On February 5, 2013, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall hosted a reception at Clarence House in London for “…key decision makers and interest groups involved in supporting the victims of rape and abuse…” according to the PrinceofWales.gov.uk
Daily Archives: February 5, 2013
News Regarding Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
It was announced by St. James’ Palace that Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge, as Patron of Action on Addiction, will visit the drug and alcohol treatment center, Hope House, on February 19, 2013. During her visit the Duchess will “…meet clients and staff at Hope House…”
Meanwhile, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are currently on holiday in the Caribbean. The Sun newspaper is reporting that the royal couple are “…staying at a £19,000-a-week villa on the island of Mustique. The luxury pad boasts an infinity pool, games room and stunning views of the Caribbean Sea.”
Click here and here to read articles from the Sun and Standard newspapers.
“The Real Face of Richard III Revealed” (VIDEOS)
HRH Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden Presents an Award. (VIDEO)
On the evening of February 4, 2013, Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden attended the 2013 QX Gaygalan held at the Cirkus in Stockholm. During the gala ceremony the future Queen of Sweden presented the 2013 Årets Homo Award to author and artist, Mr. Jonas Gardell.
Her Royal Highness Princess Mathilde of Belgium Attends the Presentation of the Film, Kinshasa Kids.
On the evening of February 5, 2013, Her Royal Highness Princess Mathilde of Belgium, in her capacity as Honorary President of UNICEF Belgium, attended the film presentation of Mr. Marc-Henri Wajnberg’s film, Kinshasa Kids, held at the Cinéma Vendôme in Brussels.
According to the Hollywood Reporter and Film Linc, Kinshasa Kids is about:
“… a group of street kids—kicked out of their homes for being “witch children”—in the titular Congolese capital. These ever-resourceful youngsters decide to form a band and team up with Bebson, an eccentric impresario and one-time recording star… Completely devoid of sentimentality and condescension, Kinshasa Kids celebrates and honors both the resilience of its young protagonists and the chaotic city in which they live.”
For more information about this documentary/fiction drama film please click here.
Photo courtesy of La Monarchie Belge
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Opens the New MRI Unit at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
On February 5, 2013, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II opened the new MRI Unit at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King’s Lynn, Norfolk, England. During today’s event, Her Majesty toured the facility as well as met with staff.
Photo courtesy of Royal.gov.uk
His Majesty King Juan Carlos I of Spain in Valladolid. (VIDEOS)
His Majesty King Juan Carlos I of Spain was in Valladolid on February 5, 2013, to visit the Renault car manufacturing factory. The purpose of his visit was to celebrate the “…60th anniversary of the production of the 4CV…” according to the Spanish royal court. His Majesty also inaugurated the “…production line of the new model, Captur.”
During today’s tour His Majesty unveiled a commemorative plaque as well as met with representatives of Renault and factory workers.
Please click here and here to watch more videos from today’s visit.