On Thursday, November 1, 2012, Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands officially opened the newly restored Cultuur Kwartier Sneek in the “… historic city center of Sneek.”
According to RVD, the Cultuur Kwartier Sneek consists of an art center, music venue, and a new theater designed by Dutch architect, Mr. Max van Huut.
On October 31, 2012 His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco attended the 6th Edition of the Peace and Sport International Forum in Sochi, Russia.
Per a press release:
“Under the High Patronage of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco, the Peace and Sport International Forum is a unique annual summit bringing together hundreds of guests and delegates.
Hosted for the first time outside Monaco in the future Olympic City of Sochi, situated at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and the Middle East, the 6th Edition of the Peace and Sport International Forum promises to be more multinational than ever.
More than 500 delegates, speakers and panelists from 70 countries will enrich the 3 days of debates. Among them: heads of states, political decision-makers, legendary athletes committed to sport and peace, and leading figures from world sport governance.”
On the evening of October 31, 2012 Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh hosted a gala state dinner for Indonesian President, Mr. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, and his wife at Buckingham Palace.
On Wednesday, October 31, 2012, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited Bristol. During her one-day visit the princess opened the West of England Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre, attended a reception at Merchants’ Hall, and officially opened the new Bridewell police station.
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On October 31, 2012, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh welcomed Indonesian President, Mr. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and First Lady Ani Yudhoyono, to London. President Yudhoyono was invited by Her Majesty for a three-day state visit.
In a press conference prior to his departure President Yudhoyono noted that he will hold an audience with His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales as well as with other “… senior British officials… “ including Prime Minister David Cameron.
On the evening of October 30, 2012, Her Majesty Queen Sofia of Spain presided over the 2nd Edition of the Telefónica Ability Awards in Madrid.
And, finally, this afternoon Her Majesty attended the 2012 Premios Rey Jaime I (awards ceremony) held at the Lonja de los Mercaderes in Valencia.
On October 31, 2012, Their Royal Highnesses Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia of Asturias attended the Premios SERES 2012 for Innovation and Corporate Social Commitment held at the Auditorio Rafael del Pino in Madrid.
The Royal Correspondent 
