On Thursday, March 17, 2022, His Royal Highness Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg arrived at the Cercle Cité in Luxembourg City to view the exhibition, Hitchcock: The Brand.

The exhibition centers around the brand that the late filmmaker, Alfred Hitchcock, created throughout since the beginning of his legendary career:

“As part of this exhibition, we attempt to analyze and illustrate the deliberate and extremely calculated fabrication of this “brand”, this universal public and highly lucrative image. He used a multitude of methods and systems that enabled him to establish a powerful, original, and effective brand image on par with his ambitions.

This exhibition unveils the private collection of Paul Lesch, a great enthusiast of the world of Alfred Hitchcock.”

Hitchcock: The Brand will be open to the public until April 10, 2022. For more information about the exhibition please click the link below:

https://cerclecite.lu/fr/event/hitchcock-the-brand

HRH Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg Visits a Reception Center for Ukrainian Refugees in Kirchberg

March 17, 2022 Alexandra

On Thursday, March 17, 2022, His Royal Highness Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg accompanied by the Minister for Immigration and Asylum, Mr. Jean Asselborn, the Mayor of Luxembourg City, Mrs. Lydie Polfer, visited the SHUK Emergency Accommodation Structure and Reception Center in Kirchberg.

The SHUK reception center was established by the Government of Luxembourg to help those fleeing Ukraine due to the war. At this time the reception center holds 250 beds. Pets are also welcomed “…[there is a] special area for them. The Administration of Veterinary Services will regularly visit the emergency accommodation structure to support the regularization of the animals...” according to the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs in Luxembourg.

During today’s visit, His Royal Highness Grand Duke Henri met with SHUK officials and toured the center. The Grand Duke also spent time meeting with various Ukrainian refugees who “…shared with him their experiences of war and exile… [he] comforted them by confirming the empathy of all the people of Luxembourg…” notes the Cour Grand-Ducale.

Dutch Royal Family

(VIDEOS) Her Majesty Queen Maxima of the Netherlands Visits with Ukrainian Refugees at the RAI in Amsterdam

March 16, 2022 Alexandra

On the afternoon of Wednesday, March 16, 2022, Her Majesty Queen Maxima of the Netherlands visited Ukrainian refugees in Amsterdam. The Dutch Red Cross and the Municipality of Amsterdam have set up a transfer location/humanitarian service point at the RAI where refugees are received and where help requests from Ukrainians are provided. The Ukrainian refugees are offered a place from the RAI where they can stay for the foreseeable future.

According to RVD, upon her arrival, Queen Maxima spoke with employees of the Dutch Red Cross and the municipality of Amsterdam about starting up the location and about cooperation with other organizations in areas such as transportation and information provision. The role of the Dutch Red Cross, aid in Ukraine and neighboring countries were also discussed during her visit.

Her Majesty also met with various Ukrainian refugees who spoke about the situation in Ukraine, their journey to the Netherlands, and contact with their loved ones who have decided to stay in their homeland. Her Majesty Queen Maxima also spoke with volunteers who told about their efforts to give the refugees a warm welcome and about their experiences at the humanitarian service point at the RAI.

Her Majesty also participated in a round table discussion with employees of the Dutch Red Cross, the Salvation Army, Vluchtelingenwerk Nederland, and Takecarebnb, an organization that links refugees to potential host families.

Please click the link below to view photos from today’s visit:

https://www.ppe-agency.com/show.php?zoektype=2&search=16-03-2022%20Amsterdam

British Royals

His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales Presides Over an Investiture Ceremony at Windsor Castle

March 16, 2022 Alexandra

On Wednesday, March 16, 2022, His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales presided over an investiture ceremony held at Windsor Castle in Windsor, England.

The recipient of the Officier of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) went to author and broadcaster, Mr. Lemn Sissay. The recipients of the Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) went to novelist, Miss Irenosen Iseghohi Okojie, and former Rugby Union and professional Rugby footballer, Mr.Simon Middleton to name a few.

Click the link below to view photos from today’s ceremony:

https://www.paimages.co.uk/headline/1836792

Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg

HRH Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg Visits a Post-Production Sound and Movie Studio in Bettembourg

March 16, 2022 Alexandra

On the morning of Wednesday, March 16, 2022, His Royal Highness Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg visited the post-production sound and movie studio, Philophon, in Bettembourg.

Established in 2004, Philophon Studios specializes in feature films and offers “…both qualified staff and the infrastructure necessary for the development of soundtracks for any audiovisual project…” according to a press release. The studio has seven sound editing rooms and two sound mixing rooms all equipped with the latest technologies “…capable of producing soundtracks in all formats including Dolby Atmos…”

During today’s visit, organized by the Chamber of Trades, His Royal Highness Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume was given a tour of the studio where he learned about sound mixing, recording, and much more.

Belgian Royals

His Majesty King Philippe of Belgium Visits a Registration Center for Ukrainian Refugees

March 16, 2022 Alexandra

Photo courtesy of the Belgian Royal Court

On Wednesday, March 16, 2022, His Majesty King Philippe of Belgium accompanied the Mayor of Brussels, Mr. Philippe Close, visited a registration center for Ukrainian refugees inside Hall 8 at the Brussels Expo. The registration center was established by the FEDASIL, and is open to all Ukrainian refugees who fled their homeland due to the Russian invasion.

During this morning’s visit, His Majesty King Philippe was briefed about the situation at the registration center by the Belgian Prime Minister, Mr. Alexander De Croo, the State Secretary for Asylum and Migration Policy, Mr. Sammy Mahdi, representatives from FEDASIL, and the Foreigners’ Office. After the briefing, His Majesty met with dozens of Ukrainian refugees who recently registered at the center, listened to their stories about the situation in Ukraine and more.

To view photos from today’s visit please click the link below:

https://www.rexfeatures.com/set/12852133

Headlines

HRH Crown Princess Mary of Denmark Meets with the Secretary-General of DRC Danish Refugee Council

March 15, 2022 Alexandra

Photo courtesy of the Danish Royal Court

On Tuesday, March 15, 2022, Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Mary of Denmark met with the Secretary-General of the DRC Danish Refugee Council, Ms. Charlotte Slente, at Amalienborg Slot in Copenhagen.

According to the Danish royal court, the Crown Princess:
“…received a briefing on the refugee situation in Ukraine. The DRC Danish Refugee Council is working closely with authorities and local organizations to help the many people who cross the border to Ukraine’s neighboring countries every day. The Secretary-General has just returned from Poland which has received approximately 1.7 million refugees from Ukraine. Secretary-General Slente was to tell the Crown Princess at today’s briefing about the organization’s work in contributing to providing safety and protection for the many refugees who are often women and children. It is a special challenge in Ukraine to secure the humanitarian corridors so that emergency aid can reach to the needy and people can be helped out.”