On Sunday, May 31, 2015, His Majesty King Philippe of Belgium attended a ceremony in Kortrijk to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Lys.
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Photo courtesy of the Belgian royal court
Monthly Archives: May 2015
HRH The Duchess of Cornwall Attends the 500 Words Final.
On Friday, May 29, 2015, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall attended the BBC 2’s 500 Words Final competition and reception held at St. James’s Palace in London.
Established in 2010, the 500 Words competition “…attracted more than 120,000 entries during 2015 and the presentation ceremony featured live performances from boy band The Vamps and singer Will Young, accompanied by the London Community Gospel Choir…” according to Clarence House.
For more information about Friday’s event via the BBC News please click here.
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Photo courtesy of Zimbio
News Regarding Her Royal Highness Princess Caroline of Hanover.
On Saturday, May 30, 2015, Her Royal Highness Princess Caroline of Hanover accompanied by His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco attended the 48th Concours International de Bouquets held at the Chapiteau de l’espace, Fontvieille.
Organized by the Garden Club de Monaco this year’s theme was Russia. Though the Concours International de Bouquet is for amateurs only a handful of experts participate in the competition in specified category.
The bouquets in the competition “…are judged by two juries: the official jury is comprised of judges who are qualified in floral art. The special jury, chaired by HRH Princess Caroline of Hanover, is made up of celebrities from the literary and artistic worlds…”
On Sunday, the award ceremony was held at the Hôtel Hermitage in the presence of Princess Caroline.
Photos courtesy of the Palais Princier
(VIDEOS) Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Visits Lancaster.
On Friday, May 29, 2015, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II made a one-day visit to Lancaster, England.
During yesterday’s visit Her Majesty made a private visit to Lancaster Castle which is celebrating its “…750th Anniversary of the creation of the Duchy of Lancaster Inheritance…” writes the BBC News. After viewing a performance of William Shakespeare’s, Richard II. The day ended with a tour of Myerscough College in Billsborrow.
For more information about yesterday’s visit to Lancaster please click the links below.
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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Hosts Another Garden Party at Buckingham Palace.
On Thursday, May 28, 2015, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh accompanied by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice of York, Their Royal Highnesses Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent, Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester attended the third garden party of the year held at Buckingham Palace in London.
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Her Majesty Queen Margrthe II and HRH Prince Henrik of Denmark Attend a Concert.
On Wednesday, May 27, 2015, Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II and His Royal Highness Prince Henrik of Denmark attended the Livgardens Musikkorps (Life Guards) concert held at Rosenborg Slot in Copenhagen.
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Photo courtesy of Kongehuset
News Regarding HRH Crown Prince Haakon of Norway.
On Thursday, May 28, 2015, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon of Norway attended the 75th anniversary celebrations of the liberation of Narvik.
If you are interested in learning more about the Battles of Narvik (aka the Norwegian Campaign) please click here and/or here.
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Photo courtesy of Kongehuset