The Royal Dispatch
Royals on VE Day and more...
Hi Royal Clubbers, it’s Millie back again to bring you a bumper two-week edition of The Royal Dispatch, including best royal pictures from the last two weeks.
It’s been a busy time for royal birthdays and outings, so there are lots of fabulous moments that have been captured.
But before we get on to the best royal pictures of the week, time for some history.
On This Day…
On 10 May, 1941, the Dutch queen Wilhelmina made a speech on Radio Orange, a Dutch radio programme on the BBC European Service broadcast to the German-occupied Netherlands during World War II.
As well as making the first ever broadcast on Radio Orange, Queen Wilhelmina spoke on the station a total of 34 times.
Wilhelmina later said: “My broadcast speeches were not only concerned with the new times. They also aimed at inspiring and stiffening resistance against the oppressor and at informing the nation of the government’s policy. At the same time, I did what I could to assist my countrymen in their spiritual struggle and paid homage to those who have given their lives in the great cause.”
She was quite the inspiring woman! Whilhelmina ruled for 58 years before abdicating due to age and ill health, making her the longest-ruling Dutch monarch and the longest-reigning female monarch outside of the UK. She was known for cycling instead of taking cars, and travelled around the country to speak to the Dutch people.
Best Royal Pictures of The Week
Queen Camilla
Caption this! Any guesses what Queen Camilla said to TV presenter Lorraine Kelly to prompt her expression? Her Majesty spoke to Lorraine and members of the Change + Check Choir during a reception in celebration of community-based initiatives raising awareness about cancer and supporting those living with cancer.
Dutch royals
Queen Maxima once again proved that she is the queen of fashion in this stunning ensemble as she and King Willem-Alexander attended the Liberation Day concert at the Amstel River in Amsterdam.
Prince William and Princess Catherine
The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay, as the couple are known when they visit Scotland, met with Countryside Rangers from Mull and Iona Ranger Service to highlight the importance of protecting and championing the natural environment.
The royal couple marked their 14th wedding anniversary on a week ago on Tuesday, and released this beautiful photograph on the day.
Prince Charles of Luxembourg
How sweet does Prince Charles look! This little royal is second in line of succession to the throne of Luxembourg and celebrates his fifth birthday today. Please join us in sending your best birthday wishes to the young prince!
Swedish royals
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden accepted flowers and waved to well-wishers at the birthday celebrations for his 79th birthday at the inner courtyard of the Royal Palace.
Also spotted on her first royal outing was newborn baby Princess Ines, who was cradled by her mother Princess Sofia on the balcony of Stockholm’s Royal Palace as part of the festivities.
Duchess Sophie
Bingo! Duchess Sophie got stuck into fun and games at a Bingo Night with Chelsea Pensioners at The Royal Hospital Chelsea.
Princess Catherine
How regal did the Princess of Wales look yesterday? She wore this lovely polka dot look by Alessandra Rich to the thanksgiving service to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day at Westminster Abbey.
Princess Charlotte
It was a very special day a week ago on Friday as Princess Charlotte celebrated her tenth birthday. This beautiful picture, released by the royal family on social media, shows the smiling princess enjoying nature, and was taken by the Princess of Wales in Cumbria earlier this year.
King Charles
Cheerful Charles! The King joked with guests during a reception in celebration of community-based initiatives raising awareness about cancer and supporting those living with cancer at Buckingham Palace.
The monarch reflected movingly: "Each diagnosis, each new case, will be a daunting and at times frightening experience for those individuals and their loved ones. But as one among those statistics myself, I can vouch for the fact that it can also be an experience that brings into sharp focus the very best of humanity."
The King and Queen both stepped out onto the Buckingham Palace balcony to view the fly past featuring the Royal Air Force's Red Arrows and current and historic military aircraft, at the end of the military procession marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day on Monday.
Danish royals
Not a bad shot! King Frederik joined Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen for a boat tour on Tuesday, which passed in front of an iceberg in the Nuuk fjord, Greenland.
Meanwhile, Queen Mary bought her usual stylishness to the proceedings during a visit to the opening of the exhibition 'Danner af Danmark' at Frederiksborg Castle.
Prince Louis
Safely earning his reputation as the cheekiest royal, Prince Louis went viral for this moment when he copied older brother George’s hair readjustment. It was the seven-year-old’s first VE Day commemorations.
Princess Charlene
Princess Charlene was positively glowing as she attended the Monaco E-Prix on Sunday, featuring electric vehicles.
Best moment
Cameras captured the moment the Red Arrows flew over crowds and royals at Buckingham Palace on Monday in commemoration of VE Day.
Norway royals
Crown Princess Mette-Marit and Prince Sverre Magnus of Norway proved that they’re just like us as they were spotted in the stands at a football game on Thursday.
Royal Diary
There's not one, but two palace garden parties to look forward to this week. Plus family celebrations, and a big date in the diary for the Norwegian royals.