On the evening of November 18, 2013, Their Royal Highnesses Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia of Asturias arrived at the Freedom Tower in Miami to attend the España-Florida Foundation gala dinner.
Last evening’s event was held to “…celebrate the 500th Anniversary of Ponce de Leon’s first arrival in Florida…” according to the official website for the España-Florida Foundation.
On November 19, 2013, Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium participated in a special ceremony at the Palais de Bruxelles for “…people who received in 2013 a nobility title by Arrêté Royal (royal decree)…” according to the Belgian royal court. If that makes any sense. 🙂
On Tuesday, November 19, 2013, Her Majesty Queen Rania of Jordan arrived at the Four Seasons Hotel in Amman to attend the opening of the conference, Building Women-Focused Finance: The Global-Local Experience, organized by the Women’s World Banking (WWB) organization.
According to the official website for the WWB the two-day conference gathers “…more than 250 microfinance practitioners, commercial bankers, investors, donors, and regulators from more than 40 countries to promote financial inclusion for low-income women…”
On November 19, 2013, Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited the headquarters of charity, Only Connect, in London.
According to Kensington Palace the charity is “…a crime prevention charity that works with prisoners, former criminals and young people at risk of offending…”
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On November 19, 2013, Their Royal Highnesses Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg arrived in Ankara, Turkey for a five-day state visit to Turkey.
Upon their arrival at the Çankaya Presidential Palace the grand ducal couple were warmly welcomed by the President of Turkey, Abdullah Gül, and First Lady Hayrunnisa Gül. After the inspection of the guard and a photo-op for the press on the steps of the palace, President Gül ushered the grand ducal couple into the palace where gifts were exchanged.
Thereafter, Grand Duke Henri and President Gül accompanied by the Prime Minister of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and a Luxembourg business delegation held a meeting. Meanwhile, Grand Duchess Maria Teresa and First Lady Hayrunnisa Gül attended a luncheon.
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On Tuesday, November 19, 2013, Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco accompanied by Her Royal Highness Princess Caroline of Hanover, Her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra of Hanover, Her Serene Highness Princess Stephanie of Monaco, Mr. and Mrs. Andrea Casiraghi, and Mr. Pierre Casiraghi arrived at the Cathédrale Notre-Dame-Immaculee de Monaco to attend a Te Deum Mass — led by Archbishop Bernard Barsi — in celebration of Fête Nationale 2013.
After Mass the princely family returned to the Palais Princier where the medals presentation was scheduled to take place in the inner courtyard of the Palais. Unfortunately, due to the heavy rain and gusty winds the ceremony took place in the Galerie d’Hercule upper hallway of the Palais just outside the Galerie des Glaces.
Thereafter, Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene — wearing a navy wave jacquard lamé and wool double-face asymmetrical coat accessorized with a blue felt capeline hat and a black clutch in horsehair designed by her close friend, Mr. Albert Kriemler, for the House of Akris — made a balcony appearance at the Palais to wave to the proud and soaking wet Monégasque citizens.
Again, due to the bad weather the military parade in front of the Palais Princier was cancelled. Nonetheless, it was a great day for all and happy Fête Nationale to all in lovely Monaco.
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On the morning of November 19, 2013, His Imperial Majesty Emperor Akihito of Japan received credentials at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo from the newly appointed United States Ambassador to Japan, Ms. Caroline Kennedy.
The only daughter of the late President John F. Kennedy and the late Jacqueline Kennedy-Onassis arrived at the palace in a horse-drawn carriage which, according to Kyodo News, is “…a tradition for newly appointed ambassadors…”
The Royal Correspondent 