His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales recently wrote the foreword to Mr. Tony Juniper’s new book, What Has Nature Ever Done for Us. Click here to read with the prince had to say. To learn more about Mr. Juniper and his new book please visit his official website here.
Monthly Archives: January 2013
His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI Holds an Audience with TSHs Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco. (VIDEO)
His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI held a papal audience with Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco on January 12, 2013, at the Vatican.
According to the Vatican Radio, via the Vatican Press Office, His Holiness spoke with the sovereign prince and princess about:
“… the significant contribution of the Catholic Church in the social life of the Principality and various international issues, such as the integral development of peoples and the protection of natural resources and the environment. The couple gave Pope Benedict a picture and book about their ancestor, Cardinal Jerome Grimaldi, who lived in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. The Holy Father gave the prince and princess a sanguigna, or red pencil drawing, of St. Peter’s Basilica.”
Afterward, Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene met with the Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, and the Secretary for Relations with States, Monsignor Dominique Mamberti.
And, if you are wondering why Princess Charlene was wearing white, again, per the Vatican Press Office, “… in accordance with prescribed ceremonial of the Vatican for Catholic sovereigns, the princess was allowed to dress in white…”
His Royal Highness Prince Felipe of Asturias Attends the XXIII Campeonato del Mundo de Balonmano Masculino.
His Royal Highness Prince Felipe of Asturias attended the opening of the XXIII Campeonato del Mundo de Balonmano Masculino (Men’s Handball World Championship) held at the Magic Box in Madrid on January 11.
The prince, who is Honorary President of the World Cup organizing committee, watched as Team Spain beat Team Algeria 27-14.
His Majesty King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz of Saudi Arabia Grants Women to be Members of the Shura Council.
On Friday, January 11, 2012 His Majesty King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz of Saudi Arabia “… issued a decree…” which allows women to become members of the Shura Council.
Please click here and here for more information from the BBC and Al-Arabiya News.
Queen Fabiola of Belgium Under Fire.
“The Belgian government has criticized Queen Fabiola over her inheritance plans, which have been widely viewed by the people and government of Belgium as a tax dodge on a fortune amassed with taxpayer money.
On Thursday, Prime Minister Elio Di Rupo told parliament ‘shared’ the emotions the scandal had caused.”
Please click here to read more about this growing scandal from the Telegraph newspaper.
A New Portrait of Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Camridge. (VIDEOS)
A portrait of Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge by artist, Mr. Paul Emsley. The beautiful painting was unveiled today at the National Portrait Gallery in London.
News Regarding Their Majesties King Abdullah and Queen Rania of Jordan.
His Majesty King Abdullah of Jordan held an audience with His Royal Highness Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad bin Issa Al-Khalifa of Bahrain in Amman on January 10, 2013. Please click here to read an article from Petra News for more information.
Also on Thursday His Majesty “…received a phone call from Egyptian President, Mr. Mohammad Morsi, in which they discussed Egypt’s efforts to support inter-Palastinian reconciliation…” Again, please click here to read an article from Petra News.
And, finally, it was announced that Her Majesty Queen Rania of Jordan will give a keynote speech during the “… inaugural Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week at the opening ceremony of the 6th Annual World Future Energy Summit and 1st International Water Summit…” on January 15, 2013.
According to a press release the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week will take place on January 13-17 and is the:
“… largest gathering on sustainability in the history of the Middle East and will address the interconnected challenges that affect the global adoption of renewable energy, water security and sustainable development.
Her Majesty’s participation at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week underscores the growing commitment to renewable energy and sustainable development by Jordan and other countries throughout the Middle East.”
The Royal Correspondent 