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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.

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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

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Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall Visits a Farm (VIDEOS)

On April 3, 2012, Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cornwall was in Wiltshire where she visited Jamie’s Farm, a place that:

…exists to transform the lives of vulnerable children in challenging urban schools, by providing a unique combination of ‘farming, family and therapy’ through a short stay residential and follow-up program. Jaime’s Farm aims to re-engage children with educational life, and enable them to fulfil their potential both in school and the wider social setting.

For more information about this unique place, Jaime’s Farm, please visit their official website here.

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Sources: Royal.gov.uk and Jaime’s Farm

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Members of the British Royal Family Attend a Memorial Service at St George’s Chapel

On March 30, 2012, members of the British royal family — minus the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge who are currently on a skiing holiday in Meribel, France — attended a memorial service held at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor.

The purpose of today’s memorial service was to remember the late Queen Mother and Princess Margaret.  During today’s event the Right Reverend David Conner noted during the service:

… that both women had ‘significantly enriched’ the lives of those present.  Each of us here this morning will cherish some special personal memories; memories that awaken once again sentiments of affection and respect. Rightly such particular memories should be harboured securely and discreetly in our own hearts and minds.

But there are also common themes in our remembering which should be shared openly. Most surely amongst them will be the faithfulness that characterised the lives of both Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret – faithfulness to family and friends, faithfulness to the nation and Commonwealth, faithfulness to the God and father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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Sources: Royal.gov.uk and Press Association

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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Becomes a Great-Grandmother for the Second Time

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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has become a great-grandmother for the second time.  Peter Phillips and his wife, Autumn, welcomed their second child on Thursday, March 29, 2012.

The  7 lb, 4 oz baby girl was named Isla Elizabeth Phillips and was born at the Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.

Sources: ITV News and the Washington Post via Buckingham Palace

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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh Visit North London (VIDEOS)

On March 29, 2012, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh visited north London as part of Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

According to the official website for the British royal family Her Majesty and the Duke of Edinburgh “…spent the day visiting Valentine’s Park, Redbridge, Waltham Forest Town Hall and Krishna Avanti School in Harrow.”

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Source: Royal.gov

Photo courtesy of Daylife