Yearly Archives: 2013

Belgian Royals

TMs King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium Visit Eupen. (VIDEOS)

belgiumOn Wednesday, October 23, 2013, Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium arrived in Eupen for a one-day visit.

Upon their arrival at the City Hall Their Majesties were warmly welcomed by thousands of people as well as by the mayor of Eupen, Mr. Karl-Heinz Klinkenberf and the Minister President of the German-Speaking community, Mr. Karl-Heinz Lambertz.

Prior to attending a welcoming reception held in their honor Their Majesties asked for a moment of silence in remembrance of the 11 people who died in a plane crash on October 19, 2013, in Gelbressée in the province of Namur.

After the reception, where several speeches were made and signing of the Livre d’Or, Their Majesties appeared on the balcony to wave to the crowds.  Thereafter, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde participated in a walkabout through the city.

To watch several videos and to view photos please click the links below.

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British Royals

HRH Prince George of Cambridge Has Been Christened. (VIDEOS)

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On the afternoon of October 23, 2013, His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge was christened at the Chapel Royal at St. James’s Palace in London.

The prince was by christened by The Archbishop of Canterbury, The Most Reverend Justin Welby with support from The Dean of The Chapel, Royal The Right Reverend and Right Honorable Richard Chartres, and The Sub-Dean of the Chapel Royal, The Reverend Prebendary William Scott.

Guests attending this afternoon’s intimate christening included Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, His Royal Highness Prince Harry of Wales, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Middleton, Miss Philippa (Pippa) Middleton, Mr. James Middleton.

Prince George of Cambridge’s godparents are Mr. Oliver Baker, Mrs. Michael Tindall, Mr. William van Cutsem, Earl Grosvenor, Mr. Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton, The Hon Mrs. Michael Samuel, and Mrs David Jardine-Paterson.

According to Kensington Palace Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge decided upon:

“…two hymns, two lessons and two anthems for the christening of their son, Prince George. The Hymns are Breathe on Me, Breath of God and Be Thou My Vision.  

The lessons are from St. Luke ch. 18, verses 15-17, read by Miss Pippa Middleton and St. John ch. 15, verses 1-5, read by Prince Harry. The anthems are Blessed Jesu! Here we Stand (Richard Popplewell) and The Lord Bless You and Keep You (John Rutter). Blessed Jesu! Here we Stand was written for Prince William’s baptism on 4th August 1982. 

The anthems will be performed by The Choir of Her Majesty’s Chapel Royal.

The Processional Organ Music will be J. S. Bach’s Fantasia in G (BWV 572). The Recessional Organ Music will be C. M. Widor’s Toccata from Symphony No 5.”

After the christening Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall hosted a lovely private reception at Clarence House.

The official photos of the christening, taken by Mr. Jason Bell, will be released on October 24, 2013.

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Spanish Royals

News Regarding Her Royal Highness Princess Letizia of Asturias.

PrincessLetiziaOn Monday, October 21, 2013, Her Royal Highness Princess Letizia of Asturias held audiences at Palacio de La Zarzuela in Madrid with representatives from the Federación Española de Párkinson, Centro de Educación Infantil and Primaria Bilingüe “Príncipe de Asturias” and writers as well as editors from the Spanish fashion and beauty magazine Telva.

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