Royal highlights of the month – June 2019

<strong><a href="/tags/0/kate-middleton">Duchess Kate</a></strong>, whose husband Prince William is a member of the Order, also made an appearance, wearing a Catherine Walker dress with a black Lock & Co. hat . <p>With her were (L-R) <strong><a href="/tags/0/countess-of-wessex">Sophie, Countess of Wessex</a></strong>, Queen Letizia, <strong><a href="/tags/0/duchess-of-cornwall">Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall</a></strong> and Queen Máxima. <p>Photo: &copy; Steve Parsons - WPA Pool/Getty Images
<strong><a href="/tags/0/king-willem-alexander">King Willem-Alexander</a></strong> of the Netherlands was made a Supernumerary Knight of the Garter. <p>Members of the Order are chosen personally by <strong><a href="/tags/0/queen-elizabeth-ii">the Queen</a></strong> as recognition of those who have held public office, served her personally or who have given much to their country. <p>The title of Supernumerary Knight is given to those who are overseas monarchs who are appointed to the Order. <p>Willem-Alexander and <strong><a href="/tags/0/queen-maxima">Queen Máxima</a></strong> had lunch with the Queen as part of the ceremony. <p>Photo: &copy; Steve Parsons - WPA Pool/Getty Images
<strong><a href="/tags/0/king-felipe">King Felipe VI</a></strong> of Spain was also made a Supernumerary Knight of the Garter. He and <strong><a href="/tags/0/queen-letizia">Queen Letizia</a></strong> also had lunch with Her Majesty at Windsor Castle. <p>Photo: &copy; Steve Parsons - WPA Pool/Getty Images
On June 17, Prince Harry made a speech at the Chatham House Africa Program event on <em>Mine, Clearance, Conservation and Economic Development in Angola</em>. He and his wife, Duchess Meghan, will visit Angola this fall on royal tour. <p>Photo: &copy; Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty Images
Prince Harry showed off his winning charm as he chatted with a woman at the event. <p>Photo: &copy; Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty Images
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? Spongebob Squarepants! Prince Albert II brought his children – Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella – to meet two of their favourite animated characters. Jacque ran for a hug, while Gabriella stayed safely behind dad. <p>Photo: &copy; Tony Barson/FilmMagic
The Queen awarded polo player Laurent Feniou a Cartier gift and a trophy at the Cartier Queen's Cup Polo 2019 on June 16. <p>Photo: &copy; David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Cartier
Actor Paul Giamatti, Maria Bello, Prince Albert II, Princess Charlene, Ian Anthony Dale and Alan Cumming stopped for a photo while attending a cocktail event during the 59th Monte Carlo TV Festival on June 16. <p>Photo: &copy; Olivier Huitel/PLS Pool/Getty Images
Princess Charlene gave a thumbs up while attending the <em>24 Hours of Le Mans</em> race on June 15. <p>Photo: &copy; Marc Piasecki/WireImage
When Hollywood and royalty collide! On June 14, Jessica Alba, Prince Albert II of Monaco and Gabrielle Union attended the opening ceremony of the 59th Monte Carlo TV Festival. <p>Photo: &copy; Tony Barson/FilmMagic
The <a href="/tags/0/duchess-of-cornwall"><strong>Duchess of Cornwall</strong></a> and <a href="/tags/0/prince-charles"><strong>Prince Charles</strong></a> held masks over their faces as they hosted a reception for the Elephant Family Animal Ball at Clarence House on June 13. <p>Photo: &copy; Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty Images
Elephant Family is an international NGO dedicated to protecting the Asian elephant from extinction in the wild. Charles had a chuckle while looking at one particular mask! <p>Photo: &copy; Chris Jackson/Getty Images
Camilla posed alongside celebrated fashion designer (and stylish bug!) Vivienne Westwood. <p>Photo: &copy; Chris Jackson/Getty Images
The Duchess of Cornwall looked stunning for the fun afternoon. <p>Photo: &copy; Chris Jackson/Getty Images
She's back! <a href="/tags/0/meghan-markle"><strong>Duchess Meghan</strong></a> made her first appearance in nearly a month since she and <a href="/tags/0/prince-harry"><strong>Prince Harry</strong></a> debuted their son Archie Harrison on May 8. <p>The 37-year-old looked stunning in navy blue in her brief return from maternity leave, and was positively glowing. The new mom chose a short-sleeve Givenchy dress with a matching fascinator by Noelle Stewart for the event, which she paired with a navy clutch. <p>Harry, meanwhile, looked his usual dashing self in his military uniform. It's the second time he's pulled it out this week. The 34-year-old wore his full regalia on Thursday (June 6) when he visited veterans at the Royal Chelsea Hospital to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day. <p>Photo: © Chris Jackson/Getty Images
Royal watchers had been waiting for Louis's big balcony debut, and it was worth the wait! The adorable little one-year-old showed off his royal wave while mom Kate laughed and dad Prince William looked thrilled, ever the proud papa. <p>Photo: © Neil Mockford/GC Images
<a href="/tags/0/king-felipe"><strong>King Felipe VI</strong></a> and <a href="/tags/0/queen-letizia"><strong>Queen Letizia</strong></a> of Spain attended the Armed Forces Day on June 1 in Seville. The king saluted the forces, while Letizia looked radiant in a red dress. <p>Photo: &copy; Marcelo del Pozo/Getty Images
<a href="/tags/0/donald-trump"><strong>Donald Trump</strong></a>, <a href="/tags/0/queen-elizabeth-ii"><strong>the Queen</strong></a>, <a href="/tags/0/melania-trump"><strong>Melania Trump</strong></a>, <a href="/tags/0/prince-charles"><strong>Prince Charles</strong></a> and the <a href="/tags/0/duchess-of-cornwall"><strong>Duchess of Cornwall</strong></a> broke out their finest clothes while attending a State Banquet at Buckingham Palace on June 3. <p>Photo: &copy; Jeff Gilbert - WPA Pool/Getty Images
<a href="/tags/0/donald-trump"><strong>Donald Trump</strong></a>'s daughter, <strong>Ivanka Trump</strong>, chatted with <a href="/tags/0/prince-harry"><strong>Prince Harry</strong></a> while at Buckingham Palace. <p>Photo: &copy; Tolga Akmen - WPA Pool/Getty Images
The <a href="/tags/0/kate-middleton"><strong>Duchess of Cambridge</strong></a> dazzled in an ethereal white Alexander McQueen gown as she arrived at the Banquet alongside United States Secretary of the Treasury, Steven Mnuchin. <p>Photo: &copy; Victoria Jones- WPA Pool/Getty Images
<a href="/tags/0/melania-trump"><strong>Melania Trump</strong></a>, <a href="/tags/0/queen-elizabeth-ii"><strong>the Queen</strong></a> and the <a href="/tags/0/duchess-of-cornwall"><strong>Duchess of Cornwall</strong></a> attended the Ceremonial Welcome in the Buckingham Palace Garden. The First Lady dazzled in a white-and-blue outfit, while the Queen and Camilla looked beautiful in teal and white, respectively. <p>Photo: &copy; Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images
They've arrived! Melania Trump, Queen Elizabeth II, US President Donald Trump, Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall attend the Ceremonial Welcome in the Buckingham Palace Garden for President Trump during day 1 of his State Visit to the UK on June 3, 2019 in London, England. President Trump's three-day state visit will include lunch with the Queen, and a State Banquet at Buckingham Palace, as well as business meetings with the Prime Minister and the Duke of York, before travelling to Portsmouth to mark the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings. (Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)
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