Duty endures. Let’s see what it looks like at the end of 2019.
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The stories behind the scenes of The Crown.
Emperor Naruhito hosts closing banquet of the enthronement ceremonies.
Quick tour of all royal houses for the week of November 18th.
Newsworthy on the Net
Looking for a good read over the holidays? Anne Boleyn and QEII are up at History of Royal Women.
Princess Margriet and her husband Pieter being just, well, ADORABLE. Modekoningin Maxima.
Prince Joachim produced a documentary on Denmark and Marie’s Closet has been reporting on it.
Over in Sweden, Princess Sofia has been incredibly busy. Royals and I.
Victoria and Daniel continue to champion active, healthy children at the Pep Forum. Royal Central.
Updates on Romania, and the power of royalty even in the modern age. Royal Central.
Japan
The Emperor and Empress attended a ritual at the outer shrine of the Ise Jingu Shrine in Ise, Mie Prefecture to report the completion of major rites of the emperor’s enthronement.
Spain
Queen Sofia attended the ‘Premio Reina Sofia Iberoamericana’ poetry gala wearing an eye-catching jacket and a most intriguing brooch.
She also attended a concert, to pick up an award, wearing a glistening green suit that I cannot imagine liking on anyone but her. I do have a soft spot for that type of neckline, though.
Denmark
I have no doubt Mary will have this under control.
Crown Princess Mary will act as Regent from the first time from December 6th to December 8th meaning both Queen Margrethe and Crown Prince Frederik are out of Denmark at the time. Frederik will be Regent from Dec 2 – Dec 5 as Queen Margrethe will be in London
— HeavenLM (@HeavenQRF) November 21, 2019
Also, an appearance as pure, vintage Maz. This suit dates back to 2004, per Style of Mary, and has been re-worn many times. Yes, she is wearing the same suit after 15 years and 4 kids.
Britain
Charles makes a point, reminding me strongly of his mother all those years ago.

The Danish Sisters
The Danish sisters were all out and about last week. It was good to see Constantine and Anne-Marie both looking so well.
Last night, T.M. King Constantine and Queen Anne-Marie, both looking very well, attended the premiere of the “The Thread” at the Athens Concert Hall. The show is an innovative modern dance performance that changes the rules of movement in the contemporary dance. pic.twitter.com/SkP9AygJp4
— Andreas Megos (@AndreasMegos) November 22, 2019
I love it when Daisy indulges her artistic side. Here she is at a new ballet, “Snedronningen” looking about as engaged as anyone ever could. Love the earrings.
Let’s end with some Benedikte, visiting the Christmas bazaar at the Swedish church. Yes, that season is upon us.
What did I miss?