On November 27, 2013, Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex visited the London College of Fashion in, well, London. The lovely countess is patron of this well-known school.
And, that’s it. 🙂
News Regarding His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands. (VIDEO)
On November 27, 2013, His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands arrived at the Museum voor Communicatie in Den Haag to receive the first copy of the new Koningspostzegel (King Stamp).
His Majesty also opened the Museum voor Communicatie’s new exhibition entitled, XXS Dutch Design. The exhibition displays various stamps created by well-known Dutch artists, designers, and illustrators such as Ms. Irma Boom, Mr. Piet Paris, and Mr. Anton Corbijn to name a few.
XXS Dutch Design will be open to the public at the Museum voor Communicatie on November 28 – June 29, 2014.
Click here to watch a video news report.
Photo courtesy of RVD/HKH
HM Queen Rania of Jordan Opens a New Building at JUST. (VIDEO)
On Wednesday, November 27, 2013, Her Majesty Queen Rania of Jordan arrived at the Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST) in Ibrid to officially open the new Lecture Hall Complex.
Upon her arrival, Her Majesty was warmly welcomed by hundreds of students, professors, and JUST administrators. After unveiling a plaque, Her Majesty was given a tour of the new Lecture Hall Complex, which, according to the official website for JUST:
“…comprises of two buildings, each consisting of three floors. In addition to new study halls, the complex includes administration offices, parking spaces, gardens, and agricultural plots, along with other facilities.”
Her Majesty Queen Rania also visited the university’s library and held a meeting with several professors.
His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh Receives the Bessemer Gold Medal.
On November 26, 2013, His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh received the Bessemer Gold Medal from representatives of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining.
According to the British royal court, the duke “…received the award for his outstanding support for engineering technology and materials innovation to the benefit of mankind…”
HRH The Duke of Cambridge Attends the 2nd Annual Winter Whites Gala. (VIDEOS)
On the evening of November 26, 2013, His Royal Highness The Duke of Cambridge attended the 2nd Annual Winter Whites Gala, in aid of the charity Centerpoint, held at Kensington Palace in London.
During this evening’s event guests were entertained with performances by Mr. Jon Bon Jovi and Miss Taylor Swift.
News Regarding Their Majesties King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan. (VIDEOS)
On November 26, 2013, His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan held a audience with the Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Børge Brende, in Amman. Discussions focused on ways to strengthen bilateral ties between Norway and Jordan and the Syrian crisis.
In the afternoon, His Majesty accompanied by Her Royal Highness Princess Sumaya bint Al Hassn arrived at the Princess Sumaya University for Technology in Amman to open the new King Abdullah II Faculty of Engineering. After the opening His Majesty unveiled a new plaque, toured the campus, and was informed about the university’s various programs.
And, finally, yesterday, Her Majesty Queen Rania of Jordan held an audience with representatives from the SOS Children’s Villages and the Chairperson from SOS Jordan at Al-Hummar Palace in Amman.
His Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex Visits the Door Youth Project.
On November 26, 2013, His Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex visited the charity, Door Youth Project, in Stroud, Gloucestershire.
According to the newspaper, Stroud News and Journal, the earl met with “…youngsters benefiting from its counseling, education, training and family support programs at the charity’s drop-in center and offices…”
For more information about today’s visit as well as to view photos please click here and here.
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