Monthly Archives: November 2013

Monaco Princely Family

Members of the Princely Family of Monaco Unveil a New Sculpture. (VIDEO)

On November 18, 2013, Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco accompanied by Her Royal Highness Princess Caroline of Hanover and Her Serene Highness Princess Stephanie of Monaco unveiled a new sculpture of His Serene Highness the late Prince Rainier III of Monaco.

The sculpture, located along La Rampe Major walkway, was created by famed Dutch sculptor, Mr. Kees Verkade.  Mr. Verkade also created the lovely statue of the late Princess Grace located in the Roseraie Princesse Grace in the district of Fontvieille in Monaco.

Earlier in the day Her Serene Highness Princess Stephanie of Monaco presented packages to elderly Monégasque citizens on the occasion of Fête Nationale.

Photo courtesy of the Palais Princier

Imperial Family of Japan

Their Imperial Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan Attend a Concert in Tokyo. (VIDEO)

On the evening of November 18, 2013, Their Imperial Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan arrived at the Suntory Hall in Minato, Tokyo to attend a classical music concert performed by the Berlin Philharmonic with Sir Simon Rattle conducting.

Their Imperial Majesties and guests listened to works by the late Robert Schumann, Igor Stravinsky and Sergei Prokofiev.

Belgian Royals

Their Royal Highnesses Prince Laurent and Princess Claire of Belgium View an Exhibition in Gembloux.

belgiumOn Sunday, November 17, 2013, Their Royal Highnesses Prince Laurent and Princess Claire of Belgium arrived at the Gembloux community center in Gembloux to view the exhibition, Les Oiseaux des Jardins.

According to the Belgian royal court the exhibition was organized by the City of Gembloux and the Ligue Royale Belge pour la Protection des Oiseaux.

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Dutch Royal Family

The King and Queen of the Netherlands Tour the Island of Curaçao. (VIDEO)

MWAOn Monday, November 18, 2013, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands arrived on the beautiful island of Curaçao for a one-day tour.

The day began with a welcoming ceremony hosted by the governor of Curaçao, Lucille George-Wout, at Government Square in Willemstad.  Soon, Their Majesties attended a meeting with the Prime Minister of  Curaçao, Ivar Asjes, and with other government officials.

In the afternoon, Their Majesties visited the Marnix College and Marnix FO-school, toured the University of Curaçao where they met with students and staff, opened the Caribbean Research and Management of Biodiversity Foundation’s new building, completed a walkabout in the district of Otrobanda, and attended a gala reception in the Brionplein square.

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Photo courtesy of RVD/HKH

Spanish Royals

News Regarding TRHs Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia of Asturias. (VIDEOS)

On the evening of Saturday, November 16, 2013, Their Royal Highnesses Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia of Asturias arrived at the Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens in San Marino, California to view the exhibition, Junípero Serra and the Legacies of the California Missions, curated by University of California, Riverside Associate Professor (Public History) Catherine Gudis and Professor (History) Steve Hackel.

After the viewing the royal couple attended a gala dinner held in their honor with local republican government officials, Huntington Library donors, etc, etc, etc.

Yesterday, the royal couple arrived in Miami, Florida to officially open the 2013 Miami Book Fair.  This afternoon, the prince and princess received the Key to the City from Miami-Dade mayor, Carlos Gimenez.

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