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Monthly Archives: December 2011
Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene of Monaco to Visit Australia
As you may or may not know by now Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene of Monaco will visit Australia next year. The purpose of the princess’s visit down under is to officially open the exhibition, Grace Kelly: Style Icon, at the Bendigo Art Gallery.
In a recent interview with Rob and Pete from Riviera Radio, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II noted that he would be unable to attend due to a prior commitment (he will participate in an environmental conference in France.) The prince also noted that Princess Charlene will be accompanied by one of her sisters-in-law, Princess Caroline of Hanover or Princess Stephanie of Monaco.
Princess Charlene will open the exhibition, Grace Kelly: Style Icon, on March 10, 2012.
To learn more about the Bendigo Art Gallery and the exhibition please visit their official website here. If you are interested in seeing this exhibit tickets are now on sale.
His Majesty King Juan Carlos I of Spain’s Son-in-Law to Ordered to Testify in Court
On December 29, 2011, His Majesty King Juan Carlos I of Spain’s son-in-law, Inaki Urdangarin, was ordered to appear in court in Palma, Majorca on February 6, 2012 to testify “…as a suspect in a high-profile corruption probe…”
Mr.Urdangarin is “…being investigated over claims he misused public funds given to a foundation he ran” an accusation which he firmly denies.
To read more please click here.
Sources: BBC and the Associated Press
‘Once a King’: A Documentary About King Constantine of Greece
Since it’s an incredibly slow news day I thought now is the time to share this old documentary about the life of King Constantine of Greece entitled, Once a King. Click the links below to watch:
Finances for the Spanish Royal Family Have Been Released
The palace released detailed information regarding the members of the Spanish royal family’s finances on Wednesday, December 28, 2011. His Majesty King Juan Carlos I earns $382,597 a year and His Royal Highness Prince Felipe of Asturias earns $191,297. The palace said that of His Majesty’s gross income, just under half was his personal salary and the rest was designated for expenses. The king pays 40% in tax on the total sum.
Her Majesty Queen Sofia and Their Royal Highnesses Princess Cristina, Princess Elena and Princess Letizia receive $483,553. The palace is assigned an annual budget by Parliament which totaled $11 million in 2011.
Source: The Associated Press
Photo courtesy of Casa de Su Majestad el Rey
H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco: A New Interview
Recently, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco spoke with Rob and Pete from Riviera Radio regarding the events from this past year, and much more. Click the link below and push play to listen to the interview.
’10 ans de règne du Grand-duc Henri de Luxembourg’ (VIDEO)
Here is an old video news segment from the program, Place Royale, regarding His Royal Highness Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg entitled, 10 ans de règne du Grand-duc Henri de Luxembourg. Click the link below to watch.