On August 1, 2011, H.R.H. Prince Henrik of Denmark arrived at Gråsten Slot in a cool car whilst wearing, what looks to be, a swim cap on his head.
His neighbors were completely puzzled by his, um, choice of headwear.
Photo courtesy of: Daylife/Christian Augustin/Getty Images
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were recently seen walking hand and hand through Holyrood Park in Scotland looking content as well as relaxed. To view photos please Click here.
Meanwhile, the American magazine, US, spotted the Duchess shopping at her local super market in North Wales this afternoon. Click here to view a gallery of photos.
On August 1, 2011, H.R.H. Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway met with various members of the Red Cross who helped those in need after the horrific attacks in Utøya and Oslo on July 22, 2011.
According to the Norwegian online magazine, Side2, in her speech to the Red Cross members the crown princess:
… emphasized that without the Red Cross, the tragedy would have been greater. She believes that more innocent victims would have been lost if it had not been for the volunteers and staff…
To read the article in its entirety as well as to view photos please click here. To read H.R.H. Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s speech, in full, please click here.
Source and photo courtesy of: Berit Roald/Scanpix
On August 1, 2011, the members of the Danish royal family, including T.R.H.s Prince Joachim, Princess Marie, Prince Nikolai, Prince Felix, and Prince Henrik (younger), gathered to partake in the annual summer photo-call at Gråsten Slot. Also in attendance were H.R.H. Princess Benedikte, Prince Gustav and his partner, Frau Axelsson. Making their début at Gråsten Slot were the twins, T.R.H.s Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine. The gathering for the press according to the Danish magazine, Billed Bladet, lasted for fifteen minutes.
There are many photos from this afternoon so click the links below to view:
If you would like to read an article, in Danish, about today’s event please click here. Another article (Norwegian.)
Source: Billed Bladet
Photo courtesy of: BT.dk by Claus Fisker
Fresh from their brief holiday in Antiparos, Greece, Their Serene Highnesses Princess Charlene and Prince Albert II of Monaco, hosted an official visit for the ”… Prince and Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, Fra’ Matthew Festing on July 31, 2011.”
According to the official site for the princely family of Monaco, Mr. Festing was:
…welcomed at 11.15 am at the Palais Princier de Monaco by H.S.H. Prince Albert II, H.E. Mr Michel Roger, Minister of State and Colonel Luc Fringant, Chamberlain.
[Mr. Festing] received military honors, and a mass was celebrated led by H.E. Mr Bernard Barsi, Archbishop of Monaco and Canon César Penzo in the Palace chapel.
At 12.15 pm, H.S.H. the Prince granted an audience to H.M.E.H. Fra’ Matthew Festing. After, the Grand Master named H.S.H. the Prince as an ‘Honorary Bailiff Grand Cross’. The Sovereign and H.M.E.H. Fra’ Matthew Festing then had a working lunch in the residence of the Minister of State.
At 9.30 pm, H.M.E.H. Fra’ Matthew Festing, the Prince and Princess Charlene attended a benefit concert for the charitable organisations of the Order of Malta in the Prince’s Lodge of the Main Courtyard.
There was also lovely dinner at the Palais Princier de Monaco in honor of Fra’ Matthew Festing’s visit to the tiny principality that evening.
To view photos please click the links here and here.
Source: Palais Princier de Monaco
Photo courtesy of: Palais.mc
