Royal highlights of the month – August 2018

Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella of Monaco made an adorable pair at the annual Monaco Picnic at Le Parc Princess Antoinette. Prince Albert and Princess Charlene's twins, 3, danced and clapped as they watched local performers in the park square. <p>Photo: © Getty Images
Princess Charlene of Monaco enjoyed the picnic festivities with her look-alike son Prince Jacques. <p>Photo: © Getty Images
Happy 1st Birthday Prince Gabriel! To mark the toddler's milestone, Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia released a series of portraits of their youngest son. The proud parents shared one of the images on their personal Instagram account with the message: "Congratulations, Gabriel. Love you! For a year, you have spread joy to us and your big brother!" <p>Photo: © Erika Gerdemark/@prinsparet
The Changing of the Guards Ceremony at Buckingham Palace on August 31 featured a special tribute to Aretha Franklin, who was laid to rest in Detroit the same day. Troops from the British Army’s Household Division performed a touching rendition of the singer's hit song "Respect" during the historic ceremony. <p>Photo: © British Army
Crown Princess Mary and Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark arrived in style for a state dinner at Christiansborg Palace on Aug. 28. <p>Photo: &copy; LUDOVIC MARIN/AFP/Getty Images
The royal family stopped by the village of Mikladalur near Klaksvig, where they saw the statue at the sea of Kopakonan, meaning the Seal Woman – a mythological character known to all on the Faroe Islands. <p>Photo: &copy; Ole Jensen/Corbis via Getty Images
Prince Christian wrangled a large salmon during the family's visit to the salmon producer Bakkafrost. They stopped by the small fishing village Skalaroed, which is famous for its salmon production. <p>Photo: &copy; Ole Jensen/Corbis via Getty Images
Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary and their youngest son Prince Vincent waved while they arrived at the harbor of Bakkafrost on the Faroes Islands. <p>Photo: &copy; Mads Claus Rasmussen / Ritzau Scanpix / AFP
Dressed in their cultural garb, the Danish royal family arrived for a sermon at the church in Sandavagi during their official visit to the Faroe Islands. <p>Photo: &copy; Mads Claus Rasmussen / Ritzau Scanpix / AFP
Prince Frederik, Princess Mary of Denmark and their four children – Prince Christian, Princess Isabella, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine – dusted off theri cultural garb for a visit to the Royal Ship at the Faroe Islands in Tórshavn. <p>Photo: &copy; MADS CLAUS RASMUSSEN/AFP/Getty Images
Queen Silvia of Sweden was decked head to toe in cultural clothing while attending a celebration for Pensioners Day at Ekebyhov Palace Park on Aug. 27. <p>Photo: &copy; MICHAEL CAMPANELLA/Getty Images
The population within the Faroe Islands is culturally distinct from the rest of Denmark, with many of their own historical traditions. <p>Photo: &copy; MADS CLAUS RASMUSSEN/AFP/Getty Images
Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia shared the sweetest family photo on their joint Instagram account. Matching in crisp white cotton, the Swedish royal couple held both of their sons – Prince Alexander, 2, and 11-month-old Prince Gabriel. The caption reads: " Greetings from us! The family photographed at Solliden in July." The family of four were enjoying a lovely sunny day at Solliden Palace, their summer residence. <p>Photo: &copy; Anna-Lena Ahlström/Kungahuset.se, Instagram/@prinsparet
As they gear up for their own wedding on Oct. 12, Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank made a fashionable appearance at Charlie van Straubenzee's wedding. Ever the fashion maven, Eugenie wore a pastel blue dress, nude pumps, a white coat and very fashion-forward sunnies. Her fiancé was dapper in his morning coat for the special day. <p>Photo: &copy; Antony Jones/Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were loved up as ever while attending family friend Charlie van Straubenzee and Daisy Jenks' nuptials in Surrey on Aug. 4. The birthday girl stunned in a colour-block Club Monaco skirt, paired with a navy blouse, Aquazzura pumps, SHOPBOP clutch and a Philip Treacy hat. Best man Harry looked dapper in a morning coat and grey trousers. <p>Photo: &copy; Antony Jones/Getty Images
The Spanish Royal Family were soaking up the sun in Mallorca, and looking super fashionable while doing it! King Felipe, Queen Letizia, Princess Sofia, Queen Sofia, Princess Leonor caught up with Greece's Princess Irene and Princess Elena at the Ara Malikian concert on Aug. 1. <p>Photo: &copy; Carlos R. Alvarez/WireImage
Captain of the ship! Felipe took charge of the boat, looking at ease while sailing into the Royal Nautic Club. <p>Photo: &copy; Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images
King Felipe of Spain was spotted soaking up the sun on board of the Aifos at the Royal Nautic Club during the 37th Copa del Rey Mapfre Sailing Cup on Aug. 1. <p>Photo: &copy; Carlos R. Alvarez/WireImage
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden stunned in a simply summery outfit while arriving at the Stockholm International Water Institute. She was welcomed by Peter Forssman, chair of SIWI and Torgny Holmgren, the executive director on Aug. 23. <p>Photo: &copy; MICHAEL CAMPANELLA/GC Images
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