On Monday, August 13, 2012, His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh visited the Isle of Wight.
The 91-year-old duke began his day with a luncheon at the County Club in Newport with members of the Chamber of Commerce. From there he visited a “… mobile health unit, run by the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce, Tourism and Industry at St. James’ Square.” Afterward, The Duke of Edinburgh visited the company, A.J. Wells and Sons.
Sources: Royal.gov.uk and IWCP
Here is the documentary entitled, Les Coulisses du Marriage du Prince de Monaco. The program, in French, focuses on the run-up (if that is the right word to use) to last year’s princely wedding in Monaco. Close friends of the prince and princess are interviewed in this program including Princess Camilla of Bourbon Two-Sicilies, Duchess of Castro. Click the links below to watch. Enjoy! 🙂
Over the weekend Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene of Monaco returned to her hometown of Benoni, South Africa for a special visit.
The purpose of the visit was to surprise her grandmother, Sylvia, on her 91st birthday on Sunday August 12. According to journalist, Mr. Cylde Meela, Princess Charlene was “… accompanied by her parents, Mike and Lynette, as well as her two brothers Gareth and Sean…”
Grandmother Sylvia, who lives in a retirement home in Benoni, was beyond thrilled to see her family, “… This is the best day of my life…” she said in an interview with Mr. Meela. “I am 91 years old and I feel great! ”
To read more about Princess Charlene’s visit to South Africa as well as to view a personal photo please click here.
Taking a mini-vacation until Monday. Enjoy the weekend everyone! 🙂
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! 🙂
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! 🙂
On Tuesday, August 7, 2012, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II hosted a garden party at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. Also in attendance were His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh as well as Their Royal Highnesses The Earl and Countess of Wessex.
The Royal Correspondent 