Yearly Archives: 2014

Belgian Royals

News Regarding TMs King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium. (VIDEOS)

belgiumOn February 25, 2014, Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium visited the Flemish media corporation, MEDIALAAN in Vilvoorde.  This year the media giant is celebrating their 25th anniversary.

During today’s visit Their Majesties met with staff, toured the VTM KZOOM studios as well as the newsroom, unveiled a plaque, and much more.

Later in the afternoon, His Majesty held an audience with the President of Haiti, Mr. Michel Martelly.

Please click the links below to watch videos as well as to view photos from today’s visit to MEDIALAAN.

VIDEO, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, VIDEO 4, VIDEO 5 

Photo Gallery, Photo Gallery 2

Spanish Royals

Her Royal Highness Princess Letizia of Asturias Tours the I.E.S. Universidad Laboral de Albacete and Fábrica de Cuchillos ARCOS. (VIDEO)

On Tuesday, February 25, 2014, Her Royal Highness Princess Letizia of Asturias visited the I.E.S. Universidad Laboral de Albacete and Fábrica de Cuchillos ARCOS in Albacete.

Established in 1745, Fábrica de Cuchillos ARCOS is:

“…the first Spanish kitchen cutlery-making company with international scope and one of the oldest knife & cutlery manufacturers in the world. The National Archaeological Museum in Madrid has in its collection some of the pieces ‘Arcos-Albazete’, made by Juan de Arcos in 1745 and 1746.

In the year 1875, Gregorio Arcos Aroca, turned the small hand-crafted workshop where he made knives, scissors and daggers into a factory of machinery for the industrial mass production of knives. One century later, Gregorio Arcos Villanueva started the international expansion of the company. This family business is proud of its remarkable recognition and development…”

Please click here and here to view photos.

Spanish Royals

His Royal Highness Prince Felipe of Asturias Attends the Inauguration of the 2014 GSMA Mobile World Congress. (VIDEOS)

On February 24, 2014, His Royal Highness Prince Felipe of Asturias arrived at the Fira de Barcelona to attend the inauguration of the 2014 GSMA Mobile World Congress.

Yesterday evening the prince attended a welcoming dinner, hosted by the Comité Ejecutivo de la GSMA and the Fundación Barcelona Mobile World Capital, at the Palacio Albéniz in Barcelona.

Spanish Royals

Her Majesty Queen Sofia of Spain Visits the Nacional de España and the Compañía Nacional de Danza. (VIDEO)

On Monday, February 24, 2014, Her Majesty Queen Sofia of Spain visited the Nacional de España and the Compañía Nacional de Danza at the Naves del Matadero in Madrid.

The day began with a tour of the Instituto Nacional de las Artes Escénicas y de la Música (INAEM) which is celebrating their 35th anniversary.  Thereafter, Her Majesty was treated to several performances by the Nacional de España and by the Compañía Nacional de Danza.

Imperial Family of Japan

Their Imperial Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan Attend a Rugby Match. Plus, Other News. (VIDEOS)

On the afternoon of Sunday, February 23, 2014, Their Imperial Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan attended the 2014 Japan National Rugby Championship quarterfinals held at the Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium in Tokyo. 

In the evening, the emperor and empress arrived at Tōgū Palace in Tokyo to celebrate His Imperial Highness Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan’s 54 birthday.