Their Imperial Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan hosted a dinner at the Imperial Palace on June 12, 2012, in honor of Their Royal Highnesses Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde of Belgium.
The royal couple are visiting Japan to strengthen economic and bilateral ties between Belgium and Japan.
Source: La Monarchie Belge and Daylife
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness the Duke of York hosted a garden party at Sandringham on June 12, 2012. Click here to watch a video.
Source: Royal.gov.uk
On June 12, 2012, Their Royal Highnesses the Earl and Countess of Wessex continued their visit to Gibraltar as part of Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
On the agenda today, the royal couple visited the Seafarers Centre, the Port Authority and Vessel Traffic Control, and the Stay Behind Cave. They also toured the Gibraltar Museum, met with members of “… Her Majesty’s Armed Forces at the Tower at the Navy Base…”, opened a playground at the Morrish Castle Estate, attended a birthday parade at Casemates Square in honor of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and much more.
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Source: Royal.gov.uk
Their Imperial Highnesses Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako of Japan were at Akasaka Imperial Compound in Tokyo on June 12, 2012, to attend the wake for the late Prince Tomohito of Japan.
Prince Tomohito of Japan, cousin of His Imperial Majesty Emperor Akihito, died last week at the age of 66. The late prince was outspoken regarding the issue of women ascending the Chrysanthemum throne. Basically, he was against it.
Any way, to learn more about the life of the late prince as well as to view photos of the Imperial Crown Princely couple please click here and here.
And, finally, here is an article from Reuters regarding the ongoing drama in the principality of Liechtenstein and His Serene Highness Prince Hans-Adam von und zu Liechtenstein.
On June 12, 2012, His Majesty King Albert II of Belgium held an audience with the Secretary of State for the Modernization of Public Services and the Deputy to the Minister of Finance and Sustainable Development for Public Service, Mr. Hendrik Bogaert.
Later, the king attended the inauguration ceremony for the new location of the “…cultural and learning center…” L’Alliance Française de Bruxelles: Europe à Bruxelles.
In the evening, His Majesty King Albert II and Queen Paola attended the opera performance of ‘Il Trovatore’ held at the Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie in Brussels.
Source: La Monarchie Belge
In Dutch
On June 12, 2012, Her Royal Highness Princess Maxima of the Netherlands was at the Streek school in Tjalleberd to participate in the music project, Pop in School.
According to RVD, Pop in School, which is supported by the Oranje Fund and the Fund for Cultural Participation, is a:
…a partnership between Ateliers Major and five elementary schools in Heerenveen and its surroundings. The goal is to provide children to learn to play and sing in a band, and to provide them knowledge about different musical instruments. The lessons are provided by subjects of Ateliers Major with the support of students from the Friesland College.
Source: RVD
Their Royal Highnesses the Earl and Countess of Wessex have arrived in Gibraltar on June 11, 2012, for a three-day visit as part of Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
Despite the controversy of their visit the earl and countess looked happy and relaxed upon their arrival at the airport where they were greeted by the Prime Minister of Gibraltar, Mr. Fabian Picardo and the Governor Sir Adrian Johns. So what is the controversy you may ask? Well, click here to read more from the BBC News.
Any way, on today’s agenda for the royal couple include a Diamond Jubilee song and dance road show (what ever that is), participate in an Oak tree planting ceremony at the Governor’s residence, then they will “…lay the foundation stone for the Diamond Jubilee Monument at the Jubilee Commonwealth Park…” In the evening, the Earl and Countess of Wessex will attend a reception and a gala dinner at the Rock Hotel.
Click the links below to view photos and to read an article from the Telegraph newspaper.
Source: Royal.gov.uk
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