Did everyone wake up on Saturday, slap their foreheads, and say, “How could it be August already?” Truth told, it’s been almost a perpetual August in my neck of the woods since May. We’ve had a long hot spell, and to top it off, not much royal action for months. Yet we find ways to keep our discussion alive here.
Getty
This week’s Getty links can be summed up as “Royals in Masks”. There is a spot of good news, Kensington Palace is opening up again to the public. Read it all here.
Other Voices, Other Blogs
I have to admit other royal blogs have been keeping more intellectually involved throughout the summer. The Art Historian around town has this post on Princess Maud’s coronation dress, a work of art if there ever was one.
This week’s #FridayFrills is this 1906 Maud’ of Wales’ coronation dress. She was crowned Queen of Norway on June 22nd. The dress was, “in accordance with Norwegian custom, embroidered in that country, but it was sent to London for details of fit.” #FashionHistory pic.twitter.com/MN8pCPdiO6
— Lauren Deutsch (@LaurenCDeutsch) August 1, 2020
The Dior post last week reminded me we haven’t given Moza much love lately. This post is an excellent read on her summer style, although I read it while wearing pajama bottoms and flip flops. I did sit up straighter while perusing.
Sheikha Moza is no doubt one of the most stylish and recognizable royals in the world, she totally qualifies as a true “influencer” not only for her impeccable style, also for her work.https://t.co/jG0ZPrlQKK
— Arabian Royal Agency (@ARoyalAgency) August 1, 2020
Want to talk halo hats? Good, because Royal Hats did a deep dive on just that!
Looking at a hat style that’s enjoyed much popularity in the past- the Halo https://t.co/WTcfdi4kuX
— Royal Hats (@RoyalHats) July 31, 2020
Great Britain
The elder children of Windsor were busy this week. Princess Anne was, of course, profiled in a documentary for her upcoming birthday. I haven’t found a reliable link for “Anne at 70”, but if someone has watched it, tell us about it in the comments. In the meantime, we have a clip of Princess Anne coaching HerMaj on Zoom!
Do we need to see Charles in a kilt? I think it might lift our Monday.
The Netherlands
No this isn’t a black and white photo of Amalia or Ariane, but Princess Juliana, back in 1918. I think we mentioned just last week that those Orange genes are strong.
Denmark
Update on Joachim, and it’s all encouraging. The official statement: “The blood clot in the brain was due to a sudden dissection of an artery, and the hospital’s medical team assesses that the risk of recurrence is very small when the artery has healed.’
Let’s (almost) end with some Benedikte. This summer ensemble is another in a long list of almost perfect Benedikte summer florals. I do believe we have seen the pink hat before, but it’s one that can come out to play any time, in my opinion.
Virtual Vacationing with the Royals
Twins in sunnies! The Monaco twins show off their style on the beach. No word on the location, but that’s perfectly fine. I am just bathing in the sunshine and beach vibes in a vicarious fashion.
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