Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall was Vogue House in London this afternoon to attend a charity reception to “…thank ‘House and Garden’ readers who have [recently] opened their gardens as part of the magazine’s campaign to raise money for Maggie’s Cancer Caring Centres…” according to Princeofwales.gov.uk. The lovely duchess is President of Maggie’s Cancer Caring Centres.
Monthly Archives: May 2013
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Akihito of Japan Presides Over a Medal Ceremony. (VIDEOS)
On May 9, 2013, at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo His Imperial Majesty Emperor Akihito of Japan presented the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun to “…40 foreign nationals…”
According to the Japan Daily Press the recipients were awarded this high honor for their, “…distinguished achievements in international relations, promoting Japanese culture in an international setting, advancement in their specific fields, excellence in social work or environmental work.”
News Regarding His Majesty King Harald V of Norway.
On May 8, 2013, His Majesty King Harald V of Norway was at Akershus Festning to celebrate Frigjøringsdagen and Nasjonale Veterandagen.
During today’s event His Majesty presided over a medal ceremony in which he:
“…present[ed] the War Cross with Sword to Lieutenant Lars Kristian Lauritzen and Major Kristian Bergh Stang. Lieutenant Lars Kristian Lauritzen received the War Cross with Sword for his outstanding bravery and courage during combat operations in 2007. Major Kristian Bergh Stang was awarded the War Cross with Sword for his outstanding courage and leadership during the fighting in 2008. War Cross with Sword is the highest decoration the official Norway can provide. The king also placed a wreath at the National Monument prior to the medal ceremony.”
Photo courtesy of Kongehuset
“Queens and Kings Tread Tight Path in Europe” A Video News Report From Euronews.
No Subpeona For You Infanta Cristina of Spain! (VIDEOS)
Well, isn’t she a lucky little bird. Yesterday, the Spanish court on Palma de Mallorca has withdrawn a subpoena against Infanta Cristina of Spain initiated by Judge José Castro. Last month the judge ordered the 47-year-old Infanta to appear in court as a witness to the investigation of her shady husband, Mr. Iñaki Urdangarín, the Duke of Palma, and his former business partner, Mr. Diego Torres. As you may know by now the not exactly bright duo –Urdangarín and Torres — are accused of embezzlement, fraud, misuse of public funds, and forgery from the non-profit organization they once presided over, Instituto Nóos.
His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands Receives Credentials From Two Ambassadors.
This afternoon at the Paleis Noordeinde in Den Haag His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands received credentials from the Ambassador of Morocco, Mr. Abdelouahab Bellouki, and the Ambassador of Pakistan, Mr. Moazzam Ahmad Khan.
Photo courtesy of HKH/RVD
TMs King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden Enjoying the Sites in New York City.
Their Majesties King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden arrived in New York City last evening to begin their four-day visit to the United States in “...in connection with the 375th anniversary of the Kalmar Nyckel’s arrival in Delaware and the first Swedish settlement in the USA” according to the Swedish royal court.
This morning Their Majesties accompanied by Her Royal Highness Princess Madeleine of Sweden and her fiancé, Mr. Christopher O’Neill, had a nice family outing whilst visiting the Castle Clinton National Monument in Battery Park, New York City. Soon, the lovely royal family took a boat ride to Ellis Island as well as to Liberty Island where they gazed upon the majestic Statue of Liberty. Afterward, Their Majesties headed on over to Harlem where they enjoyed a fabulous lunch at the famous Red Rooster restaurant.
Anyway, according to various sources Their Majesties will visit Washington, DC and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Whilst in Philly Their Majesties will “… tour of City Hall before visiting the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, the Barnes and the American Swedish Historical Museum…” before heading on over to Wilmington, Delaware.
Video about the upcoming celebrations in Delaware.
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Photo courtesy of Kungahuset
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