Yearly Archives: 2012

Monaco Princely Family

Royal News Regarding His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco. (VIDEOS)

On Saturday, September 8, 2012, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco was at the Parc des Oliviers in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin where he unveiled a statue by sculptor, Mr. Mateo Mornar.  The statue, a giant bronze bear painted white, took two years to complete.

On September 10, 2012, the sovereign prince attended the 100th anniversary of the Ligue pour la Protection des Oiseaux (LPO) held at the Novotel in Monte Carlo.  During the celebrations a new stamp was unveiled designed by artist, Ms. Colette Thurillet, and a new film by Allain  Dubourg was shown.


And, finally, this afternoon Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco attended the inauguration of the new Conseil National building in Monaco.  Guests attending today’s event including government officials as well as “… numerous personalities within the principality.”

Sources: FPA and Palais Princier

British Royals

Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Visit Singapore. (VIDEOS)

On Tuesday, September 11, 2012, Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrived in Singapore as part of Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

The royal couple was officially welcomed at the “… Changi International Airport by representatives of the Singaporean Government and the British High Commissioner.” Afterward, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited the Singapore Botanic Gardens.  In the evening, they attended a gala “… State Dinner hosted by the President of Singapore…”

Please click here, here and here to watch additional videos as well as to read an article about today’s event.

Sources: Royal.gov.uk and Diamondjubilee.org

Dutch Royal Family

His Royal Highness Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje Meets with Members of the Nationale Jeugd Waterschapsbestuur. (VIDEO)

In Dutch

On September 11, 2012, His Royal Highness Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje met with members of the Nationale Jeugd Waterschapsbestuur (National Youth Water Board).

The prince, who is President of the Consultative Commission on Water, participated in a roundtable discussion with the National Youth Water Board in which he listened to the members “… exchange their ideas regarding the importance of water education and the involvement of young people in water management …”  

Source: RVD

Spanish Royals

His Majesty King Juan Carlos I of Spain Holds and Audience. While, Her Royal Highness Princess Letizia of Asturias Visits an Exhibition.

His Majesty King Juan Carlos I of Spain held an audience this afternoon at the Palacio de La Zarzuela with the Attorney General of the State, Mr. Eduardo Torres-Dulce.

Meanwhile in San Lorenzo de El Escorial Her Royal Highness Princess Letizia of Asturias was at the Real Sitio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial to tour an exhibition, “… organized by National Heritage Board on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the creation of the workshop schools and national heritage employment…”

For more information about today’s event please click here (in Spanish).

Sources and photo courtesy of Casa de Su Majestad el Rey and Patrimonionacional.es

Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg, Monaco Princely Family

Royal News Regarding His Royal Highness Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco. (VIDEO)

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At the Palais Princier on September 10, 2012, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco received lettres de créance from Ambassadors from the Republics of Moldova, Malta, and Albania.  Afterwards, there was lunch “… hosted by the Department of External Relations… discussions focused on  diplomatic, cultural and economic developments within the Principality and the connections with each country…” 

On September 11, 2012, His Royal Highness Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg held an audience at the Palais Grand-Ducal with students who excelled in their “… examinations of studies of classical secondary and technical secondary education during the 2011/2012 school year.”  

Sources: Gouvernement Monaco and Cour Grand-Ducale de Luxembourg.

Dutch Royal Family

Her Royal Highness Princess Maxima of the Netherlands Participates in CitySwim. (VIDEOS)

On Sunday, September 9, 2012, Her Royal Highness Princess Maxima of the Netherlands participated in a charity swim race entitled, CitySwim.

The race, which took place in the canals in Amsterdam, raised money for the ALS Foundation according to the Dutch network, NOS.

Over 1100 people participated in the race including Olympians Pieter van den Hoogenband, Marleen Veldhuis, and Dutch football player, Ronald de Boer, to name a few.

Click here to watch another video.

Source: NOS