Yearly Archives: 2014

Norwegian Royals

TRHs Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway Attend the 2014 Næringslivets Hovedorganisasjon Conference. (VIDEOS)

MMHOn Wednesday, January 8, 2014, Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway arrived at the Operahuset in Oslo to attend the 2014 Næringslivets Hovedorganisasjon (NHO) annual conference.

According to the official website for the NHO the organization is:

“…the leading voice of business and industry in Norway. Having expert knowledge and an extensive business network, the NHO plays an important and constructive role in the Norwegian society.

Our main objective is to create and sustain conditions that secure the competitiveness and profitability of business and industry, and thereby maintain the basis for a good standard of living, sound economic growth and sustainable development.”

Please click here and here to watch videos.

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Photo courtesy of Kongehuset

Spanish Royals

Her Majesty Queen Sofia of Spain Views the Documentary, La Pasión del Prado. (VIDEOS)

spainOn January 8, 2014, Her Majesty Queen Sofia of Spain arrived at the Sala Berlanga in Madrid to view the new documentary entitled, La Pasión del Prado.

The documentary, produced in collaboration with Radiotelevisión Española, Museo del Prado and the Ministerio de Cultura, gives viewers a tour of the famous collections held at the Museo del Prado.

Click here to watch a video news report.

Trailer for La Pasión del Prado

Photo courtesy of Casa Real

Imperial Family of Japan

Their Imperial Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan Meet with the Prime Minister of Turkey. (VIDEO)

On Wednesday, January 8, 2014, Their Imperial Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan held an audience the Prime Minister of Turkey, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and his wife, Mrs. Emine Erdoğan, at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.  

According to Kyodo News, Prime Minister Erdoğan, his wife, and a Turkish delegation completed their three-day official visit to Japan this afternoon.

British Royals

News Regarding His Royal Highness The Duke of Cambridge. (VIDEOS)

On Tuesday, January 7, 2014, His Royal Highness The Duke of Cambridge arrived at St. John’s College at the University of Cambridge to begin his 10-week executive program in Agricultural Management.   

According to Kensington Palace the program:

“…is organized by the Cambridge Program for Sustainability Leadership at the University of Cambridge.  The course [which consists of seminars, lectures and meetings] has been designed to help provide The Duke with an understanding of contemporary issues affecting agricultural business and rural communities in the United Kingdom…”

Please click here for more information about The Duke of Cambridge’s arrival at St. John’s College.

Danish Royals

Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II and His Royal Highness Prince Henrik of Denmark Host the 2014 Nytårskur. (VIDEO)

DenmarkOn Tuesday, January 7, 2014, Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II and His Royal Highness Prince Henrik of Denmark accompanied by Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark arrived at Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen where Her Majesty hosted the 2014 Nytårskur (New Year’s reception).

Today’s reception was held for “…officers from the Defense and the Danish Emergency Management Agency, I., II. and III. rank classes, invited representatives from large national organizations, and those having royal patronage…” according to the Danish royal court.

Please click the links below to watch a video and to view photos.

VIDEO, Photo Gallery, Photo Gallery Two

Photo courtesy of Kongehuset

Royal House of Jordan

News Regarding Their Majesties King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan. (VIDEOS)

On Sunday, January 5, 2013, His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan accompanied by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II of Jordan presided over the Youth Empowerment Program (YEP) ceremony in Amman.

According to Petra News, the YEP:

“…seeks to enhance the values of democracy, en-root democratic practices in society and push forward the development process.  During the ceremony [His Majesty and the crown prince] watched two films that highlighted the launch of the initiative and subsequent practical measures in its implementation and the winners of the initiative’s first session who represented the sectors of youth and civil society organizations.”

And, finally, this afternoon, Her Majesty Queen Rania of Jordan arrived in Marka where she visited an “…orphan care center at the Hamzah Bin Abdul Muttalib Society.”  

Thereafter, Her Majesty arrived in Amman where she visited the Dar Al Aytam Society.  Whilst there Her Majesty met with “…orphans benefitting from the Dar Al Aytam society and checked on the services they receive from the society and its school.”