On Friday, August 24, 2012, Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands was in Den Haag to attend the closing of the 6th European Academy of Forensic Science Conference (EAFS2012) held at the Haagse Hogeschool.
According to RVD, EAFS2012 brings together “… forensic scientists from around the world to meet, exchange knowledge and experiences around topical themes.” Participants attend various lectures, workshops, demonstrations and more.
On Monday, August 20, 2012, Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands was at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam to attend the European Youth Orchestra (EYO) concert.
According to RVD, the EYO was founded in “… 1978 to promote cultural cooperation, unity and friendship among young European. The EYO offers young talented musicians the chance to work with famous conductors…”
This evening concert was conducted by Mr. Gianandrea Noseda with guest soloist, Mr. Garrick Ohlsson.
His Royal Highness Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje was in Seattle, Washington on August 13-14, 2012 to attend the Reinvent the Toilet Challenge and Fair.
So what is Reinvent the Toilet Challenge and Fair? According to a press release via the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, organizers of the event, it is:
“…a competition in which scientists from 22 universities from around the world were asked to invent a waterless, hygienic toilet that is safe, and affordable for people in the developing world… the new toilet cannot be connected to a sewer, uses no water nor electricity… Eight universities will be awarded grants to ‘reinvent the toilet.’ “
Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje was invited to the event “… in his role as President of the Advisory Board for Water and Sanitation by the Secretary General of the United Nations.” During the two-day fair, the prince, along with Mr. Gates and other officials viewed various toilets, spoke with the inventors and gave speeches.
A commercial for Reinvent the Toilet.
After watching various Track and Field events this morning at the Olympic Stadium in London, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco headed on over to Greenwich Park to meet up with Their Royal Highnesses Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje and Princess Maxima of the Netherlands.
The longtime friends cheered on Team Netherlands as they participated in the Equestrian events of Individual and Team Jumping. Once again, Team Netherlands can proudly take home another medal. The team won the silver medal in the Team Jumping Final. While Team GB won the gold medal and Team Saudi Arabia captured the bronze.
Congrats to the winners! 🙂
During the medal ceremony His Royal Highness Prince Nawaf Faisal Fahd Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia presented the medals to the winners.
On August 5, 2012, Their Royal Highnesses Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje and Princess Maxima of the Netherlands attended the Men’s Group B, Match #22, Field Hockey Match at the Riverbank Arena in London.
The royal family cheered on Team Netherlands who were playing against Team Germany. Once again, the Dutch dominated. The final score: 3-1.
On the evening of August 5, 2012, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco along with the Secretary General of the Monaco International Committee, Ms. Yvette Lambin-Berti watched various Track and Field events held at the Olympic Stadium in London.
Also in attendance were His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent, Their Royal Highnesses Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje and Princess Maxima of the Netherlands along with their daughters, Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and third wheel (I’m kidding) His Royal Highness Prince Harry of Wales to name a few.
So what events did they royals enjoy this evening? Well, they watched, with utter amazement I’m sure, as Mr. Usain Bolt of Team Jamaica won the gold medal in the Men’s 100m Final. His time: 9.63 seconds! Wow!!
Mr. Yohan Blake of Team Jamaica came in second place with a time of 9.75. While Mr. Justin Gatlin came in third with a time of 9.79.
Another highly anticipated event of the evening was the Women’s 400m Final. Ms. Sanya Richards-Ross of Team USA won the gold medal. Her time: 49.55. Ms. Christine Ohuruogu of Team GB won the silver medal and Ms. Dee Dee Trotter of Team USA won the bronze medal.
On August 2, 2012, Their Royal Highnesses Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje and Princess Maxima of the Netherlands along with their daughters as well as niece enjoyed Day 6 of the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London.
The royal family got up bright and early to watch Marleen van Iersel and Sanne Keizer of Team Netherlands play against Maria Zonta and Ana Gallay of Team Argentina in Women’s Beach Volleyball, Group D-Match #31. Team Netherlands won, 2-0.
In the afternoon, the royal family headed on over to the Riverbank Arena to cheer on Team Netherlands in Women’s Field Hockey, Group A-Match #15. Team Netherlands battled it out against Team China. Final score: 0-1. Team Netherlands won.
The Royal Correspondent 