(VIDEO) News Regarding His Majesty King Felipe VI of Spain.

April 15, 2015 Alexandra

On Tuesday, April 14 , 2015, His Majesty King Felipe VI of Spain attended a dinner held on the occasion of the opening of the 15th Global Summit of World Travel and Tourism held at the El Casino de Madrid in Madrid, Spain.

This morning His Majesty arrived in Brussels, Belgium, where he visited the European Parliament. During today’s visit His Majesty King Felipe VI held a meeting with the European Parliament’s President, Mr. Martin Schulz. He also met with “…one of the political group leaders to discuss various political issues. The King also took the opportunity to meet with Spanish MEPs. Later in the day, His Majesty visited the European Council…” notes the official website for the European Parliament.

British Royals

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh Host a Luncheon.

April 15, 2015 Alexandra

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On Wednesday, April 15, 2015, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh hosted a luncheon at Windsor Castle for members of the Order of Merit.

According to the British royal court the Order of Merit was:

“…founded by King Edward VII at the time of his coronation in 1902, to be ‘given to such persons, subjects of Our Crown, as may have rendered exceptionally meritorious services in Our Crown Services or towards the advancement of the Arts, Learning, Literature, and Science or such other exceptional service as We are fit to recognize’.

The Order of Merit is in the sole gift of the Sovereign and is restricted to 24 members as well as additional foreign recipients.

The badge is an eight-pointed cross of red and blue enamel surmounted by the imperial crown; in the centre, upon blue enamel and surrounded by a laurel wreath, are the words in gold lettering ‘For Merit’.”

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Dutch Royal Family

(VIDEO) Members of the Dutch Royal Family Attend the 2015 Koningsdagconcert.

April 14, 2015 Alexandra

On April 14, 2015, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands accompanied by Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands and Her Royal Highness Princess Margriet of the Netherlands attended the 2015 Koningsdagconcert held at the Energiehuis in Dordrecht.

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Danish Royals

Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II of Denmark Unveils a New Portrait of Herself.

April 14, 2015 Alexandra

On Tuesday, April 14, 2015, Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II of Denmark unveiled yet another new portrait of herself at the famous Nationalmuseet in Copenhagen. The interesting new painting entitled, At Skabe Billeder af Billeder, was created by Danish-born Barcelona-based artist, Mr. Lars Physant.

According to a press release via the Nationamuseet, the painting:

“…embraces the Queen’s deep interest in archeology and links a special bond to Gorm the Old and Harald Bluetooth.

Queen [is] sitting in her favorite reading corner at Fredensborg Slot with an open book, about archeology, on her lap. On the wall behind her one sees from the bird’s-eye view, a plan of the monuments at Jelling, when the first kings traveled more than 1,000 years ago…

The portrait is divided into 12 different fields and surfaces painted on wood with relief structure in which each field is its own universe…”

Portrait images courtesy of the Nationamuseet/R. Serrano

Headlines

Members of the Swedish Royal Family Attend the Global Child Forum Partnerdag.

April 14, 2015 Alexandra

On Tuesday, April 14, 2015, Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden accompanied by Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and Miss Sofia Hellqvist attended the 2015 Global Child Forum Partnerdag meeting held at the Kungliga Slottet in Stockholm.

According to the Swedish royal court, discussions focused on “…[how] children’s rights can be integrated as part of core business activities, values and strategies. [Furthermore] goals for the upcoming year and other future plans…”

Photo courtesy of Kungauset

Monaco Princely Family

Her Serene Highness Princess Stephanie of Monaco Attends the 6th Edition of Test in the City.

April 14, 2015 Alexandra

On Monday, April 13, 2015, Her Serene Highness Princess Stephanie of Monaco attended Fight AIDS Monaco’s 6th Edition of Test in the City along the Promenade Honoré II in Monte-Carlo. During yesterday’s event, the lovely princess met with students from the Association Française ISC Solirace who “…came help spread prevention messages against AIDS in the streets of Monaco.”

According to the official website for Fight AIDS Monaco over 128 people were tested for the virus yesterday morning.

Photos courtesy of the Palais Princier/G.Luci

Dutch Royal Family

(VIDEO) Her Majesty Queen Maxima of the Netherlands Visits Steunstichting Voedsel Focus Amersfoort.

April 14, 2015 Alexandra

On Tuesday, April 14, 2015, Her Majesty Queen Maxima of the Netherlands visited the Steunstichting Voedsel Focus (Foundation Food Focus) in Amersfoort.

According RVD, the organization is “…associated with the Food Bank Netherlands, an non-profit organization that distributes food to those who have difficulty purchasing enough food…”

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Photo courtesy of RVD/HKH