His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan arrived in China yesterday to begin his brief visit at the invitation of the President of China, Xi Jinping.
This morning His Majesty held a meeting with the chairman of the 12th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, Mr. Yu Zhengsheng, in Yinchuan City, China. Discussions focused on strengthening bilateral ties between Jordan and China in the areas of industry, investment and trade according to Petra News.
Afterward, His Majesty attended the opening of the 1st Edition of the China-Arab States Expo in Yinchuan City. The purpose of the event is to promote trade between China and the Arab states.
On Sunday, September 15, 2013, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark arrived in Klitmøller in northern Denmark to attend in the 2013 KIA Cold Hawaii Professional Windsurf Association (PWA) World Cup pre-events.
This afternoon the heir to the Danish throne had a chance to meet with those who will compete in the PWA World Cup (which officially begins on September 16-22), tried his hand at windsurfing, drove a jet-ski into the ocean to watch those practicing for the PWA World Cup, mingled with the press(some whom are now referring to Crown Prince Frederik as the “Surfer prince.” Um, no, just no),and much more.
If you are interested in watching the 2013 KIA Cold Hawaii Professional Windsurf Association World Cup live beginning on September 16 please click hereand/orhere.
Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece accompanied by her daughter, Princess Maria Olympia of Greece, and Crown Princess Marie-Chantal’s younger sister, Princess Alexandra von Fürstenberg, were in Waikiki, O’ahu, Hawai’i last Saturday to attend the launch of the T Galleria by DFS.
Please click here and here to learn more about the event as well as to view more photos from Honolulu Magazine and DFS.
Click hereto watch a video news report from KITV News.
Mahalo nui loa to Nalani for the head’s up regarding last Saturday’s event! 🙂
On Friday, September 13, 2013, Their Imperial Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan watched various swimming competitions held at the Tokyo Tatsumi International Swimming Center inKōtō, Tokyo, Japan.
On the evening of September 11, 2013, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco accompanied by his nephew, Mr. Pierre Casiraghi, attended the inauguration of the 11th Edition of Monaco Classic Week and toured the historic boat, Le Belem, which was docked at the Port de Fontvielle.
This morning the sovereign prince inaugurated the much needed extension of the Palais de Justice in Monte-Carlo.
On September 13, 2013, Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Mary of Denmark accompanied by her dear friend, Ms. Caroline Heering, were on the island of Bornholm to participate in the Hjemmeværnets (Home Guard) drill, Sikker Solskin, with a bunch of good-looking Danish men in military exercise uniforms.
And, that’s it. I really have nothing else to say. 🙂
On September 13, 2013, Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden accompanied by Their Royal Highnesses Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden, His Royal Highness Prince Carl Philip of Sweden and Her Royal Highness Princess Madeleine of Sweden gathered in the Rikssalen at the royal palace in Stockholm to attend the opening of the special exhibition, 40 År På Tronen: 40 År för Sverige.
The exhibition tells the story of His Majesty’s 40 years as the king of Sweden and Head of State via images as well as objects “…in the palace’s Hall of State and the magnificent Royal Apartments” according to the Swedish royal court.
Anyway, during today’s opening Her Royal Highness Princess Christina of Sweden gave a lovely speech and then declared the exhibition open.
Click the link below to watch a video of the opening.
The Royal Correspondent 
