Belgium
The Belgian Royal Family attended the wedding of Prince Amadeo, eldest son of Princess Astrid and Prince Lorenz, in Rome on July 5th 2014. Prince Amadeo married Elisabetta Maria Rosboch in a ceremony at the Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere - the couple announced their engagement in February.
Prince Amadeo, Princess Lili and King Philippe and Queen Mathilde pose for photos after the wedding in Rome on July 5th 2014
The rest of King Philippe's week had involved a series of audiences at the Royal Palace in Brussels. On June 30th, the king was present for the swearing in of Olivier Paasch as head of the government of the German speaking community. On the same day, King Philippe met acting Prime Minister, Elio di Rupo. On July 1st 2014, the king held audiences with Major General Jean-Paul Deconinck and Major General Michel Ocula and on July 3rd he met Major General Marc Thys. On July 2nd 2014, King Philippe received the letters of credentials of the new ambassadors of Mauritania, Libya, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan and the Eastern Caribbean. On July 4th 2014, the king held a farewell audience with the outgoing ambassador of Togo. Later the same day, King Philippe received the latest report on the possibility of forming a government in Belgium. Queen Mathilde had one engagement in the week - on July 3rd she visited a school for pupils with special needs in De Haan and met children and teachers.
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Queen Mathilde of the Belgians at the Huis aan Zee which she visited on July 3rd 2014
Spain
The King and Queen of Spain made their first overseas visit since the proclamation - Felipe VI and Letizia went to the Vatican where they had an audience with Pope Francis I on June 30th 2014. The queen wore white - using privilege du blanc for the first time.
Pope Francis I with King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia during their audience on June 30th 2014
On July 1st 2014, the monarchs took the train to Valladolid where they presented the National Innovation and Design Awards.
Felipe VI and Letizia with the winners of the National Innovation and Design Awards in Valladolid on July 1st 2014
On July 2nd 2014, King Felipe and Queen Letizia presented the Iberdrola Foundation grants at a ceremony in Madrid.
King Felipe and Queen Letizia at the Iberdrola Foundation grants awards ceremony in Madrid on July 2nd 2014
On July 3rd 2014, King Felipe was at the National Library in Madrid where he opened an exhibition called 'Designing America' about the role of Spanish experts in the construction of major cities and buildings in the US. On the same day, the king held an audience at the Zarzuela Palace in Madrid with the European Australian Business Council.
The King of Spain at the audience he held at the Zarzuela Palace on July 3rd 2014
On July 4th 2014, King Felipe was in Zaragoza oversee a ceremony for the appointment of military officers.
King Felipe at the military ceremony he attended in Zaragoza on July 4th 2014
Queen Letizia attended a ceremony in Madrid on July 4th marking the 150th anniversary of the foundation of the Spanish Red Cross.
Queen Letizia at the celebrations for the Spanish Red Cross on July 4th 2014 in Madrid
Netherlands
King Willem-Alexander began his week at the Westerkerk in Amsterdam where he attended the premiere of a concert called 'There rode a train to Sobibor' telling the story of 93 year old Jules Haddock who was the only survivor of the transportation of Jewish people from Amsterdam to Sobibor by the Nazis in World War Two. Concerts were also held in Berlin and Lublin to symbolise the journey.
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands with Jules Haddock, survivor of the Holocaust, at a concert in Amsterdam on June 30th 2014
On July 1st 2014, the king received the official resignation of the Chancellor of the House and oversaw the appointment of his successor. On July 2nd 2014, King Willem-Alexander held a working meeting with staff at the Royal Dutch Academy of Sciences in Amsterdam - he is patron of the organisation. Later the same day, the king received the letters of credentials of the new ambassadors of Belarus, Papua New Guinea and Chile at audiences at the Noordeinde Palace in The Hague.
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands at the working meeting he held at the Royal Dutch Academy of the Sciences on July 2nd 2014
Also on July 2nd 2014, King Willem-Alexander attended an event marking the 100th anniversary of the Shell Technology Centre in Amsterdam.
The King of the Netherlands at the Shell Technology Centre in Amsterdam on July 2nd 2014
On July 3rd 2014, the king opened a new music venue, the Tivoli Vredenburg, in Utrecht. The new venue includes five halls for different types of music. On July 5th 2014, the king attended celebrations in The Hague for the 150th anniversary of trams in the city.
Willem-Alexander at the opening of the Tivoli Vredenburg in Utrecht on July 3rd 2014
Queen Maxima visited India between June 30th and July 2nd in her role as a special advocate of the UN Secretary-General for Inclusive Finance. During her visit, the queen met the Indian Finance Minister, Arun Jaitley.
Queen Maxima of the Netherlands with the Finance Minister of India, Arun Jaitley, during her trip to the country
The queen also held meetings with representatives of financial institutions, with the directors of the Bankers Association and the World Bank Group and met the governor of the Reserve Bank of India. Queen Maxima held discussions with partners of the central bank and made a speech at the bank. On another part of her trip, the queen visited Sawda Ghevra where she heard about a drinking water project and tried out one of the water ATMs.
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Queen Maxima tries out a water ATM during her visit to India
Sweden
Prince Carl Philip and his fiancee, Sofia Hellqvist, issued a message of thanks for all the congratulations that were sent to them after the announcement of their engagement on June 27th 2014.
The photograph released by Carl Philip of Sweden and Sofia Hellqvist with their message of thanks for good wishes on their engagement
Denmark
The Queen of Denmark and the Prince Consort, Prince Henrik, moved their court to the Marselisborg Palace in Aarhus for the summer on July 1st 2014. The royal couple arrived by yacht and were greeted by local authorities.
Queen Margrethe and Prince Henrik arrive in Aarhus on July 1st 2014
Prince Henrik attending the opening of festival on the island of Tuno on July 3rd 2014 - he is the festival's patron.
Prince Henrik of Denmark at the opening of the Tuno Festival on July 3rd 2014
The Crown Prince and Princess were also in festival mood as they attended Denmark's biggest music festival at Roskilde on July 3rd 2014. It was Princess Mary's first visit to the event and the couple said they were hoping to see the Rolling Stones.
Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark at their country's biggest music festival at Roskilde on July 2nd 2014
Earlier in the week, on June 28th 2014, Crown Prince Frederik had attended the Speedway Grand Prix in Copenhagen.
Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark at the Speedway Grand Prix on June 28th 2014
It was announced in the week that Prince Joachim and Princess Marie, with their children Henrik and Athena, will be moving to Copenhagen. The family have been living in the Shackenborg Palace in south Jutland - the prince's home for twenty years - but have decided to hand the palace over to a foundation that will maintain the estate.
United Kingdom
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh spent the week in Scotland, at Holyroodhouse, the monarch's official residence in the country. The royal couple arrived there on June 30th 2014.
The Queen arrives in Edinburgh on June 30th 2014
On the morning of July 1st 2014, at Holyroodhouse, the Queen held several audiences including a meeting with the First Minister of Scotland, Alex Salmond. The Duke of Edinburgh was at the New Club on Princes Street in the city to unveil a new stained glass window before visiting the City of Edinburgh Universities Training Corps. Later, the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh held an Afternoon Party in the gardens of Holyroodhouse.
The Queen at the Garden Party at Holyroodhouse on July 1st 2014
On July 2nd 2014, the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh were in Glasgow visiting several venues linked to the upcoming Commonwealth Games. The royal couple visited the Uniform and Accreditation Centre and met volunteers and games makers.
The Queen receives flowers from baby Caleb and his mum outside the Glasgow Commonwealth Games Uniform and Accreditation Centre on July 2nd 2014
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh also visited the Emirates Arena and Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome and saw some of the Scottish cycling team in action.
The Queen visits the Emirates Arena in Glasgow on July 2nd 2014
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh then attended a lunch given in their honour by the Lord-Lieutenant of the City of Glasgow. In the afternoon, they travelled to Dumfries House in Cumnock where they were met by the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall - known in Scotland as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay. The prince has overseen restoration work to save the house for the nation and he and the Queen toured the Belling Hospitality Centre while the Duke of Edinburgh and the Duchess of Rothesay met stonemasonry and woodwork students at the Traditional Skills Training Centre. The four royals then toured the Queen Elizabeth Gardens at Dumfries House before the Queen unveiled a sundial. They then attended a reception at the house in their honour.
The Queen with the Prince of Wales at Dumfries House on July 2nd 2014
On July 3rd 2014, the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh - accompanied by the Earl of Strathearn and the Princess Royal - attended the ceremony of the Order of the Thistle at St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh.
The Queen at the Order of the Thistle ceremony in Edinburgh on July 3rd 2014
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh later visited Edinburgh Castle where they inspected a Guard of Honour by the Highlanders, 4th Batallion the Royal Regiment of Scotland and attended a commemoration service at the Scottish National War Memorial.
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh on their way to Edinburgh Castle on July 3rd 2014
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh unveiled a Commemoration Stone in the Memorial Garden to mark the centenary of the start of World War One. Later, the Duke of Edinburgh held a reception for young people who have attained the Gold Standard in the Duke of Edinburgh Awards.
The Queen in the Memorial Garden at Edinburgh Castle on July 3rd 2014
On July 4th 2014, the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh visited the Forth Road Bridge to mark its fiftieth anniversary. The Queen named the UK's biggest ever warship at a ceremony at Rosyth Dockyard. The ship, the HMS Queen Elizabeth, was launched with a bottle of malt whiskey by the Queen.
The Queen names the Royal Navy's newest and biggest aircraft carrier at the Royal Dockyard in Rosyth on July 4th 2014
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall spent several days in Wales. On June 30th 2014, the prince visited Cnwd Foods in Carmarthenshire before visiting the Campaign for Wool of which he is patron. The prince also visited Caws Cenarth Cheese in Carmarthenshire and in the evening, accompanied by the Duchess of Cornwall, he hosted a reception for charities and voluntary groups.
The Prince of Wales on his visit to a cheese company in Wales on June 30th 2014
On July 1st 2014, the prince and the duchess visited St Illtud's Church in Llantwit Major and later carried out an engagement at Dyffryn Gardens in the Vale of Glamorgan. The Prince of Wales went on to visit the Sony UK Technology Centre in Pencoed while the Duchess of Cornwall visited the Welsh National War Memorial as part of a campaign to stamp out thefts from war memorials around the UK.
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall at St Illtud's Church on July 1st 2014
The duchess later visited the research facility at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff in her role as patron of Arthritis Research UK. In the evening, the prince and the duchess gave a reception for the Dylan Thomas 100 Festival of which Prince Charles is patron.
Prince Charles at the reception he gave on July 1st 2014 as part of his work marking the 100th anniversary of the birth of Dylan Thomas
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall travelled from Wales to Scotland on July 2nd 2014 for a reception for donors and supporters of Dumfries House in Aberdeenshire. The Queen opened a garden there named after her and saw the work led by her eldest son who has supported the restoration of the house for the nation over several years.
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles, Prince of Wales at Dumfries House on July 2nd 2014
On July 3rd 2014, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall visited the Welsh National Mining Memorial at Senghenydd and then opened the Aber Valley Heritage Museum in the town.
The Prince of Wales lays a wreath at the Mining Memorial in Senghenydd on July 3rd 2014
The prince went on to visit the Llwyn Celyn Farmstead in Monmouthshire and Welsh Farmhouse Apple Juice in Crickhowell. Meanwhile, the Duchess of Cornwall visited Usk in Bloom in Monmouthshire to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the Britain in Bloom contest.
The Duchess of Cornwall presents the organisers of Usk in Bloom with flowers from Highgrove during her visit on July 3rd 2014
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, with Prince Harry, started the Tour de France which began in Yorkshire this year. On July 5th 2014, the royals were at Harewood House to cut the ribbon to launch Stage One.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, with Prince Harry, at the start line of the Tour de France 2014 at Harewood House in Yorkshire on July 5th 2014
The royals then visited West Tanfield - one of the villages on the route - before heading to the end of Stage One in Harrogate where the Duchess of Cambridge presented Markus Kittel with the yellow jersey.
William, Kate and Harry with Markus Kittel at the end of Stage One of the Tour de France, July 5th 2014
Earlier in the week, on June 30th 2014, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge had paid an unannounced visit to the Place2Be conference on mental health which took place in London. The next day, July 1st 2014, the duchess visited Blessed Sacrament Primary School in London to see the work of the MPact Programme for children who have parents with addictions.
The Duchess of Cambridge in Islington on July 1st 2014
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended Wimbledon on July 2nd 2014 where, from the Royal Box on Centre Court, they watched Andy Murray lose in the quarter finals to Grigo Dimitrov. On July 3rd 2014, the duke was in Scotland where he is known as the Earl of Strathearn, to attend the Order of the Thistle ceremony.
The Earl of Strathearn with the Princess Royal and the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh at the ceremony of the Order of the Thistle on July 3rd 2014
The Duke of York visited the Royal Highland Fusiliers in Midlothian on July 3rd 2014 - he is their Royal Colonel. In the afternoon, the duke was in London where he attended a reception for the Inspiring Digital Enterprise Awards at the Barbican. In the evening, Prince Andrew attended a garden party at the Honouarable Society of Lincoln's Inn - he is a Royal Bencher. The duke's two daughters had a high profile in the week, starting with the Serpentine Gallery summer party in London which both princesses attended on July 1st 2014.
Princess Beatrice at the Serpentine Gallery summer party on July 1st 2014
Princess Beatrice was among the guests at the wedding of Prince Amadeo of Belgium and Lili Rosboch in Rome on July 5th 2014.
Princess Beatrice arrives for the wedding of Amadeo of Belgium in Rome on July 5th 2014
On the same day, Princess Eugenie was in the Royal Box at Wimbledon to see her namesake, Eugenie Bouchard, in the Women's Singles Final. The Canadian tennis player, who lost to Petra Kvitova in straight sets, was named after the princess and has a twin called Beatrice.
Princess Eugenie at Wimbledon to see the Women's Singles Final on July 5th 2014
The Earl of Wessex visited the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester on June 30th 2014 - he is their patron. The earl later visited Chetham's School of Music in the city and went on to open the Woodview Centre and Wigan and Leigh Hospice in Hindley. On July 1st 2014, Prince Edward presented degrees at Bath Abbey in his role as Chancellor of the University of Bath. Later the same day, he attended a reception for the university in Bath and then the Chancellor's Dinner at the famous Pump Room in Bath. The earl presented degrees at Bath Abbey on July 2nd 2014 as well. On July 3rd 2014, he attended two events with the Worshipful Company of Gardeners of which he is Master.
The Earl of Wessex arriving at Bath Abbey for the graduation ceremony - the first time he has awarded degrees as Chancellor of the University of Bath
The Countess of Wessex opened the Children's Cardiology Unit at Leed's Children's Hospital on July 2nd 2014 - she is its patron. The countess went on to visit the Caring for Life organisation in Cookridge, West Yorkshire that afternoon.
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The Countess of Wessex at Leeds Children's Hospital on July 2nd 2014
The Princess Royal attended a garden party in Thatcham on July 1st 2014 marking the tenth anniversary of the West Berkshire Community Trust Hospital. Later the princess was in Egham, Surrey for the International Colloquium on Working Equids in her role as President of World Horse Welfare. On July 2nd 2014, Princess Anne held several audiences at Buckingham Palace and also visited St Katharine's Dock in London for the Eightieth Anniversary of Gordonstoun School. In the afternoon, the princess held a reception at Buckingham Palace for Riders for Health, of which she is patron. In the evening, the Princess Royal attended the Annual Awards Dinner for the Royal Academy of Engineering in London. On July 3rd 2014, Princess Anne attended the ceremony of the Order of the Thistle in Edinburgh before visiting Leeds to open the Motor Neurone Disease Wheelchair Service at Seacroft Hospital.
The Princess Royal at Seacroft Hospital in Leeds on July 3rd 2014
Norway
Queen Sonja of Norway celebrated her 77th birthday on July 4th 2014 with the Royal Household releasing a portrait of the queen from 1970 to mark the occasion. Earlier in the week, on June 20th 2014, Queen Sonja had been in Troms for a ceremony marking the restoration of Helgoy church and its 125th anniversary.
Queen Sonja at the restored Helgoy church in Troms on June 20th 2014
Monaco
Prince Albert II of Monaco visited Chile in the week. On June 30th, the prince held an audience with the country's president, Michele Bachelet, in Valparaiso.
Prince Albert II of Monaco with Michele Bachelet, President of Chile, during his visit to the country which began on June 30th 2014
The prince also visited the military base at Vina del Mar which is near to Valparaiso.
Prince Albert at the military base in Vina del Mar, Chile
On July 4th 2014, the prince was in Brazil to watch the quarter final of the World Cup between France and Germany which the German team won 1-0.
Prince Albert of Monaco at the World Cup in Brazil on July 4th 2014
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