The Royal Correspondent

On March 26, 2012, Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall continued their visit to lovely Denmark.

The day began with a visit to Kastellet, along with Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary, in Copenhagen.  Whilst there the Prince of Wales and Crown Prince Frederik laid a wreath at the National Monument, viewed the Eternal Flame as well as the Memorial Wall.  Soon, the royal foursome participated in a reception with Danish soldiers who recently served in Afghanistan.

From there the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall toured the city of Elsinore where they had a guided tour of the Old Town and St. Mary’s Church.  Afterward, the royal couple visited Kronborg Slot where they “… views a Hamlet workshop in the Dance Hall and witnessed a short performance by Danish students arranged by the HamletScenen as well as the Royal Shakespeare Company.”  

Then it was back to Copenhagen where the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall visited the Rud Rasmussen furniture workshop in Nørrebro where they stared at wood.  

Click the links below to watch videos as well as to view photos.

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Sources: Kongehuset and Princeofwales.gov

Photo courtesy of Daylife

According to the newspaper, Matangi Tonga Online, the late King Siaosi Tāufaʻāhau Manumataongo Tukuʻaho (George) Tupou V of Tonga arrived at Fua’amotu Airport early this afternoon.  Soon, the late king arrived at “…Royal Palace in Nuku’alofa where he will Lie in State on a night of royal vigil.”  

The late King Siaosi Tāufaʻāhau Manumataongo Tukuʻaho (George) Tupou V’s state funeral will take place tomorrow March 27, 2012.  His final resting place will be at the Royal Tombs Mala’ekula.

To read two recent articles as well as to view photos please click here and here.

Source: Matangi Tonga Online

On March 26, 2012, Their Royal Highnesses Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia of Asturias attended the opening of the 19th annual International Alimentaria 2012, a food and beverages exhibition, in Barcelona.

The event, which ends on March 29, brings together food lovers as well as “…international food and beverage manufacturers and distributors to showcase their brands, establish business contacts, and attract new customers.”  

Click the link below to watch a videos as well as to view photos.

• VIDEO (in Spanish)
• VIDEO 2 (in Spanish)
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Source: Casa de Su Majestad el Rey

On Monday, March, 26, 2012, the Swedish royal court released a series of new images of Their Royal Highnesses Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden with their newborn daughter, Her Royal Highness Princess Estelle.  The photos were taken at the crown princess couple’s home, Haga Slot.

Meanwhile this afternoon in Oslo, Norway His Majesty King Harald V held audiences with representatives from the Lion’s Club International at the royal palace.

Sources: Kungahuset and Kongehuset