On Tuesday, January 29, 2013, His Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex officially inaugurated the new “…state-of-the-art learning and teaching building, St. Alphege…” at the University of Winchester.
During the inauguration the Earl of Wessex unveiled a new plaque, toured the new building as well as met with the university staff and students.
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On the morning of January 29, 2013, at the royal palace in Madrid, His Majesty King Juan Carlos I of Spain received credentials from ambassadors from Jordan, Serbia, Cape Verde, Ukraine and Uruguay.
Meanwhile, at Palacio de la Zarzuela, His Royal Highness Prince Felipe of Asturias held an audience with the Governor of the Mexican State of Veracruz, Dr. Javier Ochoa.
Photo courtesy of Casa Real
Her Royal Highness Princess Maxima of the Netherlands visited the Koninklijke Marine (Royal Navy) in Den Helder on the morning of January 29, 2013.
According to RVD, upon her arrival princess was:
“…received by the Commander Naval Forces, Vice Admiral Matthieu Borsboom. During her visit the princess became acquainted with the work of the Koninklijke Marine, toured several operational units including the air defense and command frigate, HNLMS Evertsen and the amphibious transport ship, HMS Johan de Witt. Princess Maxima also had a chance to met and talk with various Navy personnel.”
Photo courtesy of RVD/HKH
On January 29, 2013, Their Royal Highnesses Grand Duchess Maria Teresa and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie of Luxembourg visited the Maisons d’Enfants de l’Etat in Schifflange.
During their visit the grand duchess and hereditary grand duchess were given a tour of the children’s home, met with staff and much more.
After Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands announced her abdication to the throne on January 28, 2013, many royal watchers and journalists were speculating that His Royal Highness Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje would become His Majesty King Willem IV (William IV).
As a result, the Dutch royal court (RVD) released a statement to confirm that the prince will become His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands:
“When Queen Beatrix abdicates [April 30, 2013] His Royal Highness the Prince of Oranje will become King Willem-Alexander, and Her Royal Highness Princess Máxima of the Netherlands will become Queen Máxima. They will both be addressed as ‘Your Majesty’. After abdicating, Queen Beatrix will be called Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands, Princess of Oranje-Nassau, etc. As soon as the Prince of Oranje ascends the throne, his eldest child, Her Royal Highness Princess Catharina-Amalia, will be the first in line to the throne. She will then become the Princess of Oranje (under section 7 of the Membership of the Royal House Act).
The titles and names of the other members of the Royal Family will not change after Queen Beatrix’s abdication. The membership of the Royal House and the line of succession will however change under the above Act.
After the abdication, the line of succession will begin with the children of His Majesty the King: Her Royal Highness the Princess of Oranje, Her Royal Highness Princess Alexia, and Her Royal Highness Princess Ariane. The next in line will be His Royal Highness Prince Constantijn, his children and finally Her Royal Highness Princess Margriet.
After the abdication, the children of Her Royal Highness Princess Margriet of the Netherlands and Professor Pieter van Vollenhoven will no longer be eligible for the throne. They will also cease to be members of the Royal House.”
Photo courtesy of RVD/HKH
The Royal Correspondent 