Monthly Archives: November 2011

Dutch Royal Family

H.R.H. Princess Maxima of the Netherlands Attends the Opening of the 6th Annual Amsterdam Market (VIDEO)Participation

On November 17, 2011, H.R.H. Princess Maxima of the Netherlands  attended the opening of the 6th Annual Amsterdam Market Participation in Meervaart.  According to the official site for the Dutch royal house, Het Koninklijk Huis:

Amsterdam Participation Market focuses on vulnerable people benefiting from active participation in social life such as volunteering, sports and so forth.

The Amsterdam Market Participation enables people in an accessible way to get in touch with agencies that can assist in finding appropriate activities or volunteer work. Besides visiting booths, visitors can participate in include cooking and theatrical workshops.

After the opening of the market, Mayor Van der Laan presented prizes to winners of the most successful participatory projects in the Netherlands. Princess Máxima congratulated the winners with a bouquet of flowers.

The Amsterdam Market Participation is organized by Foundation Turnaround in collaboration with the City of Amsterdam. The foundation supports organizations including mental health, substance abuse, the disabled and education in achieving social participation of vulnerable people. source

To view photos please click here.  

Source and photo courtesy of Het Koninklijk Huis

Bhutan Royal Family

T.M.s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema of Bhutan Visit Japan: Day Three (VIDEO)

On November 17, 2011, T.M.s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema of Bhutan continued their official visit to Japan this afternoon.  The royal couple began their day with a visit to Tokyo’s Kodokan Judo gymnasium where they watched the students show off their, well, Judo moves.

Soon it was off to Keio University where King Jigme received an honorary doctorate of Economics from the university’s president, Atsushi Seike.

The royal couple’s final stop was to the DIET where King Jigme gave a speech in the Lower House.  In his speech, the king referred to the March 2011 disaster stating:

…the Japanese people have handled the worst-ever crisis with serene dignity, confidence, discipline and strong minds. He said that if there is one nation that can rise stronger and greater from such adversity, it is Japan.

To watch a video news report as well as to view photos please click the links below:

Source: NHK World 

Photo courtesy of: Daylife/AFP

Belgian Royals

H.R.H. Princess Mathilde of Belgium Participates in the Literacy Project ‘A to Z’

On November 17, 2011, H.R.H. Princess Mathilde of Belgium was in Molenbeek-Wersbeek where she visited a community center, De Vaartkapen Caleidoscoop, to participate in the literacy project, “A to Z”. The project includes literacy classes open to anyone with the objective of social integration of single parents of young children who are not in school.

To view photos please click here.

Source: La Monarchie Belge

Photo courtesy of: Zimbio/M.Renders

Monaco Princely Family

The Princely Family of Monaco Participate in the Distribution of Packages to the Croix-Rouge Monégasque. Plus, Other News

On November 17, 2011, T.S.H.s Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco along with H.S.H. Princess Stephanie presented packages for the elderly within the principality of Monaco who are on the list of the Service for Social Action of the Monégasque.  The event took place at the Red Cross headquarters in Monaco.  To view photos please click here.

In other news, it was announced that Princess Charlene has pledged over one million Rand (the currency of South Africa) to the charity, Giving Trust Organization, in honor of Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s 80th birthday.  According to a spokeswoman for the Giving Trust Organization, the princess who is a co-patron of the Trust, hoped her contribution would “…encourage the public and corporate sector to honour the Archbishop by donating to those in need.”

The Giving Trust Organization represents ten charities in South Africa. The donation was to be divided equally among them.

Bravo!