| On July 19, 2018, King Felipe VI of Spain and Queen Letizia of Spain visited the city of Bailen in occasion of the 210th anniversary of the Bailen Battle in Bailen, Spain. (The Battle of Bailén took place from 16 to 19 July 1808 between the Spanish Army of Andalusia and the 2nd Corps of the French army and resulted in the first ever open field defeat of the Napoleonic army). |
| Japan's Princess Mako, the eldest granddaughter of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, arrived in Brazil for the ceremonies to mark the 110th anniversary of the first waves of Japanese immigration to Brazil. On July 18, 2018, Princess Mako visited Japanese Botanical Garden and Nikkei Association in Rio de Janeiro. The Princess also visited Redeemer Christ Monument. She will visit 14 cities in five states and meet with local people of Japanese descent. She will return home on July 31. |
| On July 18, 2018, Princess Charlene of Monaco visited the Headquarters of Nelson Mandela Foundation in Johannesburg to attend a presentation of the Foundation's programs as well as new projects. The Princess met with Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Mr. Richard Branson. Desmond Mpilo Tutu is a South African Anglican cleric and theologian known for his work as an anti-apartheid and human rights activist. Richard Branson is an English business magnate, investor, author and philanthropist. |
| On July 18, Queen Mathilde attended the official opening of Africa Museum exhibition held at the Egmont Palace in Brussels. The exhibition is an initiative of the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the AfricaMuseum. It is the 7th edition of the Summer exhibitions in the Egmontpalace that are organised around the National Day. The exhibition “AfricaMuseum @ EgmontPalace” brings about 10 collection pieces of the museum into dialogue with about 10 art works of contemporary artists. |
| On July 18, 2018, King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain attended the delivery ceremony of employment dispatches at the Central Academy of Defense (Academia Central de la Defensa - ACD) in Carabanchel, Madrid, Spain. |
| In order to celebrate 5th anniversary of enthronement of King Philippe, Belgian Royal Court released new photos of King Philippe, Queen Mathilde, Crown Princess Elisabeth, Prince Gabriel, Princess Eléonore and Prince Emmanuel of Belgium. King Philippe or Filip is the seventh King of the Belgians, having ascended the throne on 21 July 2013, following his father's abdication. |
| On July 17, 2018, Prince Charles, Prince Of Wales and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall visited the Isles of Scilly, a group of over 200 islands and rocks located 28 miles from Cornwall. The Isles of Scilly have been part of the Duchy of Cornwall since its beginning in the 14th century. The Duke of Cornwall is the longest serving Duke, and manages the Duchy estate. The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall met with residents of St. Martin’s during the visit and those on holiday on the island. |
| Princess Charlene of Monaco attended the 16th "Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture" which was held in Johannesburg. The 2018 Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture, in partnership with the Motsepe Foundation, was delivered by former US President Barack Obama in Johannesburg. The lecture took place on 17 July 2018, a day before Nelson Mandela International Day 2018, and was held at the Bidvest Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. About 15 000 people attended. |
| On July 17, 2018, Queen Mathilde of Belgium visited the Eurogym 2018 International Gymnastics Festival in Liege. EuroGym is one of the biggest gymnastics events specifically for young people aged between 12 and 18 years. A non-competitive festival event, EuroGym takes place every two years, the objective being to unite young European gymnasts, providing the opportunity for gymnasts to perform their team display routines on an international stage. |
| On July 17, 2018, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex visited the Nelson Mandela Centenary Exhibition at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London. This exhibition explores the life and times of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (1918 – 2013) and marks the centenary of his birth. (Meghan Markle is wearing sleeveless trench coat from House of Nonie, a Canadian-based luxury fashion label). |
| Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall is celebrating her 71st birthday today. (Duchess of Cornwall, (born; 17 July 1947) is a member of the British royal family. She is the second wife of Charles, Prince of Wales, heir apparent to the British throne). The Duchess will be spending her birthday visiting St Mary’s, the largest island on the Isles of Scilly, to open the newly improved quayside. Happy Birthday The Duchess of Cornwall. |
| On July 16, 2018, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Charles, Prince of Wales came to Cornwall, for a three-day visit. The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall visited Finisterre UK Ltd in Wheal Kitty, a local firm that produces surf wear and outdoor clothing with a focus on sustainability. Then, The Duchess visited The Canteen in St. Agnes village, a restaurant and catering business. The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall visited the Fowey Festival, and met with representatives from the Fowey Gig Club. |
| On July 9, Prince Louis was baptised at St. James's Palace's Royal Chapel. On July 15, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have released five official photographs to mark the christening of Prince Louis. The photographs were taken by Matt Holyoak at Clarence House, following Prince Louis's baptism in Chapel Royal, St. James’s Palace. |
| On July 15, 2018, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde welcomed the Red Devils, the Belgium international football team after returning from Russia at the Royal Castle of Laeken. The Belgians earned their highest FIFA World Cup finish by beating England, 2-0, in the third-place match on Saturday. Princess Eléonore attended the celebration reception and welcomed and congratulated the Belgium football team players. |
