His Royal Highness Prince Harry of Wales continued his tour to Washington D.C., this morning with a visit to the Arlington National Cemetery. Whilst there the prince placed a wreath “…on the grave of one of the American soldiers who died in Afghanistan and at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier…” according to the BBC News.
Afterward, Prince Harry arrived at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center where he met with staff and patients “…undergoing physical therapy and learned about the latest developments in prosthetics.”
For detailed information about today’s activities please click here, here, andhere.
On Thursday, May 9, 2013, His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales arrived at Houghton Hall, King’s Lynn, in Norfolk to open the spectacular exhibition, Houghton Revisited: Masterpieces from the Hermitage.
This great exhibition display’s the:
“…magnificent art collection [by] Great Britain’s first Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole, sold to Catherine the Great to adorn the Hermitage in St. Petersburg, will be reassembled in its spectacular original setting of Houghton Hall for the first time in over 200 years.
Houghton Revisited runs from 17 May-29 September 2013 and is a unique opportunity to view one of the most famous art collections of eighteenth-century Europe. The display will include paintings from the English, French, Italian, Flemish and Spanish schools, with masterpieces by Van Dyck, Poussin, Albani, Rubens, Rembrandt, Velazquez and Murillo.
As well as hosting the Houghton Revisited exhibition in 2013, Houghton’s unique history and interior, the award-winning five acre garden, the contemporary sculpture park, playground and restaurant, offer something of interest to everyone, and make for a great day out for all the family.”
If you are interested in learning more about the exhibition as well as about Houghton Hall please click hereandhere.
His Royal Highness Prince Harry of Wales arrived in Washington, D.C., this morning kick starting his seven-day United States tour that will take him to places such as Colorado, New York City, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
Anyway, the lovable prince accompanied by Republican Senator, Mr. John McCain, visited the HALO Trust’s anti-landmine photography exhibition held at the Russell Senate Building in the US capital. The prince also had the honor of meeting First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House“…at an event honoring military mothers…” this afternoon as well.
And, finally, this evening Prince Harry will attend a cozy dinner at the British ambassador’s residence according to various sources. Tomorrow, the prince will visit the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and Arlington National Cemetery.
For more information about today’s visit please click hereandhere.
His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh attended Day Two of the Royal Windsor Horse Show held at Windsor Home Park this afternoon. During today’s fun event the awesome duke presented awards to those who participated in the Driving for the Disabled event.
Yesterday, Her Majesty attended the opening of the Royal Windsor Horse Show to “…watch her horse compete in Thoroughbred Ridden Show Horse Class…” according to the newspaper Express.
Yesterday, The Duke of Edinburgh attended the opening of an exhibition on board the HQS Wellington in London. Click hereto view photos as well as to read more about the event.
On May 9, 2013, His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales arrived at Wattisham Airfield in Suffolk to “…award medals to soldiers who have fought in Afghanistan…” as well as to met with their families. The prince is Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps. Click here and here to watch videos as well as to read an article from the Ipswich Star.
And, finally, The Prince of Wales also hosted a reception this afternoon at St. James’s Palace for those attending the UK Trade and Global Investment Conference.
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall was Vogue House in London this afternoon to attend a charity reception to “…thank ‘House and Garden’ readers who have [recently] opened their gardens as part of the magazine’s campaign to raise money for Maggie’s Cancer Caring Centres…” according to Princeofwales.gov.uk. The lovely duchess is President of Maggie’s Cancer Caring Centres.
After giving her speech during the State Opening of Parliament at the palace of Westminster in London Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II attended the opening of the 2013 Royal Windsor Horse show held at Windsor Home Park in Windsor. This fun-filled five-day event is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. Yay. 🙂
