On October 29, 2013, Her Majesty Queen Sofia of Spain arrived at the Cine Callao in Madrid to attend the première of the documentary, Manzanas, Pollos y Quimeras, by Ms. Inés París.
The film documents the lives of several African women who relocated to Spain, their reasons for coming, how they have adapted to living in a new country, and the struggles as well as the success they have achieved in Spain.
Trailer for the documentary
Photo courtesy of Casa Real
On the afternoon of October 29, 2013, His Majesty King Juan Carlos I of Spain met with General Commanders and directors of the Asociación de Fuerzas de Gendarmería Euromediterráneas at Palacio de La Zarzuela in Madrid.
Here are two interviews with Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark prior to their visit to amazing Sydney, Australia.
Click the links below to watch.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZHw5_Ov3Wg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1vOf8scTGQ
Photo courtesy of Kongehuset
On October 28, 2013, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco arrived in Marseille, France to participate in the opening ceremony of the 40th Congress of the Commission Internationale pour l’Exploration Scientifique de la mer Méditerranée (CIESM). The sovereign prince is President of the CIESM.
During the five-day conference discussions will focus on Marine Geosciences, Physics & Climate of the Ocean, Marine Biogeochemistry, Marine Microbiology & Biotechnology, Living Resources and Marine Ecosystems, Coastal Systems.
On October 29, 2013, Her Royal Highness Princess Letizia of Asturias arrived in Azucaica in the district of Toledo, Spain, to open the El Greco nursing home and day center. After the opening the princess toured the facility which “…houses 160 spaces for residents…” met with staff as well as with residents.
Meanwhile, in Madrid, His Royal Highness Prince Felipe of Asturias participated in the 25th anniversary celebrations of the communications network, RedIRIS. Established in 1988 the company “…provides communications, digital identity, security, mobility, email quality, collaboration and other computer services to the Spanish academic and scientific community.”
And, finally, yesterday afternoon Prince Felipe visited “…Carbures Europe, a manufacturer specialized in carbon structures technologies for airplanes…”
Photo courtesy of Casa Real
On Tuesday, October 29, 2013, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall visited the Ebony Horse Club Community Riding Center in Brixton, South London. Established in 1996 the Ebony Horse Club is:
“…a charity [which helps] to improve the life skills, education and aspirations of children and young people growing up in deprived communities in Brixton by providing access to horse riding, outdoor activities and mentoring.”
For more information about today’s visit please click here. If you are interested in learning more about the Ebony Horse Club please visit their official website here.
On October 29, 2013, His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales hosted a reception at Clarence House for “…players and other representatives from the 2013 Rugby League World Cup…”
