The BBC News is reporting that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has returned to Balmoral while His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh remains in the hospital. Click here to watch a video news report.
Yearly Archives: 2012
Update on His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh’s Health
On August 16, 2012, the Deputy Secretary to Her Majesty The Queen released a statement regarding the status of The Duke of Edinburgh’s health:
His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh is responding well to treatment. It is unclear when he will be discharged, but he is likely to remain in the hospital for a few more days.
His Royal Highness Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje Attends the ‘Reinvent the Toilet’ Fair in Seattle. (VIDEOS)
His Royal Highness Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje was in Seattle, Washington on August 13-14, 2012 to attend the Reinvent the Toilet Challenge and Fair.
So what is Reinvent the Toilet Challenge and Fair? According to a press release via the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, organizers of the event, it is:
“…a competition in which scientists from 22 universities from around the world were asked to invent a waterless, hygienic toilet that is safe, and affordable for people in the developing world… the new toilet cannot be connected to a sewer, uses no water nor electricity… Eight universities will be awarded grants to ‘reinvent the toilet.’ “
Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje was invited to the event “… in his role as President of the Advisory Board for Water and Sanitation by the Secretary General of the United Nations.” During the two-day fair, the prince, along with Mr. Gates and other officials viewed various toilets, spoke with the inventors and gave speeches.
A commercial for Reinvent the Toilet.
‘Prince John: The Windsors Tragic Secret’ A Documentary
Here is the documentary entitled, Prince John: The Windsors’ Tragic Secret. If you are unfamiliar with short and tragic life of the late Prince John here are some quick facts: He was the youngest son Their Majesties King George V and Queen Mary. He died on January 18, 1919 at the age of 13. Click here to watch the entire documentary.
This Week in Hawaiian Royal History… (VIDEO)
Here is a interesting fact recently published by ‘Iolani Palace via the now defunct Pacific Commercial Advertiser newspaper:
“On the afternoon Monday, August 12, 1882, His Majesty the King entertained the Nobles and Representatives at a banquet at the dining hall of the new palace….”
Click here to read the rest of the article on the official ‘Iolani Palace Facebook page. And, while you are at it why not “like” their page? Why? Well, they always publish interesting news, upcoming events, and facts about the palace as well as the royal family. 🙂
And, finally, here is a video about the history of the palace and the Hawaiian royal family entitled, ‘Iolani Palace: A King’s Noble Vision.
‘Georg Friedrich and Sophie’ A Documentary
Here is the documentary regarding Their Imperial and Royal Highnesses Prince Georg Friedrich and Princess Sophie von Preußen entitled, Das Erbe des Kaisers. Click here to watch the entire documentary. (in German)
With many thanks to Princesas de la Realeza for finding and publishing the video first. 🙂
His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh Rushed to the Hospital.
It was announced by Buckingham Palace that His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh was rushed to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary in Scotland as a “… precautionary measure after a recurrence of a bladder infection…” His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh will remain in the hospital for the next few days for “…investigation and treatment…” according to the Deputy Press Secretary to Her Majesty The Queen.
This is the second time within a year that the awesome 91-year-old duke was admitted to the hospital for a bladder infection.
For more information about this breaking news please click here and here.
The Royal Correspondent 