Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Presents The Queen’s Anniversary Prizes for Higher and Further Education. (VIDEO)

On Thursday, February 27, 2014, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II presented The Queen’s Anniversary Prizes for Higher and Further Education to “…recipients, including Leicester University, for its work that led to the discovery of the remains of King Richard III and Bristol University for its revolutionary work in obstetrics research…” according to the British royal court.

After the presentation of the prizes Her Majesty and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh hosted a reception at Buckingham Palace.

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Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall Tours the HMS Illustrious. (VIDEO)

camillaOn Wednesday, February 26, 2014, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall visited the HMS Illustrious at H.M. Naval Base in Portsmouth.

As Commodore-in-Chief of Royal Naval Medical Services, during today’s visit the lovely duchess met with the ship’s crew and viewed “…view[ed] a demonstration by the Ship’s medical team…” according to Clarence House.

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His Imperial Highness Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan Welcomes the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi to Tokyo. Plus, Other News.

japanOn February 25, 2014, His Imperial Highness Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan arrived at Haneda Airport to officially welcomed His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi to Tokyo, Japan.

This afternoon, His Imperial Majesty Emperor Akihito of Japan held an audience with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed at the Imperial Palace.  Thereafter, the emperor hosted a luncheon in honor of the crown prince’s visit to Tokyo.

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