On the morning of December 5, 2013, His Majesty King Philippe of Belgium visited the headquarters of l’Etat-Major de la Défense (General Staff of the Defense) in Evere.
During today’s visit His Majesty toured the operations center and was briefed about the activities of the Belgian Armed Forces at home as well as aboard.
On Thursday, December 5, 2013, Their Imperial Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan continued their visit to Chennai, India.
This morning the imperial couple visited the Guindy National Park where they were warmly welcomed by hundreds of locals eager to see the emperor and empress.
Thereafter, the imperial couple visited the Tamil Nadu welfare association for the disabled according to Kyodo News.
On Wednesday, December 4, 2013, His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan arrived in Brussels, Belgium for a visit.
Today, His Majesty attended a luncheon meeting at the Palais de Bruxelles with His Majesty King Philippe of Belgium. During the luncheon the two kings discussed the latest developments in the Middle East, the Syrian crisis and ways to strengthen bilateral ties between Jordan and Belgium.
His Majesty King Abdullah II also visited the headquarters of the European Council. Whilst there His Majesty held a meeting with the President of the European Council, Mr. Herman van Rompuy, and with the President of the European Commission, Mr. José Barroso.
On December 4, 2013, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall hosted a reception at Clarence House to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the National Literacy Trust.
According to the Associated Press during the reception the lovely duchess announced the winners of a National Literacy Trust campaign, Literacy Heroes.
On December 4, 2013, His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales attended a reception held at Lancaster House in London to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Disasters Emergency Committee.
On Wednesday, December 4, 2013, Their Imperial Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan continued their six-day visit to India. This afternoon the imperial couple visited the Kalakshetra Art Academy in Chennai.
On December 4, 2013, His Royal Highness The Duke of Cambridge arrived at the Westway Sports Centre in north Kensington, London, to participate in the Coach Core apprentice training session.
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