On February 25, 2015, Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall visited the offices of the London Evening Standard newspaper in Kensington, London, England. And, that’s it.
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Well, this is very important news. This morning — February 25, 2015 — in amazing Tokyo, Japan, His Imperial Highness Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan decided to go for a run outside the grounds of the Imperial Palace.
According to the Japanese newspaper, Asahi Shimbun, the 55 year-old heir to ancient Chrysanthemum throne “… usually jogs in the Akasaka Imperial Ground, where the Togu Palace his residence is located, it is the first time in seven years since he last jogs outside the state properties for the royal family.”
On Wednesday, February 25, 2015, Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium visited the institutions of the European Union in Brussels.
The reigning couple began their visit at the European Parliament where they met with its President, Mr. Martin Schulz, and held a meeting with several leaders of various political groups according to the Belgian royal court. Thereafter, the reigning couple visited the European Commission as well as met with members of the Council of the European Union including its President, Mr. Donald Tusk.
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On Thursday, February 19, 2015, Their Serene Highness Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco arrived at the Casino de Monte-Carlo in Monaco to attend a cocktail party in honor of the births of the princely twins, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella. The event was organized by the Fondation Princesse Charlène de Monaco (FPCM).
According to the Fondation Princesse Charlène de Monaco money raised during last evening’s gathering will be donated to the FPCM which:
“…implements ‘Learn to Swim, ‘Water Safety’ and ‘Sport and Education’ programmes worldwide.
One of the main projects for 2015 is the ‘South Africa – Monaco Rugby Exchange’. Underprivileged South African children, who were chosen based on their athletic achievements, have been invited to the Saint Devote Rugby Tournament which will take place on Saturday, April 11, 2015, thanks to a collaboration with the South African Rugby Legends Association (SARLA).
The Fondation Princesse Charlène de Monaco will be welcoming this team to the Principality and will in turn be able to send a Monegasque team to South Africa this coming summer.
Both the Monegasque and South African children will take part in academic and social activities in order to broaden their understanding of different cultures and lifestyles.”
Photos courtesy of the Fondation Princesse Charlène de Monaco
On Thursday, February 19, 2015, Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden accompanied by Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, Her Royal Highness Princess Estelle of Sweden, and His Royal Highness Prince Carl Philip of Sweden and Miss Sofia Hellqvist attended day two of the 2015 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships held in Falun, Sweden.
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On Monday, February 16, 2015, Their Majesties King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain presided over the Premios Nacionales de Cultura held at the Palacio Real de El Pardo in Madrid.
On Thursday, February 12, 2015, His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands arrived at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam to open the highly anticipated exhibition, Late Rembrandt.
The exhibition showcases:
“…100 of the paintings, drawings and prints that Rembrandt produced in the final phase of his life… Rembrandt’s later life was marked by tragic personal loss and financial setbacks. Yet it was also the time when he produced his best work. He experimented with paint and light, managing to bring an unprecedented emotional depth to his work. It resulted in his most daring and intimate work.”
Late Rembrandt will be open to the public until May 17, 2015.
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Video about the exhibition, Late Rembrandt.
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The Royal Correspondent 