On the afternoon of November 14, 2013, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco welcomed the President of France, François Hollande, to the Palais Princier.

As I mentioned earlier this week the purpose of President Hollande’s one-day official visit is to strengthen bilateral ties between the two countries in various areas.

According to the Palais Princier “…agreements of cooperation in the field of the environment and sustainable development were signed as well as an agreement on Telework…”

After a nice luncheon at the Palais Princier the sovereign prince and President Hollande visited the Venturi Automobiles, a company which manufactures electric cars as well as visited the Centre Scientifique de Monaco.

Please click here and/or here to view photos from today’s visit.

In other news, it was recently announced that Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene of Monaco, as Honorary President, will attend the Monaco Against Autism Charity Gala Dinner to be held in the Salle des Etoiles at the Sporting Monte-Carlo on November 15, 2013.

During Friday’s gala there will be an auction sale by Sotheby’s as well as a musical performance by the legendary band, Earth, Wind and Fire.

Danish Royals

Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II of Denmark Visits Reykjavík, Iceland: Day Two.

November 13, 2013 Alexandra

On Wednesday, November 13, 2013, Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II of Denmark continued her visit to Reykjavík, Iceland.

In the morning, Her Majesty accompanied by President Grimsson visited the Culture House: The National Center for Cultural Heritage where Her Majesty was presented with the book, Kaupmannahöfn sem Höfuðborg Íslands í 500 ár (Copenhagen: Capital of Iceland in 500 years). Thereafter, the queen viewed the exhibition, Medieval Manuscripts: Eddas and Sagas.

In the afternoon, Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II arrived at the University of Iceland where she attended a lecture entitled, Sagaer i Samtiden: Árni Magnússons Storslåede Arv, presented by Professor Annette Lassen from the University of Copenhagen.

Soon, Her Majesty arrived at the Kópavogur Art Museum-Gerðarsafn to view the exhibition, Íslenska Teiknibókin: 350 ára afmæli Árna Magnússonar (350 years of Árni Magnússon: The Artist’s Model Book).

In the evening, Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II will attend gala event at the National Theatre of Iceland “…on the occasion of the 350th anniversary of Árni Magnússon…” according to the Danish royal court.

Click here to view photos.

Photo courtesy of Kongehuset

Dutch Royal Family

The King and Queen of the Netherlands Tour the Island of St. Maarten. (VIDEOS)

November 13, 2013 Alexandra

On November 13, 2013, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands began their first full day of engagements during their official visit to the beautiful island of St. Maarten.

The day began with a welcoming ceremony at Clem Labega Square in Philipsburg where they were warmly greeted by hundreds of locals as well as by the governor of St. Maarten, Mr. Eugene Holiday. After the inspection of the guards Their Majesties met with members of Parliament and the Council of Ministers.

In the afternoon, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima visited the Milton Peters College and the Raoul Illidge Sports Complex where they met with “…the winners of the King’s Games held in April throughout the kingdom to mark the start of Willem-Alexander’s reign…” according to the newspaper The Daily Herald.

Thereafter, Their Majesties returned to the capital of St. Maarten, Philipsburg, where they completed a walkabout through the historic city center.

In the evening, the reigning couple are scheduled to attend the:

“…Youth Showcase in Festival Village featuring performances by some 250 pupils of several dance schools and Charlotte Brookson Academy, under the artistic leadership of Clara Reyes and Arlene Halley of National Institute of Arts.”

Please click the links below to watch videos as well as to view photos.

VIDEO, VIDEO 2, Gallery One, Gallery Two

Photo courtesy of RVD/HKH

British Royals

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Attends a Reception at Buckingham Palace. (VIDEO)

November 13, 2013 Alexandra

On Wednesday, November 13, 2013, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh accompanied by His Royal Highness Prince Harry of Wales attended a reception at Buckingham Palace in London where she met with the “…Walking With The Wounded trekkers…” participating in the upcoming Walking With The Wounded South Pole Allied Challenge.

For more information about this afternoon’s reception as well as to view photos please click the links below.

Article w/Photos, Article, Photo Gallery

Imperial Family of Japan

His Imperial Highness Prince Mikasa Has Been Admitted to the Hospital.

November 13, 2013 Alexandra

The Imperial Household Agency announced that His Imperial Highness Prince Mikasa has been admitted to a hospital in Tokyo on Tuesday evening after “…partially losing consciousness at his home…”

The Mainichi News reports that the prince was in a “…semiconscious state around 6:30 p.m, but was back to normal before his doctor made a house call later…” The doctors overseeing the prince reveal “…no abnormalities so far.”

Danish Royals

Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II of Denmark Attends a Gala Dinner in Reykjavík, Iceland.

November 12, 2013 Alexandra

On November 12, 2013, Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II of Denmark arrived in Reykjavík, Iceland to participate in the “…celebrations of the 350-year anniversary of Árni Magnússon…” according to the Danish royal court.

This evening Her Majesty attended a gala dinner hosted by the President of Iceland, Ólafur Ragnar Grimsson, held at the Bessastaðir (President Grimsson’s official residence).

Tomorrow, Her Majesty will carry out several engagements in Reykjavík including a visit to the Kópavogur Art Museum-Gerðarsafn as well as attend the Árni Magnússon’s anniversary lecture at the University of Iceland.

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Photo courtesy of Kongehuset

Monaco Princely Family, Royal documentaries

Remembering Her Serene Highness the late Princess Grace of Monaco. (VIDEOS)

November 12, 2013 Alexandra

In honor of Her Serene Highness the late Princess Grace of Monaco’s birthday (she was born on November 12, 1929, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) here are two documentaries about the life of the beautiful Oscar-winning actress, princess and loving Mom of three.

A Photo Gallery of the late Princess

Click the link below to watch another video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTZRmFlDiC4