As the first month of 2012 draws to an end, here is a look at the lives of some of the royal ladies of the world and what were they up to in January’s last week.
Kate Middleton, now officially called Catherine Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge has been named ''Hat Person of the Year'' by the Headwear Association. The Duchess have sported stylish hats at almost her every official engagement. Pictured is Catherine in two of her best "hat" moments during her official Canda trip (Left) in July 2011, and at the Order of The Garter Service in Windsor, England June 13, 2011. REUTERSPrince Albert II of Monaco (R) and his wife Princess Charlene burn a small fisherman boat during the traditional Sainte Devote celebration in Monaco Jan. 26, 2012. Saint Devote, the country's patron saint, is a cherished part of Monegasque heritage. REUTERS/Eric GaillardPrince Albert II of Monaco (R) and his wife Princess Charlene burn a small fisherman boat during the traditional Sainte Devote celebration in Monaco Jan. 26, 2012.REUTERS/Eric GaillardSpanish Crown Prince Felipe, Queen Sofia, Peru's President Ollanta Humala, Spanish King Juan Carlos, Peru's first lady Nadine Heredia and Spain's Princess Letizia pose before a gala dinner at the Royal Palace in Madrid Jan. 25, 2012. REUTERSSpanish Crown Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia arrive for a gala dinner at the Royal Palace in Madrid Jan. 25, 2012. REUTERSBelgium's Queen Paola (L), European Council President Herman Van Rompuy and his wife Geertrui Van Rompuy (C) attend a traditional new year reception for international institutions' representatives at the Royal Palace in Brussels Jan. 25, 2012. REUTERS/Francois LenoirThailand's Queen Sirikit (C) and Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn (R) arrive in Chinatown for Lunar New Year celebrations in Bangkok Jan. 23, 2012. The Lunar New Year, which began on Jan. 23, marks the start of the Year of the Dragon, according to the Chinese zodiac. REUTERS/Sukree SukplangPrince Albert II of Monaco (R) and Princess Charlene arrive to attend the awards ceremony for the 36th Monte Carlo International Circus Festival in Monaco Jan. 24, 2012. REUTERSPrincess Charlene of Monaco (C) poses with Russian artists "Vorobiev" at the awards ceremony for the 36th Monte Carlo International Circus Festival in Monaco Jan. 24, 2012.REUTERSElijah McClain’s Death: 3 Cops And 2 Paramedics Charged After Grand Jury Investigation
