On Monday, June 16, 204, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh accompanied by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, His Royal Highness The Duke of Cambridge, His Royal Highness The Duke of York, His Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal and other members of the British royal family attended the Most Noble Order of the Garter service at St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle.
Yearly Archives: 2014
Members of the Imperial Family of Japan Attend the Funeral for the Late His Imperial Highness Prince Katsura. (VIDEOS)
On Tuesday, June 17, 2014, Their Imperial Highnesses Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako of Japan along with Their Imperial Highnesses Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko of Japan, Her Imperial Highness Princess Mako of Japan, and Their Imperial Highnesses Prince Takahito and Princess Yuriko of Mikasa attended the Renso no Gi funeral service helf at the Toshimagaoka Imperial Cemetery in Tokyo for the late His Imperial Highness Prince Katsura. The late prince passed away on June 8, 2014, of heart failure at the age of 66.
According to the newspaper, Japan Times, Their Imperial Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan, “…in line with custom did not attend the funeral but sent messengers including the grand steward of the Imperial Household Agency.”
His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco Co-Hosts a Fundraising Cocktail Reception.
On Thursday, June 12, 2014, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco along with Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou co-hosted a fundraising cocktail reception in Monte-Carlo.
Per a press release via the Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco last evening’s reception was:
“…in aid of World Wildlife Foundation’s joint work with the Prince Albert II of Monaco’s and Sir Stelios’ philanthropic foundations focusing on the preservation of the monk seal in the Mediterranean.
Total amount raised: 180,000 euros
Over 400 guests heard how the three organizations plan to take concerted action to save this endangered species. Speeches from HSH the Prince, Sir Stelios and WWF Director General, Mr Marco Lambertini, emphasized how voluntary donations could help fund this important campaign.”
Photo courtesy of the Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales Attends a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace. (VIDEO)
On Thursday, June 12, 2014, His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales accompanied by Her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra, The Honorable Lady Ogilvy, attended a garden party at Buckingham Palace in London in honor of the British Red Cross.
The Prince of Wales is President of the British Red Cross Society and Princess Alexandra is the Deputy President of the British Red Cross Society.
His Royal Highness Prince Harry of Wales Attends the 50th Anniversary Screening of Zulu. (VIDEOS)
On June 10, 2014, His Royal Highness Prince Harry of Wales arrived at the Odeon Leicester Square in London to attend the 50th anniversary screening of the classic 1964 film, Zulu.
News Regarding Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh Presents Operational Service Medals.
On June 12, 2014, His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh presented “…Operational Service medals to the 4th Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland at the St. Barbara Barracks in Fallingbostel, Germany…” according to the British royal court.
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