Yearly Archives: 2012

Belgian Royals, Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg

Random Royal News Regarding His Royal Highness Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg, Her Royal Highness Princess Mathilde of Belgium and His Majesty King Albert II of Belgium.

On March 29, 2012, His Royal Highness Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg, accompanied by Ms. Françoise Hetto-Gaasch, visited REKA printing.  Their heir to the grand-ducal throne toured the company’s facilities as well as production line, attended a presentation of REKA’s current activities, and much more.  For more information about the visit to REKA please click here. (article should be up soon.)   🙂

Meanwhile, Her Royal Highness Princess Mathilde of Belgium continued her visit to Albania as a special representative for Immunization with the World Health Organization.  Today the princess visited the town of Bushat and then toured various health care centers in Shkodër to promote the importance of vaccination.

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And, finally, His Majesty King Albert II of Belgium held an audience with the Minister of Public Enterprises, Science Policy and Development Cooperation, Mr. Paul Magnette, at Château de Laeken.

Sources: Cour Grand Ducale de Luxembourg and La Monarchie Belge

Spanish Royals

His Majesty King Juan Carlos I of Spain Unveils a New Plaque in Moster (VIDEO)

On March 29, 2012, His Majesty King Juan Carlos I of Spain unveiled a new plaque in the “…Bosnian community of Mostar” on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the arrival of the Spanish army in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The ceremony, held in Mostar’s main square which was renamed Plaza de España, was also attended by the President of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mr. Izet Izetbegovic, the Mayor of Mostar, various representatives from UNESCO, and local dignitaries to name a few.

Afterward, His Majesty King Juan Carlos I participated in a meeting with President Izet Izetbegovic and representatives from Bosnia and Herzegovina.  Then it was off to tour the “… old bridge of Mostar…”  Finally, President Izet Izetbegovic hosted a luncheon in honor of His Majesty King Juan Carlos I’s visit to the region.

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Source and photo courtesy: Casa de Su Majestad el Rey

Belgian Royals, Monaco Princely Family

Random Royal News Regarding Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco and Her Royal Highness Princess Mathilde of Belgium

As you may know by now His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco was in Norway where he gave a speech during the opening of the 2012 World Indigenous Television Broadcasting Conference (WITCB).

During the conference the sovereign prince spoke in front of a packed audience from around the world regarding the importance of “…protecting the Arctic and biodiversity.”

Through his personal foundation, Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco, the prince created a fund worth 100,000 Euros to safeguard and develop Reindeer; moreover, Prince Albert II “…signed an agreement with International Centre for Reindeer Husbandry (ICR)…”

Any way, as the princely couple were leaving the Diehtosiida Auditorium, where the WITC was held, the Norwegian network, NRK, asked Princess Charlene about her visit to Lapland, “… it was a wonderful experience!” as she smiled broadly.

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Meanwhile, Her Royal Highness Princess Mathilde of Belgium is currently in Albania as a special representative for the World Health Organization (WHO).  The purpose of her visit is to promote the importance of vaccination and to “…highlight the work of the WHO health professionals 2012 vaccination campaign.”

During her visit to Albania Princess Mathilde will meet with local dignitaries, visit various community health centers as well as various schools.

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Sources: NRK, WITBC Sápmi, and La Monarchie Belge.

Photos courtesy of WITBC Sápmi and Nordlys.no

Spanish Royals

Their Majesties King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia of Spain Participate in the XXIX Edition of the International Journalism Awards ‘King of Spain’ and the VIII Edition of the Don Quixote Award for Journalism. (VIDEO)

On March 28, 2012, Their Majesties King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia of Spain participated in the XXIX Edition of the International Journalism Awards “King Spain” and the VIII Edition of the Don Quixote Award for Journalism in Madrid, Spain.

Their Majesties were accompanied by the Vice-President of the Government and Minister of Presidency, Ms. Soraya Sáenz Santamaría and the Chief Executive of the Agencia EFE, Mr. José Antonio Vera to name a few.

The top awards were presented to Mr. Ricardo Cantalapiedra Moro and Mr. Fernando Molina. Awards were also handed out in the fields of photography, digital media, radio and television.

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Source and photo courtesy of: Casa de Su Majestad el Rey

British Royals

Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall Visit VIA University College and Barritskov Farm

On their final day in Denmark Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall visited VIA University College Campus Horsens on March 27, 2012.

According to the official website for VIA, the prince and duchess had requested “…to visit VIA University College, Campus Horsens in order to hear about research and development of Eco-friendly solutions which can contribute to a reduction of CO2 emissions.”

Once on campus the royal couple met with the students as well as faculty then toured a “3D modeling laboratory” and more.

Afterward, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall visited the Barritskov Farm which packages as well as produces organic vegetables and a bunch of other stuff I cannot think of at the moment.   🙂

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Sources: Princeofwales.gov and VIA University College

Dutch Royal Family, Monaco Princely Family

Random Royal News Regarding Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands and His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco. Plus, A Video From the 2012 Le Bal de la Rose

On March 27, 2012, Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands was at the Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam to celebrate 25 years of the National Committee.

Meanwhile, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco flew back to the south of France this afternoon where he attended the 2012 World Figure skating Championships.  Also in attendance were Their Royal Highnesses Princess Caroline of Hanover and her daughter, Princess Alexandra of Hanover.

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Source: RVD