On the morning Friday, May 3, 2013, Their Royal Highnesses Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde of Belgium presided over the 12th Edition of the Prix Princesse Mathilde held at the Palais de Bruxelles. The theme of this year’s award is “…La Force des Pères and the father’s role in education.”
Monthly Archives: May 2013
TIHs Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako of Japan Arrive in Tokyo. (VIDEOS)
After spending several days in the Netherlands to attend the investiture of His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands Their Imperial Highnesses Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako of Japan have finally returned home to Tokyo this morning.
Upon their arrival at the Haneda Airport the imperial couple were warmly greeted by the President of the House of Councilors, Mr. Kenji Hirata, as well as other government officials. Soon, the crown prince and crown princess arrived at Togu Palace where they were greeted by their lovely daughter, Princess Aiko of Japan.
The Imperial Household Agency issued a statement from Crown Princess Masako regarding her visit to the Netherlands, “…we are very pleased that we were able to visit the Netherlands together to attend the coronation. I have received from the people a warm welcome and understanding so far… I would like to sincerely thank them and also to the public.”
TRHs Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden Visit Läckö Slott. (VIDEO)
Their Royal Highnesses Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden are currently on a two-day visit to the Västra Götaland province in Sweden. Today, the lovely royal couple visited the medieval castle known as Läckö Slott “…located on the shores of Lake Vänern…” where they were warmly greeted by the locals and officials. Afterward, the royal couple visited Vänerskärgården where they opened Victoriahuset and attended a lovely dinner at the “… residence in Göteborg.”
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh Visit a Rehabilitation Center in Surrey. (VIDEOS)
On May 2, 2013, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh visited the “…Headley Court military rehabilitation center…” in Surrey. During the visit Her Majesty and the duke toured the Waterloo gym, opened newly restored the Peter Long Unit, met with staff, patients and members of the British Armed Forces.
For more information about today’s visit please click here and here.
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TIHs Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako of Japan Met With Officials Before Departing for Tokyo, Japan. (VIDEO)
On May 2, 2013, Their Imperial Highnesses Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako of Japan met with various Japanese and Dutch officials in the lobby of their hotel in Amsterdam, Netherlands prior to departing for the Schiphol International airport.
HRH The Duchess of Cornwall Participates in the Middlesbrough Reading Campaign.
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall arrived at the Middlesbrough’s Central Library this afternoon to participate in the celebrations of the Middlesbrough Reading Campaign. For more information about today’s event as well as to view photos please click here and here.
News Regarding Their Imperial Highnesses Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako of Japan. (VIDEO)
On the evening of May 1, 2013, the parents of Her Imperial Highness Crown Princess Masako of Japan arrived at the hotel where their daughter was staying in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Apparently, the crown princess and her parents had tea in the hotel and left around 10pm.
Earlier in the afternoon, His Imperial Highness Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan met with various Japanese officials living in the Netherlands.
The Royal Correspondent 