Monthly Archives: October 2012

Monaco Princely Family

News Regarding Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco. Plus, News Regarding the late Princess Grace of Monaco. (VIDEOS)

On Friday, October 26, 2012, Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco were in Montreal, Quebec, Canada to attend the Ritz-Carlton Montreal’s 100th anniversary gala.

During the event the sovereign prince and princess inaugurated “… the luxurious Royal Suite…” which was renamed the Grimaldi Suite. Afterward, Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene along with hundreds of guests partied at the “...hotel’s brand-new rooftop pool, where stunning views of Montreal’s midnight skyline and an electric harpist enthralled guests into the early hours.”

Meanwhile in Philadelphia, the late Princess Grace’s childhood home will receive a “… historical marker outside the home commemorating the Kelly family…”  Click here to read an article from the Philadelphia Inquirer.

And, finally, CNN International is currently airing an interesting series entitled, Outlook Monaco.  Click here to watch videos as well as to read several articles.

Spanish Royals

Members of the Spanish Royal Family Attend the 2012 Premios Príncipe de Asturias. (VIDEOS)

On October 26, 2012, Their Royal Highnesses Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia of Asturias along with Her Majesty Queen Sofia of Spain attended the 2012 Premios Príncipe de Asturias held at the Teatro Campoamor in Oviedo, Spain.

 

This year’s recipients are:

Iker Casillas y Xavi Hernández recipients of the Premio Príncipe de Asturias de los Deportes

Martha Nussbaum recipient of the Premio Príncipe de Asturias de las Ciencias Sociales.

Shigeru Miyamoto recipient of the  Premio Príncipe de Asturias de Comunicación and Humanidades.

Gregory Winter and Richard Lerner recipients of the Premio Príncipe de Asturias de Investigación Científica y Técnica.

Rafael Moneo recipient of the Premio Príncipe de Asturias de las Artes.

Federación Española de Bancos de Alimentos recipient of the Premio Príncipe de Asturias de la Concordia.

Philip Roth recipient of the Premio Príncipe de Asturias de las Letras.

Movimiento Internacional de la Cruz Roja y de la Media Luna Roja recipient of the Premio Príncipe de Asturias Cooperación Internacional.

Please click here and here to view photos.

Click here to watch a video of the ceremony.

Spanish Royals

His Majesty King Juan Carlos I of Spain Visits India. (VIDEOS)

His Majesty King Juan Carlos I of Spain is currently on a four-day official visit to India to “… strengthen bilateral ties in a number of areas including sectors like infrastructure, transport, energy and defense.”

Any way, today the old king visited the Raj Ghat in Delhi where he placed a wreath at the memorial of the late Mahatma Gandhi.  Afterward, he signed the “… book of honor and received a bust of Gandhi…”

His Majesty also held a meeting with Sonja Gandhi, Sushma Swaraj and Hamid Hausari.  At the end of the day, His Majesty King Juan Carlos I presided over the signing of bilateral agreements and participates in the business forum Espana-India.

 

 

Swedish Royals

Their Royal Highnesses Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden Attend the Opening of the Alfons Åbergs Kulturhus. Plus, Other News. (VIDEO)

On October 25, 2012, Their Royal Highnesses Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden attended the opening of the Alfons Åberg Kulturhus in Göteborg.

Whilst at the opening a Swedish journalist asked Crown Princess Victoria what she thought about the recent engagement announcement between Princess Madeleine and Mr. Christopher O’Neill, “It’s terrific.  We are all very happy…” beamed the crown princess.

In other news, Princess Madeleine and Mr. Christopher O’Neill have left Sweden this afternoon bound for London, England.  The Swedish royal court Information Officer, Mr. Bertil Ternert, noted that the couple are in London to meet with relatives.  It is unknown how long they will stay in the city.  Click here  to watch a video.

Imperial Family of Japan

Their Imperial Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan Attend a Garden Party. Plus, Other News.

On October 25, 2012, Their Imperial Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan hosted their annual autumn garden party in Tokyo.  Also in attendance were His Imperial Highness Crown Prince Naruhito, Princess Kiko, Prince Akishino and Princess Akiko.

And, finally, Her Imperial Majesty Empress Michiko celebrated her 78th birthday on Saturday, October 20, 2012.  Click here to read article from the newspaper, Japan Times (in English).

Belgian Royals

His Royal Highness Prince Philippe of Belgium Attends the 2012 Essenscia Innovation Award.

On the morning of October 25, 2012, His Royal Highness Prince Philippe of Belgium attended the 2012 Essenscia Innovation Award ceremony held at the Palais des Academies in Brussels.

According to the Belgian royal court this new award will be “… presented every two years by Essenscia, the Belgian federation of chemical and life sciences, to encourage innovation in the sector of the Belgian economy.”