Holiday

1 Smile back on Princess Mette-Marit's face following Norway tragedy
Judging by Princess Mette-Marit's expression it seems the royal has put behind her a very tough month. The Norwegian princess was smiling and looking happy during a visit with her husband,...
2 Princess Letizia's tender kiss for her sailor prince on Balearic break
Traditionally a sailor has a girl in every port. But this particular mariner only has eyes for one. Prince Felipe, heir to the Spanish throne, couldn't have looked happier when his wife arrived in Majorca...
3 David Cameron whisks his 'first lady' away for a 40th birthday treat in Granada
He often tells people that as far as he's concerned his beautiful wife is better company than anyone else in the world. Now, of course, precious time alone with her is hard for David Cameron to come...
4 Smiles all around in a royal winter wonderland
What better way to take advantage of the winter cold than to grab the kids, snap on some skis and hit the slopes? Both the Dutch and the Danish royal families did just that this season, enjoying...
5 Family fun as Barack Obama splashes around on a beach weekend with his daughter Sasha
From shooting the breeze with his daughters in the Oval Office to cooking his family a meal once a week, President Barack Obama has made it clear that he has one role that's non-negotiable – his...
6 Prince Andrew spotted with beautiful brunette as he holidays in the Med
A ten-day cruise around Scotland is not the first port of call for those seeking a summer tan. So this week, having recently returned from a family break around the Western Isles on a five...
7 Harmony reigns as Danish royals unwind 'en famille' for the summer
A gathering of the clan can be fraught for all - but not for Princess Mary and co, who seemed genuinely excited to be together for the hols
8 Details emerge about Prince William and Harry's dual summer plans
In less than a month Prince William and his brother Prince Harry will embark on their first joint overseas tour. The popular young royals are heading to southern Africa from June 14 to 19,...
9 Princess Mary, Prince Frederik and children all smiles on Switzerland's slopes
Following recent rumours that they may soon be King and Queen, Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark took a break from official business to spend a fun winter holiday with their two...
10 After holidaying alone with Andrew, Sarah soaks up the sun with their girls
The Duchess of York and her family have been coming to the resort of Sotogrande in Spain for years so it's no wonder they looked so relaxed and happy holidaying there this week. This stretch of Mediterranean...
11 America's first family recharge their batteries with laid-back island break
Life as the first African-American family ever to inhabit the White House has undoubtedly provided plenty of thrills and excitement. But the chance to enjoy normal activities with their kids like Joe...
12 Royal pin-up Pierre Casiraghi goes head over heels for his Italian beauty Beatrice
Click here to see more celebrities getting active on their summer holidays If being in love makes your heart do somersaults, then Princess Caroline's son Pierre Casiraghi has clearly fallen hard for his...
13 Caribbean queen Kate returns to Mustique for romance in the sun with her Prince
Sun, sea and romance are on the menu for Prince William and his girlfriend Kate Middleton after they jetted to the Caribbean isle of Mustique for an intimate vacation à deux. The trip came...
14 'Doesn't my King look cool,' tweets Rania of Jordan as she enjoys a biker girl moment
Click here for our gallery of motorbike hunks. Kitted out in a leather waistcoat and jeans for his spin on a Harley Davidson, King Abdullah of Jordan met with a very enthusiastic response from one admirer....
15 New photos show bare-chested Vladimir Putin on energetic outdoor holiday
The political world's original action man Vladimir Putin was living up to his reputation again this week as he spent the day engaging in a series of adventurous activities. On what the Russian...
16 Michelle and Barack to spend vacation at $20 million property on Martha's Vineyard
America's first family are gearing up for their summer vacation – which they'll be spending at a rented $20 million farmhouse on the exclusive island of Martha's Vineyard, off the south of...
17 Princess Maxima takes advantage of Argentine winter to ski with the girls
Just a few days ago they were playing on a sandy beach in Holland, and now the Dutch royals are having a thrilling time on a powder white ski slope. The quick change of scenery isn't so surprising given...