On December 6, 2011, H.R.H. Princess Astrid of Belgium attended a conference at the University of Antwerp regarding poverty, migration and integration The event was organized by the Centre on Inequality, Poverty, Social Exclusion and the City on the occasion of the publication of the 20th Annual Poverty and Social Exclusion.
Source: La Monarchie Belge
On December 5, 2011, Her Majesty Queen Sofia of Spain attended the opening of the Russian Center for Science and Culture in Madrid. Also, in attendance was First Lady of the Russian Federation, Her Excellency Svetlana Medvedeva, the Ambassador of the Russian Federation in Spain, Alexander Kuznetsov, Spain’s ambassador to the Russian Federation, Luis Felipe Fernández de la Peña, Ambassador on Special Mission of the Year Dual Spain-Russia, Mikhail Schvidkoy, and the coordinator of the Year Dual Spain-Russia, Juan Jose Herrera de la Muela.
During the inauguration there were several performances of Spanish-Russian folk music. Afterward, H.M. Queen Sofia and Mrs. Svetlana Medvedeva toured a photography exhibition by Andrey Terekhin and the Russian Center of Science and Culture’s library.
Today’s opening was the closing of the Year Dual Spain-Russia. The Year Dual Spain-Russia has given new impetus to bilateral cooperation in the humanitarian field, serves to develop relations in the field of science, culture and education between Spain and Russia.
Photo courtesy of Casa de Su Majestad el Rey
T.R.H.s Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg attended the closing ceremony of the 2011 European Year of Volunteering organized by the Ministry of Family and Integration, together with the European Commission Representation in Luxembourg on December 5, 2011.
Following the presentation of projects selected by the associations, the Grand Duke and Duchess awarded the Volunteer Award of Merit 2011 to a lucky recipient. This award recognizes organizations that have strategies and innovative ways to guide and support volunteering and volunteers.
Meanwhile, it was announced that the Grand Ducal couple will attend the 2011 Nobel Prize ceremony on December 10, 2011 in Stockholm, Sweden.
Soldiers from The Highlanders have received new colours from the Duke of Edinburgh at RAF Kinloss.
It was the first time Kinloss had been used for an Army function since it was announced it would cease to be an RAF base and become Army barracks.
On Friday The Highlanders, 4th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (4 Scots), paraded through Inverness.
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It’s no secret to all that H.R.H. Prince Laurent of Belgium is a pain in the okole. Recently, the Belgian television network, RTBF, aired a documentary about the troubled prince who steals ice cream, drives like a maniac, was banned from the palace, and has a boorish attitude towards women.
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It’s that time again for your weekly royal video news! In this week’s episode of the, Blauw Bloed, focuses on Princess Maxima of the Netherlands attending the Prince Bernhard Cultural Foundation Prize. Prince Laurent is under-fire… again. There are two new books about the annoying prince, one of them claims that he was “…abusive to his ex girlfriend…” Princess Laurentien’s attendance at the National Association of General Practitioners. Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary recent trip to Australia and much more.
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On December 2, 2011, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II attended the British Military Tournament at Earls Court in London, England. Click here to view photos.
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