Her Royal Highness Princess Letizia of Asturias Presides Over the 4th Editon of the Premios Mujer Hoy

SRFcoaOn the evening of December 19, 2012, Her Royal Highness Princess Letizia of Asturias presided over the 4th Edition of the Premios Mujer Hoy held at the Museo ABC in Madrid.  This award ceremony honors the “… most outstanding women of 2012 …”

Her Majesty Queen Paola of Belgium Hosts a Christmas Concert.

491px-Greater_Coat_of_Arms_of_Belgium.svgOn Wednesday, December 19, 2012, Her Majesty Queen Paola of Belgium hosted a Christmas concert at the Palais de Bruxelles.  Unfortunately, His Majesty King Albert II was not present (he has the Flu); however, Their Royal Highnesses Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde, Their Royal Highnesses Prince Laurent and Princess Claire and Her Majesty Queen Fabiola were in attendance.

According to the Belgian royal court this evening’s concert was:

“… performed by the Orchestre National de Belgique, the baritone José van Dam and soloists from the Chapelle Musicale Reine Elisabeth under the direction of Mr. Christopher Warren Green.”

After the concert Her Majesty hosted a lovely reception at the palace.  The purpose of tonight’s event was to “… thank those who have contributed to the success of royal activities throughout the year 2012.”