Daily Archives: July 10, 2013

British Royals

His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales Visits the Prince’s School of Traditional Arts. (VIDEO)

PoWOn July 10, 2013, His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales arrived in east London to visit the Prince’s School of Traditional Arts which “…specializes in teaching, researching, and promoting the practice and theory of the arts and crafts of the world’s great traditions.”  

Whilst at the school the prince viewed the 2013 Degree Show which showcases designs by graduate students.

For more information about today’s visit please click here.  If you are interested in learning more about the Prince’s School of Traditional Arts please visit their official website here.  

The Prince of Wales talks about the school.

British Royals

Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall Presents an Award During the 2013 RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show.

camillaOn July 10, 2013, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall arrived at Hampton Court Palace in Surrey to attend the second day of the Royal Horticultural Society’s Hampton Court Palace Flower Show.

During today’s visit the duchess presented Mr. Tom Galligan with the 2013 RHS Young School Gardener of the Year award.  According to the official website for the Royal Horticultural Society Mr. Galligan won the award for:

“…demonstrating [his] advanced gardening knowledge for his age, a tremendous passion, and also skills to grow a wide range of plants. Additionally he showed excellent understanding of environmental and sustainable issues.”

The Duchess of Cornwall also visited various exhibitors as well as gardens at the show.

And, that’s it!   🙂

For more information about the Royal Horticultural Society’s Hampton Court Palace Flower Show please visit their official website here.

Belgian Royals

TMs King Albert II and Queen Paola of Belgium Host a Reception.

belgiumOn Wednesday, July 10, 2013, Their Majesties King Albert II and Queen Paola of Belgium accompanied by Their Royal Highnesses Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde of Belgium hosted a reception at Château de Laeken for former Prime Ministers and other  “…government officials during the reign of King Albert II of Belgium…” according to Agence France Presse.

Click here and here to view photos.

Monaco Princely Family

His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco Meets With Mr. Nicolas Hulot.

PalaisPrincierHis Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco held an audience this afternoon at the Palais Princier with well-known environmentalist, documentary filmmaker, and producer, Mr. Nicolas Hulot.

During their meeting the sovereign prince and Mr. Hulot discussed important issues regarding the environment specifically ways to protect endangered marine life.

To learn more about Mr. Hulot and the work he does please visit his official website, Fondation Nicolas Hulot, here.

Photo courtesy of the Palais Princier