Monthly Archives: July 2015

Monaco Princely Family

His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco Visits the Patrol Training Vessel, Kojima.

On Wednesday, July 1, 2015, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco visited the Japanese patrol training vessel, Kojima, docked at Port Hercule in Monaco.

Once a year the Kojima — owned and operated by the Japanese Coast Guard Academy (JCGA) — brings together JCGA cadets to go on a 95-day training cruise around the world.  The purpose of the cruise is to equip the cadets with the “…necessary navigational skills and experience in safety and rescue, to cultivate their adaptability to a life at sea, to train them mentally for life on board ship and to foster in them an open-minded outlook on the world…” according to a press release.

Dutch Royal Family

The King and Queen of the Netherlands Enjoy a Beach Volleyball Match.

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On Sunday, July 5, 2015, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands attended the 2015 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships Men’s final match in Den Haag.

The reigning couple cheered on Mr. Reinder Nummerdor and Mr. Christiaan Varenhorst of Team Netherlands as they tried to defeat Mr. Alison Cerutti and Mr. Bruno Oscar Schmidt of Team Brazil.

In the end, Team Brazil won 2-1 (12-21,21-14,22-20).

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Photo courtesy of RVD/HKK

Monaco Princely Family

HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco Cheers as the Solar Impulse 2 Makes History.

On Friday, July 3, 2015, the Solar Impulse 2 made aviation history as the solar-powered plane — piloted by Mr. André Borschberg — landed safely at Kalaeloa Airport in Kapolei, Oah’u, Hawai’i.

Meanwhile, back in Monte-Carlo, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco along with dozens of Solar Impulse 2 support staff at the Monaco Mission Control Center erupted in cheers and hi-fives as they learned of the news.

The flight, which departed Nagoya, Japan, on Monday, June 29 took “…117 hours and 52 minutes [to fly over] the Pacific Ocean (a distance of 4,480 miles or 7,200 km), powered by 17,248 solar cells, fully charging its batteries each day to stay aloft at night…” writes the Associated Press. 

The Solar Impulse 2 will remain on the island of Oah’u until sometime next week.  Then, the solar-powered plane will fly to Phoenix, Arizona piloted by Mr. Bertrand Piccard.

Danish Royals

(VIDEO) HRH Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark Participates in an Open Water Swim Race.

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On Saturday, July 4, 2015, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark participated in the 2015 Vansbrosimningen in Vansbro, Sweden.

The open water swim race is “…Europe’s largest open water event and [is] a part of the ‘en Svensk Klassiker’.  The 3 kilometers race takes place in the Vanån and Västerdalälven rivers…” according to the Vansbrosimningen official website.

This isn’t the first time the future king of Denmark has participated in a grueling physical race.  On August 18, 2013, Crown Prince Frederik participated in the KMD Ironman Copenhagen which not only included the 3.8 kilometer swim, but also a 180 kilometer cycle as well as a 42.2 kilometer run.

Click here to view photos from Saturday’s event.

 Click here to watch an interview with the crown prince.

Photo courtesy of Kongehuset

British Royals

(VIDEOS) A Princess is Christened.

On Sunday, July 5, 2015, Her Royal Highness Princess Charlotte of Cambridge was christened at the St. Mary Magdalene Church on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.  The only daughter of TRHs The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge was christened by The Archbishop of Canterbury, The Most Rev Justin Welby, with support by The Reverend Canon Jonathan Riviere.

Twenty-one guests attended this afternoon’s ceremony including Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, TRHs the Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Middleton, Miss Pippa Middleton, and Mr. James Middleton to name a few.

The godparents of Princess Charlotte are Miss. Sophie Carter, The Honorable Laura Fellowes, Mr. James Meade, Mr. Adam Middleton, and Mr. Thomas van Straubenzee.

After the christening guests arrived at Sandringham House where The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge hosted a tea reception with delicious “…slices of christening cake, which is a tier taken from The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s wedding cake…” according to Kensington Palace.

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Monaco Princely Family

His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco Celebrates the 125th Anniversary of the Automobile Club de Monaco.

On Thursday, June 25, 2015, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco celebrated the 125th anniversary of the Automobile Club de Monaco at the Grimaldi Forum in Monte-Carlo.

According to a press release the Grimaldi forum was:

“…transformed for one evening in an Automobile Sport Museum. In the presence of Prince Albert II, the Minister of State Michel Roger and many representatives of the Monégasque Authorities, [the] party brought together nearly 4,000 members especially invited by the President of the ACM, Michel Boeri.”