The Museum of British Surfing recently uncovered rare photos of Edward VIII, the Prince of Wales, surfing off Waikiki in 1920 with legendary Hawaiian surfer, Duke Kahanamoku.
Click here to read a great article from the Guardian newspaper and here to view the images.
To learn more about the Museum of British Surfing please visit their official website here.
And, finally, here is an interesting article about the late Princess Kaʻiulani of Hawai’i.
It was recently announced that His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco will “…participate in the draw for the Davis Cup play on April 6-8, 2012.” At this time it is unknown if Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene of Monaco will also attend the upcoming event.
Meanwhile, it was announced this morning that His Royal Highness Prince Emanuele Filiberto of Savoy had another operation on his nasal septum to remove several tumors. The prince is recovering at a hospital in Geneva whereupon he recently tweeted, “Operation done … now I sleep. Thank you for all of your messages [of support]“
Click here to watch a news clip. (in Italian)
Sources: Palais Princier de Monaco and Emanuele Filiberto via Twitter.
On April 4, 2012, His Royal Highness Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje participated in the celebration of the merger between two marine research institutions, the Centre for Estuarine and Marine Ecology (CEME) and the Royal Dutch Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ).
According to RVD, the merger between these two institutions aims to “… strengthen the company’s international position in the field of coastal and marine research…”
Click the links below to watch two video news clips (in Dutch).
Sources: RVD and Omroep Zeeland
On April 4, 2012, Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands was in Venlo where she opened the 2012 Floriade World Horticultural Expo, “…which is organized once every ten years in Netherlands.” Her Majesty was accompanied by the Secretary of Agriculture, Henk Bleacher, the mayor of Venlo, Hubert Bruls, as well as other local dignitaries.
During today’s opening Her Majesty toured the new open air theatre, viewed various gardens as well as pavilions, and more. To learn more about the 2012 Floriade World Horticultural Expo please visit their official website here.
Click the links below to watch videos as well as to view photos.
Sources: RVD, NOS, and RD.nl
On April 2, 2012, Her Royal Highness Princess Maxima of the Netherlands began her visit to Indonesia and Malaysia as the United Nations Advisor for Inclusive Finance as well as Honorary Chairman of the G20 Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion.
According to RVD, Princess Maxima participated in a meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with various government officials as well as with His Royal Highness Crown Prince Raja Nazrin Shah of Perak on March 2, 2012. This important meeting focused on “…access to financial services for low income groups.”
Today, the princess met with Indonesian government officials including the Coordinating Minister of Economic Affairs, Hatta Rajasa and the Finance Minister, Mr Agus Martowardojo to name a few. Discussion, again, focused on access to financial services for the poor. Princess Maxima also visited migrant workers in Jakarta, Indonesia who are “…participating in a financial education program of the World Bank co-funded by the Netherlands.”
Meanwhile half way around the world, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are still on their luxurious ski holiday in Meribel, France. The future king and queen of England where recently seen whizzing down the beautiful French slopes with Miss Pippa Middleton and her uber-wealty, aristocratic, and not-so-handsome “alleged” boyfriend, George Percy.
Sources: RVD/Het Koninklijk Huis and Hello Magazine
On April 3, 2012, His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales visited “… Staveley, Grasmere, Wigton and Stainton…” Cumbria, England.
During his tour of the area the heir to the British throne visited Hawkeshead Brewery where he downed “…pint of Windermere Blonde Pale Ale” and celebrated the brewery’s 10th anniversary with the staff as well as others. Afterward, the Prince of Wales visited the Wordsworth Museum and Dove Cottage in Grasmere, then he bolted on over to Wigton, in North Cumbria, where he celebrated the 750th anniversary of the Wigton Market charter along with dozens of locals.
Soon, it was time to head on over to the Greystone House Farm in Stainton where he attended a reception held in his honor. The day finally ended with in Penrith whereupon the Prince of Wales celebrated the “… 8th International Dalemain Marmalade Festival and Awards” held at the Dalemain Mansion. According to the official website for the Prince of Wales, he met with “… the festival’s patron, Paddington Bear, as well as members of the Women’s Institute who helped pick the winning marmalade entry.”
And, that’s it. 🙂
Click the links below to read various articles as well as to view photos.
Sources: Princeofwales.gov.uk and BBC News
Photo courtesy of Zimbio
Here is an interesting article from the Mainichi Daily News regarding the status of Japanese princesses and their future marriages to commoners. Click here to read the article.
Photo courtesy of Daylife via the Imperial Household Agency
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