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Random Royal News Regarding Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cornwall and Princess Corinna von Hohenzollern

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It was announced that Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cornwall received the Dame of the Grand Cross which was appointed to her by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Click here to read more about this wonderful honor.

Meanwhile, the bikini princess, Corinna von Hohenzollern, has been quite busy since her regal marriage to Carl Alexander Prince von Hohnzollern in February.  According to the Austrian online newspaper, OE 24, princess was recently in Vienna, Austria where she attended a party hosted by the pervert gentleman’s magazine, Penthouse.  Finally, Princess Corinna launched her official fan page on Facebook.  Yay.  For more information please click here.

Sources: Telegraph, OE24.at, and Princess Corinna von Hohenzollern

Photo courtesy of Princess Corinna von Hohenzollern

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His Royal Highness Prince Harry of Wales Visits Romania?

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Per AFP News:

His Royal Highness Prince Harry of Wales is spending the Easter weekend in a picturesque Transylvanian village in the heart of Romania, local media reported on Sunday.

Harry, who is visiting Romania for the first time, is being hosted in Miclosoara by Count Tibor Kalnoky in his elegant manor which dates back to the 16th century, the media reports said.

There was no confirmation from the palace in Britain.

A descendant of an old noble family of Hungarian extraction, Kalnoky and his wife were among the guests at the wedding of Harry’s elder brother Prince William to Kate Middleton in April last year.

The heir to the British throne, Prince Charles, has visited Romania about a dozen times over the past few years and is involved in organic agriculture projects in Transylvania, where he owns several properties.

A staunch protector of the Saxon villages in central Romania, he has also supported vast restoration works in the medieval city of Sibiu.

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Members of the British Royal Family Attend Easter Sunday Service at Windsor Castle (VIDEO)

On April 8, 2012, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh along with Their Royal Highnesses the Earl and Countess of Wessex, Lady Louise Windsor, Their Royal Highnesses Prince Andrew and Princess Eugenie, the Princess Royal and her husband, Mr. Timothy Laurence attended Easter Sunday service at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor.

Unfortunately, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall along with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were not in attendance.  Why?  No idea.

According to the Press Association, today’s service was led by “…the Dean of Windsor, the Right Rev David Conner.  Hymns during the service included Thine Be The Glory and the National Anthem.”

Click the links below to watch a video as well as to view photos.

Sources: Royal.gov.uk and Press Association

British Royals, Royal documentaries

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh and Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice of York Attend Maundy Service in York Minster. Plus, Other News. (VIDEOS)

On April 5, 2012, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II along with His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh and Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice of York attended Maundy Service in York Minster.  During today’s event Her Majesty “…handed out traditional Royal Maundy money to 172 people…” during the service at York Minster.

The royal trip also attended a luncheon held at Mansion House as well as visited the exhibition, 1212: The Making of the City, held at the Yorkshire Museum.

Click the links below to watch videos as well as photos from today’s event.

Meanwhile, on the official You Tube channel for the Library of Congress there are several rare films/videos of various royals including Edward the Prince of Wales, Kaiser Wilhelm II, the royal procession during the funeral of King Edward VII and more.  Click the links below to watch.

Source: Royal.gov.uk and BBC News

Photo courtesy of Daylife

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Rare Photos of Edward VIII, the Prince of Wales, Surfing in Hawai’i! Plus, An Article About the Late Princess Kaʻiulani of Hawai’i

The Museum of British Surfing recently uncovered rare photos of Edward VIII, the Prince of Wales, surfing off Waikiki in 1920 with legendary Hawaiian surfer, Duke Kahanamoku.

Click here to read a great article from the Guardian newspaper and here to view the images.

To learn more about the Museum of British Surfing please visit their official website here.

And, finally, here is an interesting article about the late Princess Kaʻiulani of Hawai’i.

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Random Royal News Regarding Her Royal Highness Princess Maxima of the Netherlands and Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

On April 2, 2012, Her Royal Highness Princess Maxima of the Netherlands began her visit to Indonesia and Malaysia as the United Nations Advisor for Inclusive Finance as well as Honorary Chairman of the G20 Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion.

According to RVD, Princess Maxima participated in a meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with various government officials as well as with His Royal Highness Crown Prince Raja Nazrin Shah of Perak on March 2, 2012.  This important meeting focused on “…access to financial services for low income groups.”

Today, the princess met with Indonesian government officials including the Coordinating Minister of Economic Affairs,  Hatta Rajasa and the Finance Minister, Mr Agus Martowardojo to name a few.  Discussion, again, focused on access to financial services for the poor.  Princess Maxima also visited migrant workers in Jakarta, Indonesia who are “…participating in a financial education program of the World Bank co-funded by the Netherlands.”

Meanwhile half way around the world, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are still on their luxurious ski holiday in Meribel, France.  The future king and queen of England where recently seen whizzing down the beautiful French slopes with Miss Pippa Middleton and her uber-wealty, aristocratic, and not-so-handsome “alleged” boyfriend, George Percy.

Click here to view photos.

Sources: RVD/Het Koninklijk Huis and Hello Magazine

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His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales Visits Cumbria

On April 3, 2012, His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales visited “… Staveley, Grasmere, Wigton and Stainton…” Cumbria, England.

During his tour of the area the heir to the British throne visited Hawkeshead Brewery where he downed “…pint of Windermere Blonde Pale Ale” and celebrated the brewery’s 10th anniversary with the staff as well as others.  Afterward, the Prince of Wales visited the Wordsworth Museum and Dove Cottage in Grasmere, then he bolted on over to Wigton, in North Cumbria, where he celebrated the 750th anniversary of the Wigton Market charter along with dozens of locals.

Soon, it was time to head on over to the Greystone House Farm in Stainton where he attended a reception held in his honor.  The day finally ended with in Penrith whereupon the Prince of Wales celebrated the “… 8th International Dalemain Marmalade Festival and Awards” held at the Dalemain Mansion.  According to the official website for the Prince of Wales, he met with “… the festival’s patron, Paddington Bear, as well as members of the Women’s Institute who helped pick the winning marmalade entry.”  

And, that’s it.   🙂

Click the links below to read various articles as well as to view photos.

Sources: Princeofwales.gov.uk and BBC News

Photo courtesy of Zimbio