On the morning of January 20, 2014, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands welcomed the President of France, Mr. François Hollande, to Paleis Noordeinde in Amsterdam.

The purpose of President Hollande and his delegation’s visit to the Netherlands is to strengthen bilateral and economic ties between to two countries.

After the official welcoming ceremony Their Majesties ushered President Hollande into Paleis Noordeinde where they posed for official photos for the press.

In the afternoon, Their Majesties hosted a luncheon in honor of President Hollande at the Paleis where speeches were made and tons of toasts. An hour or so later, President Hollande and his delegation were off to participate in several meetings with various Dutch government officials as well as with influential Dutch businessmen.

And, that’s it. 🙂

Please click the links below to watch a video news report as well as to view photos.

VIDEO w/Photo Gallery, Photo Gallery 2, Photo Gallery 3, Photo Gallery 4

Photo courtesy of RVD/HKH

Monaco Princely Family

His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco and Her Serene Highness Princess Stephanie of Monaco Attend Day Four of the 38th Festival International du Cirque de Monte-Carlo.

January 20, 2014 Alexandra

On Sunday, January 19, 2014, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco accompanied by Her Serene Highness Princess Stephanie of Monaco along with her two daughters, Miss Pauline Ducruet, and Miss Camille Gottlieb, and well-known French journalist, historian, and close friend of the princely family, Mr. Stéphane Bern, attended the fourth day of the 38th Festival International du Cirque de Monte-Carlo held at the Chapiteau de Fontvieille.

Click here to view photos.

British Royals

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh Attend Sunday Service.

January 19, 2014 Alexandra

On January 19, 2014, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh attended Sunday morning service at St. Peter’s Church in Wolferton, Norwich.

Please click here and/or here to view photos.

Click here to read a brief article from the Eastern Daily Press.

Monaco Princely Family

Her Serene Highness Princess Stephanie of Monaco and Her Daughters Attend the Second Day of the 38th Festival International du Cirque de Monte-Carlo.

January 18, 2014 Alexandra

On Friday, January 17, 2014, Her Serene Highness Princess Stephanie of Monaco accompanied by her lovely daughters, Miss Pauline Ducruet, and Miss Camille Gottlieb, attended the second day of the 38th Festival International du Cirque de Monte-Carlo.

Please click here to view photos.

Photo courtesy of the Palais Princier

House of Romanov, Royal documentaries

Last of the Czars (VIDEOS)

January 17, 2014 Alexandra

Here is the 1996 documentary entitled, Last of the Czars, that you may enjoy watching over the weekend.

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British Royals

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal Visits the Brighton & Hove Carers Centre.

January 17, 2014 Alexandra

On Thursday, January 16, 2014, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal arrived in Hove, East Sussex, to attend the 25th anniversary celebrations of the Brighton & Hove Carers Centre (BHCC).

The BHCC is a “…local charity which exists to support anyone caring for a partner, relative, or friend who needs help because of illness, disability, substance misuse or old age.”

Swedish Royals

News Regarding Their Royal Highnesses Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden.

January 17, 2014 Alexandra

On Thursday, January 16, 2014, Their Royal Highnesses Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden visited the offices of Läxhjälpen, “…a non-profit organization supported by the business community which helps young people from socio-economically disadvantaged areas with their homework…” according to the Swedish royal court.