Monthly Archives: October 2012

Dutch Royal Family

Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands Baptizes a New Pilot Vessel in Rotterdam.

On October 10, 2012, Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands was in Wilhelmina Quay in Rotterdam to baptize a new pilot vessel named, Polaris.

According to RVD:

“The ship, commissioned by Dutch Pilotage, is the first in a series of three new pilot vessels to replace existing vessels. These so-called “craft station” are used for piloting ships and from the ports of Rotterdam and the Dutch and Flemish ports on the Scheldt.  

… the ‘Polaris’ with its  long, sharp and narrow hull shape, ensures that this new pilot vessel can endure heavy weather at sea and can stay out longer. The ship is designed for whimsical wave pattern of the North Sea…”

Monaco Princely Family

News Regarding His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco. (VIDEOS)

On Monday, October 8, 2012, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco along with Her Royal Highness Princess Caroline of Hanover attended the inauguration of a new intuitive surgical robot at the Centre Hospitalier Princesse Grace.

The robot, nicknamed Da Vinci, will be used for gynecological, visceral, and urological surgeries:

“The instruments are fully controlled by the surgeon, allowing the surgeon easier access to sensitive areas with a high precision of movement. The Da Vinci robot  contributes to the well-being of patients by reducing the risk of post-operative sequelae, and the duration of hospitalization. The robotic surgery represents a major evolution of surgery for the 21st century.”

And, finally, yesterday, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II participated in the in a conference aboard the ship, Thunder.  The purpose of the conference was to discuss the preservation of the environment specifically the oceans.  The conference, also held on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), was organized by the Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco and the Musée Océanographique.

Longer video.

Spanish Royals

Her Majesty Queen Sofia of Spain Attends a Concert in Madrid.

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Her Majesty Queen Sofia of Spain was at the Teatros del Canal in Madrid this evening to attend a performance by opera singer, Ms. Ainhoa Arteta.

The purpose of tonight’s event was to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the founding of the Asociación Nacional Amigos de los Animales (ANAA), a non-profit organization that rescues as well as protects abused and neglected animals in Spain.  Since 1992 the Asociación Nacional Amigos de los Animales has helped over 20,000 abandoned and abused animals. Thankfully, many of the animals have been adopted and are now happy, healthy, and most of all loved!   🙂

For more information about Asociación Nacional Amigos de los Animales and the fantastic work they do please visit their official website here.  

British Royals

His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales Visits Scotland. (VIDEOS)

On October 9, 2012, His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales (also known as the Duke of Rothesay) was in Scotland to participate in several events.

During his visit the prince opened the Knockando Woollen Mill in Moray where he met with staff, trustees and volunteers.  Afterward, the duke unveiled a memorial to the Women’s Land Army.  He also met with “… representatives of the Crown Estate, the NFU and others involved in the creation and maintenance of the Memorial…”

At the end of the day, the Prince of Wales “… visited Aberlour in celebration of the village’s bi-centenary. “  Whilst there he also “… met representatives of the Aberlour bi-centennial committee, local school children and members of the local community. The prince also unveiled a plaque and viewed the Aberlour Coat of Arms Mosaic, created by children from Aberlour Primary School to commemorate the bi-centenary.”

Click here and here to watch videos.

Source: Princeofwales.gov.uk