Monthly Archives: January 2014

Danish Royals

Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Mary of Denmark Visits Yangon, Myanmar. (VIDEO)

MaryOn Friday, January 10, 2014, Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, as Patron of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), began her visit to the Southeast Asian country of Myanmar (aka Burma).

According to the official website for the UNFPA Myanmar the day began in Yangon where the crown princess accompanied by the Danish Minister for Development, Mr. Rasmus Petersen, visited the “…UNFPA-sponsored Youth Development Center…” 

Thereafter, the crown princess visited the Marie Stopes International health clinic as well as attended a reception with “…Danes living and working in Myanmar as well as NGOs and other partners in Yangon …” according to the Danish royal court.

For more information about Crown Princess Mary’s visit to Yangon, Myanmar as well as to view photos and watch a video please click the links below.

VIDEO, Article w/ Photos (in English), Photo Gallery

Photo courtesy of Kongehuset

Spanish Royals

His Royal Highness Prince Felipe of Asturias Presides Over the 22nd Edition of the Premio Bartolomé de las Casas.

casarealOn January 10, 2014, His Royal Highness Prince Felipe of Asturias presided over the 22nd Edition of the Premio Bartolomé de las Casas held at Palacio de La Zarzuela in Madrid.

During this afternoon’s ceremony the prince presented the 2014 Premio Bartolomé de las Casas (an award) to Chilean filmmaker, Ms. Jeannette Paillán.  Ms. Paillán accepted the award on behalf of the Coordinadora Latinoamericana de Cine y Comunicación de los Pueblos Indígenas (CLACPI).

Photo courtesy of Casa Real

Belgian Royals

TMs King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium Host a New Year’s Reception. (VIDEO)

belgiumOn Friday, January 10, 2014, Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium hosted the 2014 New Year reception at the Palais de Bruxelles.

According to the Belgium royal court guests included the President of the European Council, Mr. Herman Van Rompuy, the Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Didier Reynders, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minster of Defense, Mr. Pieter de Cream, and the President of the European Parliament, Mr. Martin Schulz to name a few.

Click here to watch a video news report.

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Norwegian Royals

Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway Host the 2014 Vismennenes Dag: En Samling for Unge Ledere.

haakonmettemaritOn January 9, 2014, Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway hosted the 2014 Vismennenes Dag: En Samling for Unge Ledere (Day of the Wise Men: A Seminar for Young Leaders) at Skaugum according to the Norwegian royal court.

Please click here to view photos.

Photo courtesy of Kongehuset

Danish Royals

Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II and His Royal Highness Prince Henrik of Denmark Attend the Funeral of the Late Countess Anne Dorte of Rosenborg.

QMII and PHOn January 9, 2014, Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II and His Royal Highness Prince Henrik of Denmark arrived at the Kongens Lyngby Kirke to attend the funeral of the late Countess Anne Dorte of Rosenborg.

The late countess passed away at the age of 66 on January 2, 2014.  She is survived by her three daughters Countess Josephine, Countess Camilla, and Countess Feodora.

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Photo courtesy of Kongehuset

Danish Royals

Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II and His Royal Highness Prince Henrik of Denmark Attend the Funeral of the Late Countess Anne Dorte of Rosenborg.

QMII and PHOn January 9, 2014, Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II and His Royal Highness Prince Henrik of Denmark arrived at the Kongens Lyngby Kirke to attend the funeral of the late Countess Anne Dorte of Rosenborg.

The late countess passed away at the age of 66 on January 2, 2014.  She is survived by her three daughters Countess Josephine, Countess Camilla, and Countess Feodora.

Please click here, here, and/or here to view photos.

Photo courtesy of Kongehuset