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H.S.H. Princess Mafalda of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg Bapatized At Schloss Berleburg

Her Serene Highness Princess Mafalda of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg, the daughter of Their Serene Highnesses Prince Gustav and Princess Carina of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg was baptized this morning in the private chapel at Schloss Berleburg.

Pastor Dr. Ulf Lückel, a longtime friend of Prince Gustav and Princess Carina, presided over the baptism with close family and friends in attendance.

Princess Mafalda’s godparents are:

Her Royal Highness Princess Marie of Denmark.  Princess Carina is the godmother of Princess Marie’s daughter, Her Excellency Countess Athena of Monpezat.  

His Highness Prince Philipp of Hesse.  Prince Philipp is the 1st cousin of Prince Gustav. Prince Philip’s mother is Her Serene Highness Princess Tatiana of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg, the sister of the late Prince Richard of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg. 

On June 10, 2006, Prince Gustav and then Miss Carina Axelsson attended the wedding between Prince Philipp and Laetitia Bechtolf in Panker, Germany.

Her Highness Hereditary Princess Kelly of Saxe-Coburg und Gotha.  Princess Carina is the godmother of Prince Philip of Saxe-Coburg und Gotha, the second child of Their Highnesses Hereditary Prince Hubertus and Hereditary Princess Kelly of Saxe-Coburg und Gotha.

His Royal Highness Prince Philippos of Greece.  Prince Philippos is the youngest son of Her Majesty Queen Anne-Marie of the Hellenes and the late King Constantine of the Hellenes.  Prince Philippos is the first cousin of Prince Gustav.

Baroness Helle Reedtz-Thott is a longtime and close friend of Prince Gustav and Princess Carina.  Princess Carina is the godmother of Baron Otto and Baroness Helle’s only daughter, Eloise.

Absent from today’s baptism was His Highness Hereditary Prince Christian Kraft of Hohenlohe-Oehringen.

After the baptism, the Princely family and guests attended a reception at Schloss Berleburg.

Princess Mafalda was born on Friday, April 26th, in the United States with the help of a surrogate.  Prince Gustav and Princess Carina are also proud parents of His Serene Highness Prince Gustav Albrecht of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg who was born on May 26th, 2023, in the United States with the help of a surrogate.

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His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan Attends the 2022 Sun Valley Economic Forum.

On Thursday, July 7, 2022, His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II of Jordan participated 2022 Sun Valley Economic Forum.
 
On the sidelines of the forum, His Majesty King Abdullah II and Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II participated in meetings with CEOs and representatives from various major international and US companies.
Discussions focused on a myriad of topics such as investment opportunities in Jordan, which recently launched Economic Modernization Vision, in addition to the potential for cooperation between international companies and the local private sector to fullfil this vision over the next decade, in partnership with the Jordanian government.
 
Meetings were also held with executives from international companies that work in e-commerce, the textile industry, transport and the automotive industry, AI, and filmmaking, which are part of the promising sectors highlighted in the economic vision under growth drivers.

Discussions also covered the global ramifications of the Ukraine crisis on food and energy security, and the importance of working collectively to counter their impact on the global economy.
 
The annual forum is held with the participation of international and US political, economic, and media leaders to discuss global political and economic developments and their implications.

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Her Royal Highness Princess Iman bint Abdullah II of Jordan is Engaged! UPDATED: With Detailed Information about Mr. Jameel “Jimmy” Alexander Thermiotis.

On the morning of Wednesday, July 6, 2022, the Royal Hashemite Court announced the engagement of Her Royal Highness Princess Iman bint Abdullah II of Jordan to Mr. Jameel “Jimmy” Alexander Thermiotis.

On Tuesday, July 2, the couple announced their engagement to their families including Their Majesties King Abdullah II and Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II of Jordan, His Royal Highness Prince Hashem bin Abdullah II of Jordan, and Her Royal Highness Princess Salma bint Abdullah II of Jordan, and members of Mr. Thermiotis’ family.
 

After the announcement was made, Her Majesty Queen Rania of Jordan released a statement:

“Congratulations my dearest Iman; your smile has always been a gift of love that I’ve cherished since the day you were born. I wish you and Jameel a life filled with love and laughter!”

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II of Jordan also made a statement regarding his sister’s engagement:

“Warmest congratulations to my dear sister Iman and to her fiancé Jameel on their engagement. I wish you a lifetime of happiness together.”

Born on September 27, 1996, in Amman, Jordan, Her Royal Highness Princess Iman bint Abdullah II of Jordan is the eldest daughter of Their Majesties King Abdullah II and Queen Rania Al Abdullah II of Jordan.

At this time, there is little information about Mr. Thermiotis. According to the newspapers, Al Arabiya and the Jordan Times, Mr. Thermiotis was born in 1994 in Caracas, Venezuela. He is of Greek and Hispanic descent.

UPDATE:

With a huge thank you to royal historian and royal expert, Marlene Eilers Koenig:

Mr. Jameel (Jimmy) Alexander Thermiotis is the Partner/Co-Founder of Outbound Ventures LLC, a private equity and venture capital firm in New York City, New York.

Established in 2015, Outbound Ventures LLC is a finance company with “…an estimated 5 employees. Their management level is C-Level. With a revenue of $1.1 million.“

In 2016, Mr. Jameel “Jimmy” Alexander Thermiotis graduated from Florida International University in Miami, Florida where he received his Bachelor of Science in Business.

After graduating from university, Mr. Thermiotis, worked at DPM, an asset management firm based in New York City, from 2016-2018.

From 2018-2020, Mr. Thermiotis was employed with the company, AMARLA, as the Head of Business Development with its headquarters in Athens, Greece. The company is one of the largest boutique retailers operating in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Mr. Thermiotis is the son of Ms. Corina Hernández Pérez Rendiles and Mr. George Alexander Thermiotis Filesari of Caracas, Venezuela. He has two siblings, Alejandro and Alexia.

Photos courtesy of the Hashemite royal court/HRH Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II of Jordan /Instagram

Credit must be given to Marlene Eilers Koenig regarding information about Mr. Jameel “Jimmy” Alexander Thermiotis.

You can visit her website in the link below:

http://royalmusingsblogspotcom.blogspot.com/

And, you can also follow her on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/royalmusing


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Her Majesty Queen Letizia of Spain Tests Positive for COVID-19.

This morning the Spanish royal court announced that Her Majesty Queen Letizia of Spain has tested positive for COVID-19.

At this time, Her Majesty has mild symptoms.

Her Majesty Queen Letizia’s engagements for the rest of the week have been canceled at this time.

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HRH Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg Attends the 39th Edition of the Ettelbruck Agricultural Fair

On Friday, July 1, 2022, His Royal Highness Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg attended the opening of the 39th Edition of the Ettelbruck Agricultural Fair held at the Däichwisen in Ettelbruck.

Held under the theme, Luxembourg Agriculture: Tradition with a Future, the three-day fair will house 250 exhibitors and 500 animals. According to a press release, the Ettelbruck Agricultural Fair has become the:


“…essential meeting point for all professionals in the green sector for farmers, foresters, horticulturists, trade, scientific research in agro-biotechnology. Particular emphasis is placed on the presentation of Luxembourg products and raising consumer awareness of the discovery of regional products.”

During today’s opening, Grand Duke Henri visited various exhibitors, mingled with visitors, ate delicious food and overall had a wonderful time.

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His Majesty King Felipe VI of Spain Meets with Participants of the XVII Edición de La Fundación Jóvenes Líderes de La Carolina

On Friday, July 1, 2022, His Majesty King Felipe VI of Spain met with 25 young leaders of the XVII Edición de La Fundación Jóvenes Líderes de La Carolina (17th Edition of the Fundacion Carolina’s Young Ibero-American Leaders Program) at Palacio de La Zarzuela in Madrid.

Organized by the Fundación Carolina and Banco Santander, the 25 young people were selected to participate in conferences, meetings and visits to institutions and companies in Madrid, Bilbao, and Brussels, for two weeks, which will allow them to carry out a deep immersion in the Spanish and European realities, which take place from June 26 through July 10, 2022.

According to the Spanish royal court, the 17th Edición de La Fundación Jóvenes Líderes de La Carolina addresses, debates, and reflects on the challenges after the pandemic in Spain, the European Union as well as in Latin America, and the Caribbean:

“…the triple ecological, productive and digital, and social transition, based on a new pact with citizens, which also incorporates future generations and their rights, and aims to reactivate the mobilization of societies within the framework of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals.”

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HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco Attends the 19th Edition of the Mediterranean Games.

On the early evening of June 29, 2022, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco arrived in Oran, Alergia for a two-day visit to attend the 19th Edition of the Mediterranean Games.

Upon his arrival at the Ahmed Ben Bella International Airport in Oran, the sovereign prince was warmly welcomed by the Algerian Minister of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad, Mr. Ramtane Lamamra, who wished him on behalf of the President of the Republic of Algeria, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune. He also wish Prince Albert II a pleasant stay in El Bahia.

In turn, Prince Albert II expressed his warmest gratitude to President Abdelmadjid Tebboune for this kind invitation. The sovereign prince also congratulated Algeria, people and government, for the excellent organization and the great success of the 19th Edition of the Mediterranean Games.