The Royal Correspondent

On April 13, 2011, H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco attended the Global Show for General Aviation Fair in Friedrichshafen, Germany.

The Prince was in good spirits as he chatted and mingled with uber-intelligent engineers and aviation people from around the world.  The prince was so excited about this event that he hopped right into the latest bitchin’ man-toy on the market… the Electra One.

What is the Electra One?

Well, it’s an electric plane (that eerily resembles a giant Phallic symbol… jus’ sayin’)!

Any way…

To view photos from this event please click the links:  photos and more photos.

To learn more about the Global Show for General Aviation please click the link here.

Late this afternoon in Berlin, Germany, Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands along with T.R.H.s Crown Prince Willem-Alexander and Crown Princess Maxima of the Netherlands, attended a “…circus workshop for children…”  (Daylife)

The royal trio along with Bettina Wulff, wife of the German President, seemed to enjoy the day as they watched the myriad of performers doing their super cool circus stuff (I don’t know how to describe it, sorry.)  :)  Anyway, prior to the circus event the royal trio had a chance to visit the Brandenburg Gate, then take a lovely boat tour along the river Spree with the mayor of Berlin, Klaus Wowereit.  Finally, it was lunch time!

All in all it seems to have been a great day for all!  :)

Later on this evening Her Majesty Queen Beatrix and the Crown Princely couple will attend a classical music concert.  Photos can be viewed here.

To watch a video clip from today’s event please click the link here.

To view photos from their Berlin adventures please click the links here, here, and here.

Photo courtesy of: Day Life by Reuters Gero Breloer/Pool

Source: Het Koninklijk Huis

On April 13, 2011, H.R.H. Crown Princess Mary along with her husband, Crown Prince Frederik and their children, Prince Christian and Princess Isabella, were at Holmen’s Kirke in Copenhagen, Denmark for one last rehearsal before the christening on April 14, 2011.

According to Billed Bladet, Crown Princess Mary drove the entire family, minus the wins, to the lovely old church to finalize plans with their Minister, Erik Norman Svendsen. After the rehearsal the family drove back to the palace in their new BMW Mini Cooper.

To view photos from this afternoon please click the links:  here and here.

To watch a video of the Crown Princely family arriving at the church please click the link here. Also, here.

To watch two videos with Erik Norman Svendsen as well as a clip of the preparations please click here and scroll down.

For information about the Danish royal twins christening and the links to watch it tomorrow please click the link here.

Source:  Billed Bladet

Well, the countdown is on until the Danish royal twins christening on Thursday April 14, 2011, and many royal watchers are uber-excited.

Anyway, here is some important information you need to know so that you may enjoy the day:

1. DR.dk has released a special Danish royal twins christening page on their website which gives you all the information you need (it’s in Danish.)  Click here to read.
2. There is a good chance you can watch the christening online so please click these links come Thursday: here or here
3. DR.dk, will begin broadcasting their coverage of the christening at 12pm (Denmark time) and will end at 6:30pm.
4. The christening service begins at 3:30pm at Holmens Kirke in Copenhagen, Denmark.
5. The godparents are rumored to be H.R.H. Princess Marie of Denmark, Patricia Bailey, and John Donaldson, Jr. (H.R.H. Crown Princess Mary’s older siblings.)
6. After the christening, guests will be treated to a lovely canal cruise to Amalienborg palace where the reception will be held. After the reception, at 8pm, there will be a private dinner and only a select few (60 guests to be exact.)
7. The royal guest list is somewhat small for this christening.  None of the major members (hence Kings, Queens, and heirs) from the royal houses of Sweden, Norway, or the Netherlands will attend.  They are already booked with official events.  However, members from the Greek royal family as well as the Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg’s including the American pushy non-Princess, Carina Axelsson, will attend the christening.
8. Enjoy the ceremony!  

So, there you have it.  If any new information is released between now and early Thursday morning (Denmark time) I will post it for you.  

In the meantime, here are some articles that may interest you:

1. Danish Royal Twins: What Are Some Possible Names?
2. Details About the Arrival of the Danish Royal Twins
3. The Danish Crown Princely Couple Leave the Hospital with the Twins
4. First Photos of the Danish Royal Twins Released
5. Behind the Scenes of the Danish Royal Twins Photoshoot

The christenings of H.R.H. Prince Christian of Denmark, H.R.H. Princess Isabella of Denmark, and H.R.H. Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark:

1. H.R.H. Prince Christian of Denmark
2. H.R.H. Princess Isabella of Denmark (Part One), Part Two, and Part Three
3. H.R.H. Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark (Part One) and Part Two

Source: Billed Bladet Photo courtesy of: Kronprinsparret.dk by Steen Brogaard