The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall Visit South Africa

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall are currently in South Africa for an official visit.  On November 4, 2011, the royal couple visited the Phinda Game Reserve in Johannesburg where they had a chanceto view many animals in their natural habitat. The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall will also visit Tanzania in the next day or so where they will take part in the “… celebrations of the 50th anniversary of Tanzania’s independence from the United Kingdom.  [They will also meet] President Jakaya Kitwete at his residence in the country’s largest city, Dar es Salaam.”

Overall, the purpose of the visit to South Africa and Tanzania is to focus on environmental issues, sustainability, education and trade.

To view photos from today’s activities please click here and here. 

To view photos from yesterday’s events please click here.  

Source: BBC

H.M. Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, H.R.H. Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje and Princess Maxima of the Netherlands Vist St. Eustatius

On November 4, 2011, H.M. Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, H.R.H. Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje and Princess Maxima of the Netherlands arrived on the island of St. Eustatius this morning, and once again they were greeted by local dignitaries.

After mingling with hundreds of local people the royal trio attended a luncheon, hosted by the local government, where they probably talked about the important issues concerning politics. Or, not.

To view photos click the links below:

Source: Telegraaf.nl

Photo courtesy of: Daylife/AFP