On September 6, 2013, Her Royal Highness Princess Claire of Belgium attended the 50th Edition of the Concours International de Roses Nouvelles held at the Ancien Hôpital St-Jacques, Rœulx.
During today’s event the lovely princess baptized a new rose named, Princesse Claire de Belgique.
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On Friday, September 6, 2013, Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium arrived in the capital of the province Flemish Brabant, Leuven, to begin their one-day visit.
According to the Belgian royal court the purpose of today’s event is to meet with local citizens, government officials as well as to “…visit various social, cultural [sites], and attend a working luncheon devoted to two thematic priorities for the province…”
Anyway, upon their arrival to the Leuven Town Hall Their Majesties were warmly welcomed by thousands of locals and the Mayor of Leuven, Mr. Louis Tobback, as well as the Governor of Flemish Brabant, Mr. Lodewijk De Witte. After formal greetings King Philippe and Queen Mathilde attended at reception and luncheon held in their honor, attended a concert/recital, and much more.
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On September 5, 2013, Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco participated in the Pro/Am Final during the 2013 Masters de Pétanque on the square in front of the Palais Princier in Monaco.
Yesterday’s competition, organized by Peace and Sport, brought together “…the final sixteen qualifying players together with Monégasque personalities and international celebrities.The two semi-finals and the final of the 2013 Masters de Pétanque takes place on September 6…” according to the official website for the Masters de Pétanque and VisitMonaco.
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On September 5, 2013, Their Royal Highnesses Prince Joachim and Princess Marie of Denmark arrived at the Kastellet in Copenhagen to participate in Flagdagens and a wreath laying ceremony in honor of Danish soldiers according to the Danish royal court. Afterward, the royal couple attended a memorial service at Holmens Kirke.
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On September 5, 2013, Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex arrived at the Fulbourn Hospital, Cambridge to officially open the Chitra Sethia Adult Autism Centre. The countess also visited the Royal Air Force Wittering in Peterborough to present various Operational Medals as well as to open a new community center.
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On the evening of September 5, 2013, Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands attended the opening of the 18th Edition of the Rotterdam Philharmonic Gergiev Festival in De Doelen in Rotterdam, and to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Mr. Valery Gergiev’s debut with the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra.
According to RVD, the three-day festival will play various works by three Russian composers: Mr. Sergei Prokofiev, Mr. Igor Stravinsky and Mr. Modest Petrovich Mussorgsky.
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On September 5, 2013, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark arrived at the Industriens Hus in Copenhagen to officially open the House of Green.
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The Royal Correspondent 
