“In this documentary art historian, Mr. Dan Cruickshank, explores the rich aesthetic of Ludwig II – from the mock-medievalism of Neuschwanstein the iconic fairytale castle, which became the inspiration for Walt Disney’s Sleeping Beauty castle, to the rich Baroque splendor of Herrenchiemsee, Ludwig’s answer to Versailles. Dan argues that Ludwig’s castles are more than flamboyant kitsch and are, in fact, the key to unravelling the eternal enigma of Ludwig II.”
Monthly Archives: August 2013
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal Visits the Isle of Wight.
On August 5, 2013, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal arrived on the Isle of Wight to carry out several engagements.
This morning the princess opened the new Corf Scout headquarters and training building in Newport, visited the John Cheverton Day Center at the Earl Mountbatten Hospice where she unveiled a plaque commemorating her visit, toured the Classic Boat Museum in East Cowes, visited the offices of Cowes Week Ltd at the Regatta House, and attended a reception as well as dinner at the Royal London Yacht Club.
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His Royal Highness The Duke of Rothesay Continues His Visit to Scotland.
His Royal Highness The Duke of Rothesay continued his visit to beautiful Scotland yesterday morning where he attended service at Canisbay Church in Caithness with dozens of locals.
This afternoon, The Duke of Rothesay arrived in Thurso where he visited the Reids Bakery. Whilst there the duke was given a tour of the facility, and then tried his hand at making a strawberry tart.
Afterward, the duke toured the Links of Greenland Coronation Meadows near Dunnet Bay. The area is “…home to rare plants and the most northerly population of bumblebees and blue butterflies…” according to the newspaper, Herald Scotland.
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News Regarding His Imperial Highness Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan. (VIDEO)
On August 4, 2013, His Imperial Highness Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan attended the 30th Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Jamboree and the 16th Nippon Jamboree, hosted by the Scout Association of Japan, held in Kiara-hama in the Yamaguchi Prefecture.
His Royal Highness Prince Felipe of Asturias Attends the 32nd Copa del Rey Audi MAPFRE Sailing Cup Award Ceremony. (VIDEO)
On the evening of Saturday, August 3, 2013, His Royal Highness Prince Felipe of Asturias arrived at the Plaza de Ses Voltes de Palma on the island of Mallorca to attend the 32nd Copa del Rey Audi MAPFRE Sailing Cup award ceremony.
During yesterday evening’s ceremony the Prince Felipe presented trophies to the winner’s of the eight categories. And, the winner’s are:
- Britain: “Alegre”
- Italy: “B2”
- United States: “Quantum Racing”
- Spain: “Rats on Fire”
- Spain:”Movistar”
- Spain:”Vamos Spain”
- Italy: “Margherita”
- Spain: “Turismo do Algarve”
His Royal Highness The Duke of Rothesay Attends the Mey Highland Games.
On Saturday, August 3, 2013, His Royal Highness The Duke of Rothesay — as The Prince of Wales is known in Scotland — attended the 2013 Mey Highland Games held at Queens Park in Caithness, Scotland. The duke is Chieftain of the Mey Games.
During today’s games the duke met with the locals as well as clapped and cheered as he and hundreds of attendees watched various events including Track and Field, Solo Piping, Highland Dancing and more.
TRHs The Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry of Wales Participate in a Charity Polo Match. (VIDEO)
On August 3, 2013, Their Royal Highnesses The Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry of Wales participated in the Audi Polo Challenge charity match, held at Coworth Park, Berkshire.
Today’s match was held “…in aid of the charities SkillForce and The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity of which William is patron and president respectively…” according to Cambridge News.
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The Royal Correspondent 