On the evening of Thursday, September 10, 2015, Her Majesty Queen Maxima of the Netherlands attended the opening night of the 2015-2016 Koninklijk Concertgebouworkest (Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra) season.
Last night’s concert performance, led by chief conductor Ms. Daniele Gatti, featured multiple Grammy award winner and famed cellist, Mr. Yo-Yo Ma.
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On Thursday, September 10, 2015, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco attended the inauguration of the Princes de Monaco Promenade in Le Touquet, France. The promenade is dedicated to the sovereign prince’s grandparents and father. There is also a photo exhibition in memory of Prince Albert II’s late mother, HSH Princess Grace of Monaco.
During today’s inauguration the sovereign prince gave speech as well as toured the town of Le Touquet.
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On Monday, September 7, 2015, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco opened the 5th Edition of the Journées de l’Art-Bre held in the Parc du Cap Martin in France.
This special outdoor exhibition showcases contemporary art by various artists as well as items from the private collection of the sovereign prince.
On the evening of Wednesday, September 9, 2015, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco attended the 1st Annual AMBI Gala held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Toronto, Canada.
The gala, hosted by actor-comedian, Mr. Martin Short, was being held in benefit for the Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco and AMBI’s Cinema to Help the World.
During last evening’s gala guests were entertained by legendary singer-songwriter, Ms. Diana Ross.
Earlier in the day, the sovereign prince sat down for an interview with CTV Canada AM journalist, Ms. Marci Ien. Please click here to watch the interview.
On the evening of Wednesday, September 9, 2015, Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium attended the 8th Edition of the Gala Evening organized by the Comité de Soutien de Flandre Orientale for the Fondation Roi Baudouin.
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Photo courtesy of the Belgian royal court
On Wednesday, September 9, 2015, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall arrived at the London Television Centre in London, England, to celebrate the 60th anniversary of ITV News.
During today’s celebrations the lovely duchess was given a tour of the ITV studios where she met with behind-the-scenes staff as well as ITV on-air personalities such as Mr. Philip Schofield.
On Wednesday, September 9, 2015, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh opened the new £294 million Scottish Borders Railway in Tweedbank.
During today’s opening Her Majesty gave a speech:
“First Minister, Ladies and Gentlemen,
The Duke of Edinburgh and I are delighted to be back in the Borders today and, especially, to have arrived … by train! It has been wonderful to witness the excitement which the return of the railway has brought here. The Borders Railway brings so much promise for sharing and invigorating this most beautiful countryside as a place to work, live and enjoy.
Prince Philip and I are very grateful for the warmth of your welcome on this occasion. Many including you, First Minister, have also kindly noted another significance attaching to today, although it is not one to which I have ever aspired. Inevitably, a long life can pass by many milestones; my own is no exception. But I thank you all, and the many others at home and overseas, for your touching messages of great kindness.
So now to the business in hand. It is my very happy duty to declare the Borders Railway open.”
And, finally, if you haven’t heard by now Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II surpassed the late HM Queen Victoria today as the United Kingdom’s longest-serving monarch. What a milestone! Congrats! 🙂
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