Monthly Archives: June 2012

Belgian Royals

Their Royal Highnesses Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde of Belgium Visit Japan

On June 11, 2012, Their Royal Highnesses Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde of Belgium continued their visit to Japan.  This afternoon, the royal couple met with His Imperial Highness Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan at Akasaka Palace in Tokyo.

The purpose of the royal couple’s visit to Japan is to strengthen economic and bilateral ties between Belgium and Japan.  The trip was “…organized by the Agency for International Trade in collaboration with the Regional Services of International Trade which includes Awex, Flanders Investment & Trade and Brussels Invest & Export…” according to La Monarchie Belge.

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Source: La Monarchie Belge

Monaco Princely Family

His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco Attends the 52nd Monte-Carlo Television Festival. Plus, News Regarding Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene of Monaco.

His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco was at the Grimaldi Forum on June 10, 2012, to attend the opening ceremony of the  52nd Monte-Carlo Television Festival.

During the four-day event the sovereign prince will present Disney Media Networks Co-Chair and Disney/ABC Television Group president, Ms. Dawn Sweeney, with the Honorary Golden Nymph Prize for “… her extraordinary achievements as one of the leading companies in the global entertainment industry…” according to a Disney press release.

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Meanwhile, Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene of Monaco attended the 30th Annual International Swimming Competition Gala Dinner.

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Sources: Grimaldi Forum and Disney press release

Monaco Princely Family

Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco Attend the Mare Nostrum Swimming Competition. Plus, Other News (VIDEO)

On June 9, 2012, Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco were at the Stade Louis II to attend the 2012 Mare Nostrum swimming competition in Monaco. During the event the princess had a chance to mingle as well as welcome various competitors including members from the South African swim team.

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And, finally, it was announced by the Palais Princier that the recent airing of the show, Thalassa, with Prince Albert II “…reached the best ratings of the season with 2 million 600,000 viewers 12% of audience share.”  In other words, the show was a hit with viewers. Congrats!   🙂

Any way, as I mentioned a couple of days ago, if you receive the channel, TV5 Monde, here in the United States there is a chance the show with the sovereign prince will air on a later date.

Just a small commercial for the show

Source: Monaco Matin and Palais Princier de Monaco

Photo courtesy of Daylife

British Royals

His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh Leaves King Edward VII Hospital (VIDEO)

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On Saturday, June 9, 2012, His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh was released from King Edward VII Hospital in London.  As you may know by now the duke was admitted to the hospital earlier this week for a bladder infection.

As he left the hospital the duke looked a tad frail, but nonetheless in good spirits. Tomorrow, he will celebrate his 91st birthday.

Click here to watch a video as well as to read an article from  the BBC News.

British Royals, Dutch Royal Family

Their Royal Highnesses The Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry of Wales Visit The Duke of Edinburgh in the Hospital. Plus, News Regarding Her Royal Highness Princess Maxima of the Netherlands.

On June 8, 2012, Their Royal Highnesses the Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry of Wales were at the King Edward VII Hospital to visit the Duke of Edinburgh.  As you may know by now the 90-year-old amazing duke was admitted earlier this week for a bladder infection.

To read more about today’s visit please click here.  And, click here to view photos.

Meanwhile, Her Royal Highness Princess Maxima of the Netherlands was at Bronovo hospital Den Haag to open the new Mother-Kindcentrum maternity ward.  The new modern center offers better care and comfort for mothers and their newborns as well as more privacy for their families according to RVD.

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Sources: BBC News and RVD

Monaco Princely Family

Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco Attend Fête Dieu at the Palais. Plus, Other News. (VIDEOS)

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Begins at the :45 mark with other news regarding the sovereign prince.

Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco along with Her Royal Highness Princess Caroline of Hanover attended the Fête Dieu on June 7, 2012.

The princely couple and Princess Caroline witnessed the “…arrival of the procession in the Cour d’Honneur and the blessing of Monsignor Bernard Barsi.”  The Fête Dieu took place in the Galerie Hercule at the Palais Princier de Monaco.

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Also, it was announced by the Palais Princier that Prince Albert II will “… participate in the program, Thalassa, tonight on France 3… it will be largely devoted to the Principality of Monaco, and it will highlight the commitment of the Prince in the protection of the seas and oceans.”

The show also airs on TV5 Monde here in the United States, and it will most likely air on a later date.  So, if you receive the channel on cable why not check out the show with the sovereign prince?  It should be interesting.   🙂

And, finally, here is an interview with His Serene Highness Prince Albert II during his recent visit to Yeosu 2012 in South Korea. (in French).

Source: Palais Princier de Monaco