Queen Maxima handed out the 'Appeltjes van Oranje' Awards

On May 23, 2019, Queen Maxima handed out this year's 'Appeltjes van Oranje 2019' (Apples of Orange) Awards, at Noordeinde Palace in Hague. King Willem-Alexander and Princess Beatrix also attended this ceremony. The annual award of the Oranje Fonds has this year been awarded to Met je hart. The prize is a bronze statue and 15,000 euros. The Oranje Fonds supports social cohesion and social integration projects such as small-scale community initiatives, mentoring projects for young people, and language programmes. (Queen Maxima's outfit is by Belgian fashion house Natan).

Queen Letizia attended BBVA' Foundation roundtable meeting

On May 23, 2019, Queen Letizia of Spain attended 'Microfinanzas BBVA' Foundation debate at BBVA in Madrid. The Queen has chaired the roundtable, where the current Minister of Economy, Nadia Calviño, BBVA group executive chairman Carlos Torres Vila and BBVAMF CEO Javier M. Flores have also participated. Six exceptional women discussed how valuable an "opportunity" is, in a roundtable chaired by the Queen. (Queen Letizia wore a pleated jumpsuit dress by Zara)

The Grand Ducal Family attended the opening of the 'Revelations' Exhibition in Paris

On May 22. 2019, Grand Duke Henri, Grand Duchess Maria Teresa, Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume, Hereditary Grand Duchess Stephanie and Prince Louis of Luxembourg attended the opening of the "Revelations" exhibition at Grand Palais Paris in France. Revelations Grand Palais is the international fine Craft and Creation event. This biennial event encourages the dialogue between fine craft and creation professionals from all around the world. (Stephanie wore a navy midi dress by Hobbs).

The Earl and Countess of Wessex presented the DofE Gold Awards at Buckingham Palace

On May 22, 2019, The Earl of Wessex, Trustee of The DofE Awards, was accompanied by The Countess of Wessex attended the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award presentations at Buckingham Palace. Yesterday at Buckingham Palace, Princess Eugenie joined The Earl and Countess of Wessex to present Gold Awards to over 3,000 young people. (Princess Eugenie wore a new silk blend midi dress by Peter Pilotto, the designer of her wedding dress. The Countess of Wessex wore a new floral print dress by Suzannah).

King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia's visit to Ireland, 1st day

King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden are currently making a three day State visit to Ireland on May 22-24 upon the invitation of President Michael D Higgins. The King and The Queen of Sweden arrived in Dublin yesterday and were welcomed by President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina Coyne. Queen Silvia and King Carl Gustaf visited the Croke Park GAA Stadium in Dublin. The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) is Ireland’s the largest sporting organisation. In the evening, the King and the Queen attended a dinner at Aras an Uachtarain, hosted by President of Ireland.

The 22nd hiking of Crown Princess Victoria took place in Södermanland

On May 22, 2019, the 22nd of the hikings in the landscape of Sweden started by Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden took place in Södermanland. The hike in Södermanland began at Nerhyttan's farm, where county governor Liselott Hagberg welcomed the Crown Princess. From Nerhyttan's farm, Crown Princess Victoria rode an Icelandic horse to Skottvang mine. The Skottvang Mine is a old iron mine turned museum. The Crown Princess's walk in Södermanland ended at Gripsholms.

Queen Elizabeth visited the Sainsbury's store to celebrate its 150th anniversary

On May 22, 2019, Queen Elizabeth II visited Sainsbury's Store in Covent Garden to mark the 150th anniversary of the supermarket chain in London. 150th anniversary celebrations of Sainsbury’s store focus on the colleagues and customers who have helped shape the business over the years. The Queen unveiled a plaque and cut a cake to mark the 150th anniversary of "Sainsbury’s". The cake was baked by Claire Ptak, who made The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s wedding cake last year.

Princess Madeleine, Princess Leonore and Nicolas visited Romero Britto's workshop

On May 22, 2019, Princess Madeleine of Sweden, with her children Princess Leonore and Prince Nicolas visited painter Romero Britto's workshop at Wynwood Walls & Art District in Miami. Romero Britto is a Brazilian artist, painter and sculptor. He currently lives in Miami,FL. Romero Britto was appointed as a Trustee of Prince's Trust International in May 2015. The Prince's Trust is a charity in the UK founded in 1976 by The Prince of Wales to help vulnerable young people get their lives on track.

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima visited Brandenburg

On the third day of their visit to Germany, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of The Netherlands arrived in Potsdam, the capital of Brandenburg on May 22. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima were welcomed by Brandenburg's Prime Minister Dietmar Woidke and his wife Susanne Woidke. The King and Queen visited the Grose Refraktor, and Medienstadt in Potsdam. Afterwards, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima visited Schloss Sanssouci in Potsdam.

Empress Masako attended the Japan Red Cross Society annual meeting at the Meiji Jingu Hall

On May 22, 2019, Empress Masako of Japan attended the Japan Red Cross Society annual meeting, her first solo official duty, held at the Meiji Jingu Kaikan in Tokyo. The event at the Meiji Jingu hall in Shibuya Ward was also attended by Crown Princess Kiko, honorary vice-president of the society, and other members of the imperial family.

South Korea visit of Crown Princess Mary and Crown Prince Frederik

On the third day of their official visit to South Korea, on May 22, 2019, Crown Prince Frederik and the Crown Princess Mary attended the opening reception of Asger Jorn Exhibition at National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Seoul. In the morning, Crown Princess Mary visited Seoul National University Hospital in Seoul. Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary arrived in Seoul on May 20 for a three-day trip to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries. (Crown Princess wore a silk midi dress by Marc Jacobs)

Queen Maxima and King Willem-Alexander attended a dinner at the historic Saftfabrik Werder

In the evening of the second day of their working visit to Germany, King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands and Queen Maxima of The Netherlands attended a theme dinner (Themadiner Veranderend Platteland) held at the Lendelhaus & Historische Saftfabrik Werder in Potsdam, Brandenburg. Dutch King and Queen are visiting to the German states of Mecklenburg-West Pomerania and Brandenburg from 20-22 May. (Queen Maxima wore a ruffle dress by Saloni).

Queen Elizabeth II Hosted the First Garden Party of 2019

On May 21, 2019, Queen Elizabeth II hosted a Garden Party in the grounds of Buckingham Palace. Garden Parties are a way for The Queen to meet people from around the UK and this is the first party The Queen is hosting this year. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge accompanied The Queen at today’s Garden Party. (The Duchess of Cambridge wore a bespoke soft pink coatdress by Alexander McQueen).

Lady Gabriella Windsor and Mr Thomas Kingston's Official Wedding Photos

Lady Gabriella Windsor and Mr Thomas Kingston have released three official photographs from their wedding day. The images were taken by photographer Hugo Burnand at Frogmore House, Windsor. Lady Gabriella Windsor is the daughter of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent. Prince Michael of Kent is The Queen’s cousin.

Dinner - Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary's visit to South Korea

In the evening of the second day of their visit to South Korea, Crown Princess Mary and Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark attended a trade dinner in Seoul. The Crown Prince and Princess of Denmark are visiting South Korea to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries. The Crown Princess is the patron of the Danish-South Korean Year of Culture 2019. (Crown Princess Mary wore a new floral lace dress by Zimmermann).

Queen Letizia attended the 72nd World Health Assembly meeting in Geneva, Switzerland

On May 21, 2019, Queen Letizia of Spain attended the presentation of the 'Global Energy and health platform' at the World Health Assembly (WHA) held at the Headquarters of World Health Organization in Geneva, Switzerland. The World Health Assembly is the decision-making body of WHO. It is attended by delegations from all WHO Member States and focuses on a specific health agenda prepared by the Executive Board. (Queen Letizia wore a glen plaid cap-sleeve dress by Hugo Boss).