Monthly Archives: March 2022

Dutch Royal Family

(VIDEO) TMs King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands Meet with Ukrainian Refugees in Ede

On Thursday, March 10, 2022, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands meet with Ukrainian refugees and representatives from the Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) at Harskamp, a refugee shelter army camp, in Ede, Netherlands.

According to RVD, last Thursday the first:

“…120 Ukrainian refugees arrived at the Harskamp army camp. The maximum capacity of 950 refugees has now been reached. In collaboration with, among others, the Red Cross, the Netherlands Council for Refugees and the Ministry of Defense caterer, COA received the Ukrainians and provided them with basic needs.”

During today’s visit Their Majesties met with Ukrainian citizens who had fled their home country, listened to their stories and expressed their support and condolences.

The royal couple discussed the role of the municipality of Ede in the “…reception of refugees with the village council of Harskamp and municipal officials. In conclusion, COA employees, various partner organizations and volunteers explained how they started the reception in recent weeks and what logistical and other challenges it entails.”

To view a photo gallery from today’s visit please click the link below:

https://www.ppe-agency.com/show.php?zoektype=2&search=10-03-2022%20Ede

Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg

TRHs Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg Meet with Ukrainian Refugees.

On Wednesday, March 9, 2022, Their Royal Highnesses Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg met with Ukrainian refugees, Iryna and her son, Yaroslav, at the Palais Grand-Ducal in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg.

According to the Cour Grand-Ducale during the meeting Iryna told her story of how she and her son fled Ukraine due to the ongoing conflict:

“…[Iryna and Yaroslav] boarded a crowded train which took them to the Hungarian border. [On the train there was an] Ukrainian woman who resides in Luxembourg who was returning home. Together, with three other compatriots, they reached Bratislava from where they flew to Charleroi thanks to the generosity of Luxembourg friends. From there, a car was waiting to take them back to the Grand Duchy.

During the meeting, Mrs. Anna Dolya, a representative from the LUkraine Association and Mr. Claude Radoux, Honorary Consul of Ukraine in Luxembourg gave an update on the situation in Ukraine. Faced with a humanitarian emergency, the Grand-Ducal Couple praised the enormous work and efforts of the associations mobilized in unison, without forgetting the numerous citizen actions of solidarity with the Ukrainians.”

Royal House of Jordan

(VIDEO) TMs King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan Attend a Meeting on the Occasion of International Women’s Day.

On Tuesday, March 8, 2022, Their Majesties King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan attended a meeting with several Jordanian women on the occasion of International Women’s Day at Al Husseiniya Palace in Amman, Jordan.

According to a press release, via the Hashemite Royal Court, during yesterday’s meeting His Majesty King Abdullah II:

“…highlighted the vital political, economic, and cultural role of women in Jordanian society, adding that they are an example of generosity and achievements.
 
His Majesty also stressed the importance of women’s participation in Jordan’s ongoing development and modernisation efforts.
 
The King expressed his confidence in and support for Jordanian women’s potential for innovation and excellence, commending their persistence to leave an indelible impact on their communities.
 
For her part, Queen Rania commended His Majesty’s support for Jordanian women and his belief in their capabilities to work and excel in several fields.
 
Her Majesty thanked the King for his keenness to create opportunities for all women, and for believing in them as an integral partner in the nation’s progress.
 
The Queen commended Jordanian women for excelling in various sectors, while also working tirelessly to build families and raise new generations.
 
The attendees expressed appreciation for Their Majesties’ continuous support to enable Jordanian women to contribute actively to Jordan’s advancement, and for their belief in women’s potential.
 
They reaffirmed their dedication to serving Jordan, and their keenness to capitalise on opportunities to enhance women’s role across the political, economic, social, and development-related fields.”

Headlines

(VIDEO) HRH Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands Opens a New Wing at the Singer Laren Museum 

On Tuesday, March 8, 2022, Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands opened a new wing at the Singer Laren Museum in Laren, Netherlands.

The new wing is four hundred square meters and consists of five exhibition rooms, a Nardinc gallery, a garden room as a reception area, a cinema and an extensive museum shop. 

During yesterday’s visit Princess Beatrix also opened the highly anticipated art exhibit, Sluijters en de Modernen: Collectie Nardinc. The Nardinc Collection was generously donated to the Singer Laren Museum by Ms. Els Blokker-Verwer. The collection consists of more than forty works of art by the late post-impressionist artist, Mr. Jan Sluijters, and more than seventy works by modern contemporaries artists.

British Royals

His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales Presents Medals to the Welsh Guards

Photo courtesy of Clarence House/H.Burnand

On Tuesday, March 8, 2022, His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, as Colonel of the Welsh Guards, presented the Operation SHADER Medals to members of the Welsh Guards at Combermere Barracks in Windsor.

For more information about today’s medal presentation as well as to view photos please click the link below:

https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/uk-news/2022/03/08/charles-presents-medals-to-troops-on-operation-shader/

Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg

TRHs Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg Host a Dinner at Château de Berg

On March 7, 2022, Their Royal Highnesses Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg accompanied by Their Royal Highnesses Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stephanie of Luxembourg hosted a dinner for members of the Luxembourg government at Château de Berg.

Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg

(VIDEO) HRH Grand Duchess Maria Teresa Participates in the Virtual Conference, Femina Vox: Faire Entendre la Voix des Femmes.

On the evening of Monday, March 7, 2022, Her Royal Highness Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, as the UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, participated in the virtual conference, Femina Vox: Faire Entendre la Voix des Femmes.

The event was hosted and organized by Ms. Guila Clara Kessous, Professor and Researcher at Harvard University, UNESCO Artist for Peace, and Ambassador for Peace of the Universal Circle of Ambassadors for Peace (Geneva).

Femina Vox was also held under the high patronage of the UNESCO and the Sorbonne Université.