A Royal Christening: Family Portrait

I was so happy to find this royal family portrait on a cool Saturday morning here at the cottage. This is the first one I've seen with Princess Charlotte out of her pram. They are such a beautiful family and so perfect together. photographed by Mario Testino

Prince George, Style Icon

Look out world, here I come!

His outfit by Rachel Riley sold out in sizes 12 and 18 months in fewer than 24 hours. Luckily the wearers will be too young to notice their peers wearing the same smocked outfit. I think Prince George looks adorable and I always love seeing him in action. His baby sister's christening was beautiful and it was so nice seeing the whole family together in their Sunday best. via

HRH Princess Charlotte of Cambridge

She has a name: Charlotte Elizabeth Diana

The newest UK royal, a girl born on Saturday, has been named Charlotte Elizabeth Diana.

The middle names, of course, hark to her great-grandmother, the current queen, and her paternal grandmother, Princess Diana, who died in 1997.

Charlotte, a feminine form of Charles, is likely a nod to her grandfather, Prince Charles. via

The Princess with No Name

She's a beautiful baby, isn't she?

This Telegraph article contains the odds on her name.

Everyone's waiting to hear and it should be soon.

Such a happy occasion for the young royals.

Wonderful slideshow here.

Prince Phillip Playing with Young Prince Charles and Princess Anne

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This is animated gif is so fabulous. A young Prince Phillip is riding tricycles with Princess Anne while Prince Charles follows on a pedal tractor with a plow on the front. Great royal family fun!

Long Live The Queen

The Queen's image, over time, on Bank Notes. She's aging quite well, isn't she? via

Mad about Plaid

I love this and the history behind it.

The Duke of Windsor’s Hermes Plaid Satchel.

A Christmas gift from Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor, to her husband in 1941.

Royal Play Date

Fixing Mummie's hair.

The hug.

Look carefully.

He has 2 bottom teeth.

Can you believe we have two more weeks of this? See more BIG pictures at Town and Country.

Dizzy with Love for Baby Prince

I can't get enough of him. And I won't stop posting about him. Ever! via

My Favorite Photo of Prince George

Just look at those eyelashes and his expressive eyebrows. Love his collar and sweater and his hair too. I copied this from Royal Love Story and the caption there was, "Someone call the doctor--Prince George is giving us BABY FEVER." I have a bad case of it, do you?

Kate, William, and Little George

A recent family portrait with 8 month old George and the royal dog, Lupo.

This must be the start of the royal tour to New Zealand. Maybe they are still in England at this point, not sure.

He's adorable, isn't he. Kate is such a hands-on mom! I want to see more of Prince George, don't you?

Celebrating the Georgian Court in England

17 April - 30 November 2014

The Georgian Court and its intriguing cast of royal characters are brought to life at Hampton Court, Kensington and Kew Palaces this year with a series of events, in celebration of the 300th anniversary of the Hanoverian accession to the British throne.

Watch this short film -- The Glorious Georges

Prince Charles playing with delight in 1949

Princess Elizabeth, the Duchess of Edinburgh, playing around with her young son and heir, Prince Charles, in 1949.

It's easy to see he was adored by his mother. I love these animated gifs, don't you? Imagine what fun they must have had at Christmas!!!! via

Tartan Love

Royal Stewart Tartan and Christmas are perfect together. via

The Loyalty of A Dog: 1888

Briton Rivière, Requiescat, 1888, detail

Loyal to The End. How very touching. via This really brings tears to my eyes.

Requiescat -- Click to enlarge

Prince Charles Quietly Takes Charge

HRH Prince Charles in Birkhall, the private residence of The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall in Scotland. photographs by Nadav Kander for TIME

Read short article here. I must look for this magazine at the library. I love Prince Charles.

Baby George at his Christening

Prince George, the 3-month-old future monarch, was christened today with water from the River Jordan at a rare four-generation Royal Family gathering.

He is so cute.

His parents are so proud. More photos here.

Royals Watching the Highland Games in Braemar Scotland

They so enjoy each other's company.

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Queen Ellizabeth II and Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay laugh as they watch the sack race during the annual Braemer Highland Games at The Princess Royal and Duke of Fife Memorial Park on September 7, 2013 in Braemar, Scotland. The Braemar Gathering is the most famous of the Highland Games and is known worldwide. Each year thousands of visitors descend on this small Scottish village on the first Saturday in September to watch one of the more colourful Scottish traditions. The Gathering has a long history and in its modern form it stretches back nearly 200 years. See more pictures here.

Royal Family Portrait 1931

Lilibet, Margaret and Queen Mum 1931. I've never seen this one before. Love it. via

Catherine, William, Baby George, Tilly and Lupo

One of the first informal portrait taken by Kate's dad, Michael Middleton.