TRHs Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway Attend a Conference. (VIDEO)

On February 25, 2013, Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway attended the 2013 VelFERDkonferansen under the theme, Ressurser på Avveie (Resources Astray), held at the Astrup Fearnley Museet in Oslo.

According to NRK, the future Queen of Norway was “…interviewed on stage alongside Mr. Johan H. Andresen by two youths from Pøbelprosjektet…” 

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His Royal Highness Prince Felipe of Asturias Attends the Opening of the 2013 Congreso Mundial del Móvil (GSMA). (VIDEO)

On February 25, 2013, His Royal Highness Prince Felipe of Asturias attended the opening of the 2013 Congreso Mundial del Móvil (GSMA) in Barcelona, Spain.

According to the official website for the GSMA this four-day conference is the:

“…world’s largest exhibition for the mobile industry. The conference features prominent CEOs representing mobile operators, device manufacturers, technology providers, vendors and content owners from across the world.”

For more information about the 2013 Congreso Mundial del Móvil (GSMA) please click here.

 

His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco Inaugurates the New Service de Pediatrie du Centre Hospitalier Princesse and the Centre de Gérontologie Clinique Rainier III. (VIDEO)

MonacoOn February 25, 2013, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco attended the inauguration of the Service de Pediatrie du Centre Hospitalier Princesse (CHPG) in Monaco.  After a blessing by Archbishop Bernard Barsi, the sovereign prince unveiled a “…plaque commemorating the opening…” and toured the new facility.

Afterward, Prince Albert II accompanied by the Minister of State of Monaco, Mr. Michel Roger and Archbishop Barsi, presided over the opening of the new Centre de Gérontologie Clinique Rainier III.

According to the Palais Princier, the sovereign prince “… unveiled a plaque at the Centre de Gérontologie Clinique in tribute to the first Government Counsellor for Social Affairs and Health, Mr. Denis Ravera.”

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His Imperial Highness Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan Cancels His Appointments due to Influenza.

NaruhitoAccording to the Mainichi Daily News, via The Imperial Household Agency, His Imperial Highness Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan cancelled his appointments for this week after coming down with a severe case of Influenza.

The future Emperor was “…scheduled to pay a visit to a calligraphy exhibition at the Tokyo National Museum on Monday and receive ambassadors posted in Japan at Togu Palace on Tuesday.”

News Regarding the Upcoming Film, Grace of Monaco.

According to Deadline, it seems that Bob and Harvey Weinstein, of The Weinstein Company, has bought the US rights for the upcoming Nicole Kidman movie, Grace of Monaco.

The Hollywood big shots and former owners of the now defunct Miramax Films allegedly purchased the movie for “…$5 million minimum guarantee for the rights and a prints and advertising commitment around $10 million for a minimum 800 screen run…”

Grace of Monaco, directed by Olivier Dahan, will be released sometime in 2014.

Please click here for more information about this latest news from Deadline.