Daily Archives: August 8, 2012

British Royals

Members of the British Royal Family Enjoy Day 12 of the London Olympics.

On August 8, 2012, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge attended the semi-finals of Women’s Field Hockey held at the Riverbank Arena in London.  The lovely duchess cheered on Team GB who were playing against Team Argentina.  The final score: 2-1, Argentina.

Meanwhile, His Royal Highness Prince Harry of Wales enjoyed Beach Volleyball held at Horse Guards Parade.  One of the highlights of today’s event in Beach Volleyball was the Women’s Gold Medal Final. So who played? Team USA versus Team USA.  Yes, you read that right.   🙂

Two-time Olympic gold medalists Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh Jennings dominated April Ross and Jen Kessy for the gold medal.  In the end, Misty and Kerri won the game.  Yay!   🙂

Monaco Princely Family

His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco Presents Medals to the Winners of the Women’s Pole Vault. Plus, Other News.

On Monday, August 7, 2012, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco was at the Olympic Stadium in London to present medals to the winners of the Women’s Pole Vault Final.

Ms. Jennifer Suhr of Team USA won the gold while Ms. Silvia Yarisley of Team Cuba won the silver.  Ms. Yelena Isinbayeva of Team Russian Federation won the bronze.

In other news, the sovereign prince attended the Men’s Triathlon yesterday morning to cheer on Mr. Herve Banti of Team Monaco.  Mr. Banti came in 49th place with a time of 1:52.42.

And, finally, tonight the sovereign prince may attend the highly anticipated Women’s Gold Match in Beach Volleyball.  Why?  Well, according to the sovereign prince he is a big fan of Beach Volleyball and has been to several matches during these Summer Olympic Games.

Anyway, Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh-Jennings will compete against April Ross and Jen Kessy.  If you haven’t figured it out by now the match is Team USA vs Team USA.  Or, as many have been referring to the upcoming match “The SoCal Showdown”.

Good luck to both teams!   🙂