Monthly Archives: May 2013

Dutch Royal Family, Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg

TRHs Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg Welcome Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands to Luxembourg. (VIDEO)

On Friday, May 24, 2013, Their Royal Highnesses Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg welcomed Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands to Luxembourg.

After arriving at airport and then partaking in a mini “…walkabout near the Grand Ducal palace…” where they waved to the locals, Their Majesties and the Grand Ducal couple were ushered to the palace for a photo-op for the press.  Soon, a lovely luncheon was held in honor of Their Majesties one-day visit to Luxembourg, then it was time to meet various Luxembourg government officials including Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker.

In the late afternoon, it was time to say goodbye and Their Majesties left lovely Luxembourg.   🙂

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Monaco Princely Family

News Regarding Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco. (VIDEOS)

On May 24, 2013, Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco arrived at the Yacht Club de Monaco to present new ambassadors of the Fondation Princesse Charlene de Monaco.

So, what are the names of these new ambassadors?  Well, they are Monégasque free-diving champion, Mr. Pierre Frolla, Actor, Mr. Rick Yune, race car driver, Mr. Bruno Senna, beach volleyball player, Mr. Bjorn Maaseide, New Zealand born rugby player, Mr. Byron Kelleher, Olympian skier, Mr. Alexander Bilodeau, and Australian surfer and paddelboarder, Mr. Jamie Mitchell (major props to this dude.  Why?  Well, he’s known for dominating the 32 mile Ka’iwi channel race between Moloka’i and O’ahu.  Yeah, it’s extremely difficult.  As of today, Mr. Mitchell won the race a total of ten times!)

Moving on, yesterday afternoon, the princely couple met with “…members of the Red Cross Team along the Monte-Carlo Grand Prix race circuit…”    And, last evening Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene attended the Mallya’s Monte-Carlo yacht party.

And, that’s it.   🙂

The 2012 trailer for the documentary about Jamie that you might be interested in.

Photo courtesy of the Palais Princier

Dutch Royal Family

News Regarding HRH Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands.

beatrix_fonds_800x540On Friday, May 24, 2013, Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands arrived in Den Bosch to open the newly renovated Noordbrabants Museum and the Stedelijk Museum’s new Hertogenbosch.  The two museums are now connected by a glass corridor around a monumental garden according to RVD.   

The Noordbrabants Museum displays ancient and contemporary art as well as the history of North Brabant and the southern Netherlands. While the Stedelijk Museumm’s Hertogenbosch displays contemporary art and design as well as collections of jewelry and ceramics.

Later in the afternoon, the princess arrived in Scheveningen where she unveiled a new monument entitled, VissersNamenMonument, dedicated to “…fishermen who lost their lives at sea.”

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Photo courtesy of HKH/RVD

Belgian Royals

TMs King Albert II and Queen Paola of Belgium Visit Oostende.

belgiumOn Friday, May 24, 2013, Their Majesties King Albert II and Queen Paola of Belgium arrived in the coastal town of Oostende located in the province of West Flanders according to the Belgian royal court.

During their visit Their Majesties attended the inauguration of the monument entitled, Vindictive, in honor of the British naval warship, HMS Vindictive, which sunk in the harbor of Oostende during WWI. The reigning couple also attended the four-day annual maritime festival, Oostende voor Anker.

If you are interesting in learning more about the HMS Vindictive please click here.  For more information about the Oostende vow Anker festival please click here.

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Spanish Royals

Her Majesty Queen Sofia of Spain and Her Royal Highness Infanta Elena of Spain Attend the 2012 Premios Sociales de la Fundación Mapfre.

awardsOn the morning of May 23, 2013, Her Majesty Queen Sofia of Spain accompanied by Her Royal Highness Infanta Elena of Spain attended the 2012 Premios Sociales de la Fundación Mapfre held at El Plantío in Madrid.  Four awards were presented to “…individuals or institutions in recognition of their contributions for the benefit of society.”

The recipient of the José Manuel Martínez a Toda una Vida Profesional Award went to, Dr. Pedro Guillén García.  The recipient of the Mejor Gestión Medioambiental Award went to the non-profit organization, Conservation Trust of Puerto Rico.  The recipient of the Mejor Acción Solidaria Award went to the Foundation for Integral Development (FUDI).  And, finally, the recipient of the Mejor Acción de Prevención de Accidentes y de Daños a la Salud Award went to Safe Kids, Safe Crianca Brazil.

Photo courtesy of Casa Real

Royal House of Jordan

His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan Holds an Audience with the Executive Director of the International Press Institute.

King Abdullah of JordanHis Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan met with the Executive Director of the International Press Institute (IPI), Ms. Alison McKenzie, this morning in Amman.

The IPI recently held their annual World Congress, under the theme Documenting Change: Empowering Media, and the 62nd General Assembly in Amman. Topics discussed during the three-day conference included issues regarding the Middle East and “…the relationship between the Arab Spring and the media…” 

British Royals

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh Visit Cambridge. (VIDEOS)

On May 23, 2013, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh arrived in Cambridge this morning for a one-day visit. Today’s activities included a visit to the Medical Research Laboratory where they toured the facility, met withy staff, and unveiled a plague marking their visit.

After a brief lunch, Her Majesty and the duke arrived at the Rosie Maternity Hospital where she officially opened the “…£30 million Birth Centre.”  Soon, Her Majesty was given a tour of the new center while The Duke of Edinburgh visited the neonatal care unit.  The day ended with a visit to Rosie Coffee Shop where they “…met with staff and fundraisers before attending a reception…”

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