Last week was one of the most exciting weeks we have had since starting this blog. Four tiara events. Four royal tours! (Well, five, actually, and we will circle back on one of them in this Bits and Bobs, with apologies to Queen Silvia). The excitement was compounded by Getty’s giveth and taketh away of our Embed images. Whew.
This week promises to be almost as active, with one of the most historic events we’ll ever have the honor to cover, the Japanese Enthronement. See our other post today for updates on what to expect. We’ll round out the week with our regular features, What If Wednesday and a new tiara series on Friday. We are leaving Thursday open for a possible round-up of enthronement events.
Yet More Tours!
We missed covering Queen Silvia on her visit to Lebanon for Mentor Arabia. She was terrifically dressed throughout, so we must rectify this. Note, particularly, the fabulous Elie Saab for the evening. More information on the events and the transcript of her speech can be found at The Royals and I.
Wedding!
Iselen brought this wedding to our attention in last week’s Bits and Bobs, but in case you missed it, the dress generated a lot of discussion. People love it or they hate it. It’s not a middle ground piece. There were lots and lots of royal guests, including Princess Beatrice, so head to Paris Match to see photos of the line up.
The newlywed Prince & Princess Napoléon on the steps of La cathédrale Saint-Louis-des-Invalides pic.twitter.com/wwbbnnpQBa
— JR (@Jakreg76) October 19, 2019
Health and Well Being Updates
Mette Marit spoke to Norwegian television about her illness, and how she is coping. She is facing a serious illness with a great deal of grace.
Mette-Marit speaks openly to Norwegian TV about her health. She says she´s more easily tired now&had to slow down her life. She enjoys that she´s got more control over her day but is fully aware of the seriousness of her illness. She´s responding well to the medical treatment.
— Royal Eve (@_RoyalEve_) October 19, 2019
The documentary on Harry and Meghan’s recent, very successful tour was released, including the news that they will be taking a break from royal duties for a few weeks to focus on their family. Let’s hope it will help reduce some of the stress they are obviously feeling from the whirlwind that has surrounded them.
Let’s End with Benedikte
Because a shot of elegant Bene is never the wrong way to end. New My Royals has some lovely photos of Princess Benedikte attending the annual meeting and gala dinner at the World Breeding Federation of Sport Horses. Yes, that’s a thing, and a fancy one at that!
Princess Benedikte attended WBFSH’s 2019 annual meeting https://t.co/9KNoM4rUNi pic.twitter.com/Jz6hSU6oHK
— News Royal (@new_royal) October 20, 2019
What did I miss?