On Thursday, October 17, 2013, His Royal Highness The Duke of Cambridge participated in his first investiture “…on behalf of The Queen…” at Buckingham Palace in London.

According to Kensington Palace, during this afternoon’s special event the duke presented “…Wimbledon champion Andy Murray [with the] Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) medal.”

For more information about today’s investiture at Buckingham Palace please click the links below.

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Imperial Family of Japan

TIMs Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan Attend a Reception in Tokyo. (VIDEOS)

October 16, 2013 Alexandra

On October 16, 2013, Their Imperial Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan accompanied by Their Imperial Highnesses Prince Hitachi and Princess Hanako of Japan attended the 25th Praemium Imperiale Art Awards reception in Tokyo.

Established in 1989, the Praemium Imperiale Art Awards is “…a global arts prize awarded annually by the Japan Art Association…” according to the official website for the awards.

The winners of the 2013 Praemium Imperiale Art Awards went to famed Spanish tenor, Mr. Placido Domingo, Italian artist, Mr. Michelangelo Pistoletto, and iconic American film director, writer, producer, and philanthropist, Mr. Francis Ford Coppola to name a few.

Video of the awards presentation and reception. His Imperial Highness Prince Hitachi presents the medals to the winners.

British Royals

Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall Attends an Awards Ceremony in London.

October 16, 2013 Alexandra

On October 15, 2013, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall attended the 2013 Man Booker Prize Award Ceremony held at the Guildhall in London.

Please click here for more information about last evening’s event and here to view photos.

Norwegian Royals

News Regarding His Majesty King Harald V of Norway and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon of Norway. (VIDEOS)

October 16, 2013 Alexandra

On Wednesday, October 16, 2013, His Majesty King Harald V of Norway accompanied by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon of Norway met with the “…newly appointed government…” at the royal palace in Oslo.

Click here to watch a video.

Thereafter, Crown Prince Haakon visited the Nesbru School in Asker to celebrate Global Dignity Day.

Click here to watch a brief video news report.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpChDtD6eH4

Photo courtesy of Kongehuset/S.Sundsbø

Belgian Royals

King Albert II of Belgium Attends an Award Ceremony in Brussels.

October 16, 2013 Alexandra

On the afternoon of October 16, 2013, King Albert II of Belgium arrived at the Palais des Académies in Brussels to attend the 2013 Terre d’Avenir award ceremony.

According to the Belgian royal court the award is “…given [presented] by the Fondation Reine Paola in collaboration with the Fondation Dirk Frimout.”

British Royals

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Hosts a Reception at Buckingham Palace.

October 16, 2013 Alexandra

On the evening of October 15, 2013, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh accompanied by Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex hosted a reception at Buckingham Palace in London for “…Members of Parliament and Members of European Parliament…” according to the British royal court.

Spanish Royals

His Royal Highness Prince Felipe of Asturias Inaugurates the Centro de Coordinación de Vigilancia Marítima de Costas y Fronteras.

October 16, 2013 Alexandra

On Wednesday, October 16, 2013, His Royal Highness Prince Felipe of Asturias arrived at the Dirección General de la Guardia Civil in Madrid to inaugurate the Centro de Coordinación de Vigilancia Marítima de Costas y Fronteras.

According to the Spanish royal court, the new facility is the command post for all “…coordinated surveillance and emergency missions to combat drug trafficking, human trafficking and rescues boats among other actions.”

Photo courtesy of Casa Real

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