On February 28, 2014, Her Royal Highness Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands opened the Bibliotheek Gouda in, well, Gouda. The library building dates back to 1971 and was originally a chocolate factory according to RVD.

Photo courtesy of RVD/HKH

Belgian Royals

His Majesty King Philippe of Belgium Visits Technifutur. (VIDEOS)

February 28, 2014 Alexandra

On February 28, 2014, His Majesty King Philippe of Belgium visited Technifutur in Seraing.

According to the Belgian newspaper, SudPresse, Technifutur is a “…skills and training center devoted to industry and the techniques of communication and information…”

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Spanish Royals

Her Royal Highness Princess Letizia of Asturias Attends a Ceremony at the Palacio del Senado. (VIDEO)

February 28, 2014 Alexandra

On Friday, February 28, 2014, Her Royal Highness Princess Letizia of Asturias arrived at the Palacio del Senado in Madrid to attend a ceremony held on the occasion of Día Mundial de las Enfermedades Raras.

Today’s ceremony was organized by the Federación Española de Enfermedades Raras (FEDER) in collaboration with the Organización Europea de Enfermedades Raras (EURORDIS).

Imperial Family of Japan

Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan Visit Izu Ōshima. (VIDEO)

February 28, 2014 Alexandra

On Friday, February 28, 2014, Their Imperial Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan visited the island of Izu Ōshima where they met with residents living in a temporary housing complex.

According to Kyodo News, last October the “…island was hit hard by mudslides triggered by a powerful typhoon.”

British Royals

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Meets with the Chancellor of Germany.

February 27, 2014 Alexandra

On February 27, 2014, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II held an audience with the Chancellor of Germany, Ms. Angela Merkel, at Buckingham Palace in London.

On Tuesday, February 25, Her Majesty met with the High Commissioner of Namibia, Mr. Steve Katjiuanjo, at Buckingham Palace.

Belgian Royals

Her Majesty Queen Mathilde of Belgium Attends a Seminar at the Universiteit Antwerpen.

February 27, 2014 Alexandra

On Thursday, February 27, 2014, Her Majesty Queen Mathilde of Belgium arrived at the Universiteit Antwerpen to attend the seminar, Friendly ATTAC: Bits of Help.

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Danish Royals

HRH Crown Princess Mary of Denmark Visits Familiens Hus.

February 27, 2014 Alexandra

On February 27, 2014, Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Mary of Denmark accompanied by the Danish Minister of Employment, Ms. Mette Frederiksen, visited the Familiens Hus in Høje Taastrup.