Monthly Archives: June 2011

British Royals, Royal documentaries

‘The Royal Windsor Horse Show’: Yes, It’s Another Documentary For Your Viewing Pleasure, My Friends

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The Royal Windsor Horse Show has been:

…an annual fixture for which the Royal Family have a great affection.

Held annually for five days in May or June in Windsor Home Park, the Royal Windsor Horse Show has always enjoyed the enthusiastic support of the Royal Family.

It began in 1943 with the founding of the Royal Windsor Horse Show Club which was set up to hold horse shows for charity. King George VI became its Patron and the first Royal Windsor Horse was held on 27 May 1944, attended by numerous members of the Royal Family including the King and Queen. Princess Elizabeth (now our current Queen) won the Single Private Driving on her pony Hans and Princess Margaret won the Wartime Utility Driving Class on the King’s Fell pony Gipsy.

The show steadily grew in popularity and size during the latter half of the 20th century and Royal involvement continued. The Queen became Patron in 1952, and two years later she donated The Queen’s Cup for Armed Services team jumping.

Her Majesty still attends each year along with other members of her family.(source)

With that being said, here is yet another documentary about the Royal Windsor Horse show with appearance and commentary from The Duke of Edinburgh.

Click the links and enjoy:  Part One, Part Two, Part Three, and Part Four.

Photo courtesy of: Royal.gov.uk

Monaco Princely Family

H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco Opens the ‘Monacology Eco-Village’ in Monaco

When most people think of Monaco the last thing that would come to their minds is a place that is environmentally friendly or promotes the super amazing healthy lifestyle of being a Vegan.  🙂   Furthermore, most people are unaware that H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco is known as the “Green Prince” for his life-long dedication to environmental causes and educating others about sustainable living.

Anyway, this year the prince once again opened up the Monacology Eco-Village in Monaco yesterday afternoon.  The purpose of this week-long event is to raise awareness about “…environmental issues and renewable energies” to the local youth “with fun and educational workshops.”  In the village, the youth are able to learn about the practice of waste sorting, the advantages of going organic, and so forth.

According to the newspaper, Monaco-Matin, in the varying booths at the event presenters discussed:

…green chemistry or deforestation of the planet. In another corner, a workshop proposes to create objects with recycled toilet paper rolls.  In the stand of exotic gardens, it demonstrated sensory tests with plants. While another taught how to encourage the youth to love their and consume more vegetables; moreover, to eat organic coupled with ‘eat green’.  Jason Hartman, the South African singer,  introduced his “garden” to the youth.  He explained to them that he grew his vegetables and aromatic plants in clods of earth surrounded by tires.

If you happen to live in or around Monaco or will be visiting the tiny country this week, why not stop by this great educational event.  It runs through June 17, 2011.   🙂

Source: Monaco Matin

Photo courtesy of: Monaco Matin by Eric Dulière

Monaco Princely Family

H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco Attends ‘Liaisons au Louvre’ Charity Gala in Paris, France

On June 14, 2011, H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco attended a charity gala entitled, Liaisons au Louvre, at the Musee du Louvre in Paris, France this evening.

All the extremely wealthy and well-heeled people from around the world were there including minor European royals and nobility, famous actors and artists.  The one person who was missing from this event:  Prince Albert’s fiancée, Charlene Wittstock.

There is an article in the Washington Post newspaper about tonight’s gala charity dinner, so please click the link here to read.  To view photos please click the links here and here.

Source: Washington Post

British Royals

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Unveils the Yates Statue At Royal Ascot 2011

If you haven’t heard by now, today was the first day of Royal Ascot 2011 in Ascot, Berkshire.  Many members of the British royal family attended the 300th year (which began in 1711 by Queen Anne) of this most prestigious social event of the year including The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall,  The Countess of Wessex, The Princess Royal, The Duke of Edinburgh, and of course Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

During the event, Her Majesty unveiled the Yates Statue.   To watch the unveiling and to learn about Yates please click the link here.   To watch the royal procession entering Ascot please click the link here.

To view photos from Ascot 2011 please click the links here,  here,  here, here, here,  and here.  

To learn more about Ascot please click the link here.

Photo courtesy of: AP Photo/Alastair Grant

British Royals, Royal documentaries

‘The Queen’s Wedding’: A Documentary About a Then Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip of Greece

And, here’s another documentary about the brilliant British royals.  🙂

In this series, The Queen’s Wedding, focuses on the relationship between a then Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip of Greece and how their relationship blossomed into marriage.

Click the links, again, to watch:  Part One and Part Two 

Photo courtesy of:  DM

British Royals

The British Royal Family: The Order of the Garter at Windsor Castle

On June 13, 2011, the British royal family attended, and some participated in, the most ancient and noblest of all Orders of Chivalry… the Order of the Garter.  Garter Day, as it is called, began eons in 1348 by King Edward III to be exact.  What makes the Order of the Garter so special is that it is the sovereign who appoints the order.  Meaning it is his/her personal decision; not by a collective group.  In the end, it’s a huge honor to those who receive it.

Anyway, The Prince of Wales, The Duke of Cambridge, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh, The Earl of Wessex, The Duke of York, and the awesome Princess Royal, got all dressed up in the ancient robes and orders as they, along with the Military Knights ahead of them, slowly walked from Windsor Castle to St. George’s Chapel.

Meanwhile, The Duchess of Cornwall and the Duchess of Cambridge looked on with much amusement and happiness.

To view photos click the links here,  here and here.  To read two articles please click the links here and here.  To learn about the history of the Order of the Garter please click here. 

Source: The Telegraph

Photo courtesy of:  DM