Yearly Archives: 2012

British Royals, Monaco Princely Family

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

On Wednesday, August 29, 2012, Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco attended the Opening Ceremony of the 2012 Paralympic Games in London.

Also in attendance were Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Their Royal Highnesses The Earl and Countess of Wessex, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, Her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra, Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Her Royal Highness Infanta Elena of Spain, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammad bin Nawaf bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud of Saudi Arabia.

Spanish Royals

His Majesty King Juan Carlos I of Spain Attends a Luncheon. Plus, Other News.

On Wednesday, August 29, 2012, His Majesty King Juan Carlos I of Spain attended a luncheon with members of the Consejo Empresarial para la Competitividad (CEC) in Madrid.

Guests at the luncheon included the President of BBVA, Mr. Francisco González, the President of the CEC and Telefonica, Mr. Cesar Alierta, and the President of Iberdrola, Mr. Ignacio Sánchez Galán to name a few.

According to the Spanish royal court the CEC is:

“… a forum for analysis and opinion formed by Telefónica, El Corte Inglés, handle, Grupo Barceló, Banco Santander, Repsol, Acciona, La Caixa, BBVA, Inditex, Grupo Planeta, Mapfre, ACS, Ferrovial, Havas Media Group, Mercadona, Iberdrola and the family business Institute.

Its main objective is to come up with proposals that will help the recovery of the Spanish economy, the improvement of competitiveness and strengthening international confidence in our country.”

And, finally, Her Royal Highness Infanta Elena of Spain will attend the opening ceremony of the 2012 Paralympic Games in London this evening.

Source and photo courtesy of CDSMER.

British Royals

The Search for Richard III (VIDEO)

This is really interesting news!  Apparently, the University of Leicester “… has begun one of the most exciting archaeological investigations it has ever carried out. No less than a search for the bodily remains of the last Plantagenet King – Richard III – killed at the Battle of Bosworth.”

For more information as well as updates about the search please click here.

Finally, here is an article about the dig from the newspaper, This is Leicester.  Also, if you are interested in learning more about the Richard III Society you can visit their official Facebook page here.

And, finally here is a mini-documentary about Richard III.

Monaco Princely Family

His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco Participates in a Meeting. Plus, Other News.

Well, it is back to work for His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco. Recently, the sovereign prince participated in an important meeting with his “… Cabinet advisors…” at Rocagel.  And, that’s it.   🙂

In other news, on September 2-3, 2012, the Palais Princier de Monaco host a special exhibition in commemoration of the 68th anniversary of the liberation of Monaco.

The exhibition — which showcases vehicles, weapons, clothes and other unique items — will be free of charge to visitors.  Also, on September 2, Prince Albert II will host a gala ball “… in honor of the liberation of Monaco…”

For more information about this latest news please click here.

Sources and photo courtesy of: Palais Princier de Monaco and Riviera Times

British Royals

His Royal Highness Prince Harry of Wales to Attend the 2012 Paralympic Games in London. Plus, Other News.

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According to the Telegraph newspaper, His Royal Highness Prince Harry of Wales will attend the 2012 Paralympic Games in London, “…over the coming weeks before returning to his job as an Army helicopter pilot.”

Unfortunately, the prince will not attend the opening ceremony on August 29, 2012. However, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh along with Their Royal Highnesses The Earl and Countess of Wessex, Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, and Her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra will attend the opening ceremony.

UPDATE: It was announced that His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh will not attend the opening ceremony.