On Monday, June 30, 2014, His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands arrived at the Westerkerk in Amsterdam to attend the premiere of the concert tour, Er reed een trein naar Sobibor.
Photo courtesy of RVD/HKH
His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco Attends the 4th Anniversary of the Club des Résidents Étrangers de Monaco. (VIDEO)
Recently, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco attended the Club des Résidents Étrangers de Monaco (CREM) 4th anniversary celebrations held at the Roseraie Princesse Grace in Fontvieille, Monaco.
News Regarding His Majesty King Philippe of Belgium. (VIDEO)
On June 30, 2014, His Majesty King Philippe of Belgium presided over the swearing in of the new Minister President of the German speaking community, Mr. Oliver Paasch, at the Palais de Bruxelles.
His Holiness Pope Francis Holds an Audience with Their Majesties King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain. (VIDEOS)
On the morning of Monday, June 30, 2014, His Holiness Pope Francis held a private audience inside the papal library at the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican with Their Majesties King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain.
According to the Vatican News Agency, during today’s 40-minute meeting discussions focused on, “…social issues, including unemployment, the situation of young people in Spain, and the importance of promoting dialogue and collaboration between the Church and the State for the good of all Spanish society…”
His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands Attends the 10th Nederlandse Veteranendag
On June 28, 2014, His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands accompanied by the Dutch Prime Minister, Mr. Mark Rutte, attended the 10th Nederlandse Veteranendag (Veterans Day) in Den Haag.
According to RVD, Veteranendag was established by the:
“…government and is organized by the Comité Nederlandse Veteranendag with the support of the Ministerie van Defensie. It is a tribute to the more than 100,000 Dutch veterans – from World War II to the mission in Mali – who have worked in the service of peace.”
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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh Attend a Ceremony at the Royal Hospital Chelsea. (VIDEO)
On Saturday, June 28, 2014, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh arrived at the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London to attend the “…ceremonial Drumhead Service of Remembrance for those who volunteered to serve in the First World War…” according to AFP News. The ceremony is being held on the 100th anniversary of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
Their Imperial Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan Continue Their Visit to the Okinawa Prefecture. (VIDEOS)
On Friday, June 27, 2014, Their Imperial Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan continued their visit to Okinawa Prefecture. Yesterday, the imperial couple visited the Kozakura no To memorial in Naha “…which is dedicated to those who died while evacuating Okinawa in advance of the approaching war (WWII)…” according to Kyodo News.
Thereafter, the emperor and empress visited the Tsushima-Maru Memorial Museum. Whilst there the imperial couple met with the:
“…survivors and family members of the victims of the sinking of the Tsushima Maru. Approximately 1,500 victims, mostly schoolchildren, were killed when a U.S. submarine torpedoed their transport ship off Kagoshima Prefecture in 1944…”
The Royal Correspondent 