His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco gave a speech this morning during the 2012 World Indigenous Television Broadcasting Conference in Norway. The sovereign prince spoke at the seminar entitled, Arctic Change, Indigenous Youth and Future Opportunities.
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Her Majesty Queen Sofia of Spain opened the new exhibition entitled, Tesoros Preincas de la Cultura Mochica: El Señor de Sipán, Huaca de la Luna y la Dama de Cao, on March 27, 2012 in Cádiz, Spain.
Her Majesty was accompanied by the Minister of Education, Culture and Sport, Mr. Jose Ignacio Wert; the Ambassador of the Republic of the Peru in Spain, Mr. Francisco Eguiguren and the Mayor of Cádiz, Ms. Teófila Martínez.
During her visit the queen, along with the curator of the exhibition, Ms. Carmen Montes and archaeologists Ricardo Morales and Leonel Walter Alva, “…received explanations the exhibits pre-Inca Moche culture and treasures…”
According to the Spanish royal court and Cádiz2012.es:
This exhibition, organized by the Town Hall of Cádiz, unveils the pieces discovered in recent archaeological excavations in Peru. Cádiz, the Ibero-American Capital of Culture in 2012, is the first city outside of Peru to host this exhibition in commemoration of the bicentennial of the Spanish Constitution 1812.
Artifacts on display are considered as one of the greatest treasures discovered in recent time; comparing it comparing it with the discovery of tomb of the Maya Pacal King or the discovery of Machu Picchu.
For more information about exhibition please click here.
Source and photo courtesy of Casa de Su Majestad el Rey and Cádiz2012.es
The late King Siaosi Tāufaʻāhau Manumataongo Tukuʻaho (George) Tupou V of Tonga was laid to rest at the royal tombs Mala’e Kula on March 27, 2012.
Prior to the late king’s final resting place there was a two-hour state funeral at the royal palace in Nuku’alofa attended by thousands of people as well as international dignitaries.
Now, all eyes are on the new king, Tupou VI, and many are wondering how he will fare in his new role as the King of Tonga.
Click the links below to watch videos, view photos and to read an article about the new king, Tupou VI.
Source: Matangi Tonga Online
Photo courtesy of Daylife
Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco continued their visit to Norway on March 26, 2012, in Kautokeino.
The princely couple began their day enjoying a reindeer sleigh ride through the beautiful snow then the sovereign prince presented “… a scholarship to young Russian and Mongolian reindeer herding students”. The princely couple also:
…met with several officials from various organizations representing indigenous peoples of the Arctic such as the University of the Arctic, the Finnish Sami Reinders’ Association, the NGO Finnish Sami Youth, the Youth Council of the Sami Parliamant of Finland, the Association of World Reindeer Herders and the Upper Secondary and National Reindeer Herding Scholl.
In the evening, the prince and princess attended a dinner held in their honor and hosted by the President of Sami Parliament, Mr. Egil Olli.
On Tuesday, March 27, 2012, Prince Albert II participated in the opening of the 3rd World Indigenous Television Broadcasting Conference where he gave a speech during the Arctic seminar entitled, Arctic Change, Indigenous Youth and Future Opportunities.
According to the Palais Princier de Monaco, Prince Albert II also had “… the opportunity to review the progress and results of projects such as those introduced in the International Polar Year, and piloted by the Arctic Council or the UNEP.”
Source: Palais Princier de Monaco
Photos courtesy of Daylife
According to the newspaper, Matangi Tonga Online, the late King Siaosi Tāufaʻāhau Manumataongo Tukuʻaho (George) Tupou V of Tonga arrived at Fua’amotu Airport early this afternoon. Soon, the late king arrived at “…Royal Palace in Nuku’alofa where he will Lie in State on a night of royal vigil.”
The late King Siaosi Tāufaʻāhau Manumataongo Tukuʻaho (George) Tupou V’s state funeral will take place tomorrow March 27, 2012. His final resting place will be at the Royal Tombs Mala’ekula.
To read two recent articles as well as to view photos please click here and here.
Source: Matangi Tonga Online
On March 26, 2012, Their Royal Highnesses Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia of Asturias attended the opening of the 19th annual International Alimentaria 2012, a food and beverages exhibition, in Barcelona.
The event, which ends on March 29, brings together food lovers as well as “…international food and beverage manufacturers and distributors to showcase their brands, establish business contacts, and attract new customers.”
Click the link below to watch a videos as well as to view photos.
Source: Casa de Su Majestad el Rey
On March 25, 2012, Their Serene Highness Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco were in Enontekiö, Finland for a brief visit.
The princely couple are currently on their way to Guovdageaidnu, Norway where the sovereign prince was invited to the remote region by the “…Association of World Reindeer Herders, International Centre for Reindeer Husbandry and Guovdageaidnu municipality to visit the Sámi village…”
During their stay in Guovdageaidnu it was revealed that the prince and princess will “…spend the night in a lavvu up in the tundra…”
Later this week, Prince Albert II will give a speech at the World Indigenous Television Broadcasting Conference (WITBC) regarding “…adaption to climate change and protection of the Arctic” according to Sámi 12 WITBC.
Per the Palais Princier de Monaco:
The princely couple will travel to Lapland from 25 to 27 March 2012.
Visits on the ground and the conferences will be devoted to the major issues of adaptation to climate change facing indigenous populations which are reviewed by the Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco.
During their stay, the prince and princess will have the opportunity to see the progress and results of projects such as those that are introduced in the International Polar Year, and which are driven by the Arctic Council or the UNEP.
An agreement will be signed between the Prince Foundation and the International Centre for Reindeer Husbandry to support young researchers from Arctic regions.
To learn more about the World Indigenous Television Broadcasting Conference please click here.
To watch videos as well as to view photos of the princely couple please click the links below:
Sources: Palais Princier de Monaco, Barents Observer, Sámi 12 WITBC and Iltalehti.
Photo courtesy of: NRK.no
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