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Monthly Archives: June 2012
His Royal Highness Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje Participates in the 50th Anniversary of the United World Colleges and Scholarship Awards in Den Haag.
His Royal Highness Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje was at the Royal Theatre in Den Haag to participate in the 50th anniversary of the United World Colleges and Scholarship Awards on Monday, June 4, 2012.
According to RVD, the prince who is patron of the United World Colleges, gave a speech during today’s event as well as witnessed 25 students receiving scholarships.
To learn more about today’s event as well as to view photos please click here.
Source: RVD/HKH
Royal News Regarding His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh and His Majesty King Albert II of Belgium
On June 4, 2012, it was announced by Buckingham Palace that His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh has been hospitalized for a bladder infection.
The 90-year-old duke was admitted to “…King Edward VII Hospital in London this afternoon, from Windsor Castle, as a precautionary measure after developing a bladder infection, which is being assessed and treated” according to a palace spokesperson.
He will remain in the hospital “for a few days” and unfortunately will miss the Diamond Jubilee concert as well as Thanksgiving service to be held at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London.
Meanwhile, in Brussels, His Majesty King Albert II held an audience at Château de Laeken with Prime Minister Elio Di Rupo.
Sources: Scotsman, BBC News via Buckingham Palace and La Monarchie Belge
Photo courtesy of Daylife
The Diamond Jubilee River Pageant Flotilla Breaks Guinness World Record (VIDEOS)
On June 3, 2012, the Guinness World Records announced that the Diamond Jubilee River Pageant flotilla broke “... a new world record for the largest parade of boats.”
According to the British newspaper, Guardian and the official Twitter page for the Diamond Jubilee River Pageant, the record “…was [officially] announced as 419 boats reached Tower Bridge…over 1000 expected by the end of the day!!!”
Awesome!
Click here, here, and here to view photos as well as a videos from today’s fantastic event! 🙂
Sources: Guardian and the Diamond River Pageant Twitter page
Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall Make a Surprise Visit to the Piccadilly Big Lunch (VIDEOS)
On June 3, 2012, Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall made a surprise visit to the Piccadilly Big Lunch prior to the Diamond Jubilee River Pageant in London.
Meanwhile in Fulham, Their Royal Highnesses the Duke of York along with Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice also made a surprise visit to the Big Jubilee Lunch to the delight of all. The celebration was held at All Saints Church.
Click the links below to watch a video as well as to view photos.
- VIDEO (with an article)
- Gallery One
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II: Honoring A Great Queen (VIDEOS)
Her Royal Highness Princess Maxima of the Netherlands Attends the 4th International Conference of Insurance, ‘Insurance Europe’ in Amsterdam.
On Friday, June 1, 2012, Her Royal Highness Princess Maxima of the Netherlands participated in the opening of the 4th International Conference of Insurance entitled, Insurance Europe, held at the Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky in Amsterdam.
According to RVD, today’s conference is “…dedicated to the responsibility that insurers worldwide provide security and protection to consumers and businesses.” During today’s event, hosted by the Dutch Association of Insurers, the princess gave a speech about the importance of financial inclusion and education.
Click the links below to view photos.
Source: RVD/HKH
The Royal Correspondent 