On Tuesday, November 17, 2015, Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited the French Embassy in London to sign the book of condolences for the victims of last Friday’s terrorist attacks in Paris, France.
The November 13 attacks killed 129 innocent people and more than 300 were severely injured.
On Tuesday, November 17, 2015, Their Majesties King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain accompanied by TMs King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia of Spain attended the Premios Nacionales del Deporte 2014 held at Palacio Real de El Pardo in Madrid.
On Tuesday, November 17, 2015, Her Majesty Queen Mathilde of Belgium arrived at the Musée des Arts Contemporains in Hornu to view the special exhibition entitled, L’Homme, le Dragon et la Mort: La Gloire de Saint Georges (The Man, The Dragon, and The Death: The Glory of Saint George).
According to a press release the exhibition displays how the:
“…iconography of St. George and the dragon has always been a powerful driver of the European imagination. A selection of works on display (including paintings, sculptures, drawings and illuminated manuscripts) representing the saint in different forms, and the exhibition examines how St. George and the dragon are identified today with various battles of humanity against hostile forces, but also and perhaps above all against humanity itself as it seeks to define its destiny.
The success of the cult of St. George was considerable, and his fame spread throughout the Western world. He became the emblem of countries and regions in Europe such as England, Portugal, Catalonia and Aragon. A multi-faceted figure, St. George was also the patron saint of corporations, of various orders and of many European cities which were placed under his protection. This success accounts for the multiple depictions to be found in the largest European collections, as well as frequent appearances in popular traditions, which still constitute an intangible heritage that is showcased in this exhibition. Four contemporary artists are invited to show how this myth has retained its meaning even today: David Claerbout, Giuseppe Penone, Luc Tuymans and Angel Vergara Santiago.”
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On Tuesday, November 17, 2015, His Majesty King Philippe of Belgium attended day two of the Enterprise 2020 Summit: The Future of Europe held at the Palais des Beaux-Arts (BOZAR) in Brussels.
According to a press release the high-level forum, organized by the Commission Européenne, is the:
“…European corporate social responsibility movement’s initiative to encourage businesses to contribute to achieving the Europe 2020 goals by delivering high levels of employment, productivity and social cohesion.”
On Monday, November 16, 2015, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco presented the Médailles d’Honneur aux Bénévoles et Associations to representatives from various volunteer associations in Monte-Carlo.
The ceremony, which took place inside the Salon des Glaces at the Palais Princier, was held ahead of Fête Nationale 2015.
On the morning of Tuesday, November 17, 2015, Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco, ahead of Fête Nationale, visited the headquarters of the Croix Rouge Monégasque in Monte-Carlo.
During today’s visit the lovely princess, sporting a new Jean Seburg style haircut, delivered bags of food supplies as well as other items to various Monégasque citizens.
On the morning of Monday, November 16, 2015, Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco, Her Royal Highness Princess Caroline of Hanover and her daughter, Her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra of Hanover, and members of the Gouvernement Princier de Monaco observed a moment of silence in the inner courtyard at the Palais Princier in memory of the innocent victims of last Friday’s terrorist attacks in Paris, France.
On Saturday, November 14, 2015 sovereign prince sent a message of support to the President of France, Mr. François Hollande, and to the people of France.
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