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 here and here. 

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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.

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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.   🙂

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On the morning of May 8, 2013, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh attended, per tradition, the State Opening of Parliament at the palace of Westminster in London.  For the first time in 17 years His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales attended today’s event — major historical significance here, people — and for the first time Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall was present.

Per tradition Her Majesty gave a speech — written by the Government and approved by the Cabinet — highlighting the government’s program for the year ahead.  After the speech, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh along with Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall left the House of Lords.  Then there after members of Parliament had a lively debate regarding the government’s program for — you guessed it — the year ahead.

For details about Her Majesty’s speech please click the links below:

• BBC News, The Independent (with VIDEO), Telegraph, BBC News (VIDEO)
  

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