Yearly Archives: 2013

Dutch Royal Family

News Regarding Members of the Dutch Royal Family. (VIDEO)

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BeatrixOn March 15, 2013, members of the Dutch royal family participated in NL DOET, National Volunteer Day, organized by the Oranje Fond.

Per RVD:

“This morning Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands accompanied by Prince Bernhard, Prince Pieter-Christiaan, and Prince Floris helped with cleaning and chores at the Duurzaamheidscentrum Weizigt in Dordrecht.

Meanwhile, Prince Willem-Alexander and Princess Maxima went bowling with visitors and volunteers from Catharijnehuis, Stichting Dagopvang Utrecht (Catharijne House, Foundation Day Care Utrecht).” 

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Photo courtesy of RVD/HKH

 
Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg

News Regarding Their Royal Highnesses Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg.

MTHLuxembourgUpon hearing the news that the Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Jorge Mario Bergoglio, was chosen to be the 266th successor of St. Peter Their Royal Highnesses Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg sent their congratulations to the new Pope.

Please click here for more information from the newspaper, Wort (in English).

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British Royals

TRHs The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall Visit Qatar: Day 2. (VIDEOS)

ccOn March 14, 2013, Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall continued their official visit to Qatar.

This morning the prince attended the Qatar-United Kingdom Alumni Network reception, attended a meeting with Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser as well as with the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabor Al Thani, toured the Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP) and visited the Msheireb Enrichment Center.

Meanwhile, the duchess visited the Amna Mahmoud Al Jeddah Primary School, met with “…women participating in the Al Johara project…” and much more.

In the late afternoon, The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall visited the Katara Cultural Village in Doha.

For those who are interested in learning more about the lovely country of Qatar.

Swedish Royals

News Regarding Members of the Swedish Royal Family.

HMCGOn March 14, 2013, His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden received credentials from ambassadors representing Luxembourg, Pakistan, Italy, and St. Kitts and Nevis at the royal palace in Stockholm.

Meanwhile, it was announced that the Swedish network, SVT, will air Her Royal Highness the late Princess Lilian, The Duchess of Halland’s funeral on March 16, 2013.  For more information please click here.

And, finally, the Danish royal court has confirmed that Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II of Denmark will attend Princess Lilian’s funeral this Saturday.

Dutch Royal Family

Her Royal Highness Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands in Rotterdam.

LaurentienOn March 14, 2013, Her Royal Highness Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands was at the De Doelin in Rotterdam to open the 2013 Day of Literature.

According to RVD:

“Day of Literature is a one-day literature festival for young people.  

“The Day of the literature is organized every two years by Passionate Bulk Book. This is a literary and educational organization dedicated to promoting reading and the promotion of Dutch literature among young people aged 13-30 years. 

The organization provides the students on the Day of Literature acquaintance with thirty authors, young literary talent and contemporary singer-songwriters who present through reading sessions, interviews and talk shows. In addition, among other filmed literature shown, there are cabaret performances and several exhibitions.”

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Photo courtesy of RVD/HKH