Wish we were here! 10 photos of the royals on amazing summer staycation holidays

They've been enjoying summer staycations

July 22, 2020Jul 22, 2020, 2:31 PM GMT+1

Four smiling individuals and a man sit at a table with wine, in front of a stone house.

Our summer holidays may not have gone to plan this year with the ongoing global pandemic, but that hasn't stopped families, including the royals, from enjoying some downtime - whether that's abroad or on home soil.

The Danish, Norwegian, Swedish and Dutch royals are just some of the famous faces who have been planning staycations and making the most of their beautiful countries. Some have been exploring different regions, while others have settled down in their summer palaces. Take a look at the most beautiful family snaps they've shared so far...

Prince Joachim of Denmark

The Danish father-of-four is on holiday in France, where his wife Princess Marie is from. Marie shared this photo on Instagram, with the caption: "Summer greetings from Château de Cayx ."

Joachim and Marie share two children: Princess Athena, eight, and Prince Henrik, 11. The doting dad also has two elder sons, Prince Nikolai, 20, and Prince Felix, 18, with his ex-wife Alexandra, Countess of Frederiksborg.

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Six people, including Mary, Crown Princess of Denmark, sit on steps, smiling for a photo.

Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark

Meanwhile, Joachim's elder brother Prince Frederik and his wife Princess Mary have remained in Denmark and are holidaying in their summer residence, Gråsten Slot.

The Danish royal family shared this shot on Instagram alongside the caption: "A couple of wonderful memories from the summer in the beautiful Graasten. ⁣With the desire for a continued good summer - preferably with a little more sunshine."

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Two children, a girl in a light blue shirt and a boy in a white polo, smiling and holding tennis rackets.

Mary revealed that the couple's twins are taking after their father with their love of tennis, sharing this adorable photo of nine-year-old Josephine and Vincent.

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Group of people, including Queen Sonja of Norway, seated at an outdoor table with blue tablecloth and greenery.

Norwegian royal family

Who wouldn't want to pull up a chair and join the Norwegian royals for this delightful alfresco meal? The caption read: "The royal family wishes everyone a really good summer!" ⁣

Photo: The Royal Court

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Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway, with family and two dogs in a park setting.

Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit

Heir to the Norwegian throne Prince Haakon looked like he was having the best time on holiday with his wife Mette-Marit and their two children, Princess Ingrid, 16, and Prince Sverre, 14 - not to mention their pet pooches!

The photo, which was taken on the Norwegian island of Dvergsøya, was released to celebrate the future king's 47th birthday.

Photo: NTB Scanpix / Lise Åserud

Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway, stands with family by the sea, smiling with dogs.

The palace also shared this gorgeous shot showing off the beautiful Norwegian scenery.

A man with a helmet and sunglasses stands next to a red mountain bike on a dirt trail.

Prince Carl Philip of Sweden

The Swedish royals have certainly been having an active summer. Prince Carl Philip, his wife Princess Sofia and their two sons Prince Gabriel, two, and Prince Alexander, four, have been exploring their home country.

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In late June, the family wrote on Instagram: "We want to wish you a nice summer! Since many are staying at home this year and discovering Sweden up close, we will share some of our favourite places where we'll be this summer on Instagram.

"This is to show that our beautiful country has fantastic opportunities for a fun, wonderful and activity-filled holiday."

Two children, one in a red shirt and the other in gray, stand at a stone window, gazing at a vast landscape.

How sweet are Alexander and Gabriel in this holiday snap? The family have enjoyed cycling, stopping for picnics and also exploring the ruins of Borgholm Castle, which they called "an exciting adventure for both big and small" visitors.

Five people, including Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima, and Princess Ariane of the Netherlands, stand in a garden with flowers.

Dutch royal family

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and his wife Queen Maxima kicked off their summer holidays in traditional style - with a photocall at their mansion in The Hague. The couple posed with their three beautiful teenage daughters, Princess Amalia, 16, Princess Alexia, 15, and 13-year-old Princess Ariane, in their home garden.