His Majesty King Albert II of Belgium Delivers His 2012 Fête Nationale Message. Plus, Other News (VIDEO)

His Majesty King Albert II of Belgium recently delivered a video message for this year’s Fête Nationale.  Click here to watch the video message. (In French)

And, finally, this evening at the Palais des Beaux-Arts in Brussels Their Majesties King Albert II and Queen Paola of Belgium along with Their Royal Highnesses Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde, Their Royal Highnesses Prince Laurent (aka Peter Griffin) and Princess Claire, Queen Fabiola, and Prince Lorenz and Princess Astrid attended a concert entitled, Prélude à la Fête Nationale.  The concert was performed by the Queen Elisabeth Competition and the National Orchestra of Belgium.

Tomorrow, the Belgian royal family will attend a military parade and more on the occasion of the 2012 National Day in Belgium.

 

 

His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco Speaks About His Amazing Classic Car Collection (VIDEO)

Begins at the 1:49 mark.  In French.

Recently, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco spoke to Monaco Info regarding his amazing classic car collection that he inherited from his late father, Prince Rainier III. Anyway, 38 of those classic cars will be sold at auction by Artcurial Motorcars at the Terrasses de Fontvielle on July 26, 2012.

And, finally, in the video there is a clip of Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene of Monaco visiting the 2012 South African Olympic Swimming Team practicing at the Stade Louis II.

His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco to Visit Baux de Provence. (VIDEO)

On Saturday, July 21, 2012, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco will visit the historical village of Baux de Provence in southern France.  Whilst there the sovereign prince will visit a new photo exhibition entitled, D’un Rocher à L’autre, organized by the magazine Paris Match in honor of the sovereign prince’s late mother, Princess Grace.

The purpose of the visit is to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Prince Albert II’s first official visit to Baux de Provence where he received the keys to the village in 1982.

For more information about Baux de Provence please visit the village’s official website here.

Source: Palais Princier de Monaco

 

News Regarding Members of the Imperial Family of Japan.

On July 18, 2012, Their Imperial Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan along with His Imperial Highness Crown Prince Naruhito “… visited the Meiji Shrine in Tokyo to offer prayers to the emperor’s great-grandfather, Emperor Mutsuhito…”  Click here to view photos.

In other news, the Japanese government is “… making progress on its plans to simplify the funeral ceremony for Emperor Akihito after his request in April to be cremated.”  To read more about this latest information please click here (in English).

Sources: Daylife and Japan Daily Press

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh Visit North East England (VIDEOS)

On July 18, 2012, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh began their two-day visit to North East England as part of Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

On the agenda today Her Majesty and the duke attended a Diamond Jubilee celebration in Saltwell Park, attended a luncheon held in their honor at Durham Castle, opened the Tyne Tunnel 2, opened the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee White Water Course and much more.

Click here and here to watch videos.  And, click here to view photos.

Source: Royal.gov.uk