Yearly Archives: 2012

British Royals

Random Royal News Regarding Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall (VIDEOS)

On June 21, 2012, Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall met with Burmese opposition leader and Nobel Peace laureate, Ms. Aung San Suu Kyi, at Clarence House in London.

During her visit with the prince and the duchess, Ms. Aung San Suu Kyi, had a private meeting with the royals then “… planted a tree in the garden at Clarence House.”  Today, she was at Westminster Hall where she was “…greeted by applause when she was introduced to MPs and peers…”  Click here to read more about her speech to Parliament.

If you are interested in learning more about the life of Ms. Aung San Suu Kyi as well as about the situation in Burma please click the links below:

On June 22, His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales celebrated National Insect Week with various students at Clarence House.

Source: Princeofwales.gov.uk

British Royals

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh Attend Royal Ascot: Days 3-4 (VIDEOS)

On June 21, 2012, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh along with Their Royal Highnesses the Princess Royal, Princess Beatrice of York and Princess Eugenie of York attended the third day of Royal Ascot.  Also in attendance was the Duchess of Cambridge’s lovely mother, Ms. Carole Middleton.

And, once again, on the fourth day of Royal Ascot, Her Majesty along with the duke attended the races with other members of the royal family.

Click the links below to watch videos as well as to view photos.

House of Romanov

‘Fabergé: Imperial Jeweler to the Tsars’ A New Exhibition At the Bowers Museum

On June 23, 2012, the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, California will finally open the highly anticipated exhibition, Fabergé: Imperial Jeweler to the Tsars.  

Also, on opening day, beginning at 1:30 PM, there will be a lecture from Dr. Mally, Professor of History, Emeritus, from the University of California, Irvine.  During the lecture, Dr. Mally will:

… examine the famous Russian jeweler, Carl Fabergé, and how he established his global reputation during the reigns of Russia’s last two tsars… Dr. Mally [will also] explore how we can use Fabergé’s work as a way to understand the social, political, and cultural upheaval that eventually led to the end of the Russian empire.

If you happen to live in southern California or will be visiting the area why not visit this special exhibition?  It ends on January 6, 2013.   🙂

For more information about the exhibition as well as how to purchase tickets please click here and here.

Source: Bowers Museum

Monaco Princely Family

Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene of Monaco in Los Angeles!

On June 21, 2012, Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene of Monaco arrived at crappy LAX airport (from Charles de Gaulle in France).  Accompanying the princess was her brother, Gareth, and his beautiful girlfriend, Roisin.

It is unknown how long the sweet princess will be in my hometown; nonetheless, I hope she has a great time whilst in City of Angels!

Click here to view photos.

Monaco Princely Family

Random Royal News Regarding Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco. (VIDEOS)

On June 20, 2012, Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene of Monaco along with Her Royal Highness Princess Caroline of Hanover attended the 4th Annual FANB Race Challenge in Monaco.

According to the Palais Princier de Monaco the FANB Race Challenge, with the theme of ‘Sport-Health-Environment’, allows students from grades 4th-6th to participate in an hour and 45 minute race in which teams of students (usually three or more) solve puzzles “… in the Fontvieille gardens.  The race is part of the Olympic Day recommended by the IOC indented to promote the Olympic movement.”  

At the end of the 4th FANB Race Challenge Princess Charlene and Princess Caroline presented medals to the students.

Meanwhile, in Brazil, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco attended a reception along with “…UNITAR Executive Director, Mr. Carlos Lopes.”  Click here to read more about the event as well as to view photos.

And, finally, to catch up with all the latest princely family of Monaco news regarding the sovereign prince in Brazil to attend RIO+20 and Princess Charlene’s attendance at the 2012 International School of Monaco graduation watch the video news report below (begins at the 7:39 mark; in French).

Sources: Palais Princier de Monaco and UNITAR.org

Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg

Royal News Regarding His Royal Highness Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg and his Fiancée, Comtesse Stéphanie de Lannoy. Plus, Other News.

On June 20, 2012, the Cour Grand-Ducale de Luxembourg released the schedule regarding the upcoming grand-ducal wedding between His Royal Highness Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg and his lovely fiancée, Comtesse Stéphanie de Lannoy.  Click here for more information (in English).

And, finally, it was announced several days ago that His Royal Highness Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume, “… in his military capacity, is to be appointed the position of ‘Lieutenant-Colonel’… effective on June 23, 2012.”  Congrats!   🙂

Source: Wort.lu

British Royals

Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall Meet With His Holiness The Dalai Lama. AMAZING!! (VIDEOS)

On June 20, 2012, Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall welcomed  His Holiness the Dalai Lama to Clarence House.

Awesome!   🙂

According to the Press Association, the Prince of Wales has been “…long-time supporter of the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader who is seen by China as a separatist threat.”

Upon His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s arrival at Clarence House the Prince of Wales smiled from ear to ear like a giddy child waiting to open his gifts on Christmas Day.  Then the future king of England, “… threw up his arms then placed his hands together in a prayer sign before hugging the Dalai Lama and sharing a few words with the spiritual figurehead.”  The Duchess of Cornwall was also excited to met His Holiness.  She gave him a kiss on the cheek before the three of them, “…moved into the house’s garden room for their informal chat.”

Earlier in the day, His Holiness attended a Service of Prayer and Reflection at Westminster Abbey along with hundreds of attendees as well as many leaders from different faiths. He also met with Burmese opposition leader, Ms. Aung San Suu Kyi.

Click the links below to watch another video as well as to view photos.

Sources: Royal.gov.uk, Press Association, and the official FB page of His Holiness Dalai Lama.   🙂