Her Royal Highness Princess Maxima of the Netherlands was in Amsterdam on July 4, 2012, to attend the 3rd Introduction of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra.
Again, according to RVD, Princess Maxima is patron of the “… orchestra and she has played an important role in the creation of the first introductory concert in 2009. The theme of the evening is Play Together, Work Together, Live Together.”
Source: RVD
On July 4, 2012, Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands was at the Muziektheater in Amsterdam to attend a gala in honor of the 80th birthday of famed Dutch ballet choreographer, Mr. Hans van Manen.
According to RVD, during tonight’s gala event the Dutch National Ballet Company will present “… eight new works…” by Mr. van Manen with the “… musical accompaniment by the Holland Symfonia conducted by Mr. Ermanno Florio.”
Sources: RVD and Het Nationale Ballet
On July 3, 2012, Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall visited the Isles of Scilly. According to the official website for the Prince of Wales, the royal couple began their day with the opening of the Five Islands School:
… a year after The Queen unveiled a plaque to mark the opening of the new sports hall on the site. Their Royal Highnesses were escorted around the new building, visiting both primary and secondary classrooms, by the acting headteacher Liz Duffy-Griffiths.
The school – the only secondary on the Isles of Scilly – has more than 250 students, providing education for the communities of St Mary’s, Bryher, St Agnes, St Martin’s and Tresco.
Duchess of Cornwall also visited the “… Isles of Scilly Veterinary Support Group (IOSVSG) formed in 2007 by a group of volunteers committed to raising money for better equipment and surgery facilities.”
To read more about the royal visit as well as to view photos please click the links below.
Source: Princeofwales.gov.uk
On July 3, 2012, Her Majesty Queen Sofia of Spain continued her official visit to the Philippines.
The day began with Her Majesty visiting the Escuela Taller Technical School funded by the Agencia Española de Cooperacion Internacional para el Desarollo (AECID). Afterward, the queen visited the National Library and National Museum in Manila, and much more.
In the evening, President Benigno S. Aquino III hosted a gala dinner at Malacañang Palace in her honor. Guests included government officials as well as local VIPs. During the dinner, Her Majesty Queen Sofia gave a speech in which she:
… expressed her government’s desire to ‘reintroduce and reintegrate’ the Spanish language in the Philippine educational curriculum.
‘I wish to emphasize the support we gave to the educational sector and particularly the efforts of the Department of Education for successfully making into reality the reintroduction of Spanish language in the public educational system…’
This afternoon, July 4, Her Majesty and her delegation visited Camalig North Central School and the Camalig Evacuation Center for Natural Disasters (also funded by the Agencia Española de Cooperacion Internacional para el Desarollo (AECID) in Legaspi City.
Visiting the Escuela Taller Technical School
Click the links below to watch videos, view photos and to read an article.
Sources: Philippine Star, Casa de Su Majestad el Rey and RTVM
On July 3, 2012, Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene of Monaco attended the opening of the new Louis Vuitton boutique located on the place Vendôme in Paris.
In a press release, Louis Vuitton CEO, Mr. Yves Carcelle, stated:
We are pleased to open our first store dedicated to jewelry and watches… and feel great pride in the idea of opening our first shop in the historic cradle of the expertise of senior jewelry…
Jewels and watches for sale start at 650 Euros for small earrings to 9 million Euros for a 30 carat solitaire diamond ring.
Click here to watch a short video about the new store.
In French
Sources: LVMH press release and AFP
On July 2, 2012, Her Majesty Queen Sofia of Spain arrived at Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila, Philippines to begin her week-long visit to the country. The purpose of the visit is to strengthen ties as well as friendship between Spain and the Philippines.
Upon her arrival Her Majesty was greeted by the Spanish Ambassador, Mr. Jorge Domecq, Foreign Affairs Secretary, Mr. Albert del Rosario, and the Minister of Social Welfare and Development, Mr. Juliano Soliman.
According to the newspaper, Philippine Star, during her visit Her Majesty will:
… inspect several development projects around the country that the Spanish government is funding through the Agencia Española de Cooperacion Internacional para el Desarollo (AECID).
Visit the National Library, National Museum, the University of Santo Tomas, meet with Spanish residents living in the Philippines, attend a reception at the Spanish Embassy and meet with President Aquino who will host a banquet in her honor.
Sources: Casa de Su Majestad el Rey and Philippine Star
Photo courtesy of Casa de Su Majestad el Rey
Her Royal Highness the Countess of Wessex was at Hampton Court Palace in Surrey on July 2, 2012, to attend the Royal Horticultural Society Flower Show according to the official website for the British monarchy. Whilst there she admired beautiful flowers, plants and mingled with various guests.
And, finally, the British newspaper, Telegraph, has a nice story about the Countess of Wessex and her sense of style. Click here to read the article in its entirety.
Source: Royal.gov.uk
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