Well, it is back to work for His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco. Recently, the sovereign prince participated in an important meeting with his “… Cabinet advisors…” at Rocagel. And, that’s it. 🙂

In other news, on September 2-3, 2012, the Palais Princier de Monaco host a special exhibition in commemoration of the 68th anniversary of the liberation of Monaco.

The exhibition — which showcases vehicles, weapons, clothes and other unique items — will be free of charge to visitors. Also, on September 2, Prince Albert II will host a gala ball “… in honor of the liberation of Monaco…”

For more information about this latest news please click here.

Sources and photo courtesy of: Palais Princier de Monaco and Riviera Times

Royal Family of Hawaii

On This Day in Hawaiian Royal Family History….

August 28, 2012 Alexandra

On this day in Hawaiian royal family history a gala ball was to take place in honor of Her Majesty Queen Lili`okalani’s birthday. Sadly, it was not to be. Click here to find out why as well as to view a rare photo from ‘Iolani Palace. 🙂

British Royals

His Royal Highness Prince Harry of Wales to Attend the 2012 Paralympic Games in London. Plus, Other News.

August 27, 2012 Alexandra 2 Comments

According to the Telegraph newspaper, His Royal Highness Prince Harry of Wales will attend the 2012 Paralympic Games in London, “…over the coming weeks before returning to his job as an Army helicopter pilot.”

Unfortunately, the prince will not attend the opening ceremony on August 29, 2012. However, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh along with Their Royal Highnesses The Earl and Countess of Wessex, Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, and Her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra will attend the opening ceremony.

UPDATE: It was announced that His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh will not attend the opening ceremony.

Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg

Comtesse Alix de Lannoy Has Passed Away.

August 27, 2012 Alexandra 2 Comments

It was announced by the Cour Grand-Ducale de Luxembourg that Comtesse Alix de Lannoy, the mother of Comtesse Stéphanie de Lannoy fiancée of His Royal Highness Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume, has died.

The comtesse suffered a stroke on Sunday, August 26, 2012. She was 70-years old.

Source: Cour Grand-Ducale de Luxembourg

Dutch Royal Family

Members of the Dutch Royal Family Attend a Concert in Amsterdam. (VIDEO)

August 26, 2012 Alexandra

On the evening of August 25, 2012, Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands along with Their Royal Highnesses Prince Constantijn and Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands attended a concert in Amsterdam entitled, LIFE: A Journey Through Time.

The concert, held at the Concertgebouw, is a unique “… combination of nature photos by the Dutch photographer, Frans Lanting, with music accompanied by the American composer, Phillip Glass…” according to RVD.

The event was also held at the “… end of the Jubliee celebration of the 50th anniversary of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the Dutch branch of the World Wildlife Fund for Nature.”

RVD also notes that the photos shown during the concert are a “… personal impression of Frans Lanting on the development life on Earth.” Furthermore, proceeds from tonight’s concert will benefit the “…protection of the Coral Triangle in South-East Asia. The coral reef is under severe pressured to overfishing, pollution and climate change.”

Source: RVD

British Royals

The Woman Who Sold the Infamous Photos of His Royal Highness Prince Harry of Wales Plans to Release New Images and a Video. Sad.

August 25, 2012 Alexandra 3 Comments

Well, things are about to get worse for His Royal Highness Prince Harry of Wales. The woman who took the images of Prince Harry in his birthday suit, during a party in his VIP suite at the Wynn Hotel in Vegas, is about to release new images of the prince along with a video.

According to the British newspaper, The Mirror, the unnamed woman “… is close to signing a broadcast and magazine deal totaling one million-dollars…” to reveal all.

Apparently, the deal includes an “… interview with a U.S. TV show and several magazines.” I suppose the show would be Entertainment Tonight or Access Hollywood. As for the magazines, perhaps they would include People, US, National Enquirer or worse that crappy rag known as, In Touch.

Sad.

Click here to read the entire article from The Mirror.

British Royals

‘The Coronation’: A BBC Documentary

August 25, 2012 Alexandra

Here is the BBC documentary entitled, The Coronation. The program recounts the “… events of Coronation Day, June 2, 1953. The program also focuses in the months of meticulous planning beforehand. What took place behind the scenes is told using diaries, letters, official records, and government papers, together with much rare evocative archive…”