Yearly Archives: 2011

Dutch Royal Family

Members of the Dutch Royal Family Attend a Ballet Performance

File:Coat of arms of the Netherlands - 02.svgOn September 13, 2011, Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands along with H.R.H. Prince Willem-Alexander of Orange and H.R.H. Princess Maxima of the Netherlands attended the 50th Anniversary of the Het Nationale Ballet (Dutch National Ballet) in Amsterdam.

The gala celebration took place at the Amsterdam Music Theatre were over 80 dancers from this prestigious company performed various numbers such as “Sleeping Beauty” and “Giselle” according to the online newspaper, RNW.nl.

To view photos please click here.  To learn more about the Het Nationale Ballet please visit their official website here. 

Monaco Princely Family

H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco: Hiking Enthusiast!

As you may or may not know by now H.S.H. Prince Albert II along with his nephew, Andrea Casiraghi, participated in a little nature hike on September 11, 2011, to mark the 100th anniversary of the Club Alpin Monégasque.

The green prince (looking trim and spiffy in his new REI hiking gear), a newly bald Andrea, and many others began their trek bright and early in the morning in front of the Palais Princier de Monaco then proceeded to make their way to Mont-Agel, the highest peak that borders Monaco and France.  According to various reports everyone had a fabulous time and vowed to do it again.  To view photos please click here.  To learn more about the Club Alpin Monégasque please click here. 

Portrait courtesy of the kind people at the Palais Princier de Monaco

Dutch Royal Family

H.R.H. Princess Maxima of the Netherlands in Zwijndrecht.

On September 12, 2011, H.R.H. Princess Maxima of the Netherlands inaugurated the new Van Leeuwen Buizen Groep (VLBG) headquarters in Zwijndrecht.

According to the official site for the company, Van Leeuwen Buizen Groep, Princess Maxima:

… opened the new building by cutting a ribbon in front of employees, customers and clients of Van Leeuwen from home and abroad. Balloons, confetti and music underscored the celebratory moment.  The Princess was given a tour of the new office building and the nearby pipes and storage business.

To view photos and to learn more about the VLBG company please click the links below:

*Special thanks to Mr. Gert-Jan de Wit for allowing me to link his images (photos 1-3) of Princess Maxima of the Netherlands.*   🙂

Source: Vanleeuwenbuizen.eu

 

 

Monaco Princely Family

H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco Plays the Drums!

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According to the newspaper, Monaco Matin, H.S.H. Prince Albert II attended some soft-rock concert (sorry, but I have no idea who the musicians are; in other words, I’ve never heard of them) in Monte-Carlo on September 11, 2011.

For the finale the sovereign prince jumped on stage and proceeded to play the drums as if he were the late John Bonham from the band, Led Zeppelin “…to the surprise of all the spectators… he shared his talents as a musician.”

Ferosh.

A rare video clip Prince Albert II, in disguise,  playing the drums at some gig in the U.S.  J/k.

Source and photo courtesy of:  Monaco Matin

Monaco Princely Family

T.S.H.s Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco Attend the ‘Pique-nique Monegasque’

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On September 10, 2011, T.S.H.s Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco along with H.R.H. Princess Caroline of Hanover, H.R.H. Princess Alexandra of Hanover, a bald Andrea Casiraghi, and members of the De Massey family attended the 2011 Pique-nique Monegasque in Monaco.

I have no idea what the purpose of this event is all about nor I am sure the princely couple brought macaroni salad or not to the pique-nique (picnic); nevertheless, everyone in attendance seemed to have a jolly old good time.  To view photos please click here.   

Photo courtesy of: Daylife/V.Hache/AFP/Getty Images

Monaco Princely Family

H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco Attends the BioMarine Business Convention

This afternoon, H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco attended the 2011 BioMarine Business Convention held at the La Citè Events Center in Nantes, France.  This three-day event attracts hundreds of companies, investors as well as scholars from around the world.  During the convention, H.S.H. Prince Albert II gave a speech about the environment and marine bioresources.

This evening there was a fundraiser event hosted by the prince at the Château de la Pigossière at Pont Saint Martin, France. Proceeds will go to various “…finance projects undertaken…” by the Foundation Prince Albert II de Monaco.

To view photos as well as to learn more about the BioMarine Business Convention and Foundation Prince Albert II de Monaco click the links below:

Photo courtesy of the kind people at the Palais Princier de Monaco