Yearly Archives: 2012

Belgian Royals

His Majesty King Albert II of Belgium Meets with Belgian Prime Minister Elio di Rupo. Plus, News Regarding Her Majesty Queen Paola.

On February 1, 2012, His Majesty King Albert II of Belgium met with Belgian Prime Minister, Elio de Rupo at Château de Laeken.  What they spoke about it unknown; however, it is safe to say that it most likely has something to do with boring politics.   🙂

Meanwhile, Her Majesty Queen Paola of Belgium was in Halle where she visited Heldenhuis, a place where the youth can:

…find the bed, to have moments of relaxation by games or sports as well as to find emotional assistance and support. The objective is to reach as many youths as possible and give them opportunities in a home which offers comfort, protection, warmth and joy.

Source La Monarchie Belge

Coat of Arms courtesy of Wikipedia

Monaco Princely Family

Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene of Monaco Opens the ‘le Foyer de l’Enfance Princesse Charlène’ in Monaco (VIDEO)

On February 1, 2012, Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene of Monaco officially opened Le Foyer de l’Enfance Princesse Charlène (Princess Charlene Children’s Home) in Monaco.  Alongside the princess were His Serene Highness Prince Albert II, the children’s home director, Mr. Patrick Serre as well as dozens of local dignitaries.

During the opening ceremony speeches were made then Princess Charlene unveiled a plaque which will be prominently displayed in the home alongside a painting of the princess by artist, Romero Britto.

According to the Palais Princier de Monaco the purpose of Le Foyer de l’Enfance Princesse Charlène:

…is to accommodate and protect  children in danger who are subject to a Judicial Placement Measure. It is open 365 days a year and 24/7.  [The home] represents a new step in the social policy of the Monégasque Government to further consideration of the needs of children in distress and their families in Monaco. source

Click here to view photos.

Source and photo courtesy of Palais Princier de Monaco

Headlines

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It has recently come to my attention that someone from the site, RoyaltyGossip.com, has been re-blogging my silly ass writings to their site for the past several months. Unfortunately, the person who runs the site has an invalid Email address so I cannot contact him/her privately. As a result, I have to say it here.  So, whomever owns Royalty Gossip please stop.  I would appreciate it.

Many thanks.   🙂

Dutch Royal Family, Italian royals

Random Royal News Regarding Her Royal Highness Princess Maxima of the Netherlands and H.R.H. Princess Clotilde of Venice and Piedmont. (VIDEO)

On January 31, 2012, Her Royal Highness Princess Maxima of the Netherlands was in Amsterdam to attend the opening of the project Open Inloop Taal on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of Cybersoek.

According to the Dutch online newspaper, Nieuws van Nederland, Open Inloop Taal project/program provides “…local residents who want to improve their Dutch reading, writing and language skills…”  at the Cybersoek.  The latter offers computer courses to people of all ages as well as provides a place where the local people can meet and network.  Click here to view photos.

Afterward, the princess attended the Women Entrepreneurs Conference in Den Haag.  As a member of the Committee for Entrepreneurship and Financing it was her duty and pleasure to attend this event which “…mentors and aims at encouraging more success and growth for female entrepreneurs…” in the Netherlands.

Meanwhile, on January 30, 2012, Princess Clotilde of Venice and Piedmont attended the AVEC gala benefit dinner held at the gorgeous Château de Versailles.  The event, organized by Professor David Khayat, was attended by royal historian, Stéphane Bern, model Tasha de Vasconcelos, François Pinault, Sylvie Tellier, and Pierre Hermé to name a few.  Click here to view  photos. 

Sources: Nieuws van Nederland, de Telegraaf and Pure People

Coat of Arms courtesy of Het Koninklijk Huis

Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg

His Royal Highness Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg Attends the Swearing-In of the New Minister of Economy and Foreign Trade. Plus, News Regarding H.R.H. Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume.

On January 31, 2012, His Royal Highness Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg attended the swearing-in of Mr Etienne Schneider, the new Minister of Economy and Foreign Trade, held at the Palais Grand-Ducal.

Meanwhile, on January 30, 2012, His Royal Highness Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg continues his adventures in Brussels, Belgium.  The heir to the grand-ducal throne participated in various meetings with members of the Committee of Permanent Representatives and the Political and Security Committee of the European Union.

To learn more about Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume’s working visit in Brussels please visit the site, Luxarazzi Luxembourg, here.

Source: Cour Grand-Ducale de Luxembourg

Belgian Royals

Members of the Belgian Royal Family Attend Yet Another New Year’s Reception (VIDEO)

On January 31, 2012, Their Majesties King Albert II and Queen Paola along with Their Royal Highness Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde, T.I.R.H.s Princess Astrid and Prince Lorenz, and T.R.H.s Princess Claire and Prince Laurent “Look at Me! I’m Annoying” of Belgium attended yet another New Year’s reception held at the Palais de Bruxelles.

According to the official website for the royal house, La Monarchie Belge, the reception was held for “…prominent authorities and public personalities…” which included Belgian Prime Minister Elio Di Rupo, French Community and Walloon Minister President Rudy Demotte, Flemish Minister-President Kris Peeters, Vice-Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Didier Reynders, as well as other ministers and magistrates in Belgium.

Click here to watch a video (in Dutch).

Click here to view photos.