Royal highlights of the month – October 2018

Prince Christian and his wife of almost seven months, Alessandra de Osma, attended the society wedding of friends Fernando Ramos de Lucas and Maria Vega Penichet Fierro in Madrid, looking every inch the dashing couple. The best part? Alessandra's gingham shirtdress is by Zara's sister brand Uterqüe and retails for less than $200! <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images 
French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, welcomed Spain's King Felipe and Queen Letizia to Paris, where the foursome took in the 'Miro, La Couleur Des Reves' exhibition before moving on to an official dinner at the presidential palace. Letizia looked radiant in a blue off-the-shoulder dress with a large floral applique over one shoulder. <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images 
Queen Maxima greeted a little fan while feting the 20th anniversary of the Leidsche Rijn area in Utrecht, Netherlands on Oct. 5. The monarch wore a beautiful green lace dress with one of her signature oversized hats. <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images 
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry stepped out on Oct. 3 to visit their namesake county of Sussex – and of course, they were greeted by a gaggle of adorable school kids! <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex made a glamorous pair while on a royal outing in Sussex! Meghan wore a leather Hugo Boss skirt with a matching & Other Stories blouse and Armani coat, carrying a coveted bag by Gabriela Hearst, while Harry looked dapper in a light grey suit and white shirt. They took in the sites and visited organizations in Chichester, Brighton and Peacehaven. <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images
Sophie, Countess of Wessex, tried her hand at some archery while visiting INSEP (National Institute of Sport) in France on Oct. 2. <p>Photo: &copy; Aurelien Meunier/WireImage
For the Duchess of Cambridge's first royal outing back from maternity leave, she paid a visit to the Sayers Croft Forest School and Wildlife Garden. The school provides inner-city kids with the opportunity to get a breath of fresh air and learn about nature. <p>Photo: © PETER NICHOLLS/AFP/Getty Images
The mother of three was clearly in her element with the adorable children, who were showing her how to water their pea plants. <p>Photo: © PETER NICHOLLS/AFP/Getty Images
One little girl, Anwaar, stole the show and gave Kate a big hug as she was leaving. <p>Photo: © PETER NICHOLLS/AFP/Getty Images
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium talked to performers backstage during the King Baudouin Support Council gala fundraiser evening in Antwerp, Belgium. <p>Photo: &copy; Olivier Matthys/Getty Images
Prince Joachim of Denmark, his wife Princess Marie and Princess Benedikt arrived to Parliament for its opening. <p>Photo: &copy; Ole Jensen/Corbis via Getty Images
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