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HRH Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg Attends the 39th Edition of the Ettelbruck Agricultural Fair

On Friday, July 1, 2022, His Royal Highness Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg attended the opening of the 39th Edition of the Ettelbruck Agricultural Fair held at the Däichwisen in Ettelbruck.

Held under the theme, Luxembourg Agriculture: Tradition with a Future, the three-day fair will house 250 exhibitors and 500 animals. According to a press release, the Ettelbruck Agricultural Fair has become the:


“…essential meeting point for all professionals in the green sector for farmers, foresters, horticulturists, trade, scientific research in agro-biotechnology. Particular emphasis is placed on the presentation of Luxembourg products and raising consumer awareness of the discovery of regional products.”

During today’s opening, Grand Duke Henri visited various exhibitors, mingled with visitors, ate delicious food and overall had a wonderful time.

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(VIDEO) HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco Gives a Speech During the Polar Oceans: Engine to the Global Ocean, Side-Event of the UN Ocean Conference in Lisbon.

On Tuesday, June 28, 2022, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco gave a speech during the United Nations Ocean Conference side-event entitled, Polar Oceans: Engine to the Global Ocean.

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His Majesty King Felipe VI of Spain Meets with Participants of the XVII Edición de La Fundación Jóvenes Líderes de La Carolina

On Friday, July 1, 2022, His Majesty King Felipe VI of Spain met with 25 young leaders of the XVII Edición de La Fundación Jóvenes Líderes de La Carolina (17th Edition of the Fundacion Carolina’s Young Ibero-American Leaders Program) at Palacio de La Zarzuela in Madrid.

Organized by the Fundación Carolina and Banco Santander, the 25 young people were selected to participate in conferences, meetings and visits to institutions and companies in Madrid, Bilbao, and Brussels, for two weeks, which will allow them to carry out a deep immersion in the Spanish and European realities, which take place from June 26 through July 10, 2022.

According to the Spanish royal court, the 17th Edición de La Fundación Jóvenes Líderes de La Carolina addresses, debates, and reflects on the challenges after the pandemic in Spain, the European Union as well as in Latin America, and the Caribbean:

“…the triple ecological, productive and digital, and social transition, based on a new pact with citizens, which also incorporates future generations and their rights, and aims to reactivate the mobilization of societies within the framework of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals.”

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HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco Attends the 19th Edition of the Mediterranean Games.

On the early evening of June 29, 2022, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco arrived in Oran, Alergia for a two-day visit to attend the 19th Edition of the Mediterranean Games.

Upon his arrival at the Ahmed Ben Bella International Airport in Oran, the sovereign prince was warmly welcomed by the Algerian Minister of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad, Mr. Ramtane Lamamra, who wished him on behalf of the President of the Republic of Algeria, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune. He also wish Prince Albert II a pleasant stay in El Bahia.

In turn, Prince Albert II expressed his warmest gratitude to President Abdelmadjid Tebboune for this kind invitation. The sovereign prince also congratulated Algeria, people and government, for the excellent organization and the great success of the 19th Edition of the Mediterranean Games.

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(VIDEO) Her Majesty Queen Letizia of Spain Hosts an Outing at the Teatro Real for the First Wives and Companions of the NATO Summit.

On June 30, 2022, Her Majesty Queen Letizia of Spain hosted an outing at the Teatro Real in Madrid for the first wives and companions participating in the 32nd NATO Summit.

Upon her arrival, Her Majesty was warmly welcomed by the President of the Board of Trustees of the Teatro Real Foundation, Mr. Gregorio Marañón, and the Director of the Teatro Real, Mr. Ignacio García-Belenguer.

Thereafter, the first wives and companions arrived including the First Lady of the Republic of France, Her Excellency Brigitte Macron and the husband of the Prime Minister of Luxembourg, His Excellency Gauthier Christian Destenay to name a few.

After a photo-op on the Teatro Real stage, Her Majesty along with her guests proceeded to the Falla Hall where they had breakfast with representatives from the Teatro Real.

In the afternoon, Her Majesty Queen Letizia and her guests arrived in the Grand Ballroom, to watch a concert by singer, Mr. Kiki Morente and watched the rehearsal of the opera, Nabucco.

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HRH Crown Prince Haakon of Norway Tests Positive for COVID-19.

On Sunday, June 26, 2022, the Norwegian royal court announced that His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon of Norway has tested positive for COVID-19.

At this time, the crown prince has mild symptoms.

Photo courtesy of the Norwegian royal court

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(VIDEO) His Majesty King Felipe VI of Spain Chairs the  Fundación COTEC Meeting.

On Friday, June 24, 2022, His Majesty King Felipe VI of Spain chaired a meeting with the Board of Trustees from the  Fundación COTEC at Palacio Real in Madrid.

The Board of Trustees are the highest governing body of the Fundación COTEC, which aims to make innovation a driver of economic and social development.

The mission of the Fundación COTEC is to contribute to the development of Spain by promoting innovation in business and society, raising awareness in society and business of the impact of technical change and facilitating the transfer of information, knowledge, and technology from the research and university sectors to industry.