On March 14, 2013, His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh attended a Service at the Guards’ Chapel to “…commemorate the 175th Anniversary of the Soldiers and Airmen’s Scripture Readers Association in London.”
Yearly Archives: 2013
News Regarding TMs King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan. (VIDEO)
On March 14, 2013, Their Majesties King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan participated in the opening of a new terminal at the Queen Alia International Airport in Amman.
“The new 103,000 square meter terminal has been built at an estimated cost of USD 750 million. It is expected to increase the airport’s capacity to nearly 12 million passengers per year after the completion of the final phase… The new terminal features ample food and beverage venues, shopping outlet’s sufficient flight information screens, comfortable seating in waiting areas and high levels of service at the customer assistance counter.”
And, finally, His Majesty sent a telegram of congratulations to His Holiness Pope Francis I. According to the Jordan News Agency, His Majesty “…wished the new Pope success to maximize tolerance and coexistence values among followers of different religions, promote human rights, and defend peace, freedom and justice.”
Their Majesties King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia of Spain Congratulate His Holiness Pope Francis I. Plus, Other News. (VIDEO)
On March 13, 2013, Their Majesties King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia of Spain sent a telegram of congratulations to His Holiness Pope Francis I for “…being the 266th successor of St. Peter.”
And, finally, here is a video news report regarding a recent poll conducted in Spain regarding the reign of His Majesty King Juan Carlos I of Spain. The results: 78.5% view the reign of the old king “positively.”
And, that’s it. 🙂
TRHs The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall Visit Qatar.
On March 13, 2013, Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall arrived in Doha, Qatar for an official visit. The purpose of the visit is to “…strengthen the United Kingdom’s bilateral relations with Qatar…”
Upon their arrival at the Doha International Airport the royal couple were warmly greeted by the Minister of State, His Highness Sheikh Abdul Rahman bin Saud Al Thani, as well as other important officials.
Afterwards, the royal couple visited the Museum of Islamic Art. The prince and duchess were given a “… private viewing and a meeting with the Emir’s eldest daughter, Sheikha Mayassa, before a reception at the museum for contributors to the Qatar-UK Year of Culture 2013.”
News Regarding Her Royal Highness Princess Caroline of Hanover. (VIDEO)
On March 13, 2013, Her Royal Highness Princess Caroline of Hanover attended the inauguration of the “…decorations carried out by artists of the Fondation Paint a Smile to the Pédiatrie du Centre Hospitalier Princesse Grace…” in Monaco.
“Convinced of the impact of environment on the optimal mental development of young patients, Centre Hospitalier Princesse Grace asked the Fondation Paint a Smile to create custom color paintings and installations to create warmth and comfort for its patients.
Funding was made possible through the generosity of several anonymous donors, the Lions Club de Monaco and two editions of Cinéma des Couleurs de Paint a Smile, in partnership with the Yacht Club de Monaco.”
TRHs The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall Visit Jordan: Day 3. (VIDEOS)
On March 13, 2013, Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall continued their three-day official visit to Jordan.
This afternoon the royal couple visited a Syrian refugee camp at the King Abdullah Park in Ramtha. The camp, which houses roughly 1,000 people, is run by UNICEF, the UN and Save the Children charity. The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall also visited Jerash where they were given a guided tour of the ancient city. The Prince of Wales also attended the Mosaic Enterprise Challenge reception in Amman.
The day concluded with brief meeting with Their Majesties King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan as well as “…other senior officials.”
For more information about today’s activities as well as to watch videos please click the links below:
His Royal Highness The Duke of York Visits Tech City. (VIDEOS) (VIDEOS)
On March 13, 2013, His Royal Highness The Duke of York visited Tech City in East London. During his visit the duke “…met a selection of entrepreneurs and company founders… Tech City encompasses the network of more than 1,300 digital or creative businesses and technology start-ups concentrated in the area east of Old Street roundabout.”
For more information about today’s event as well as to watch videos please click the links below:
The Royal Correspondent 