On June 27, 2013, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall arrived at the All England Club in Wimbledon to watch the second round of the men’s singles tennis match between Juan Martin Del Potro and Jesse Levina.
Yearly Archives: 2013
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales Presents Operational Medals.
On June 27, 2013, His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales presented operational medals to “…servicemen and women of the Royal Dragoon Guards who have recently completely a tour of duty in Afghanistan…” according to Clarence House. The medal presentation took place in the gardens at Clarence House.
Earlier in the afternoon The Prince of Wales held an audience with the Prime Minister of Belize, Mr. Dean Barrow, and his wife, Ms. Kim Simplis.
His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan Holds a Meeting with the United States Secretary of State, Mr. John Kerry. (VIDEO)
On June 27, 2013, His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan, accompanied by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II of Jordan, held a luncheon meeting with the United States Secretary of State, Mr. John Kerry, at Al-Hummar Palace in Amman.
According to Petra News, discussions focused on the Syrian crisis in which His Majesty noted that:
“…Jordan’s stand is firm regarding this issue and calls for a comprehensive and transitional political solution to end the bloodshed and to preserve unity of Syria and is territorial integrity and limits its catastrophic consequences on the whole region.”
The Secretary of State and His Majesty also discussed ways to “…revive peace talks between the Palestinians and Israelis based on the two-state solution…”
Photo courtesy of the US Department of State/Public Domain
Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands Opens a New Exhibition in Amsterdam. (VIDEOS)
On Thursday, June 27, 2013, Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands arrived at the Koninklijk Paleis Amsterdam to officially open the new exhibition entitled, Het Paleis en de Dam: 400 Jaar Hart van de Amsterdamse Grachten.
Per the official website for the Koninklijk Paleis Amsterdam regarding this great new exhibition:
“The stately Royal Palace stands on the west side of Dam Square, the most famous public space in the Netherlands. The two have been inextricably linked since the seventeenth century. Situated in the heart of the city, they have witnessed some of the most momentous events in the country’s history. In people’s minds they are associated with many different things – royal ceremonies and public celebrations, academic debate and political protest, moments of remembrance and commemoration.
The Palace and Dam Square’ focuses on the relationship between the Royal Palace and Dam Square which, together, have formed the vibrant hub of the city and its canal district for the past four hundred years.”
If you plan to visit or live in the Netherlands and would like to visit the exhibition it will be open to the public beginning on June 28-September 15, 2013. For more information about Het Paleis en de Dam: 400 Jaar Hart van de Amsterdamse Grachten please visit the official website for the Koninklijk Paleis Amsterdam here.
Click here to watch a video news report.
Official trailer for the exhibition
Photo courtesy of HKH/RVD
Their Royal Highnesses Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia of Asturias Attend the 2013 Premios Fundación Príncipe de Girona.
On the evening of June 26, 2013, Their Royal Highnesses Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia of Asturias arrived at the Palacio de Congresos in Girona to attend the 2013 Premios Fundación Príncipe de Girona.
The awards are presented to individuals and organizations for their “…outstanding entrepreneurial capacity in innovative project” according to the official website for the Fundación Príncipe de Girona.
Afterward, the royal couple and hundreds of guests attended a concert held at the Sala Sinfónica de Auditorio.
Photos courtesy of Casa Real
His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan Meets With the New Emir of Qatar. (VIDEO)
On June 26, 2013, His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan accompanied by His Royal Highness Prince Ali bin Hussein of Jordan arrived in Doha, Qatar to meet with the new Emir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani.
During their meeting, according to Petra News, His Majesty wished the new emir:
“…good luck and success in leading Qatar and the Qatari people to greater success and prosperity. His Majesty also reiterated Jordan’s desire to enhance fraternal and cooperative relations between the two ‘brotherly’ countries and build on what has been achieved, serving the two countries’ common interests and boosting the joint Arab action.”
After the meeting His Majesty, Prince Ali, Sheikh Tamim, and members of Qatar’s royal family as well as His Majesty’s delegation attended a gala luncheon.
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Presents New Colours to the Nijmegen Company, Grenadier Guards.
On June 26, 2013, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, as Colonel-in-Chief, presented New Colours to the Nijmegen Company, Grenadier Guards in the gardens at Buckingham Palace in London.
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