Yearly Archives: 2012

British Royals

‘The Queen: 60 Photographs for 60 Years’ A New Exhibition (VIDEO)

There is a new exhibition on display at Windsor Castle regarding Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee entitled, The Queen: 60 Photographs for 60 Years.

Per the official site for the Royal Collections:

This exhibition celebrates Her Majesty’s 60 years as Sovereign, from the early years of her reign in the 1950s to the present day, through a wide-ranging selection of images, illustrating both key events in her remarkable life and more informal family occasions.

The majority of the photographs shown here have been generously presented by the photographers or agencies concerned, specifically for this display. Photographs of The Queen at Windsor are displayed in the centre of the gallery. These images present us with a portrait of The Queen, one of the most photographed women in the world, as a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and Head of State, both at home in the United Kingdom and during some of her many travels around the British Commonwealth and the world at large. source

This special exhibition ends on October 28, 2012.  If you happen to live in the United Kingdom or plan on visiting the lovely country why not visit this exhibit.  You won’t be disappointed.   🙂  For more information please click here.

Source: The Royal Collections

Monaco Princely Family

Their Serene Highness Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco Visit the Conseil National

On February 2, 2012, Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco made a rare appearance at the Conseil National (National Council) in Monaco.

During their visit speeches were made my the President of the Conseil National, Mr. Jean-François Robillon, as well as from the sovereign prince.

Afterward, the princely couple signed the Livre d’Or (the Golden Book) of the Conseil National, and attended a cocktail reception on the terrace where they mingled with the members of the Conseil National and other local dignitaries.

Click here to view photos.

Source and photo courtesy of Palais Princier de Monaco

Dutch Royal Family, Royal documentaries

‘Het Oranje Fonds, De Prins En De Prinses’ A Documentary With T.R.H.s Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje and Princess Maxima of the Netherlands (VIDEO)

Here is the RTL4 documentary, Het Oranje Fonds, De Prins En De Prinses‘, on the occasion of Their Royal Highnesses Prince Willem-Alexander and Princess Maxima of the Netherlands 10th wedding anniversary.  So what is Het Oranje Fonds you may ask?  Well, according to a press release from RTL:

…the Orange Fund was established as the national wedding gift for Prince Willem-Alexander and Máxima. The Oranje Fund aims to promote the involvement of society in the Kingdom of the Netherlands. By the support people are so they are less lonely, they meet each other or they find a new place in society. So for example, contributions are given to village houses, youth centres, elderly and societies, but also shelters to projects assisted living, language lessons by volunteers and buddies and mentor initiatives. The budget of the Oranje Fund is for the most part come from the proceeds of the national postal code Lottery and Lotto. The rest comes from donations from individuals and companies. source

The program is in Dutch, but that shouldn’t stop you from watching it.  Many thanks to Gert for the link.   🙂

Click here to watch the documentary.