On the afternoon of July 12, 2013, Their Majesties King Albert II and Queen Paola of Belgium accompanied by Their Royal Highnesses Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde of Belgium hosted a luncheon at Château de Laeken for “…Minister-Presidents of the Regions and Communities…” according to the Belgian royal court.
Yearly Archives: 2013
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Attends the Coronation Festival Evening Gala at Buckingham Palace.
On the evening of July 11, 2013, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II accompanied by Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall as well as other members of the royal family attended the Coronation Festival Evening Gala held in front of the West Terrace at Buckingham Palace.
According to a Buckingham Palace press release the gala:
“…showcased 60 years of music and dance which connect with the themes of the Coronation Festival — tradition, excellence and innovation. Tonight’s performances featured UK artists such as Katherine Jenkins, Russell Watson and The Feeling, alongside the National Youth Orchestra and the English National Ballet. The gala performance celebrates the musical journey through Britain and the Commonwealth since The Queen’s Coronation in 1953.”
His Majesty King Juan Carlos I of Spain and His Royal Highness Prince Felipe of Asturias Participate in an Important Meeting. (VIDEO)
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales Attends a Fundraising Dinner and Reception.
HM Queen Elizabeth II Previews The Coronation Festival. (VIDEOS)
On the afternoon of July 11, 2013, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II accompanied by Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall attended a preview of the Coronation Festival held in the gardens of Buckingham Palace.
According to a press release via Buckingham Palace, Her Majesty “…met with a number of Royal Warrant Holders taking part in the Coronation Festival as well as representatives of the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST).”
This evening Her Majesty accompanied by Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, Their Royal Highnesses The Earl and Countess of Wessex, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, and other members of the royal family are expected to attend the Coronation Festival gala held in the gardens of Buckingham Palace.
For more information about today’s event as well as to watch videos and view photos please click here, here and here.
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales Visits the Prince’s School of Traditional Arts. (VIDEO)
On July 10, 2013, His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales arrived in east London to visit the Prince’s School of Traditional Arts which “…specializes in teaching, researching, and promoting the practice and theory of the arts and crafts of the world’s great traditions.”
Whilst at the school the prince viewed the 2013 Degree Show which showcases designs by graduate students.
For more information about today’s visit please click here. If you are interested in learning more about the Prince’s School of Traditional Arts please visit their official website here.
The Prince of Wales talks about the school.
His Royal Highness Prince Daniel of Sweden Attends a Football Match.
On July 10, 2013, His Royal Highness Prince Daniel of Sweden arrived at the Gamla Ullevi Stadium in Göteborg to attend the “…UEFA Women’s opening match between Sweden and Denmark…”
Photo courtesy of Kungahuset
The Royal Correspondent 