His Royal Highness Prince Henrik of Denmark Opens an Exhibition in Copenhagen.

Prince Henrik of DenmarkOn Thursday, October 31, 2013, His Royal Highness Prince Henrik of Denmark participated in the opening of Akademiet Bocuse d’Or Danmark’s exhibition, Fransk Affære, in Copenhagen.

According to the Danish royal court Fransk Affære, “…presents a number of French companies in Denmark selling and displaying French products and goods.”

Please click here to view photos.

Photo courtesy of Kongehuset

News Regarding TIMs Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan.

JapanOn Friday, November 1, 2013, Their Imperial Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan arrived at the Tokyo International Forum to preside over the 100th anniversary of Sophia University.  Special guests also attending today’s celebrations included Their Royal Highnesses Prince Félix and Princess Claire of Luxembourg.   

Please click here for detailed information about today’s celebration (in English).

And, finally, on October 30, 2013, His Imperial Highness Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan visited the Nishida Kitaro Museum of Philosophy in the Ishikawa Prefecture.

Photo courtesy of the IHA

Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene of Monaco Attends a Gala Luncheon in New York City.

CharleneOn the afternoon of October 30, 2013, Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene of Monaco attended the Dom Pérignon Crown Luncheon held at the Upper East Side restaurant, Daniel, in New York City.

The luncheon was held in honor of the lovely princess as well as  “…for donors of the Princess Grace Foundation…”  according to various sources.

Please click here to read an article as well as to view photos from Wednesday’s luncheon from WWD.

Haunted Castles and Vlad The Impaler. Happy Halloween! (VIDEOS)

Vlad III, Prince of Wallachia

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewRrSsgZ28A

Dracula the movie, 2006.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2PaAoihWTY

Haunted Castles in the United Kingdom

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oz9AlQs5oJs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rU-OjKK2_A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCIbQusjiKw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykaJXyKIBnk

Happy Halloween!

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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh Tour East Sussex. (VIDEOS)

On October 31, 2013, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh arrived in East Sussex for a one-day visit to the region.

This morning Her Majesty and the duke visited the West Quay Fisheries in Newhaven where they “…were shown more than 40 varieties of fish caught off the Sussex coast by a local fleet…” according to the London Evening Standard.  Thereafter, Her Majesty and the duke arrived in Beddingham to open the “…new £5 million 68-bed youth hostel at South Downs National Park.”

Soon, Her Majesty and the duke arrived in Lewes where they visited Harveys Brewery.  After a nice lunch they made their way to Brighton where Her Majesty officially opened the “…new historical resource center for East Sussex and Brighton and Hove…” known as The Keep.

For more information about today’s tour of East Sussex please click herehere, and here.

Click here and here to watch videos.

Click here to view photos.