The best royal moments of 2017

Lady Louise Windsor (you might know her best as a flower girl at Catherine and William’s wedding) was spotted competing at the Champagne Laurent-Perrier Meet of the British Driving Society at the Royal Windsor Horse Show at Windsor Palace, on June 26, 2017.

The young royal has taken after her grandfather, Prince Philip, who picked up the sport after quitting playing polo at age 50.

Prince Philip was seen in the stands watching and cheering his granddaughter on, no doubt pleased that she has taken up a sport he loves so much. Perhaps Lousie was inspired by his book about the equestrian event called 30 Years On and Off The Box Seat, released in 2004.

Sweden’s Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar posed for these newly release photos to celebrate the Swedish holiday of Midsummer, which is on June 24.

Midsummer is centered around the summer solstice, which is the longest day of the year. Here, Princess Estelle is wearing a traditional dress in Swedish colours – the perfect way to celebrate the national holiday!

“I think Estelle gets her character from both of us,” Princess Victoria previously said in an interview with [People]

(http://people.com/royals/crown-princess-victoria-opens-up-about-her-past-eating-disorder-i-went-through-a-tough-time/|target=”_blank”). “She is very curious about people, she is very social and very brave. It’s an asset in life, particularly in her role.”

The royal duo were also snapped looking out on a balcony at their home, the Haga Palace in Stockholm.

Queen Elizabeth handed out the winning awards on the final day of the 2017 Cartier Queen’s Cup on Sunday, June 18. Her Majesty first presented the coveted trophy to the Guards Polo Club back in 1960.

The A-list event was held on what turned out to be on one of the hottest days of the year in London (the mercury peaked at 29 degrees), but the Queen took the heat in her stride. She paired her cheery floral dress with a coordinating hat, white gloves and her trademark pearls.

Prince Philip even drove the Queen home from the event. At 96, the royal shows no signs of giving up his prized Land Rover.

Princess Madeleine of Sweden celebrated her son Prince Nicolas’ 2nd birthday with two adorable official photographs released on the Swedish royal palace website.

The young Prince is photographed here with a classic Swedish Midsummer birthday cake, covered in bright strawberries and a candle shaped in the number 2.

Princess Madeleine also posted these cheeky outtake photos on the official Facebook page, captioning the sweet images: “Happy 2nd Birthday Sweet Nicolas! We couldn’t have wished for a kinder and warm hearted boy ❤”

What a sweetheart! Princess Madeleine and her husband Christopher O’Neill only recently celebrated their four-year wedding anniversary on June 8, and also have a daughter, Princess Leonore.

Queen Elizabeth II arrived at Paddington Station in London yesterday (June 13, 2017) to name a new train in her honour. The occasion marks the 175th anniversary of the first train journey by a British Monarch, which was taken by Queen Victoria in 1842.

The monarch looked delightful in a matching peach-coloured coat and hat – perfect for the UK’s spring weather.

Queen Elizabeth II was joined by her husband Prince Philip for the trip from Slough, close to her Windsor Castle home, to Paddington in west London. Queen Victoria’s original journey took about 30 minutes; the then 23-year-old queen stating at the time that it was “delightful” and the “motion was very slight, and much easier than a carriage — also no dust or great heat.” However the new train, from the Great Western Railway company, only took a leisurely 19 minutes.

Waiting for Her Majesty at Slough station was a group of local school children, who were very excited to see the Queen and Prince Philip.

Queen Margrethe and Prince Henrik were joined by their entire family, including Princess Mary and Prince Frederik, to celebrate their Golden wedding anniversary at Fredensborg Palace in Denmark.

A then Princess Margrethe married Prince Henrik in Copenhagen on 10 June 1967.

To celebrate 50 years of wedded bliss, the couple gifted each other with a statue called “Miss Fredensborg.”

Princess Mary shows off her secret bubble-blowing talents as she visits the New Karolinska Solna University Hospital in Stockholm.

A mother’s touch: the 45-year-old chats to one of the young patients at the hospital.

Following their hospital visit, Princess Mary and Prince Frederik enjoyed a dinner at Stockholm’s city hall.

Prince Daniel of Sweden, Princess Victoria of Sweden, President of the Stockholm City Council Eva-Louise Erlandsson Slorach, Prince Frederik and Princess Mary of Denmark pose up ahead of the event.

Daniel, Victoria, Mary and Fred get their strut on.

Attention: Prince Charming! Harry attended the launch of the UK’s Invictus Games team in London, where he met Maya Turner.

The six-year-old gave Prince Harry a letter she’d penned, thanking him for giving her mum, RAF Sgt. Michelle Turner, the opportunity to participate in the Games for swimming and rowing.

The letter read, “I was very proud of mummy and every other brave boy and girl. Thank you Help for Heroes and Prince Harry for helping my mummy and her friends. P.S. I hope I have my two front teeth for Toronto!”

Harry founded the games back in 2014, and it is exceptionally dear to his heart.

The 32-year-old seemed particularly taken by one of the team’s furrier members.

It’s been a busy week for royal, who also hosted his first royal garden party at Buckingham Palace.

The soiree was held in honour of the Not Forgotten Association, a national tri-service charity which provides entertainment and recreation for the benefit of both serving and former wounded, injured, sick or disabled for ex-service men and women.

This week, Princess Mary and Prince Frederik (centre) are visiting Prince Daniel and Princess Victoria of Sweden. Here the group pose before attending a seminar in in Stockholm, Sweden.

Princess Victoria’s younger brother, Prince Carl Philip, also swung bye to say hello to the visiting royals.

On May 29, Mary and Fred were treated by Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel to a welcome dinner at the Ericsonhallen concert hall in Stockholm.

Mary and Victoria chat to a gorgeous little girl called Ella Lyndggaard.

To mark Prince Frederik’s 49th birthday, the Danish Palace released this stunning new portrait of Princess Mary’s husband.

Prince Jacques joined his parents Princess Charlene and Prince Albert to a garden party to celebrate the nation’s record eighth French football league championship.

While his twin sister, Princess Gabrielle, was not in attendance, the two-year-old was clearly having the best time, with one onlooker telling People, “Jacques was really interested in touching the trophy.”

Birthday girl Queen Elizabeth was a vision in vibrant Magenta. The only thing that could brighten her splendid coat was her adorable sidekick, a 1960s Del Boy style three-wheeler vehicle. Maybe it will have run on the next season of the The Crown!|target=”_blank”)

The 91-year-old was celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Motability scheme – a charity that has helped millions.