Daily Archives: June 18, 2013

Spanish Royals

His Majesty King Juan Carlos I of Spain Attends a Luncheon. Plus, News Regarding Their Royal Highnesses Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia of Asturias. (VIDEO)

On the afternoon of June 18, 2013, His Majesty King Juan Carlos I of Spain arrived at the Sede del Consejo de Estado in Madrid to attend a luncheon meeting with representatives of the Comisión Permanente del Consejo de Estado.  So, what did they talk about during their fancy luncheon?  Honestly, if you knew it would bore you to death.

Meanwhile, across town, Their Royal Highness Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia of Asturias participated in the annual meeting of the Patronato de la Residencia de Estudiantes according to the Spanish royal court.

Click here to view hundreds of photos of lovely Letizia wearing a lemon colored outfit and  her husband in a drab gray colored suit.

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Royal House of Jordan

News Regarding His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan. (VIDEO)

On the morning of June 18, 2013, His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan left his home country for London, England for a brief official visit.  According to Petra News, His Majesty will hold a meeting with British Prime Minister, Mr. David Cameron, British Foreign Minister, Mr. William Hague, and with members of British Parliament.  His Majesty is also expected to “…deliver a lecture at the British Royal College of Defense Studies.”

Royal House of Serbia

Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine of Serbia Host a Fundraising Event at the Peninsula Hotel.

serbiaOn the evening of June 15, 2013, Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine of Serbia accompanied by His Royal Highness Prince Alexander of Serbia arrived at the Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA, to host a “…fundraising event with the Autism Speaks and Lifeline New York Humanitarian Organization in aid of autistic children in Serbia.”

Click here to learn more about the event as well as to view personal photos.

On Sunday, the royal couple arrived in Alhambra, CA (just south of Pasadena) to commemorate Vidovdan at St. Steven’s Serbian Orthodox Cathedral.  During the celebrations there were performances by the St. Steven’s Sokoli Dancers and the St. Petersburg Russia Ensemble.

Photo courtesy of Zimbio

Dutch Royal Family

Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands Attends the Zilveren Anjers Awards Ceremony. (VIDEOS)

On the morning of June 18, 2013, Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands arrived at the Koninklijk Paleis in Amsterdam to attend the Zilveren Anjers of the Prins Bernhard Cultuurfonds awards ceremony.

Since 1950 the Zilveren Anjers have been awarded annually “…to individuals who voluntarily worked for culture and nature conservation.”  During today’s ceremony the princess presented the Zilveren Anjers to Ms. Caroline de Westenholz, Mr. Frans Wytema and Mr. Jos de Pont.

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Photo courtesy of HKH/RVD

Norwegian Royals, Swedish Royals

Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden Visit Northern Norway. Day One (VIDEOS)

On June 18, 2013, Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden arrived in Harstad to begin their two-day official visit to northern Norway at the invitation of Their Majesties King Harald V and Queen Sonja of Norway.  The purpose of the visit is to strengthen economic and bilateral ties between to two countries.

Anyway, today the reigning couples visited the energy company, Staoil, where they met with company officials and attended a presentation.  Then they visited the Stanges School where they met with faculty and students.  Soon, it was time for lunch at the Røkenes Gård.  Several hours later Their Majesties attended the festival exhibition entitled, Pioneer Voices, and attended a reception on the K/S Norge.

And, that’s it.  Until tomorrow.   🙂

Belgian Royals

News Regarding Members of the Belgian Royal Family.

belgiumOn the morning of June 18, 2013, His Royal Highness Prince Philippe of Belgium arrived in Strombeek-Bever, Grimbergen, to visit Procter & Gamble’s Brussels Innovation Center.  According to the Belgian royal court, during his visit the prince toured the center, attended a workshop, and met with company staff.

In the afternoon, the prince joined Her Royal Highness Princess Mathilde of Belgium and Their Majesties King Albert II and Queen Paola of Belgium at Château de Laeken to attend a reception for various ambassadors accredited to, well, Belgium.   🙂

Dutch Royal Family

HM King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands in Den Haag. (VIDEO)

On the morning of June 18, 2013, His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands arrived in Den Haag to visit the Stichting Saffier De Residentiegroep’s (Foundation Sapphire Residence Group) Generatietuin van Nederland (Generation Garden Netherlands).

According to RVD, the Generatietuin van Nederland is a place where youth come after school to spend time with residents of a retirement home.  During visits the residents and the youth garden together, eat, and simply hang out and enjoy each other’s company.