His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales Visits Scotland. (VIDEOS)

On October 9, 2012, His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales (also known as the Duke of Rothesay) was in Scotland to participate in several events.

During his visit the prince opened the Knockando Woollen Mill in Moray where he met with staff, trustees and volunteers.  Afterward, the duke unveiled a memorial to the Women’s Land Army.  He also met with “… representatives of the Crown Estate, the NFU and others involved in the creation and maintenance of the Memorial…”

At the end of the day, the Prince of Wales “… visited Aberlour in celebration of the village’s bi-centenary. “  Whilst there he also “… met representatives of the Aberlour bi-centennial committee, local school children and members of the local community. The prince also unveiled a plaque and viewed the Aberlour Coat of Arms Mosaic, created by children from Aberlour Primary School to commemorate the bi-centenary.”

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Source: Princeofwales.gov.uk

 

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Unveils a New Monument.

On October 9, 2012, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II unveiled the Windsor and Eton Society Diamond Jubilee Tribute monument in Windsor.  The sculpture was:

“…designed by Caroline Basra a 15-year-old pupil at Windsor Girl’s School as her entry in a Windsor and Eton Society competition to find a worthy tribute to the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.”

Click here to read an article from The Windsor Observer.

News Regarding Their Royal Highnesses Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia of Asturias. (VIDEO)

On October 9, 2012, Their Royal Highnesses Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia of Asturias presided over the 2012/2013 Curso de Formación Profesional (FP) held at the Centro Integrado de Formación Profesional Juan de Herrera in Valladolid.

During today’s event, the prince gave a speech then toured facilities where they meet the staff as well students.

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News Regarding Their Majesties King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia of Spain.

On Tuesday, October 9, 2012, at the Palacio Real de Madrid His Majesty King Juan Carlos I of Spain received credentials from Ambassadors of the Netherlands, Norway, Bulgaria, Georgia and Nigeria.

Meanwhile, Her Majesty Queen Sofia of Spain held an audience at Palacio de La Zarzuela with the President of the Fundación de Ayuda Contra la Drogadicción (FAD), Mr. Asiaín Sanchez.  During their meeting, Mr. Sanchez, “… informed Her Majesty the Queen on  future plans and development of the ongoing projects of the FAD.”  Her Majesty Queen Sofia is patron of FAD.

Her Majesty Queen Sofia of Spain Holds an Audience.

On October 8, 2012, Her Majesty Queen Sofia of Spain held an audience with the Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations and Associate Administrator of the United Nations Program for Development, Ms. Rebeca Grynspan, at Palacio de la Zarzuela.

According to the Spanish royal court, Ms. Grynspan:

“… has traveled to Spain to participate in a roundtable discussion on ‘Latin America and the New Challenges for Development and Cooperation’…  Ms. Grynspan informed Her Majesty The Queen of the recent activities of the United Nations Program for Development (UNDP) and the latest developments related to the Millennium Development Goals, and Post Process 2015. ”