The Duchess of Cambridge visited a photography workshop for Action for Children

On June 25, 2019, after being announced as the new patron of The Royal Photographic Society, the Duchess of Cambridge visited a photography workshop for Action for Children, which is managed by the Royal Photographic Society, at Kingston Warren Park. The Queen has passed the patronage to The Duchess after having held the role for 67 years. The Royal Photographic Society is one of the world's oldest photographic societies, founded in 1853 with the objective of promoting the art and science of photography. The Duchess was made an Honorary Member of the Royal Photographic Society in 2017. (The Duchess wore a new print summer dress by Ridley London.)

Queen Margrethe arrived at her summer residence Marselisborg

On June 25, 2019, Danish Queen Margrethe II arrived at Aarhus Harbour with the Royal Yacht Dannebrog to stay at her summer residence Marselisborg Castle. Upon arrival, The Queen was welcomed by Deputy Mayor Camilla Fabricius. Marselisborg Castle is the royal residence of the Danish Royal Family, which is located in Aarhus. It has been the summer residence of Queen Margrethe II since 1967.

Working visit of Belgian Queen Mathilde to Kenya, 1st day

In her capacity as Honorary President of UNICEF Belgium, Queen Mathilde is making a 3 day working visit to Kenya on June 25-27. The Queen's daughter, Crown Princess Elisabeth accompany her mother during that working visit. The visit is organized by UNICEF Belgium in collaboration with the local staff of UNICEF Kenya and with the support of UNHCR. On the first day of the visit, Queen Mathilde and Crown Princess Elisabeth of Belgium visited Kalobeyei Primary School and Jitegemee Trainings Centre at Kakuma Refugee Camp in the North-western region of Kenya.

Queen Maxima opened the exhibition 'Gek op Geld' at Tax and Customs Museum

On June 25, 2019, Queen Maxima of The Netherlands opened the exhibition 'Gek op Geld' at Tax and Customs Museum in Rotterdam. The exhibition is held in connection with "financial education" theme. The exhibition was created in collaboration with De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) and contains some banknote and coin types coming from The National Numismatic Collection (NNC). The National Numismatic Collection is the Netherlands' largest collection of banknotes, coins, medals and related items. Afterwards, Dutch Queen Maxima opened the "No Limits Noordwijk Riding School" in Noordwijk aan Zee. The school gives therapeutic riding lessons.

Japanese imperial family attended the 75th Japan Art Academy Awards ceremony

On June 24, 2019, Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attended the 75th Japan Art Academy Awards ceremony at the Japan Art Academy Hall in Tokyo. This year's 8 awardees include poet Yohji Arakawa and Noh master and Living National Treasure Tadao Kamei. Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko, Princess Mako and her younger sister Princess Kako also attended the award ceremony.

Danish Crown Princess Mary met with Brigitte Macron in Paris

Crown Princess Mary of Denmark is making a 2 day working visit to Paris, the capital of France on June 23-24. On the second day of her visit, The Crown Princess attended the opening of a health conference held at the Danish House in Paris. Afterwards, Crown Princess Mary visited Danish artist Sonja Ferlov Mancoba's exhibition at Pompidou Center together with Firsy Lady Brigitte Macron. Danish Crown Princess Mary also attended a lunch at Elysee Palace together with Brigitte Macron. Crown Princess Mary completed her visit to Paris by visiting Danish painter Vilhelm Hammershøi's exhibition at Jacquemart-André Museum in Paris.

Crown Princess Victoria and Daniel visited Lausanne for Winter Games 2026

Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden arrived in Lausanne together with Prime Minister Stefan Löfven yesterday to attend a session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to be held today. Today, the Host City of Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games 2026 will be elected by IOC at the IOC headquarters in Lausanne. The candidate countries are Sweden and Italy. The day’s events take place at Swiss Tech Convention Centre in Lausanne, Switzerland. (Crown Princess Victoria wore a sunray pleated skirt by Red Valentino and a grey top by Marville Road.)

Queen Rania visited the Kawon Bookshop in Madaba

On June 23, 2019, Queen Rania of Jordan visited the Kawon Bookshop in Madaba, a creative space known for promoting a culture of reading and encouraging youth innovation. Kawon Bookshop provides employment for local retirees by means of its cafe and social kitchen, which serve homemade baked foods and locally sourced teas. After a tour of the bookshop, The Queen visited Madaba Foundation for Development and Training, for a meeting with a number of local young people who are active in the fields of entrepreneurship, volunteerism, and social work.

Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel arrived in Lausanne

On June 23, 2019, Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden arrived in Lausanne, Switzerland to join the Stockholm Åre 2026 delegation ahead of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) vote! Crown Princess Victoria was greeted by Stockholm2026 CEO Richard Brisius at the Lausanne Palace Hotel. The Crown Princess and Prince Daniel then attended the IOC Session welcome dinner. The host city of the 2026 Olympic Winter Games will be decided in Lausanne on Monday. (Crown Princess Victoria wore a belted shift dress by Camilla Thulin Design.)

Reception - 2019 Luxembourg National Day Celebrations

On the evening of June 23, 2019, Grand Duke Henry and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa held a reception at Grand Ducal Palace as part of celebrations of the National Day, and the reception was attended by Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume, Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie, Prince Louis, Princess Alexandra and Prince Sebastien.

Danish Crown Princess Mary's working visit to Paris, France

Danish Crown Princess Mary is making a 2 day working visit to Paris, France on June 23-24. On the first day of her visit to Paris, Crown Princess Mary of Denmark attended the opening of the exhibition Ombre Flore which exhibits the drawings of the altar piece created by painter Jesper Christiansen for the Danish Church in Paris. Afterwards, The Crown Princess attended the opening of painter Jesper Christiansen's new work, altar piece at the Danish Church. In the evening, The Crown Princess attended a dinner hosted by Paris Ambassador of Denmark Michael Starbæk Christensen.

Grand Ducal family attended an official ceremony held for National Day 2019 at Philharmonie

The Grand Duke's official birthday, which is also known as National Day of Luxembourg, is celebrated as the annual national holiday of Luxembourg. On June 23, an official ceremony was held at the Luxembourg Philharmonie as part of the National Day celebrations. Grand Duke Henri, Grand Duchess Maria Teresa, Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume, Hereditary Grand Duchess Stephanie, Prince Felix, Princess Alexandra, Prince Sebastian and Prince Louis attended the ceremony at Philharmonie.

Grand Duchess Maria Teresa and Grand Duke Henri visited Bourscheid

Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa visited Bourscheid, in the north of the Grand Duchy in connection with celebrations of National Day. The Grand Ducal couple welcomed by the Mayor of Bourscheid, Annie Nickels-Theis. After the welcome ceremony, the couple visited Bourscheid castle. The castle was built in the year 1000. Following the tour, the Grand Duke and the Grand Duchess visited Stolzembourg House which was built in 1384 in the outer bailey of the castle. The programme concluded in the court of the castle by a meeting of the Grand Ducal couple and the local population.

Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stephanie visited Esch-sur-Alzette city

On June 22, 2019, Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie of Luxembourg visited Esch-sur-Alzette, before Luxembourg National Day 2019 celebrations. The official celebrations all over the Grand Duchy always start on the eve of National Day. National Day in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is celebrated every 23 June. Meanwhile, Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa visited Bourscheid, in the north of the Grand Duchy. The Hereditary Grand Ducal couple visited the Escher Volleksfest, a public fair celebrating National Day, where they mingled with the people and lit a fire together with young scouts.

Queen Elizabeth attended the 5th day of Royal Ascot 2019

On June 22, 2019, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Andrew, Duke of York, Autumn and Peter Phillips attended the 5th day of the Royal Ascot 2019, held at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire. The Queen has attended every day of every race meeting for the last 64 years and her arrival at the head of the royal procession traditionally heralds the start of racing. (Autumn Phillips wore a crepe jumpsuit by Claire Mischevani.)

Crown Princess Mary attended the Children’s Relay Race 2019

On June 22, 2019, Crown Princess Mary of Denmark attended "The Free from Bullying Children’s Relay Race 2019" (Børnestafetten 2019) event held at Fælledparken in Copenhagen. The Free of Bullying Children's Relay is held every year in Copenhagen and Aarhus. 1500 children joined the event in Copenhagen. The goal for all the participants was the same: to run against bullying. The purpose of the Free of Bullying relay is to raise awareness of bullying and well-being. The event is a collaboration between Save the Children (Red Barnet) and the Mary Foundation.

Queen Rania visited the Queen Rania Teacher Academy (QRTA)

Queen Rania of Jordan visited the Queen Rania Teacher Academy (QRTA) at the University of Jordan for an update on the progress of its training programs. During the visit, the Queen met with the academy’s staff and a group of teachers. QRTA was established in 2009 to raise the quality of teaching in Jordan by developing the skills of teachers through continuous training and professional development.

Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa held a reception at Berg Castle

On June 21, 2019 Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg held a reception at Berg Castle for inhabitants of the town of Colmar-Berg. Colmar-Berg is a commune and town in central Luxembourg, in the canton of Mersch. Colmar-Berg is the site of the Grand Duke of Luxembourg's principal residence, Berg Castle. Prince Felix, Prince Louis, Princess Alexandra and Prince Sebastien of Luxembourg also attended the reception held at Berg Castle.

Queen Elizabeth II attended the 4th day of Royal Ascot 2019

On June 21, 2019, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, Timothy Taylor and Lady Helen Taylor attended the 4th day of the Royal Ascot 2019, held at Ascot Racecourse in Ascot. The Queen has attended every day of every race meeting for the last 64 years and her arrival at the head of the royal procession traditionally heralds the start of racing.

Queen Letizia attended the award ceremony of Discapnet 2019

On June 21, 2019, Queen Letizia of Spain presided over the award ceremony of the 5th edition of "Discapnet Awards for Accessible Technologies". Discapnet Awards are presented by the ONCE Foundation (Fundación ONCE). The objective of "Discapnet Awards for Accessible Technologies" is to recognize the contributions of people and organizations to the improvement of life quality of people with disabilities thanks to accessible technologies. The award ceremony took place in Madrid Auditorium El Beatriz. (Queen Letizia wore a printed silk dress by Sandro.)

Princess Caroline and her family attended an event held in memory of Karl Lagerfeld at Grand Palais

On June 20, 2019, Princess Caroline of Hanover, Charlotte Casiraghi, Andrea Casiraghi and Tatiana Santo Domingo Casiraghi attended the event "Karl For Ever" held in memory of late German fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld at Grand Palais in Paris, France. At the event, there was also French First Lady Brigitte Macron besides many famous persons from the fashion world. French brand Chanel's late designer, Karl Lagerfeld, died at the age of 85 on February 19, 2019 in Paris.

British royal family attended Ladies Day of Royal Ascot 2019

On June 20, 2019, Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Anne, The Countess of Wessex, Princess Eugenie, Zara Tindall and Autumn Phillips attended the third day of Royal Ascot 2019 held at Ascot Racecourse. The third day of Royal Ascot is known as Ladies Day. Ladies Day of Royal Ascot is considered one of the most glamorous events in the five day racing calender of Royal Ascot. (The Countess of Wessex wore a wide-leg jumpsuit by Emilia Wickstead. Princess Eugenie wore a belted silk satin midi dress by Cefinn.)

Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit visited Pride Park in Oslo

On June 20, 2019, Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit visited Pride Park in Oslo. The Pride Park is an open-air festival arena and a part of the Oslo Pride festival. (Crown Princess Mette-Marit wore a red belted peplum jacket by Oscar de la Renta and a red frayed wool-blend tweed midi skirt by the same brand.)

Danish Crown Princess Mary visited Danish Heart Foundation

On June 20, Crown Princess Mary visited Danish Heart Foundation (Hjerteforeningen) and the Children's Heart Foundation (Børnehjertefonden) in order to get information about ongoing activites and and the association's efforts for the children. The Crown Princess also viewed to the children's book, "Something on the Heart", which is published to help children and their families. Crown Princess Mary is the patron of Danish Heart Foundation which is the second biggest patient organization of Denmark. The Foundation is a non-profit organization and it was founded back in 1962.

Queen Maxima visited Hoogeveen for the agreement 'More Music in the Classroom'

On June 20, 2019, Dutch Queen Maxima visited Hoogeveen city within the scope of ‘’More music in the classroom’’ programme. The Queen attended a meeting at De Tamboer Theater in Drenthe and signed an agreement with local partners, which is related to giving more music education in schools. The agreement includes commitments on formalizing of music education to be given to children in all primary schools in Drenthe in the next years. The Queen is the honorary president of "More music in the classroom" (Meer Muziek in de Klas) programme. Afterwards, The Queen visited the mobile workshop of the Leerorkest Instrumentendepot in Hoogeveen.

King Harald and Queen Sonja's visit to Hordaland county

King Harald and Queen Sonja visited Hordaland county this year as part of the Royal tour made traditionally with the Royal Ship every year. Hordaland is a county in Norway, which borders Sogn og Fjordane, Buskerud, Telemark, and Rogaland counties. Hordaland visit began with a visit to Jondal municipality on June 18. After their visit to Jondal, the Royal Couple visited Odda municipality. On the second day of their tour in Hordaland county, on June 19, the Royal Couple visited Granvin and Ulvik municipalities. Today, King Harald and Queen Sonja visited Askøy municipality.

Grand Duchess Maria Teresa received representatives of LCTO at Grand Ducal Palace

On June 19, Grand Duchess Maria Teresa received representatives of the Luxembourg City Tourist Office (LCTO) at Grand Ducal Palace. In her capacity as President of the Foundation of the Grand Duke and the Grand Duchess, the Grand Duchess received a check amounting to €38,734.38, corresponding to the net profit of the guided tours for the 2018 season. This year, the profit donated to the Foundation will be used for the projects of "Stand Speak Rise Up!", which aim to prevent sexual violence.

Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel and Oscar visited Söderåsen National Park in Skåne

On June 17, Monday, Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel and Prince Oscar visited Skäralid Natural Playground in Söderåsen National Park in Skåne. Skäralid Playground was built in Prince Oscar's name in connection with the christening of Prince Oscar, the Duke of Skåne. Prince Oscar's Playground consists of a path with tools, stations and obstacles. The playground was built by the County Administrative Board in Skåne County with support from private individuals, companies and some municipalities in the province. (Crown Princess wore a floral print dress by Dagmar.)

British royal family attended the 2nd day of Royal Ascot 2019

On June 19, 2019, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex and the Countess of Wessex attended the second day of the Royal Ascot 2019 held at Ascot Racecourse in Ascot, England. One of Britain's most well-known racecourses, Ascot holds a special week of races in June each year called Royal Ascot, attended by The Queen, who has had an interest in horses since childhood.

Queen Maxima reopened Central Military Hospital in Utrecht

On June 19, 2019, Dutch Queen Maxima reopened the Central Military Hospital in Utrecht, which has been modernized and renovated. The Central Military Hospital (CMH) offers second-line health care to Dutch soldiers by repatriation from abroad. Afterwards, Queen Maxima was present at the launch of the Schuldenlab project in Almelo. The platform will work with local projects focused on intervention or curation that will help vulnerable groups to get debt-free. Schuldenlab tries to ensure a debt free city for vulnerable groups. (Queen Maxima is wearing Natan dress.)

Spanish royal family attended the 'Order of the Civil Merit' ceremony

On June 19, 2019, King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia of Spain attended the "Order of the Civil Merit" ceremony held at the Royal Palace in Madrid. The Order of Civil Merit (Orden del Mérito Civil) was established by King Alfonso XIII of Spain in 1926. This Order was created to reward civic virtues of the functionaries in service for the State, the Provinces and Municipalities.

Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa hosted the first garden party of 2019

On June 18, 2019, Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa hosted the first garden party of 2019 at Berg Castle. Leaders of unions, professional chambers, representatives of charities, army commanders, Grand Ducal police commanders and senior officers of varius ministries attended the garden party. (Grand Duchess Maria Teresa wore a green lace top and a green wide-leg lace trouser by Carolina Herrera.)

Princess Madeleine visited Maskrosbarn organization in Stockholm

On June 18, 2019, Princess Madeleine of Sweden visited Maskrosbarn which is a children's rights organization. The organization has offices in Stockholm and Göteborg. Maskrosbarn and its projects are supported by World Childhood Foundation. Since 2005, Maskrosbarn has worked to improve the living conditions of children who grow up in families that have problems. The organization provides personal training and various courses in youth centers at weekends and also internet support. (Princess Madeleine wore a new asymmetric midi shift dress by Dagmar.)

Pauline Ducruet launched SS2020 collection of her own brand Alter Design

On June 18, 2019, on the occasion of Paris fashion week, Pauline Ducruet launched Menswear Spring Summer 2020 collection of her own unisex clothing brand Alter Design. That show became the first launch of Pauline Ducruet's own brand Alter Design. Princess Stephanie, Charlotte Casiraghi, Louis Ducruet, Camille Gottlieb, Daniel Ducruet, Linoue Ducruet, Maguy Ducruet and Kelly-Marie Lancien attended the Alter Design Menswear SS2020 show to support Pauline Ducruet.

Prince Albert and Princess Charlene attended 2019 Monte-Carlo Television Festival

On June 18, 2019, Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco attended the closing ceremony of the 59th Monte Carlo TV Festival held at Monte-Carlo Grimaldi Forum and award ceremony of Golden Nymph Awards. Prince Albert presented 2019 Golden Nymph Award to US actor Michael Douglas. Prince Albert II is the honorary president of the Festival since 1988. Maria Carolina, Princess Camilla, Prince Charles and Maria Chiara of Bourbon-Two Sicilies attended the awards ceremony too.

Royal Family attended the first day of Royal Ascot Day 2019

On June 18, 2019, Queen Elizabeth II, King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, The Duke of York, The Earl and Countess of Wessex, Princess Anne, Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie and Zara Tindall attended the first day of Royal Ascot 2019 held at Ascot Racecourse in Ascot. (The Duchess of Cambridge is wearing a custom Elie Saab dress.)

Queen Mathilde attended the opening of ADD2019 in Brussels

On June 18, 2019, Queen Mathilde of Belgium attended the opening session of the European Development Days 2019 (ADD19) at Tour & Taxis in Brussels, Belgium. This year's European Development Days theme is ‘Addressing inequalities: building a world which leaves no one behind'. (Queen Mathilde wore a new pink midi dress by Natan.)

Princess Madeleine visited the My Special Day Foundation

On June 17, Princess Madeleine visited office of My Special Day Foundation (Stiftelsen Min Stora Dag) in Stockholm to receive information about the ongoing activites of the foundation. Min Stora Dag is a non profit non governmental organization. The foundation organizes activities for the needs of the children who have been diagnosed with a serious ilness and are staying at the pediatrics clinics of Sweden. These activities may be attending a camp, a concert or a musical, a football game or a special day full of special activities. Princess Madeleine is the patron of Min Stora Dag since 2001.

Crown Princess Mary visited TrygFonden's Family House in Hammel

Crown Princess Mary visited the TrygFonden's Family House at the Regional Hospital Hammel Neurocenter (HN) in Aarhus. The Danish foundation TrygFonden established the family house for families with children who suffer from a prolonged illness. The family house was created for the families of children hospitalized at the Hammel Neurocenter following a brain injury. Thus, the families have the opportunity to have a safe base near their child. The new family house can host eight families and they each have their own apartment plus a number of communal facilities.

The royals attend the Garter Day 2019 ceremony at Windsor Castle

On June, 2019, Queen Elizabeth II, The Duchess of Cornwall, Queen Maxima, Queen Letizia, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Countess of Wessex and Princess Anne attended the Garter Day service and ceremony at Windsor Castle. Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima, Spanish King Felipe and Queen Letizia arrived in UK to attend the Garter Day Service held at Windsor Castle. (The Duchess of Cambridge wore a coatdress by Catherine Walker. Queen Maxima is wearing Claes Iversen dress. Queen Letizia wore a printed midi dress by Cherubina.)

Crown Princess Mary visited Skejby Psychiatry Center in Aarhus

On June 17, 2019, Danish Crown Princess Mary visited the new buildings of psychiatry of Aarhus University Hospital in Skejby in Aarhus. The psychiatric ward of Aarhus University Hospital was moved from Riiskov to the new buildings in Skejby. The new Skejby Psychiatry Center of Aarhus University Hospital has 257 beds. (Crown Princess Mary wore a flower print midi skirt by Andiata.)

Empress Masako and Emperor Naruhito attended the 2019 Japan Academy Prize ceremony

On June 17, 2019, Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attended the 109th Japan Academy Prize ceremony held at the Japan Academy Hall in Taito. The Imperial and Japan Academy Prizes are awarded to persons who have achieved notable research landmarks or who have authored particularly outstanding academic papers or books. For them, an award ceremony has been held every year since 1911.

Prince Daniel and Princess Estelle watched the football match played between Sweden v Thailand in Nice

Yesterday, Prince Daniel and Princess Estelle attended FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019 at Allianz Riviera Stadium in Nice, France to support Swedish women football team and to watch the game played between Sweden and Thailand. Sweden beat Tailand 5-1 in Group F at the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019.

Danish Queen Margrethe II visits Tallinn, Estonia, 2nd day

On the second day of her visit to Tallinn, Queen Margrethe II attended celebration of the 800th anniversary of the establishment of the St. Mary’s Cathedral in Tallinn. The Cathedral was founded by Danes in the 13th century and is regarded as the oldest church in Tallinn. On the evening of June16, Queen hosted a reception on the Royal Yacht Dannebrog. The Queen visited Estonia’s capital Tallinn in connection with the 800th anniversary of the Danish national flag Dannebrog’s descent from the sky.

Prince Albert, Gabriella and Jacques attended the 59th Monte-Carlo Television Festival

On June 16, 2019, Prince Albert II of Monaco, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella attended the 20 year anniversary of Sponge Bob Squarepants at third day of the 59th Monte Carlo TV Festival in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. Prince Albert opened the 59th Monte Carlo Television Festival on Friday at a ceremony at the principality’s Grimaldi Forum.

Grand Duke Henri and the Grand Duchess Maria Teresa attended Chambord Castle's 500th anniversary

Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg attended the gala evening organized on the occasion of the 500th anniversary of Chambord Castle (Château de Chambord) in France. Chambord Castle was built by Francis I as a royal hunting lodge. Chambord Castle became a national property in 1930. After the outbreak of the Second World War, Chambord Castle housed several art works from the Louvre including the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo. Château de Chambord was inscribed on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list in 1981.

Prince Joachim and Princess Marie attended Dannebrog's 800th anniversary

Yesterday, on June 15, 2019, Prince Joachim and Princess Marie attended events held on the occasion of Dannebrog's (Danish national flag) 800th anniversary. Prince Joachim and Princess Marie attended a celebratory service at Copenhagen Cathedral and then attended the anniversary celebrations held at Copenhagen City Hall Square. According to a popular legend, the red-and-white cross fell from the sky as a sign of support from God during the battle of Lindanise in Tallinn on June 15, 1219 and secured the Danes a hard victory. (Princess Marie wore a pink pencil dress by Goat Fashion.)

Princess Charlene gave the start signal of the Le Mans 24h Race

Yesterday, on June 15, 2019, Princess Charlene of Monaco attended the 87th edition of the Le Mans 24 Hour endurance Race held at the Circuit de la Sarthe and gave the start signal of the race. The Le Mans 24 hour race is held every year at the Circuit de la Sarthe raceway in northwest France. Princess Charlene is a member and ambassador of the FIA High Level Panel for Road Safety.

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark visits Estonia’s capital, Tallinn

The days of 15-16 June 2019, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark visits Estonia’s capital Tallinn in connection with the 800th anniversary of the Danish national flag Dannebrog’s descent from the sky. Queen Margaret II arrived on the Royal Yacht Dannebrog in Estonia’s capital, Tallinn. The Queen received by Estonia’s President, Kersti Kaljulaid. Following the welcome ceremony, Queen Margaret II and President Kersti Kaljulaid opened the exhibition "Dannebrog – the Flag that Fell from the Sky: the Golden Age of Danish Art" in the Kadriorg Art Museum in Tallinn.

Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary visited Vordingborg

On June 15, 2019, Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary visited the Danish Castle Centre in Vordingborg to celebrate the 800th anniversary of Dannebrog fall (Danish flag). Danish national historiography connects the introduction of the flag to the Battle of Lindanise of 1219. According to the legend the Danish flag fell down from the sky in the Battle of Lindanise, also known as the Battle of Valdemar, near Lindanise (Tallinn) in Estonia, of 15 June 1219. Presently in Tallinn the Danish King's Garden in Old Town is regarded as the place where the flag fell down, and it is marked with a memorial. (Crown Princess Mary wore a silk-georgette dress by Raquel Diniz.)