On Wednesday, November 21, 2012, Their Majesties King Albert II and Queen Paola of Belgium were in Asse-Kobbegem to visit the offices of the Flemish newspaper, Het Laaste Nieuws. During their visit the royal couple mingled with the editors of the newspaper as well as journalists.
Monthly Archives: November 2012
Their Royal Highnesses The Earl and Countess of Wessex Visit Malta.
On Tuesday, November 20, 2012, Their Royal Highnesses The Earl and Countess of Wessex continued their brief visit to Malta. For more information about today’s activities please click here and here.
Celebrating the late His Majesty King Kalākaua of Hawai’i’s Birthday at ‘Iolani Palace. (VIDEO)
On November 16, 1836, David Laʻamea Kamanakapuʻu Mahinulani Nalaiaehuokalani Lumialani Kalākaua was born, and in honor of the late king the Friends of ‘Iolani Palace and the Royal Guard of the Hawai’i Air National Guard celebrated his 176th birthday this past Friday.
And, finally, here is an interesting video news report from Hawai’i’s news station, KITV News, regarding the late king.
Her Royal Highness Princess Mathilde of Belgium Visits Two Rehabilitation Centers
On November 20, 2012, Her Royal Highness Princess Mathilde of Belgium was in the municipality of Berchem-Sainte-Agathe to visit the rehabilitation centers, L’Etoile Polaire and De Poolster. The centers are “… for children with hearing and developmental disabilities.”
Their Royal Highnesses Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje and Princess Maxima of the Netherlands Visit Brazil: Day Two.
On Tuesday, November 20, Their Royal Highnesses Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje and Princess Maxima of the Netherlands continued their visit to Brazil. Today, the royal couple attended a seminar entitled, Future of Food Business, held at the University of São Paulo. Thereafter, the prince and princess visited the Dutch owned company, CRV Lagoa as well as attended a meeting.
Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands Welcomes the President of Slovakia to Amsterdam.
On Tuesday, November, 20, 2012, Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands welcomed the President of Slovakia, Mr.Ivan Gašparovič and his wife, Silvia, to Amsterdam.
President Gašparovič is in the Netherlands on a two-day state visit. The purpose of the visit is to “… continue the good bilateral relations between the Netherlands and Slovakia and to deepen the intensive trade relationships [between the two countries] …” according to RVD.
After the official welcoming ceremony, held at the Koninklijk Paleis in Amsterdam, President Gašparovič along with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte “… laid a wreath at the National Monument on the Dam …”
Later in the afternoon, Her Majesty and President Gašparovič “… toured the restoration workshop at the Rijksmuseum …” In the evening, Her Majesty hosted a state banquet in honor of President Gašparovič’s visit.
News Regarding Their Majesties King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia of Spain.
On November 19, 2012, Their Majesties King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia of Spain along with Their Royal Highnesses Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia of Asturias welcomed the President of Brazil, Ms. Dilma Rousseff, to the Palacio Real de Madrid.
After a private meeting with President Rousseff, His Majesty along with Her Majesty Queen Sofia as well as prince and princess of Asturias hosted a luncheon at the palace in honor of the president’s brief visit.
The Royal Correspondent 