Monthly Archives: July 2012

Monaco Princely Family

Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco Attend Day Two of the Swimming Preliminaries

On Sunday, July 29, 2012, Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco attended day two of the swimming preliminaries at the Aquatic Center in London.  Accompanying the princely couple were the sovereign prince’s cousin, Mr. Chris La Vine and the Secretary General of the Monaco International Committee, Ms. Yvette Lambin-Berti.

The princely couple cheered on swimmer, Ms. Angélique Trinquier, of Team Monaco who was competing in the Women’s 100m Backstroke.  Her final time: 1:10.79.  The prince and princess also watched the final of the Men’s 100m Breaststroke.  Mr. Cameron van der Burgh of South Africa won the gold medal and set a world record.  His time: 58.46.

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Monaco Princely Family

Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco Attend a Reception for Members of the International Olympic Committee in London.

On the evening of July 28, 2012, Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco attended a lovely reception at Maison de Monaco in London for members of the International Olympic Committee.

Guests included the Secretary General of the Monaco International Committee, Ms. Yvette Lambin-Berti, Ms. Evelyne Genta, Ms. Tigla Laroupe, Ms. Jessica Frederiks, an Mr. Frankie Frederiks as well as dozens of VIPs and IOC members.

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British Royals

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh Visits Olympic Park (VIDEO)

 

On Saturday, July 28, 2012, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh along with Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal visited Olympic Park.

According to the Telegraph newspaper, the royal family “… visited the top of the towering ArcelorMittal Orbit sculpture…” Afterward the royal family visited “… the British section of the athletes’ village, where around 150 Team GB competitors and delegates…” who welcome her with applause and smiles.

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Belgian Royals

Random Royal News Regarding Their Royal Highnesses Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde of Belgium

On July 27, 2012, Their Royal Highnesses Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde of Belgium attended the inauguration of the “… official Belgian Olympic Committee headquarters…” in London.  Click here to view photos.

Yesterday, the royal couple along with their four children participated in a photo-op in a park in Central London.  Click here to view photos.

Sources: La Monarchie Belge and Daylife

British Royals

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh Host a Gala Reception at Buckingham Palace. (VIDEO)

On Friday, July 27, 2012, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh hosted a gala reception at Buckingham Palace for “… Heads of State and Government attending the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games.”

The royal guests included Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall, Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal, Their Royal Highnesses the Earl and Countess of Wessex, Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, His Royal Highness Prince Harry of Wales, Their Royal Highnesses Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco, Prince Mohammed bin Nawaf Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, and many others.

Government Heads of State included the Russian Prime Minister, Mr. Dmitry Medvedev, the President of Brazil, Ms. Dilma Rousseff, the Governor General of Canada, Mr. David Johnston, the President of Mongolia, Mr. Elbegdorj Tsakhia, the First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama (who looks amazing, by the way) and a dozens of others.

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Source: Royal.gov.uk