© Photo: InstagramOur 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.
© Photo: InstagramCrown 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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© Photo: InstagramMary 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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© Photo: InstagramNorwegian 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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© Photo: InstagramCrown 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
© Photo: InstagramThe palace also shared this gorgeous shot showing off the beautiful Norwegian scenery.
© Photo: InstagramPrince 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."
© Photo: InstagramHow 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.
© Photo: Getty ImagesDutch 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.
© Photo: Getty ImagesThe royal family happily posed for pictures, coordinating in white and blue.
