Friday 9 August 2013

Europe's royals out of synch on summer holidays

Just as the Scandinavian royals are getting back to work, Queen Elizabeth II is starting her break in Scotland.  The Queen has been out and about inspecting Scottish soldiers as she settles into a long break at Balmoral.  And very pleased she looked too - she is said to love her Highland retreat above all her other castles and palaces.  And as she settles into comfy clothes and picnics on tartan rugs, she has a lot to be pleased about.  Another successful 60th celebration, this year for the Coronation, plus a line of succession more secure than at any time since the Victorian era.  Prince Philip is on the mend and about to start royal engagements again.  And another grandchild, Zara, is on the path to motherhood and a happy family of her own.  That's the way to start a holiday.

 
All smiles as the Queen begins her annual Scottish holiday in August 2013
 
But some of her Scandinavian cousins are back to work after their summer hols.  King Harald of Norway is due to preside over the Council of State at his Royal Palace today while Princess Mary of Denmark was first off the blocks with an official engagement at the Danish fashion week starting off her new school year of activities.
 
 
 No summertime blues for Mary - a navy print dress with white trims was her first back to school outfit of 2013
 
Princess Isabella is back to school for real next week and from that point the Danish royals will be out of holiday mode for good for another year.


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