On the morning of November 19, 2013, His Imperial Majesty Emperor Akihito of Japan received credentials at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo from the newly appointed United States Ambassador to Japan, Ms. Caroline Kennedy.
The only daughter of the late President John F. Kennedy and the late Jacqueline Kennedy-Onassis arrived at the palace in a horse-drawn carriage which, according to Kyodo News, is “…a tradition for newly appointed ambassadors…”
On November 18, 2013, Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco accompanied by Her Royal Highness Princess Caroline of Hanover and Her Serene Highness Princess Stephanie of Monaco unveiled a new sculpture of His Serene Highness the late Prince Rainier III of Monaco.
The sculpture, located along La Rampe Major walkway, was created by famed Dutch sculptor, Mr. Kees Verkade. Mr. Verkade also created the lovely statue of the late Princess Grace located in the Roseraie Princesse Grace in the district of Fontvieille in Monaco.
Earlier in the day Her Serene Highness Princess Stephanie of Monaco presented packages to elderly Monégasque citizens on the occasion of Fête Nationale.
Photo courtesy of the Palais Princier
On the evening of November 18, 2013, Their Imperial Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan arrived at the Suntory Hall in Minato, Tokyo to attend a classical music concert performed by the Berlin Philharmonic with Sir Simon Rattle conducting.
Their Imperial Majesties and guests listened to works by the late Robert Schumann, Igor Stravinsky and Sergei Prokofiev.
On Sunday, November 17, 2013, Their Royal Highnesses Prince Laurent and Princess Claire of Belgium arrived at the Gembloux community center in Gembloux to view the exhibition, Les Oiseaux des Jardins.
According to the Belgian royal court the exhibition was organized by the City of Gembloux and the Ligue Royale Belge pour la Protection des Oiseaux.
On Monday, November 18, 2013, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands arrived on the beautiful island of Curaçao for a one-day tour.
The day began with a welcoming ceremony hosted by the governor of Curaçao, Lucille George-Wout, at Government Square in Willemstad. Soon, Their Majesties attended a meeting with the Prime Minister of Curaçao, Ivar Asjes, and with other government officials.
In the afternoon, Their Majesties visited the Marnix College and Marnix FO-school, toured the University of Curaçao where they met with students and staff, opened the Caribbean Research and Management of Biodiversity Foundation’s new building, completed a walkabout in the district of Otrobanda, and attended a gala reception in the Brionplein square.
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Photo courtesy of RVD/HKH
On November 18, 2013, His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan watched a “…military exercise carried out by the Hussein bin Ali 30th Special Mission Brigade…” in Zarqa according to Petra News.
On Monday, November 18, 2013, His Royal Highness Prince Daniel of Sweden visited the Polhemsgymnasiet and the Chalmers University of Technology in Göteborg to discuss with students about “…the Prince Daniel Fellowship and entrepreneurship programs…” according to the Swedish royal court.
Photo courtesy of Kungahuset
The Royal Correspondent 