On Wednesday, May 13, 2015, Her Royal Highness Princess Marie of Denmark participated in the AIDS-Fondets IPM briefing/meeting in Copenhagen. The French-born princess is patron of the AIDS Fondets (foundation).
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Monthly Archives: May 2015
(VIDEO) Her Imperial Majesty Empress Michiko of Japan Presides Over the Japan Red Cross Annual Meeting.
On Wednesday, May 13, 2015, Her Imperial Majesty Empress Michiko of Japan accompanied by Her Imperial Highness Princess Kiko of Japan presided over the 2015 Japan Red Cross Annual Meeting held at the Meiji Jingu Shrine Hall in Tokyo.
Her Royal Highness Princess Caroline of Hanover Participates in a Meeting in Paris.
On Tuesday, May 12, 2015, Her Royal Highness Princess Caroline of Hanover participated in a meeting with members of the Fondation Prince Pierre de Monaco at the Grand Véfour in Paris. The purpose of yesterday’s meeting was to establish the list of nominees for the 2015 Prix Littéraire (Literary Prize). The prestigious prize honors “…renowned French writers…”
The nominees are: Mr. Henri Lopes, Ms. Amélie Nothomb,Ms. Chantal Thomas, Mr. Fred Vargas, and Ms. Anne Wiazemsky.
Photo courtesy of the Fondation Prince Pierre de Monaco
(VIDEO) News Regarding His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco.
On May 9, 2015, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco attended the 1st Annual Monaco ePrix in Monte-Carlo. The Monaco ePrix is a:
“…new FIA Championship, which showcases electrical-energy innovations in a racing environment and designed to appeal to a new generation of Motorsport fans. It aims to accelerate the electric vehicle market and to promote sustainability.
Commencing in Beijing in September 2014, the Championship will compete in the heart of ten of the world’s leading cities, racing around their iconic landmarks. Ten Teams, each with two Drivers, will go head-to-head in electric single-seater race cars capable of speeds in excess of 225km/h. to challenge for the Drivers and Team Championships.”
HM Queen Mathilde of Belgium Meets With Artists.
On Wednesday, May 13, 2015, Her Majesty Queen Mathilde of Belgium welcomed two well-known contemporary artists from China, Mr. Liu Xiaodong and Ms. Yu Hong, to the Palais Royal in Brussels.
This morning’s meeting was held in connection with the upcoming (June 2015) state visit to spectacular China.
If you would like to learn more about the works by Mr. Liu Xiaodong and Ms. Yu Hong please click here and here.
Photo courtesy of the Belgian Monarchy
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Hosts a Lovely Garden Party.
On the afternoon of May 12, 2015, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh accompanied by Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, Their Royal Highnesses The Earl and Countess of Wessex, and Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester hosted the first Garden Party of the year at Buckingham Palace in London, England.
According to various sources Her Majesty beamed as she spoke about her fifth great-grandchild, Her Royal Highness Princess Charlotte of Cambridge. One lucky guest who spoke to the Press Association noted how Her Majesty “…was pleased to have another great-granddaughter in particular.”
An estimated 8,000 guests were served “…20,000 sandwiches, 20,000 slices of cake and 27,000 cups of tea…”
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(VIDEO) HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco Inaugurates the New IAAF Headquarters.
On Monday, May 11, 2015, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco inaugurated the new International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) along the Quai Antoine 1er on Port Hercule.
In a press release IAAF President, Mr. Lamine Diack, noted that the new headquarters is an:
“…especially proud moment for the IAAF to move into a specifically designed office space on the quay of Monaco’s world famous port. On behalf of the IAAF Council and all the staff, I would like to thank Prince Albert and the Principality of Monaco for providing us with this stunning location. Ever since our association’s move to Monaco in 1994 we have greatly appreciated the warmth of your welcome and hospitality. The IAAF feels very much at home in Monaco and looks forward to enjoying many more productive years in residence in the heart of the capital of world athletics.”
Meanwhile, the sovereign prince was also proud of the IAAF and their new building noting:
“…Monaco has been the home of world athletics ever since my father Prince Rainier III warmly welcomed the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) to the Principality in 1994. Since the beginning, Monaco has embraced athletics with our annual meeting Herculis evolving in the IAAF’s competition calendar from Grand Prix to Super Grand Prix status – in 2004 and 2005 hosting the World Athletics Final – to being a member of the IAAF Diamond League series, today’s premier invitational circuit of athletics.
As Honorary President of the International Athletics Foundation, President of the Monegasque Athletics Federation and as an IOC member, I am especially pleased that the Olympics’ number one sport has flourished during its time in Monaco. I fervently hope that newly housed in these impressive offices the long standing relationship between Monaco and the IAAF will continue to prosper.”
The Royal Correspondent 