Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden in South Minneapolis. (VIDEO)

On Saturday, October 6, 2012, Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden were in South Minneapolis to attend a dedication ceremony for the new Nelson Cultural Center.  Please click here for more information about the event as well as to watch a news report.  To learn more about the Nelson Cultural Center please visit their official website here.

Their Majesties also attended a reception held in their honor at the Governor of Minnesota’s residence, Mark Dayton. According to the newspaper, Twin Cities, Governor Dayton recently proclaimed, “…Saturday as ‘American Swedish Institute Day’…” in recognition of the “… heritage and bonds shared by Minnesota and Sweden.”

His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales Visits Ballindalloch Castle in Scotland. (VIDEO)

 

 

The prince talks about his relationship with the Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society.

On October 6, 2012, His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales (also known as The Duke of Rothesay in Scotland) visited “… Ballindalloch Castle to mark the 40th anniversary of the North East Aberdeen-Angus Club and the 150th anniversary of the first volume of the Aberdeen-Angus Herd Book…” The Prince of Wales is patron of the Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society.

 

 

 

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Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden Visit Gustavus Adolphus College.

On Friday, October 5, 2012, Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden visited Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota.

After being warmly greeted by thousands of locals Their Majesties attended a “…Festival Worship Service…” held at the Christ Chapel.

Afterward, King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia visited the Hillstrom Museum of Art where they viewed the exhibition 150 Years of Swedish Art: Highlights from the Swedish National Collections in Stockholm, attended a private luncheon held in their honor, and much more.

Please click here to read more about today’s event as well as to view photos.

News Regarding Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander II and Crown Princess Katherine of Serbia. (VIDEO)

With many thanks to Nikola from the GRMB for finding and posting the video first.   🙂

Per a press release from the Royal Family of Serbia:

“Belgrade, 4 October 2012 – Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander II and Crown Princess Katherine attended this evening the arrival of the remains of Their Royal Highnesses Prince Paul, Princess Olga and their son, Prince Nicolas…”

Please click here to read the rest of the press release and click here view photos.

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal Visits West Yorkshire.

On October 5, 2012, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited West Yorkshire.  The princess toured the Stanley Ferry Workshops, attended the relaunch of the vessel E. Austen Johnson for the Safe Anchor Trust at Shepley Bridge Marina, and attended a “…Lunchtime Reception Event on Supported Employment at Bradford YMCA’s Culture Fusion Building.”

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Their Royal Highnesses Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia of Asturias Visit Ecuador. (VIDEO)

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On October 4, 2012, Their Royal Highnesses Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia of Asturias began their two-day visit to Ecuador.  The purpose of the royal visit is  “… to support the presence of Spanish companies in the South American country… ” 

Any way, the prince and princess toured the beautiful historic city of Quito, visited a newly restored church, met with the local people as well as government officials, and much more.

This morning Prince Felipe participated in the “… Primer Encuentro Empresarial Hispano-Ecuatoriano meeting…” and in the afternoon the royal couple attended a luncheon hosted by the President of Ecuador, Rafael Correa, at the Palacio de Carondelet.

Royal News Regarding Her Majesty Queen Sofia of Spain. (VIDEOS)

Her Majesty Queen Sofia of Spain visited the areas of Villanueva del Rosario, Pueblo Laguna de Vera and Puerto Lumbreras on Friday, October 5, 2012.  The areas were “… recently affected by severe floods and Her Majesty wanted see the damage and the status of remediation….” according to the Spanish royal court.

During her visit Her Majesty met with various locals, emergency workers, and government officials.

Please click here and here to watch videos.