Monthly Archives: June 2012

Belgian Royals, Monaco Princely Family

Her Royal Highness Princess Caroline of Hanover Becomes Patron of the 17th RGP Régiment du Génie Parachutiste. Plus, News Regarding Her Royal Highness Princess Mathilde of Belgium.

On Friday, June 29, 2012, Her Royal Highness Princess Caroline of Hanover became patron of the 17th RGP Régiment du Génie Parachutiste.  The ceremony took place in Montauban, France.  To read more about the princess’s new patronage please click here (in French).

Click here to view photos.

Meanwhile, this evening at the Vlaamse Opera in Antwerp, Belgium, Her Royal Highness Princess Mathilde attended the performance of, Sterrendansgala, according to La Monarchie Belge.  Tonight’s performance was:

…held on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Koninklijke Balleschool Antwerpen (Royal Ballet School of Antwerp).  For 60 years, the school has trained outstanding classical [ballet] dancers from various countries.

Sources: Ouest France and La Monarchie Belge

Belgian Royals

Royal News Regarding His Royal Highness Prince Philippe of Belgium. Plus, News Regarding Their Royal Highnesses Prince Laurent (aka Peter Griffin) and Princess Claire of Belgium.

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On June 28, 2012, His Royal Highness Prince Philippe of Belgium was in the town of Mol where he visited the Centre d’Etude de l’Energie Nucléaire (SCK-CEN) to celebrate their 60th anniversary.  Whilst there the future king of Belgium participated in various meetings as well as “… visited the Guinevere project.”  No idea what that is.  Sorry.   🙂

 

Anyway, after that was over, Prince Philippe bolted on over to the headquarters of  l’Organisation Mondiale des Douanes in Brussels where he participated in “… plenary meeting of the council then presented a gift to the organization who is celebrating their 60th anniversary.”  Cool.

And, finally, according to La Monarchie Belge, Their Royal Highnesses Prince Laurent (aka Peter Griffin) and Princess Claire are scheduled to attend the pre-opening of the exhibition, Libramont Exhibition & Congress Center, in Libramont.

Source: La Monarchie Belge

Dutch Royal Family

Their Royal Highnesses Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje and Princess Maxima of the Netherlands Attend the Opening of the Exhibition, ‘Koning Lodewijk Napoleon & zijn Paleis op de Dam’ (VIDEO)

On June 28, 2012, Their Royal Highnesses Prince Willem-Alexander and Princess Maxima of the Netherlands attended the opening of the new exhibition, ‘Koning Lodewijk Napoleon & zijn Paleis op de Dam’, at the Koninklijk Paleis Amsterdam.

According to the official website for the Koninklijk Paleis Amsterdam and RVD, the exhibition:

… focuses on different perspectives of the story of the first king of Holland. Here you will discover the special legacy of his government’s policies.  On the basis of mini-documentaries, art objects and attributes on the building itself is a picture of the way King Louis Napoleon lived at that time.

The town hall  turned into a Royal Palace on 20 April 1808, when it became the residence of the first King of Holland, 29-year-old Louis Napoleon (1778-1846) of France.

Two years later it served briefly as the palace of his brother, Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. This period under French rule was a turning point in the history of the building and indeed the Netherlands as a whole.

If you are interested in viewing the exhibition, ‘Koning Lodewijk Napoleon & zijn Paleis op de Dam’, it opens to the public on June 29, 2012, and ends on September 16, 2012.  For more information please visit the official website for the Koninklijk Paleis Amsterdam here.

Click here to view photos.

 Sources: Koninklijk Paleis Amsterdam and RVD

British Royals

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh Attend the Unveiling of the Bomber Command Memorial (VIDEOS)

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh attended the unveiling of the Bomber Command Memorial in Green Park on June 28, 2012.

Also in attendance were Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall, His Royal Highness the Duke of York, Their Royal Highnesses the Earl and Countess of Wessex, Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, and Their Royal Highnesses the Duke of Kent and Prince Michael of Kent.

After the unveiling there was a luncheon held at the Royal Air Force Club in London.

Click the links below to watch videos, read articles and view photos from today’s event.

Sources: Royal.gov.uk and BBC News

Imperial Family of Japan

His Imperial Highness Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan Visits Cambodia: Day Two

On June 28, 2012, His Imperial Highness Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan continued his three-day visit to Cambodia.  This afternoon the future emperor visited the famous Angkor Wat Temple along with his delegation and a local guide.

Afterward, Crown Prince Naruhito “… visited a local market in the Siem Reap Province where he spoke with Japanese tourists…” and local vendors selling their products.

Click here to view photos.

Click here to learn more about Angkor Wat Temple.

Belgian Royals, Monaco Princely Family

Random Royal News Regarding Their Royal Highnesses Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde of Belgium and His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco

On June 27, 2012, Their Royal Highnesses Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde of Belgium were in Lontzen to visit a German-speaking community.

According to La Monarchie Belge, the royal couple began their day with a visit to “Haus Harna” where:

… they were informed of various cultural projects by the youth. They then travelled to Eupen where they visited ”Work & Job”, a training and professional integration project for job seekers. The day ended with the royal couple attending a reception held in their honor at the Ministry of the German-speaking community.

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In other news, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco’s personal foundation, Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco, signed a “Cooperation Agreement” with  “… Forum das Americas, Brazil’s pioneering think-tank on global affairs and hemispheric dialogue”  during the recent RIO+20 conference in Brazil.  The agreement:

… provides a framework for the development of multissectorial joint initiatives, was signed by Forum das Americas Founder and President Mario Garnero and The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation CEO, H.E. Bernard Fautrier, with  the support of the Italian Minister of the Environment, H.E. Corrado Clini.

The Cooperation Agreement was signed in the presence of  H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco, who declared: ‘I decided to set up a Foundation whose purpose is to protect the environment and to encourage sustainable development … this is a common global challenge that requires urgent and concrete action in response to three major environmental issues: climate change, biodiversity and water. It is therefore with great pleasure that our Foundation forges this partnership with Forum das Americas, so ably led by Mario Garnero.’

The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation CEO, H.E. Bernard Fautrier, believes ‘the partnership with Forum das Americas provides an excellent vehicle for us to play a constructive role in the global debate on sustainable development, as well as in projects in Brazil.’

Mario Garnero, whose sustainable development leadership ranges from biofuels to green technologies and environment-friendly textiles, indicates that ‘our cooperation with the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation is more that a matter of great honour for Forum das Americas. It is an effective instrument to improving awareness and best practices in sustainability.’ Garnero adds that ‘we will start work from day-zero in implementing a cooperation program that will be of great benefit to the peoples of Brazil and Monaco.’

And, finally, on July 7, 2012, a concert will be held at the Palais Princier courtyard “…for the benefit of the Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco.”  For more information please click here.

Source: La Monarchie Belge, PR Newswire and Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco