On Sunday, September 2, 2012, the people throughout the Hawaiian Islands will celebrate the late Queen Liliʻuokalani’s birthday. At ‘Iolani Palace there will be an ‘Onipa’a celebration presented by the “… Hawai’i Pono’i Coalition, the celebration opens with an Oli by kumu Kalani Akana followed by a hula performance as well as an ecumenical service honoring the Queen…”

For more information about the celebrations please visit the official website for the Hawai’i Pono’i Coalition here. Or, please click here for additional information from Ōiwi TV. 🙂

And, finally, if you have never seen the fantastic documentary, Hawai’i’s Last Queen, well, here is your chance. Click here to watch.

Sources: Honolulu Star Advertiser and Hawai’i Pono’i Coalition

Belgian Royals

Random Royal News Regarding Members of the Belgian Royal Family. (VIDEO)

September 2, 2012 Alexandra

On Sunday, September 2, 2012, Their Majesties King Albert II and Queen Paola of Belgium along with other members of the Belgian royal family participated in a photo-op on the grounds of Château de Laeken.

In the afternoon, the royal family attended a garden party to celebrate 20th anniversary of the Fondation Reine Paola (Queen Paola Foundation). Guests included “…partners and beneficiaries of societal projects supported by the Fondation Reine Paola…” as well as patrons and employees of the Foundation.

Click here to watch a video news report. (in French)

British Royals

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh Attend the 2012 Braemar Gathering (VIDEO)

September 2, 2012 Alexandra

On Saturday, September 1, 2012, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh along with Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall attended the 2012 Braemar Gathering held at the held at the Princess Royal and Duke of Fife Memorial Park in the village of Braemar in Scotland.

Click here to read more about today’s event.

Dutch Royal Family

His Royal Highness Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje Attends the Presentation of “Soldaat van Oranje”

August 30, 2012 Alexandra

On August 30, 2012, His Royal Highness Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje attended the presentation of the musical entitled, Soldaat van Oranje, held at a former naval airbase in Valkenburg. The prince was accompanied by the Chief of Defence, General Tom Middendorp, as well as top commanders from the Royal Netherlands Navy, Army and Air Force.

According to RVD, Soldaat van Oranje, is based on the true story of Dutch resistance fighter, Erik Hazelhoff Roelfzema. At the beginning of WWII Mr. Roelfzema:

“… escapes to England, after resistance actions in the Netherlands…From there he offers resistance by including radio equipment to the Netherlands to smuggle for reliable radio contact. He is also active as a pilot. At the end of the war he accompanies Queen Wilhelmina, in the position of adjutant, on her return to the Netherlands.”

For more information about Soldaat van Oranje please click here.

Source: RVD/HKH

Spanish Royals

His Majesty King Juan Carlos I of Spain Visits the Centro de Gestión del Tráfico in Madrid.

August 30, 2012 Alexandra

On the morning of August 30, 2012, His Majesty King Juan Carlos I of Spain visited the Centro de Gestión del Tráfico (CGT) in Madrid. The old king was accompanied by the Director General of Traffic, Ms. Maria Segui, and Interior Minister, Mr. Jorge Diaz to name a few.

During his visit to the CGT, the old king was given a tour of the facility and learned about the “… traffic management systems from the command post…”

Yeah, it was an exciting day. 🙂

Source and photo courtesy of Casa de Su Majestad el Rey.

Monaco Princely Family

Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco Attend the 2012 Paralympic Games. Day One

August 30, 2012 Alexandra

On August 30, 2012, Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco attended various swimming events at the Aquatics Centre during day one of the 2012 Paralympic Games. The princely couple watched and cheered as Mr. Jonathan Fox of Team GB set a new world record in the Men’s 100m Backstroke. Afterward, the prince and princess visited the Olympic Village where they mingled with various athletes.

In the early evening the princely couple attended a:

“… presentation of a bus presented by the Variety Children’s Charity Association in Leeds. The new bus will improve the lives of children, ages 3 to 11 years, enrolled in the Greenhill Primary School, by allowing them to participate in extra-curricular activities.

The princely couple supports the actions of Variety Children’s Charity. In September, they participated in the 50th anniversary of the Yorkshire Committee of the Variety Club charity event which had brought together more than 250,000 books for children with disabilities and difficulties.”

Sources: ESPN and Palais Princier

Dutch Royal Family

His Royal Highness Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje Attends a Reception for ESA Astronaut, Mr. André Kuipers. (VIDEOS)

August 30, 2012 Alexandra

On Thursday, August 30, 2012, His Royal Highness Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje attended a national reception for European Space Agency astronaut and Dutch physician, Mr. André Kuipers, in Noordwjk.

According to RVD, Mr. Kuipers spent “… 193 days at the International Space Station, the longest space journey by a European astronaut… he recently returned on July 1, 2012…”

Today’s event was organized in collaboration with the “… municipality of Noordwijk, the ESTEC (the technical heart of the European Space Agency), the Netherlands Space Office, and the Dutch Aviation Group…” to name a few.

Click here to watch a video news report. (in Dutch)