Monthly Archives: August 2013

Dutch Royal Family

HRH Prince Johan Friso of Oranje-Nassau Has Been Laid to Rest. (VIDEOS)

FrisoHis Royal Highness the late Prince Johan Friso of Oranje-Nassau was laid to rest this afternoon in the cemetery next to the Stulpkerk in Lage Vuursche.

The private funeral service, led by Reverend Carel ter Linden, was held at the Stulpkerk with the late prince’s family and dearest friends in attendance.

After the service Her Royal Highness Princess Mabel, Countess Emma Luana, Countess Joanna Zaria, Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands, Their Majesties King Willem Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands and their daughters along with other members of the Dutch royal family returned to Kasteel Drakensteyn — residence of Princess Beatrix — to comfort each other and to mourn in private.

To view several video clips via NOS from today’s funeral service please click here and here.

Photo courtesy of RVD/HKH

Swedish Royals

His Royal Highness Prince Daniel of Sweden Goes to Russia.

DanielHis Royal Highness Prince Daniel of Sweden arrived in Moscow, Russia yesterday to begin his two-day visit.  Yesterday, the prince attended a reception at the Swedish Embassy for the “…Swedish athletics team participating in the IAAF World Athletics Championships in Moscow and for Swedish businessmen…” according to the Swedish royal court.

This afternoon Prince Daniel participated in the Sweden-Russia Business  Forum and the First Joint Meeting for Russian-Swedish Council (RSBC) alongside the President and CEO of Ericsson, Mr. Hans Vestberg.  Afterward, the prince attended the IAAF World Athletics Championship held at the Luzjniki Stadium.

Photo courtesy of Kungahuset

Royal House of Jordan

His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan Meets with United Nations Secretary General, Mr. Ban Ki-moon.

jordanOn Thursday, August 15, 2013, His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan welcomed United Nations Secretary-General, Mr. Ban Ki-moon, to Al Hummar Palace in Amman.

During their meeting discussions focused on the Syrian crisis, latest developments in the Middle East and ways to “…achieve peace between the Palestinians and the Israelis based on the two-state solution and the Arab peace initiative…” according to Petra News.   

His Majesty also held a meeting with United States Senator, Mr. Bob Corker, this afternoon.

Imperial Family of Japan

News Regarding TIMs Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan. (VIDEOS)

On August 15, 2013, Their Imperial Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan attended a service of remembrance at the Nippon Budokan Hall in Tokyo marking the 68th anniversary of Japan’s surrender to the Allied Forces thus ending World War II.  Today’s service also remembered the “…2.5 million war dead…” according to Kyodo News.

Spanish Royals

His Royal Highness Prince Felipe of Asturias Visits Paraguay. (VIDEOS)

On Wednesday, August 14, 2013, His Royal Highness Prince Felipe of Asturias arrived in Asunción, Paraguay to attend the inauguration of the newly elected President, Mr. Horacio Cartes.  The inauguration will take place on Thursday, August 15.

Upon his arrival at the Silvio Pettirossi International Airport Prince Felipe accompanied by his delegation — which includes the Secretary of State for International Cooperation and for Latin America, Mr. Jesús Gracia and Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly and European Parliament member, Mr. José Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra — were warmly welcomed by several Paraguayan government officials.

Afterward, Prince Felipe arrived at the Palacio de los López in Asunción to meet with the outgoing President, Mr. Frederico Franco.  Thereafter, the prince and his delegation attended a reception held in his honor at the Spanish Embassy.

In the evening, Prince Felipe attended yet another reception at Palacio de los López hosted by President Franco for various heads of state and foreign delegations attending tomorrow’s inauguration.