Friday, June 30, 2017

Swedish Royal Court released new portraits of Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar of Sweden to celebrate midsummer - an annual tradition, June 25, 2017

Princess Estelle of Sweden, daughter of Crown Princess Victoria, photographed in traditional dress in the garden of Haga Palace on June 6, 2017 for new official photos for the summer.

Prince Oscar of Sweden  photographed at Haga Palace on June 6, 2017 for new official photos for the summer.


Princess Estelle, five, who will one day be Queen of Sweden, is already showing her confidence and people skills, according to her mother, photographed on the balcony of the Haga Palace in June 2017 for new official photos for the summer.

Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar of Sweden, photographed at the balcony of Haga Palace in June 2017 for new official photos for the summer.

Youngster Princess Estelle beamed for the camera while Prince Oscar, looking a little more unsure, grasps his big sister hand, during photocall at Haga Palace balcony on June 2017.

Their mother said that Princess Estelle is the more confident of the two, while Prince Oscar is very 'calm' and loves his older sibling, as they pose for an annual new portraits to celebrate midsummer at Haga Palace in June 2017

Princess Estelle in traditional dress, photographed at Haga Palace garden on June 6, 2017


Princess Estelle of Sweden dotes on her baby brother Prince Oscar of Sweden who appears enraptured with his older sibling as they play on the balcony for new official photos for the summer at Haga Palace on June 2017
 
 
 
The Swedish royal court has released new portraits of Princess Estelle, five, and Prince Oscar, 15 months, to coincide with midsummer.
Princess Estelle of Sweden, on the balcony of the Haga Palace in June 2017 for an annual new official photo for the summer.

The Swedish royal court has released new portraits of Princess Estelle, five, and Prince Oscar, 15 months, to coincide with midsummer.

Thursday, June 29, 2017

Queen Paola Of Belgium Celebrates Her 80th Anniversary on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

(L-R) Queen Mathilde of Belgium, Crown Princess Elisabeth, Prince Gabriel, Princess Eleonore, Prince Emmanuel and King Philippe of Belgium arrive for a party on the occasion of Queen Paola's 80th birthday on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo.

Queen Paola of Belgium looks at her anniversary cake outside the Music Chapel where the Queen celebrates her 80th anniversary on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

Queen Paola of Belgium invites Crown Princess Elisabeth of Belgium to blow a canddle on her anniversary cake outside the Music Chapel where the Queen celebrates her 80th anniversary. Prince Amadeo and his baby daughter Anna Astrid stand in the back and from left to right Archduchess Elisabetta, Prince Gabriel, Princess Eleonore and Prince Emmanuel
on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

King Albert II of Belgium and Queen Paola of Belgium arrive at the Music Chapel to celebrate Paola's 80th anniversary on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

Queen Paola of Belgium looks at Prince Amedeo of Belgium, Archduke of Austria-Este and his baby daughter Archduchess Anna-Astrid in front of her anniversary cake outside the Music Chapel where the Queen celebrates her 80th anniversary on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

Queen Paola of Belgium looks at her anniversary cake outside the Music Chapel where the Queen celebrates her 80th anniversary on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

King Albert II of Belgium and Queen Paola of Belgium attend a concert at the Music Chapel to celebrate Paola's 80th anniversary on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

Queen Paola of Belgium, with Prince Amedeo of Belgium, Archduke of Austria-Este, his baby daughter Archduchess Anna-Astrid van Oostenrijk-Este, his cousin Prince Emmanuel and his brother Prince Joachim, and the pastry chef admire her anniversary cake outside the Music Chapel where the Queen celebrates her 80th anniversary on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

Queen Paola of Belgium, with Prince Joachim (C) and the pastry chef admire her anniversary cake outside the Music Chapel where the Queen celebrates her 80th anniversary on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

King Albert II of Belgium, Queen Paola of Belgium and their staff arrive at the Music Chapel to celebrate Paola's 80th anniversary on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

Queen Paola of Belgium looks at her anniversary cake outside the Music Chapel where the Queen celebrates her 80th anniversary along with her granddaughters Princess Louise of Belgium (L) and Princess Laetitia Maria of Belgium (C)  on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

Prince Amedeo of Belgium, Archduke of Austria-Este, his wife Archduchess Elisabetta of Austria-Este and their baby daughter Archduchess Anna-Astrid van Oostenrijk-Este arrive at the Music Chapel where Queen Paola celebrates her 80th anniversary on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

King Philippe of Belgium arrives at the Music Chapel where his mother Queen Paola invites to celebrate her 80th anniversary on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

Queen Paola of Belgium looks at her anniversary cake outside the Music Chapel where the Queen celebrates her 80th anniversary on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

Queen Paola of Belgium's anniversary cake stands outside the Music Chapel where the Queen celebrates her 80th anniversary on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

Queen Paola of Belgium looks at her anniversary cake outside the Music Chapel where the Queen celebrates her 80th anniversary on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

King Philippe of Belgium arrives at the Music Chapel where his mother Queen Paola invites to celebrate her 80th anniversary on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

Crown Princess Elisabeth of Belgium and Queen Mathilde of Belgium arrive at the Music Chapel where Queen Paola invites to celebrate her 80th anniversary on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

Queen Paola of Belgium looks at her anniversary cake outside the Music Chapel where the Queen celebrates her 80th anniversary on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

Queen Paola of Belgium looks at her anniversary cake outside the Music Chapel where the Queen celebrates her 80th anniversary on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

Prince Laurent of Belgium and his wife Princess Claire of Belgium arrive at the Music Chapel where Queen Paola invites to celebrate her 80th anniversary on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

Prince Laurent of Belgium arrive at the Music Chapel where Queen Paola invites to celebrate her 80th anniversary on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

King Albert II of Belgium and Queen Paola of Belgium attend a concert at the Music Chapel to celebrate Paola's 80th anniversary on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

Prince Amedeo of Belgium, Archduke of Austria-Este, his baby daughter Archduchess Anna-Astrid van Oostenrijk-Este and his cousin Prince Emmanuel of Belgium (L) at the Music Chapel where the Queen Paola celebrates her 80th anniversary on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

Princess Claire of Belgium arrive at the Music Chapel where Queen Paola invites to celebrate her 80th anniversary on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.
Prince Gabriel of Belgium, Archduchess Elisabetta of Austria-Este, Princess Luisa Maria of Belgium, Princess Eleonore of Belgium and Prince Emmanuel of Belgium at the Music Chapel where the Queen celebrates her 80th anniversary on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

Queen Paola of Belgium invites Crown Princess Elisabeth of Belgium to blow a canddle on her anniversary cake outside the Music Chapel where the Queen celebrates her 80th anniversary. Prince Amadeo and his baby daughter Archduchess Anna Astrid stand in the back along with Prince Joachim of Belgium and Prince Emmanuel (2nd-L) on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.
Queen Paola, Prince Joachim and Princess Louise of Belgium attend the 80th birthday celebrations of Belgian Queen Paola on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

King Philippe and Princess Eleonore of Belgium attend the 80th birthday celebrations of Belgian Queen Paola on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

King Philippe and Princess Eleonore of Belgium attend the 80th birthday celebrations of Belgian Queen Paola on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

King Philippe, Queen Mathilde, Crown Princess Elisabeth, Prince Gabriel, Prince Emmanuel and Princess Eleonore of Belgium attend the 80th birthday celebrations of Belgian Queen Paola on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium. 

King Philippe, Queen Mathilde, Crown Princess Elisabeth, Prince Gabriel, Prince Emmanuel and Princess Eleonore of Belgium attend the 80th birthday celebrations of Belgian Queen Paola on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium. 

King Philippe, Queen Mathilde, Crown Princess Elisabeth (2nd left - back row), Prince Gabriel (behind his dad) and Princess Eleonore of Belgium attend the 80th birthday celebrations of Belgian Queen Paola on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

(L-R) Queen Mathilde and Crown Princess Elisabeth of Belgium attend the 80th birthday celebrations of Belgian Queen Paola on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

Crown Princess Elisabeth of Belgium attends the 80th birthday celebrations of Belgian Queen Paola on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium

Crown Princess Elisabeth of Belgium attends the 80th birthday celebrations of Belgian Queen Paola on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium

(L-R) Princess Astrid, her niece Princess Louise and youngest daughter Princess Laetitia Maria of Belgium attend the 80th birthday celebrations of Belgian Queen Paola on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium. 

Prince Amedeo of Belgium and his wife Archduchess Elisabetta and their daughter Archduchess Anna Astrid of Belgium attend the 80th birthday celebrations of Belgian Queen Paola on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

 (1st -R) Princess Astrid, her niece Princess Louise (L) and youngest daughter Princess Laetitia Maria of Belgium (2nd right) attend the 80th birthday celebrations of Belgian Queen Paola on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

Princess Astrid and Prince Lorenz of Belgium attend the 80th birthday celebrations of Belgian Queen Paola on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium. 


(R-L) Princess Astrid, her youngest daughter Princess Laetitia Maria and her niece Princess Louise of Belgium attend the 80th birthday celebrations of Belgian Queen Paola on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.


(R-L) Princess Astrid, her youngest daughter Princess Laetitia Maria and her niece Princess Louise of Belgium attend the 80th birthday celebrations of Belgian Queen Paola on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

(L-R) Princess Louise and Princess Laetitia Maria of Belgium attend the 80th birthday celebrations of Belgian Queen Paola on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

Prince Amedeo and his wife Archduchess Elisabetta and their daughter Archduchess Anna Astrid of Belgium attend the 80th birthday celebrations of Belgian Queen Paola on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

Prince Amedeo and his wife Archduchess Elisabetta and their daughter Archduchess Anna Astrid of Belgium attend the 80th birthday celebrations of Belgian Queen Paola on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

Prince Amedeo and his wife Archduchess Elisabetta and their daughter Archduchess Anna Astrid of Belgium attend the 80th birthday celebrations of Belgian Queen Paola on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

Princess Luisa Maria of Belgium attends the 80th birthday celebrations of Belgian Queen Paola on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

Princess Claire with twin sons Prince Aymeric (R) and Prince Nicolas of Belgium (L) attend the 80th birthday celebrations of Belgian Queen Paola on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium. 

Princess Claire with twin sons Prince Aymeric (R) and Prince Nicolas of Belgium (L) attend the 80th birthday celebrations of Belgian Queen Paola on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium. 

Princess Claire with twin sons Prince Aymeric (R) and Prince Nicolas of Belgium (L) attend the 80th birthday celebrations of Belgian Queen Paola on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium. 

King Albert and Queen Paola of Belgium attend the 80th birthday celebrations of Belgian Queen Paola on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

King Albert and Queen Paola of Belgium attend the 80th birthday celebrations of Belgian Queen Paola on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

Birthday cake at the 80th birthday celebrations of Belgian Queen Paola on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium. The celebration is organized by the Queen Paola Foundation, music band Queen Elisabeth and Missing Children Europe with as theme music and friendship.

King Albert and Queen Paola of Belgium attend the 80th birthday celebrations of Belgian Queen Paola on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

King Albert and Queen Paola of Belgium attend the 80th birthday celebrations of Belgian Queen Paola on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

Crown Princess Elisabeth, Prince Gabriel, Prince Emmanuel and Princess Eleonore of Belgium attends the 80th birthday celebrations of Belgian Queen Paola on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

King Albert, Queen Paola, King Philippe, Queen Mathilde, Princess Elisabeth, Prince Gabriel, Prince Emmanuel, Princess Eleonore, Princess Astrid, Prince Lorenz, Prince Amedeo, Lili, Anna Astrid, Princess Luisa Maria, Princess Laetitia Maria, Prince Joachim, Princess Claire, Princess Louise, Prince Aymeric and Prince Nicolas of Belgium attend the 80th birthday celebrations of Belgian Queen Paola on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

(L-R) Princess Louise and her cousin Princess Laetitia Maria of Belgium attends the 80th birthday celebrations of Belgian Queen Paola on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

Queen Paola of Belgium attends the 80th birthday celebrations of Belgian Queen Paola on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

(R-L) King Albert, his oldest son King Philippe and daughter in-law Queen Mathilde of Belgium attend the 80th birthday celebrations of Belgian Queen Paola on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

King Albert, Queen Paola, King Philippe, Queen Mathilde, Princess Elisabeth, Prince Gabriel, Prince Emmanuel, Princess Eleonore, Princess Astrid, Prince Lorenz, Prince Amedeo, Lili, Anna Astrid, Princess Luisa Maria, Princess Laetitia Maria, Prince Joachim, Princess Claire, Princess Louise, Prince Aymeric and Prince Nicolas of Belgium attend the 80th birthday celebrations of Belgian Queen Paola on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

 Crown Princess Elisabeth, Prince Gabriel, Prince Emmanuel and Princess Eleonore of Belgium attends the 80th birthday celebrations of Belgian Queen Paola on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

Princess Claire, Prince Aymeric (back left) and Prince Nicolas of Belgium (front left) attend the 80th birthday celebrations of Belgian Queen Paola on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.


Prince Amedeo with his daughter Archduchess Anna Astrid and his wife Archduchess "Lili" Elisabetta, Princess Claire, Prince Aymeric and Prince Nicolas of Belgium attend the 80th birthday celebrations of Belgian Queen Paola on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

Prince Amedeo with his daughter Anna Astrid and his wife Lili of Belgium attend the 80th birthday celebrations of Belgian Queen Paola on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium attend the 80th birthday celebrations of Belgian Queen Paola on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

Prince Lorenz with two of his children Prince Joachim and Princess Luisa Maria of Belgium attend the 80th birthday celebrations of Belgian Queen Paola on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

Queen Paola and Princess Louise of Belgium attend the 80th birthday celebrations of Belgian Queen Paola on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

(L-R) Crown Princess Elisabeth, Prince Gabriel and Prince Emmanuel of Belgium attend the 80th birthday celebrations of Belgian Queen Paola on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

Queen Paola and  Prince Amedeo with his daughter Archduchess Anna Astrid of Belgium attend the 80th birthday celebrations of Belgian Queen Paola on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

Crown Princess Elisabeth and Prince Gabriel of Belgium attend the 80th birthday celebrations of Belgian Queen Paola on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

(R-L) Prince Lorenz, Princess Astrid, Princess Laetitia Maria and Princess Louise of Belgium attend the 80th birthday celebrations of Belgian Queen Paola on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

Queen Paola, Prince Amedeo with his daughter Archduchess Anna Astrid and wife Archduchess Elisabetta "Lili", Prince Joachim, Crown Princess Elisabeth, Prince Gabriel,  Prince Emmanuel and Princess Eleonore of Belgium attend the 80th birthday celebrations of Belgian Queen Paola on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium. 

Prince Amedeo with his daughter Archduchess Anna Astrid of Belgium attend the 80th birthday celebrations of Belgian Queen Paola on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

King Albert and Queen Paola of Belgium attend the 80th birthday celebrations of Belgian Queen Paola on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

Queen Mathilde of Belgium attends the 80th birthday celebrations of Belgian Queen Paola on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

King Philippe, Queen Mathilde, Crown Princess Elisabeth, Prince Gabriel, Prince Emmanuel and Princess Eleonore of Belgium attend the 80th birthday celebrations of Belgian Queen Paola on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

(R-L) Princess Astrid, her youngest daughter Princess Laetitia Maria and her niece Princess Louise of Belgium attend the 80th birthday celebrations of Belgian Queen Paola on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

Princess Claire, Prince Aymeric (R) and Prince Nicolas of Belgium attend the 80th birthday celebrations of Belgian Queen Paola on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.


King Albert and Queen Paola of Belgium attend the 80th birthday celebrations of Belgian Queen Paola on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

King Albert and Queen Paola, King Philippe, Princess Astrid, Prince Lorenz, Princess Claire, Prince Aymeric and Prince Nicolas of Belgium attend the 80th birthday celebrations of Belgian Queen Paola on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

Crown Princess Elisabeth, Prince Emmanuel and Princess Eleonore of Belgium attends the 80th birthday celebrations of Belgian Queen Paola on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

Queen Paola and Crown Princess Elisabeth of Belgium attend the 80th birthday celebrations of Belgian Queen Paola on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.


Prince Amedeo with his daughter Anna Astrid and his wife Lili, Princess Claire, Prince Aymeric and Prince Nicolas of Belgium attend the 80th birthday celebrations of Belgian Queen Paola on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

King Albert, Queen Paola, King Philippe, Queen Mathilde, Crown Princess Elisabeth, Prince Gabriel, Prince Emmanuel, Princess Eleonore, Princess Astrid, Prince Lorenz, Prince Amedeo, Lili, Anna Astrid, Princess Luisa Maria, Princess Laetitia Maria, Prince Joachim, Princess Claire, Princess Louise, Prince Aymeric and Prince Nicolas of Belgium attend the 80th birthday celebrations of Belgian Queen Paola on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

Queen Paola of Belgium attends the 80th birthday celebrations of Belgian Queen Paola on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

Prince Amedeo with his daughter Archduchess Anna Astrid and Prince Aymeric of Belgium attend the 80th birthday celebrations of Belgian Queen Paola on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

Crown Princess Elisabeth and her brother Prince Gabriel of Belgium attends the 80th birthday celebrations of Belgian Queen Paola on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.
The family gathered at Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel in Waterloo, Belgium, to enjoy a musical performance organised by Foundation Queen Paola, the Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel and Missing Children Europe, from left to right Princess Astrid, Prince Lorenz, Queen Mathilde, King Philippe, guest and Princess Claire of Belgium

Queen Mathilde were joined by their children, Crown Princess Elisabeth, Prince Gabriel, Prince Emmanuel and Princess Eleonore of Belgium to celebrate the 80th birthday of Queen Paola in Brussels, Belgium.

While the former ruler Queen Paola's birthday isn't until September 11, celebrations were held early with the whole family looks at her anniversary cake along with her grandson Prince Joachim of Belgium outside the Music Chapel where the Queen celebrates her 80th anniversary on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

(R-L) Crown Princess Elisabeth wearing the £280 Maje dress with her brothers  Prince Gabriel, Prince Emmanuel who are dapper in blue suit and Princess Eleonore of Belgium in a pink printed summer dress at Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel in Waterloo, Belgium, to enjoy a musical performance organized by Foundation Queen Paola, the Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel and Missing Children Europe.


(L-R) Crown Princess Elisabeth, Prince Gabriel, Prince Emmanuel, Archduchess Elisabetta, Princess Luisa Maria, Prince Amedeo were seen cooing over the adorable baby Archduchess Anna Astrid during the 80th birthday celebrations of Belgian Queen Paola on June 29, 2017 in Waterloo, Belgium.

Queen Mathilde and King Philippe of Belgium appeared to be enjoying the musical performances as the family gathered at Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel in Waterloo, Belgium

Queen Mathilde and King Phillippe arrived with their children Crown Princess Elisabeth, Prince Gabriel, Prince Emmanuel and Princess Eleonore of Belgium to celebrate the 80th birthday of Queen Paola of Belgium, in Waterloo.

The glamorous former Queen Paola looked elegant in a glittering gown joined by her husband King Albert II to celebrate her 80th birthday in Brussels, Belgium.

Queen Paola's eldest son King Philippe were joined by their children, from back left to right  Prince Gabriel, Prince Emmanuel and Princess Eleonore to celebrate the 80th birthday of Queen Paola in Brussels, Belgium.

Queen Mathilde of Belgium was joined with her oldest children Crown Princess Elisabeth of Belgium to celebrate the 80th birthday of Queen Paola in Brussels, Belgium

The adorable tot Archduchess Anna Astrid, who was born last May, was certainly the star of the show as her family gathered around and cooed over her with her parents  (from right to left) Prince Amedeo of Belgium and Archduchess Elisabetta, surrounded with her twin cousins Prince Aymeric and Prince Nicolas of Belgium, Princess Laetitia Maria and Princess Louise of Belgium

(From back L-R) Princess Astrid, Prince Lorenz, Prince Joachim, Princess Luisa Maria, Prince Nicolas, Prince Aymeric, Princess Claire, Prince Amedeo, Archduchess Elisabetta and baby Archduchess Anna Astrid were all gathered together for the family festivities