On the evening of Sunday, February 10, 2013, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco participated in the first night of the 2013 Rio Carnival Escola de Samba Parade (school parade) held at the famed Sambódromo in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

The sovereign prince danced down Sambódromo alongside the members of the Portela Samba School, beautiful dancers in elaborate costumes, giant floats, and musicians playing their Agogôs bells, Repiniques, Pandeiros, Surdo and Tamborim drums with much delight. In case you were wondering why the sovereign prince was dancing in the parade, well, he was the Portela Samba School’s special guest. Basically, he was asked to join in. 🙂

For more information about Rio Carnival, the Samba schools, and more please click here.

Portela School performing during the 2013 Rio Carnival at the Sambódromo.

Portela Samba School rehearsing for two days before the parade.

Spanish Royals

Members of the Spanish Royal Family Hold an Audience. (VIDEO)

February 11, 2013 Alexandra

On Monday, February 11, 2013, Their Majesties King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia of Spain accompanied by Their Royal Highnesses Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia of Asturias held an audience with members of the Nacional de Balonmano de España at Palacio de la Zarzuela in Madrid. The team recently won the world championships.

Monaco Princely Family

His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco Attends the 2013 Baile do Copa.

February 10, 2013 Alexandra

On the evening of February 9, 2013, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco attended the 2013 Baile do Copa held at the Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Guests in attendance including local dignitaries, VIPS, and a bunch of really good looking people having a fabulous time.

Royal House of Jordan

His Majesty King Abdullah of Jordan Attends the Opening of the 17th Session of Parliament.

February 10, 2013 Alexandra

On Sunday, February 10, 2013, His Majesty King Abdullah of Jordan attended the opening of the first “… non-ordinary session of the 17th Jordanian Parliament…” in Amman.

During today’s opening His Majesty gave a speech noting that he “…seeks to reach a consensus with the newly elected parliament before naming a prime minister, and hailed the historic transformation towards parliamentary government in Jordan.”

Please click here, here and here for more information as well as to view photos from Petra News Agency and Al-Arabiya News.

Norwegian Royals

Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway Attends the Dedication of the New Nordlyskatedralen.

February 10, 2013 Alexandra

On the morning of Sunday, February 10, 2013, Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway attended the dedication ceremony of the new Nordlyskatedralen in Alta.

Photo courtesy of Kongehuset

Royals in General

17th Century Women

February 10, 2013 Alexandra

Monaco Princely Family

His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco in Brazil. (VIDEO)

February 10, 2013 Alexandra

While Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene of Monaco spends a lovely and relaxing holiday in St. Barts with her friends His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco is currently in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil having a blast. His timing could not have been better. Why? Well, it is Carnival! 🙂

Any way, on Friday, February 8, 2013, the sovereign prince visited the Casa do Menor São Miguel Arcanjo, a charity for at risk children. Afterwards, the fun-loving prince danced with the locals and generally had a fabulous time.

Click here to watch a video of Prince Albert II get his groove on as well as to view photos.

Photo courtesy of O Dia

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