Yearly Archives: 2013

Imperial Family of Japan

TIMs Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan Host A Tea Party. (VIDEO)

On May 3, 2013, Their Imperial Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan, accompanied by His Imperial Highness Crown Prince Naruhito and Their Imperial Highnesses Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko of Japan, hosted a tea party at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo for various leaders attending the 5th Tokyo International Conference on African Development.

Royal House of Jordan

News Regarding TMs King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan. (VIDEOS)

His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan arrived at the King Hussein Air College in Amman this morning to attend the graduation ceremony of the 42nd Class of Air Force Cadets of the Jordan Armed Forces.

This afternoon, His Majesty held an audience with the European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighborhood Policy, Mr. Štefan Füle, at the royal palace in Amman.  Discussions focused on the Syrian crisis and the latest developments in the Middle East.

Meanwhile, Her Majesty Queen Rania was at the Children’s Museum Jordan to attend the opening of the new exhibition entitled, I Am Change.  According to Petra News, the exhibit:

“…aims to raise children’s awareness on water and energy conservation and hopes to challenge children’s conceptions related to water and energy and orient them to a ‘new mindset’ about the role every citizen can play to conserve water and energy. 

I Am Change will also introduce children to new ways of preserving these vital sources; to teach them about alternative energy sources and environmental protection.”

British Royals

Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall Attends Big Lunch in Trowbridge, Wiltshire. Plus, Other News.(VIDEO)

camillaHer Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall arrived at the Mead Community Primary School in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, this afternoon to participate in Big Lunch. Established in 2009 Big Lunch’s purpose is:

“…to get as many people as possible across the whole of the United Kingdom to have lunch with their neighbors once a year in a simple act of community, friendship and fun.

A Big Lunch can be anything from a few neighbors getting together in the garden or on the street, to a full-blown street party with food, music and decoration that quite literally stops the traffic.”

Now, that’s a brilliant idea and sounds like fun.   🙂  Anyway, for more information about today’s event as well as to watch videos and view photos please click the links below:

VIDEO w/Photos and Article w/Photos

If you are interested in learning more about Big Lunch please visit their official website here.

Later in the afternoon, The Duchess of Cornwall arrived at Middlewick House in Wiltshire to participate in a “…charity event to raise money for the Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust and the Wiltshire Air Ambulance Charitable Trust…” according to ITV News.

Click here to view photos as well as to read an article regarding the charity event.

British Royals

News Regarding His Royal Highness Prince Harry of Wales. (VIDEO)

Recently, His Royal Highness Prince Harry of Wales recorded a video message that was aired:

“…during the Change Live Concert in Twickenham on June 1, 2013. CHIME FOR CHANGE, founded by Gucci, is a new global campaign to raise funds and awareness for girls’ and women’s empowerment. It aims to convene, unite and strengthen the voices speaking out for girls and women around the world, with a focus on three key areas: Education, Health and Justice.”