Ah, it is so nice to see her again! This morning Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands arrived at the Villa Mondriaan in Winterswijk to attend the opening of the museum and its exhibition entitled, Where it All Started.

The exhibition displays various works highlighting the early years of famed Dutch artist the late Mr. Pieter Cornelis Mondriaan, Jr. (aka Piet Mondrian).

If you are interested in learning more about the life and art works of Piet Mondrian please click here and here.

Click here to watch a video news report about the Villa Mondriaan.

Photo courtesy of HKH/RVD

British Royals

Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duke of Cambridge Host an Important Conference at St. James’s Palace. (VIDEOS)

May 21, 2013 Alexandra

On May 21, 2013, Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duke of Cambridge hosted an important conference at St. James’s Palace in London urging those “…at the highest level to form a global partnership to stop the illegal trade in wildlife…” according to the official website for The Prince of Wales.

For detailed information about today’s conference as well as to read more the disgusting and horrific practice of slaughtering innocent animals — such as Elephants for their Ivory tusks — please visit the World Wildlife Fund’s official UK and USA websites here and here.

If you are interested in helping end the illegal wildlife trade — through donations, fundraising events and so forth — please here and here.

Video from the WWF about Wildlife Crime.

Imperial Family of Japan

News Regarding Members of the Imperial Family of Japan. (VIDEOS)

May 21, 2013 Alexandra

News Report About the Upcoming Trip

It was announced by the Imperial Household Agency (IHA) that His Imperial Highness Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan will visit Spain beginning on June 10-16, 2013. Unfortunately, Her Imperial Highness Crown Princess Masako of Japan will not accompany her husband during the upcoming official visit to “…mark the 400th anniversary of bilateral relations between Japan and Spain.”

In other news, the IHA also announced that Their Imperial Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan will scale back on several of their “…public duties once Their Majesties turn 80 years old [at the end of the year].” The engagements, which includes visiting homes for the elderly, will be taken over by Their Imperial Highnesses Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako as well as by Their Imperial Highnesses Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko.

And, finally, this morning at the Imperial Palace in Japan, His Imperial Majesty participated in the “…ceremonial transplanting of rice seedlings in a paddy; an annual tradition which was started by his father, Emperor Showa, to promote production of rice, Japan’s staple food…” according to NHK News.

Click here to watch a video news report.

Belgian Royals

His Royal Highness Prince Philippe of Belgium Visits an Exhibition in Brussels. (VIDEO)

May 20, 2013 Alexandra

On May 20, 2013, His Royal Highness Prince Philippe of Belgium accompanied by his daughter, Princess Elisabeth, arrived at the Tour & Taxis in Brussels to visit the exhibition, Inside the Station: The Princess Elisabeth Antarctica.

According to the Belgian royal court, the exhibition “…takes visitors on an interactive journey inside Belgium polar station ‘Princess Elisabeth Antarctica’.” For more information about the exhibition please click here.

Video about the royal visit to the exhibition.

British Royals

Members of the British Royal Family Attend the 2013 RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

May 20, 2013 Alexandra

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh along with Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, Their Royal Highnesses The Earl and Countess of Wessex, His Royal Highness Prince Harry of Wales and Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice of York attended the 2013 Royal Horticultural Society Chelsea Flower Show in London.

Her Majesty is patron of the Royal Horticultural Society. For more information about today’s event please click here and here.

If you are interested in learning more about the Royal Horticultural Society and the Chelsea Flower Show please click here.

Monaco Princely Family

TSHs Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco Visit Corsica. (VIDEOS)

May 20, 2013 Alexandra

On Monday, May 20, 2013, Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco arrived in Lucciana on the island of Corsica for a brief visit.

According to the Palais Princier, the princely couple attended a:

“…solemn Mass at the Cathédrale Santa Maria Assunta presided over by the Bishop of Corsica, Monsignor Olivier de Germay, and the Archbishop of Monaco, Monsignor Bernard Barsi. The princely couple then participated in a procession around the Cathédrale de Mariana, toured an archaeological site, and visited a craft fair. In the afternoon, the sovereign prince and Princess Charlene visited the Paroisse Saint Michel dedicated to Sainte Dévote.”

Click here to view photos as well as to watch another video.

Royal House of Jordan

News Regarding TMs King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan. (VIDEOS)

May 20, 2013 Alexandra

On Sunday, May 19, 2013, His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan held a meeting with members of the Constitutional Court in Amman. His Majesty accompanied by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II met with a delegation from the Jordanian-Kuwaiti Parliamentary Friendship Committee.

During the meeting discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries in various sectors, “…the latest developments in the Arab region the Syrian crisis, and the efforts to achieve peace between Israelis and Palestinians through the implementation of the two-state solution…” according to the Petra News Agency.

This morning His Majesty King Abdullah II and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II watched “…[various] military exercises conducted by the central military zone.”

And, finally, Her Majesty Queen Rania of Jordan participated in the National Council for Family Affairs annual board meeting in Amman this afternoon. Discussions focused on the NCFA’s “…achievements and projects for the upcoming year.” Her Majesty is the Chairwoman of the NCFA.