In this week’s edition of Blauw Bloed host, Jeroen Snel, covers all the royal activities including Norway’s National Day 2012, Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark’s visit to South Korea, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee sovereigns luncheon at Windsor Castle and much more.
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On Thursday, May 17, 2012, Their Imperial Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan attended a luncheon held at the Japanese Embassy in London.
The purpose for the reception was to personally thank the many “… British for their contribution to rescue efforts and donation drives after the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami.” In a speech Emperor Akihito stated:
It was truly heartening that so many people in this country not only expressed their profound sympathy for the victims of the calamity but also promptly organized a wide range of valuable relief activities to help those in need. Your kind and practical response has, I presume, further strengthened the deep friendship that has already existed for such a long time between the peoples of our two countries.
This afternoon the imperial couple arrived in Tokyo, Japan after celebration Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations. According to the newspaper, Mainichi Daily News via the Imperial Household Agency, Emperor Akihito will resume his official duties on Monday.
Sources: Japan Times and Mainichi Daily News via the IHA
On May 19, 2012, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh along with several members of the British royal family as well as several sovereign monarchs from around the world attended the Armed Forces Muster at Windsor.
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Source: Royal.gov.uk
On May 16, 2012, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco was in Paris, France visiting the Musée National de la Légion d’Honneur. Upon his arrival the sovereign prince was welcomed by the Grand Chancellor of the Legion of Honour, General Jean-Louis Georgelin, then received “…received the honours of a Republican guard detachment.”
Soon, Prince Albert II was given a tour of the exhibition, La Berline de Napoléon, le Mystère du butin de Waterloo, by the curator of the musée, Ms. Anne Chefdebien. Afterward, the sovereign prince participated in a meeting with General Jean-Louis Georgelin then attended a reception with local dignitaries as well as Prince Albert II’s delegation.
Source and photo courtesy of the Palais Princier de Monaco
On May 18, 2012, Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall hosted a gala dinner at Buckingham Palace for sovereign monarchs from around the world. What can I say? All the imperial, royal, grand-ducal and princely ladies looked amazing. Well, except one. Inkhosikati LaMbikiza of Swaziland. Honestly, there are no words.
On May 18, 2012, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh hosted a luncheon, held at Windsor Castle for the sovereign monarchs from around the world.
Here is the guest list:
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Source: Royal.gov.uk and Telegraph
Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal (Princess Anne) participated in the Olympic flame handover ceremony held at the Panathinean Stadium in Athens, Greece on May 17, 2012.
The former Olympian and the only daughter of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh also spoke with the BBC regarding the “… pressure facing Olympic competitors.”
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Sources: Telegraph and Royal.gov.uk
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