On Monday, November 11, 2013, Her Imperial Majesty Empress Michiko of Japan accompanied by Her Imperial Highness Princess Kiko of Japan and Her Imperial Highness Princess Akiko of Mikasa attended an evening concert held inside the Tōkagakudō (Peach Blossom Music Hall) at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.
News Regarding His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco. (VIDEO)
During last week’s participation in the 5th Meeting of the Parties to Agreement on ACCOBAMS in Tangier, Morocco, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco had a chance to take a break from his hectic schedule to see some of the sights in the historic city. The sovereign prince was given a guided tour by local historian, Mr. Rachid Taferssiti.
In other news, it was announced that the President of France, François Hollande, will make an official visit to Monaco on Thursday, November 14, 2013. The purpose of the visit is to strengthen ties between Monaco and France.
During the visit the sovereign prince will host a working luncheon in honor of President Hollande’s visit as well as sign “…five partnership agreements in fields of scientific research and the environment…” at the Musée Océanographique de Monaco according to the Palais Princier.
HM Queen Maxima of the Netherlands Attends an Award Ceremony.
On November 11, 2013, Her Majesty Queen Maxima of the Netherlands arrived at the Muziekgebouw aan’t IJ in Amsterdam to preside over the 2013 Prins Bernhard Cultuurfonds Prijs.
According to RVD, the winner of the award, plus cash worth 75,000 Euros, went to “…Piet Oudolf for his achievements in the field of gardening and landscape design.”
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His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh and His Royal Highness Prince Laurent of Belgium Attend the Last Post Ceremony. (VIDEOS)
On Monday, November 11, 2013, His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh and His Royal Highness Prince Laurent of Belgium participated in the Last Post ceremony in Ypres, Belgium.
The ceremony commemorates the hundreds of thousands soldiers who died during World War I.
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TRHs The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall Visit India. Day 5.
On Sunday, November 10, 2013, Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall continued their nine-day visit to India. The royal couple began their day by attending Remembrance Sunday service at the St. John the Evangelist Church in Mumbai.
From there the royal couple arrived in Pune to visit the Kirkee Commonwealth Cemetery which “…contains 1,668 Commonwealth burials of the Second World War…” according to Clarence House. Thereafter, The Prince of Wales visited the Serum Institute and attended a reception at the Indian Turf Club.
HIM Empress Michiko of Japan Attends a Concert in Tokyo. (VIDEO)
On the afternoon of November 10, 2013, Her Imperial Majesty Empress Michiko of Japan arrived at the Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall to attend a classical music concert featuring Japanese pianist, Mr. Izumi Tateno, and the Chamber Orchestra La Tempesta.
Their Royal Highnesses Prince Constantijn and Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands Attend a Concert at the Ridderzaal.
On November 10, 2013, Their Royal Highnesses Prince Constantijn and Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands arrived at the Ridderzaal in Den Haag to attend a gala concert in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Nationaal Muziekinstrumenten Fonds.
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The Royal Correspondent 