizia and their daughters Princess Leonor and Princess Sofia looked happy and relaxed. Ahead of their well-earned time off, the sisters reportedly spent a month in the US at summer camp.
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One month after welcoming her second daughter, baby Lena, Zara Tindall was out looking happy and healthy as she presented the trophy at the 2018 International Day Polo at The Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club on July 28 in Windsor.
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Zara looked chic in a blue A-line collared dress with lace panelling and a pair of black thong sandals. She kept warm in a grey shawl and pulled her hair back into a relaxed bun, topping it all off with a pair of tortoiseshell sunglasses.
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Meghan presented the trophy to the winning team at the Sentebale Polo Cup on July 26 - which happened to include her husband, on whom she planted a congratulatory kiss, and his close friend Nacho Figueras. The duchess proved her hubby's biggest fan as she cheered from the sidelines alongside Nacho's fashionable wife Delfina.
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Dame Judi Dench and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall cooled off in the Isle of Wight with a couple of ice cream cones. The actress, who has played both Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth, joined the royal on the private beach of Queen Victoria's former home, Osborne House, on July 24. Dame Judi, who is patron of Friends of Osborne House, looked lovely in a white blouse and grey linen topper while Camilla donned a white dress with ruffled detailing and a pearl necklace for the occasion.
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The duo were also treated to a carriage ride through town!
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Prince Harry and Elton John also met some young fans while at the International AIDS Conference. While there, the duo launched their Menstar Coalition, which will help promote HIV testing for men and work to eradicate the AIDS epidemic by 2030.
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Day two of Harry's royal engagement in Amsterdam saw the prince attend the International AIDS Conference on July 25. There, Harry reunited with his longtime family friend Elton John, who runs the AIDS Foundation's Annual 'An Enduring Vision' Benefit each year. The duo embraced on stage.
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Prince Harry posed for a picture prior to the AIDS2018 conference in Amsterdam on July 23. Thousands of delegates – including researchers, campaigners, activists and people living with HIV – will attend the 22nd International AIDS Conference.
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Crown Prince Haakon of Norway celebrated his 45th birthday with his family, posing alongside Princess Martha Louise, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, Princess Ingrid Alexandra, Maud Angelica Behn, Prince Sverre Magnus, Queen Sonja and King Harald V in Norway.
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King Philip and Queen Mathilde arrived at the National day Parade on July 21 in Belgium.
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King Philippe and Queen Mathilde visited with youth during the Parc visit on National Day.
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Princess Eleonore, Prince Gabriel, Princess Elisabeth and Prince Emmanuel arrived in style at the National day Parade on July 21 in Belgium.
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Belgium's royal family went glam for a photoshoot celebrating the fifth anniversary of King Philippe ascending the throne. The 58-year-old strutted the palace grounds alongside his wife Queen Mathilde, 45, and their four gorgeous children - Princess Eléonore, 10, Prince Gabriel, 14, first-in-line to the throne Princess Elisabeth, 16, and 12-year-old Prince Emmanuel. The men looked dapper in suits while the women donned their best summer-chic ensembles!
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In one striking photo, the monarch proudly poses in the palace with his teenage daughter, heir apparent Princess Elisabeth, Duchess of Brabant. The 16-year-old looks all grown up in her floral trousers, pink blouse and hair in an elegant blowout. She is currently studying for her International Baccalaureate at the exclusive UWC Atlantic College in Wales.
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Picture perfect! Queen Mathilde looks gorgeous in the third photo, wearing a soft pink dress with a fluttery sleeve and a thin belt a la Meghan Markle. She stands close to her husband, King Philippe, who looks handsome in his navy suit. The happy couple, who met while playing tennis, will celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary next year.
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Pound it! Prince Harry took some time on July 18 to meet with Injured Players Foundation member Sam Harrison during a visit to the RFU Injured Players Foundation annual Client Forum at Twickenham Stadium.
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The royal tried his hand at archery while meeting with Liam O'Keefe and Dani Watts.
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Harry, head of the IPF, tried out a diving glove as he met scuba divers Tom Horay and Tom Hugues, who plan to teach diving to Injured Players Foundation members.
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Every summer, Queen Maxima and her family pose for gorgeous portraits outside of their home in the Netherlands. This year, the portraits took place on July 14.
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The family of five were in very high spirits for the fun photoshoot!
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The entire family stunned in beautiful summer outfits, with Máxima in a denim dress, her daughters Catharina-Amalia, Ariane and Alexia in dresses and her husband, King Willem-Alexander, in maroon trousers and a smart blue coat.
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Crown Princess Victoria turned 41 on July 14 and marked the occasion with a fun public celebration! Her picture-perfect family - husband Prince Daniel, six-year-old Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar, 2 - was dressed to impress at Solliden Palace as they greeted fans and posed for photos. The Duchess of Västergötland's parents, Queen Silvia and King Carl XVI Gustaf, were also on-hand and looking wonderful at the festivities.
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The future queen and doting mom snuggled up to her kiddies during the event, which also saw her make a speech and mingle with admirers. Victoria was dressed in a floral-print, long-sleeved midi dress while her children wore white and beige ensembles.
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Little Oscar had a blast showing off his soccer skills.
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The royal couple had a blast accepting gifts from Swedish fans.
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While his wife Meghan was at Wimbledon with Duchess Kate on July 14, Prince Harry participated in the Xerjoff Royal Charity Polo Cup 2018 in Newbury, England.
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Go team! The 33-year-old posed with his teammates Malcolm Borwick, Harald Link and Simon Holland alongside their trophy after the game.
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Queen Elizabeth II met with President Donald Trump and First Lady, Melania Trump at Windsor Castle on July 13. Her Majesty welcomed the duo at the dais in the Quadrangle of the Castle. A Guard of Honour, formed of the Coldstream Guards, gave a Royal Salute and the US National Anthem was played.
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Museum buddies! Former President Barack Obama chatted with King Felipe VI of Spain on a private tour of the Reina Sofia modern art museum in Madrid on July 7. The powerful pair admired masterpieces from the likes of Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dali.

Barack was in Spain for a conference on technological innovation and the circular economy, which minimizes waste. To an audience of 2000 people, he said: "Change is happening very quickly. People are wondering, 'can I adapt to these changes?' People are fearful ... Today because of the internet, and because of the multiplicity of media what we see more and more is that we don't agree on the same reality," he said.

The politician continued: "If you watch Fox News you see a different reality than if you read the New York Times."

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Queen Elizabeth II and Prince William made a trip to Scotland for The Thistle Service at St. Giles Cathedral on July 6. The service honours the Order of the Thistle, which is Scotland's order of chivalry dating back to 1687.
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Queen Letizia can consider herself an honorary team member! On July 5, the royal received an official jersey from the Spanish U-17 women's soccer team at Zarzuela Palace.
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Queen Elizabeth II had a happy meeting with former Scotland ruby union player Doddie Weir and his wife Kathy. Her Majesty was hosting the annual garden party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh on July 4.
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The Queen showed off one of her best summery looks – a beautiful pink floral dress, paired with a pink hat and two strands of pearls.
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Kate and Meghan had a duchesses' day out at Wimbledon on July 14, where they watched the former actress's good friend Serena Williams play in the women's singles final. The royals showed off their personal style, Kate in a polka dot dress and Meghan in a striped button-up with cream wide-leg trousers.
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Pippa and James Middleton enjoyed a siblings day out for Wimbledon! How beautiful does the mother to be look?
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Camilla shared a sweet moment with a Shire horse during her visit to Dyfed Shire Horse Farm in West Wales on July 3.
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Camilla and Prince Charles enjoyed a romantic stroll as they attended an evening of music and drama at their Welsh home in Llandovery on July 3.
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Prince Charles greeted some kids at St. Gwenog's Church during his visit to Wales with Camilla.
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The Prince of Wales paid a cheery visit to St. Gwenog's Church. The royal was taking a look at its unique carvings created by Joseph Reubens, a Belgian World War One refugee who made Wales his home in 1914.
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Prince Charles looked inside St. Gwenog's Church.
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The Duchess of Cornwall went for a carriage ride at Dyfed Shire Horse Farm on July 3 during her visit to Wales with Prince Charles. The family run enterprise has been breeding the Dyfed bloodline of Shire Horses for almost 40 years, on a farm that has been in the family since 1849.
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Queen Máxima was definitely shocked by something while visiting Curacao during the Dia di Bandera celebrations on July 2.
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Nothing but blue skies for King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima during their visit to Curacao on July 2.
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Willem-Alexander and Máxima had a very colourful day in Curacao as the two paid a visit to Excel Arts Academy on July 2. The Academy won the Appeltje van Oranje Award from the Oranje Foundation.
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Queen Letizia of Spain was the picture of summer on July 3 as she attended an event organized by the Mujeres por Africa Foundation in Madrid, Spain. The monarch paired a white blouse with a floral midi skirt and grey pumps.
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Thai Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana looked beautiful in head-to-toe Chanel during Paris Couture Week.
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Monaco royal Pauline Ducruet looked beautiful in a structured mini dress for Iris Van Herpen's Haute Couture show on July 2.
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Sirivannavari stunned in ornate baby blue and lace perfection for the Christian Dior Haute Couture show.
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Monaco royal Pauline Ducruet looked beautiful in a contrasting patterned get-up at the Giambattista Valli Haute Couture show on July 2.
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Lady Amelia Windsor was a vision at the Christian Dior presentation during Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week on July 2, wearing one of the label's stunning gowns. The red-and-white design featured a striped bodice with off-the-shoulder straps and a pleated, horse-print skirt. The 22-year-old finished off her look with a white clutch and strappy sandals, her blond locks in a soft updo and her makeup simple and natural.
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The Princess of Thailand wore all the colours of the rainbow to the Giambattista Valli show. Keeping her decollate bare, she jazzed up the look with simple earrings, multiple bangles and sparkly bracelets.
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King Felipe of Spain gave a thumbs up for football! The royal joined the President of the Spanish Football Federation, Luis Rubiales, during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia. The match was between Spain and Russia at Luzhniki Stadium on July 1.
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Faster than a bolt of lightning! Prince Harry raced his horse on the field while participating in the Audi Polo Challenge at Coworth Park Polo Club on July 1. His wife, Meghan Markle, and her friends Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian were on the sidelines cheering him on.
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