Yearly Archives: 2011

German Princely Families

Frederic Prinz von Anhalt, “I’m Going to be the Mayor of Los Angeles!!!”

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It’s been a rough year so far for the faux prince Frederic von Anhalt.  First, he announced to the world that his dear friend, Carl Alexander Prince von Hohenzollern, cancelled his wedding to his bikini model girlfriend. Then he announced that he has Shingles and then days later he was hit by a car in Beverly Hills whilst jaywalking.  Nevertheless, that is in the past and now there is finally some good news. So what’s the news? Well, he’s running for mayor here in Los Angeles!  YAY!!

Now this isn’t the first time the faux prince was in the running for a political seat.  Back in 2010 he ran for governor of California.

Any way…

The faux prince says that if he is elected mayor he wants to lower utility bills, cut taxes, end homelessness because “… [I] see people eating out of trash cans every day. This must end!” as he drives by them in his Rolls Royce.

This afternoon he held a press conference to discuss his candidacy (one reporter showed up)  Click here to watch.  To learn more about his run for L.A. mayor please visit his official website here.

Good luck, Fred!   🙂

Photos courtesy of: Fred   Danke!  🙂

Dutch Royal Family

The Dutch Royal Family Attend the 40th Anniversary Gala of Introdans (VIDEO)

On October 7, 2011, Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, H.R.H. Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje, H.R.H. Princess Maxima of the Netherlands, and Pieter van Vollenhoven attended the 40th anniversary of the Dutch famous dance company, Introdans, in Arnhem.  To watch a video, view photos as well as to learn more about Introdans please click the links below:

Photo courtesy of: Gelderlander.nl

Spanish Royals

T.R.H.s Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia News (VIDEO)

On October 7, 2011, T.R.H.s Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia of Asturias were at the port of Alicante, Spain to visit the “…Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12 fleet prior to the start of the Alicante qualifying race…”  There was also a christening ceremony whereupon H.R.H. Princess Letizia became the godmother of the team, Telefónica.

Per the official website for the royal house of Spain, Casa de Su Majestad el Rey:

…during the christening ceremony, Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia were accompanied by the local dignitaries as well as others in the sailing world.  After a working meeting on the issues of craft technology and the impact economically in the region associated with holding the Volvo Ocean Race…

To read the rest of the article from Casa de Su Majestad el Rey as well as to view photos please click the links below:

 

Photo courtesy of: Casa de Su Majestad el Rey

Monaco Princely Family

H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco Attends the 2011 Prix Méditerranéens du Journalisme Awards. Plus, Other News

On October 6, 2011, at the Musée Océanographique de Monaco H.S.H. Prince Albert II attended the 2011 Prix Méditerranéens du Journalisme Awards.  This annual ceremony, hosted for the third time in Monaco and organized by the Monaco Méditerranée Foundation, awards those who have demonstrated their brilliance in, well, journalism… yeah, it doesn’t get much simpler than that.  To view photos please click here.

This afternoon at the Palais Princier, Prince Albert II presented the “Officer of Saint Charles” to author, Professor Tim Flannery for his contribution to the environment, science, and his best-selling books.

And finally, this evening the prince will attend the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation Awards Gala:

Since 2008, the Awards of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation rewards those who engage in an exceptional way to safeguard our planet. H.S.H. Prince Albert II will honor several international prominent personalities for their exemplary action in favor of the environment and saving the planet each of the three priority areas of his Foundation include: climate change, preserving biodiversity, access to water, and the fight against desertification.  The 2011 Awards will be proceeded by an exclusive screening of the film “Felins” to be attended by 1,000 guests.

Courtesy of the Palais Princier de Monaco

Dutch Royal Family

H.R.H. Princess Maxima of the Netherlands in Alkmaar (VIDEO)

On October 7, 2011, H.R.H. Princess Maxima of the Netherlands officially opened a new location for Exodus House in Alkmaar. Arriving in the early morning the princess was greeted by the mayor and other local dignitaries.  After officially opening the new Exodus House location Princess Maxima spoke with the residents of the house along with the staff for some time.

In case you were wondering what exactly is Exodus House, well, it is a program that provides much-needed shelter as well as aftercare for former prisoners and detainees in the final phase of their sentence.  Exodus House also provides professional mentoring, prepares the residents for independent living as well as other social assistance. Currently there are over eleven shelters in the Netherlands.

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

Photo courtesy of: Daylife/ L.vanLieshout/AFP

Dutch Royal Family

H.R.H. Princess Maxima of the Netherlands in Rome, Italy

H.R.H. Princess Maxima of the Netherlands is currently in Rome, Italy where she attended the opening of the L’Armonia Perfetta (Perfect Harmony) exhibition at the Complesso de Vittoriano Museum.  This exhibit displays the works by Mondrian and Dutch contemporaries and:

… shows the development process of Mondrian (1872-1944). The famous and lesser known works range from strictly figurative (landscapes) through symbolism, cubism and abstract to the famous planes in primary colors. This trend is illustrated with works by other Dutch artists, predecessors and contemporaries, by whom Mondrian was inspired, like Jacoba van Heemskerk, Jan Toorop and Bart van der Leck.

After the viewing the exhibition Princess Maxima held a press conference whereupon she discussed all sorts of things.  To view photos please click here and here.

Tomorrow, the princess along with other members of the Dutch royal family, will attend a gala performance by the ballet company, Introdans, to celebrate their 40th anniversary.

Photo courtesy of: Zimbio/Elisabetta Villa/