On October 11, 2012, Their Majesties King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia of Spain along with Infanta Elena presided over the annual meeting of the Patronato del Instituto Cervantes at the Palacio Real de El Pardo in Madrid. His Majesty is honorary president of the Instituto Cervantes.
According to the Spanish royal court the Instituto Cervantes is:
“… Instituto Cervantes is a public institution created by Spain in 1991 for the promotion and teaching of the Spanish language and dissemination of Spanish and Latin American culture. It is headquartered in Madrid and in Alcalá de Henares, birthplace of the writer Miguel de Cervantes. Currently there are several Instituto Cervantes on four continents…”
After the meeting Their Majesties along with Infanta Elena attended a luncheon with those who attended this morning’s meeting.
Upon his arrival the prince was warmly greeted by locals as well the administrators of the Tiphof. According to RVD:
“The Tiphof Village is the only community property in Geesbrug. It houses a thriving club and venue for activities. Young and old come together here to cook, play games or join in on Zumba classes, sing in the choir, and more. The village, which is run by 35 volunteers, also has a youth club, which is run by a separate youth directors.”
On Thursday, October 11, 2012, His Majesty King Albert II of Belgiumvisited Camp Lagland, one of the largest military training camps of the Belgian Army, located in the province of Luxembourg.
The purpose of His Majesty’s visit was to learn more about the “… military training exercises each of the men endure…” as well as to watch “… combat demonstrations.”
On Wednesday, October 10, 2012, His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh was in Hertfordshire to open the “… Stevenage Business and Technology Centre…” according to the British royal court.
On Wednesday, October 10, 2012, Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco arrived in Florence, Italy for a brief visit. Upon their arrival at the Palazzo Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, the princely couple were warmly greeted by the local people and government officials including Mayor Matteo Rienzi.
After gifts were exchanged, Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene toured some of Florence’s most famous sites. This evening the princely couple attended the Bal du Lys (Ballo del Giglio) held at the Palazzo Pitti. Guests at tonight’s event included Mr. James Ferragamo, Mr. Paolo Rossi, and Ms. Marisa Monti Riffeser to name a few. Proceeds from tonight’s charity gala ball will be donated to the Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco and to various museums in Florence.
On Wednesday, October 10, 2012, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge visited Newcastle. During her visit the duchess toured the Newcastle Civic Centre, visited Elswick Park which is, “…protected under the Queen Elizabeth II Fields Challenge.” Whilst there the duchess, “… met with local community groups and school children undertaking activities inside the park.”
The Duchess of Cambridge also visited the “… Keyfund at Gateshead Youth Council where she met groups of young people who have recently been supported by the charity.”
To learn more about today’s event please click here and here.
The Día de la Banderita de la Cruz Roja Española is the:
“… largest source of revenue for the Spanish Red Cross covering their charity projects. It has been held for over one hundred years and traditionally is attended by the royal family. Volunteers encourage citizens to donate money to the Red Cross.
The funds raised in the Día de la Banderita will go to Llamamiento de Ayuda ‘Ahora + Que Nunca’ which aims to broaden the social care and assist more than 300,000 people who are in an extremely vulnerable situation due to the current socio-economic crisis.”
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On October 11, 2012, Their Majesties King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia of Spain along with Infanta Elena presided over the annual meeting of the Patronato del Instituto Cervantes at the Palacio Real de El Pardo in Madrid. His Majesty is honorary president of the Instituto Cervantes.
The Royal Correspondent 
