On January 18, 2012, Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands along with His Royal Highness Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje, Princess Maxima of the Netherlands, Princess Margriet and Mr. Pieter van Vollenhoven attended a New Year’s reception for the Corps Diplomatique held at Koninklijk Paleis Amsterdam (royal palace of Amsterdam).
Daily Archives: January 18, 2012
His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco in Belgium. Plus, News Regarding the Upcoming 36th Annual Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival (VIDEO)
On January 18, 2012, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco was in Gentbrugge, Belgium where he had a private visit with Belgian artist, Wim Delvoye, at the restaurant, Nieuw Stadion. Click here to watch a video news clip.
In other news, Their Serene Highness Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco along with Her Serene Highness Princess Stephanie of Monaco and family will attend opening the 36th Annual Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival on January 19, 2012. Click here for more information.
Her Royal Highness Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands Reads to the Youth in Amersfoort
On January 18, 2012, Her Royal Highness Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands was at the Windroos School in Amersfoort to read to the various youth as part of National Reading Month (or simply Breakfast Reading.) Anyway… the lovely princess read the book, Mama Kwijt, by Chris Haughton and by all accounts the youth seem interested.
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Photo courtesy of Het Koninklijk Huis
The Prince of Wales Patron of the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant. Plus, Other News.
With several months to go before Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her Diamond Jubilee it was recently announced that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales agreed to become patron of the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant.
To read more about the announcement please click here.
Finally, organizers reveal the “…1,000-boat Diamond Jubilee flotilla…” that will, well, float down the Thames on June 3, 2012 in honor of Her Majesty’s big day. Click here to watch a video news clip.
Their Royal Highnesses Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia of Asturias Attend Fitur: The International Tourism Fair in Madrid (VIDEO)
On January 18, 2012, Their Royal Highnesses Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia of Asturias attended the opening of the 32nd Annual Fitur: The International Tourism Fair in Madrid, Spain.
The royal couple were accompanied by the Minister of Industry, Energy and Tourism, José Manuel Soria, the Vice-President of the European Commission, Antonio Tajani, the Government of the Canary Islands, Paulino Rivero and others.
During their visit the prince and princess toured various exhibitors representing various parts of Spain as well as exhibitors from Portugal, the United Kingdom, Jordan, Brazil, Morocco, Japan, France, and Argentina to name a few.
To learn more about Fitur: The International Tourism Fair please visit their official website here.
To view photos please click here.
Source and photo courtesy of Casa de Su Majestad el Rey
‘Exiled Greek Royals Talk Royalty in Europe’: CNN’s Max Foster Interviews the Greek Royal Family
Recently, CNN’s Max Foster interviewed members of the Greek royal family. Click the link below to watch.