On Wednesday, June 8, 2022, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco was presented with the very last replica of the Aston Martin DB5 driven by James Bond 007 in the film, Goldfinger, in 1964 at the Palais Princier de Monaco.
The replica car will go on sale at the Top Marques Show, which opens this evening, in Monte-Carlo. The asking price for the Aston Martin DB5 is 3 million Euros. Prince Albert II is Patron of the Top Marques Show.
On Wednesday, June 8, 2022, Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden continued her visit to the Netherlands. The purpose of her visit is to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in the Netherlands.
This morning, Crown Princess Victoria visited the port of Rotterdam. Upon her arrival, the crown princess was welcomed by the CEO of the Port of Rotterdam Authority, Mr. Allard Castelein, the Mayor of Rotterdam, Mr. Ahmed Aboutaleb, and the Swedish Honorary Consul General in Rotterdam, Mr. Ben Vree.
During her visit, Crown Princess Victoria took a boat ride along the Nieuwe Maze whereupon Mr. Castelein informed the Crown Princess about “…the most important sustainability initiatives in the port of Rotterdam…” according to a press release.
Thereafter, Crown Princess Victoria visited the SAAB-Damen booth at the Undersea Defense Technology Trade Fair in Rotterdam. The Undersea Defence Technology (UDT) Trade Fair is the largest global event dedicated to the undersea defense industry and is “…a multi-faceted exhibition and conference reflecting the community’s desire for continuous learning and development.”
The day ended with a visit to the ABB E-Mobility Innovation Lab in Delft.
On Tuesday, June 7, 2022, Shaman Durek Verrett announced on his personal Instagram page that he finally proposed to Her Highness Princess Märtha Louise of Norway. Naturally, the princess said, “Yes!”
Yay! I just love these two together… total Twin Flames.
Anyway, in his Instagram statement, Shaman Durek said:
“When you know you know. There is nothing better than having clarity as a man that the woman that stands in front of you is the one. I’m overjoyed with tears that I get to spend the rest of my life with the most pure hearted, angelic, wise, powerhouse woman who represents all levels of a goddess in my eyes.
Together as a soulful spiritual couple, we will use our power to support the people to create a world based in love and acceptance. Changing the world through our love. Love expands beyond all barriers and conditions. Love is free and transparent. It invites growth and foundation. It shows human beings we are more than our fears, our hate or social conditioning.
Princess Märtha Louise is the love of my life. She sees all aspects of me, and I see all of her. I am a guy who loves a girl who loves me back. I get to show and demonstrate to this divine woman how much I love her for the rest of my life. I am the happiest I ever been.”
Meanwhile, Her Highness Princess Märtha Louise also published a statement on her Instagram page:
“I am so happy to announce that I am engaged to Shaman Durek, the one who makes my heart skip, the one who sees me and acknowledges me from my highest potential, who makes me laugh and who I can be vulnerable with.
Love transcends and makes us grow. And I am so happy to continue to grow with this beautiful man.”
After Shaman Durek and the princess announced their engagement, Their Majesties King Harald V and Queen Sonja of Norway along with Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway gave their blessings to the newly engaged couple:
“Their Majesties The King and Queen extend their heartiest congratulations to Princess Märtha Louise and Durek Verrett, and wish the couple all the best for their future together.
Their Royal Highnesses The Crown Prince and Crown Princess and their family extend their warmest congratulations. They send their best wishes to the whole family for a happy future.”
Last November 2021, Princess Märtha Louise and Shaman Durek appeared on the American talk show, Tamron Hall, in which they spoke about how they met, their relationship, challenges they have faced in the past and more.
A huge congrats to Princess Märtha Louise and Shaman Durek on their engagement!
On the late afternoon of Saturday, June 4, 2022, His Serene Highness Prince Gustav of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg and Miss Carina Lynn Axelsson held their religious wedding ceremony inside the private chapel at Schloss Berleburg. The day before, the couple exchanged vows during their civil marriage ceremony held inside the Orangerie behind Schloss Berleburg.
The bride wore a custom bridal gown and veil by Danish designer, Ms. Birgit Hallstein. His Royal Highness Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark served as the Best Man. Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Mary of Denmark was the Maid of Honor.
In an interview with the Danish magazine, Billed Bladet, prior to the wedding, the bride noted that she made the altar cloth for the religious wedding ceremony:
“I have made a new altar cloth. A beautiful tablecloth adorned with embroidery, which I found a few years ago and which Prince Gustav’s grandmother, Princess Margareta, had intended to be used for the altar. I found them in a box with a small note attached stating that one day they could be used for an altar cloth. I followed the instructions and did exactly as she wanted it done, according to the drawings.”
The eighty guests attended Saturday’s religious wedding ceremony including Her Royal Highness Princess Benedikte of Denmark, Her Serene Highness Princess Alexandra of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg, Countess Ahlefeldt-Laurvig-Bille, Count Richard von Pfel un Klein-Ellguth, Countess Ingrid Alexandra von Pfeil und Klein-Ellguth, Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, Their Royal Highnesses Prince Joachim and Princess Marie of Denmark, Their Highnesses Hereditary Prince Hubertus and Hereditary Princess Kelly of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, Baron Otto and Baroness Helle Reedtz-Thott, Her Highness Hereditary Princess Cleopatra of Oettingen-Oettingen and Oettingen-Spielberg and her husband, Ms. Ellen Hillingsø and her husband, Mr. Christoffer Castenskiold, Mr. and Mrs. Jens Hillingsø, Mr. and Mrs. Erik Axelsson, Ms. Liselotte Axelsson to name a few. Unfortunately, Miss Axelsson’s parents, Bertil and Alicia Axelsson, did not attend today’s wedding ceremony.
Upon her marriage to Prince Gustav, Miss Carina Axelsson will now be known as Carina, Princess of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg.
Congrats to the couple!
Photos courtesy of Ms. Sophia Noelle/Wedding Novelle/Danish Royal Court
On Saturday, June 4, 2022, the Palais Princier de Monaco announced that Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene of Monaco has tested positive for COVID-19.
At this time, the princess displays a few mild symptoms and her state of health gives no cause for concern. In accordance with Monaco’s health regulations, Princess Charlene will be in isolation for several days.
On Saturday, June 4, 2022, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence along with Mr. and Mrs. Mike Tindall, and Mr. Peter Peters accompanied by his new girlfriend, Ms. Lindsay Wallace, attended the Derby at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey.
On Saturday, June 4, 2022, Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge along with His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge and Her Royal Highness Princess Charlotte of Cambridge visited Cardiff Castle in Cardiff, Wales.
Today’s visit was in celebration of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee.
The Royal Correspondent 