Daily Archives: June 23, 2015

British Royals

(VIDEOS) Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh Visit Germany.

On Tuesday, June 23, 2015, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh began their three-day state visit to Germany.

Upon their arrival at Tegel Airport in Berlin Her Majesty and the duke were warmly welcomed to the country by the British Ambassador as well as the “…German military honor guard lining their route to their car, while artillery fired a 21-gun salute and fighter jets overflew the area in tribute…” according to the Associated Press.

After a quick stop at the Hotel Adlon, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh met with the President of Germany, Mr.

Tomorrow, Her Majesty and the duke will met with the Chancellor of Germany, Ms. Angela Merkel, and take a boat ride along the Spree River in Berlin.

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Spanish Royals

(VIDEO) Queen Sofia of Spain Receives an Award.

On Tuesday, June 23, 2015, Queen Sofia of Spain received the UNICEF Comité Español’s 2015 Joaquín Ruiz-Giménez Award.  The ceremony, presided over by Her Majesty Queen Letizia of Spain, was held at the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas in Madrid.

Queen Sofia received the award for her “…work and commitment in support of the most vulnerable people, especially the children, in the last 50 years.”