On November 15, 2013, Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall attended the opening of the 2013 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting held at the Lotus Theatre in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

After the opening, The Duchess of Cornwall visited the Colombo Public Library where she met with staff “…to find out how they work to promote literacy in Sri Lanka…” according to Clarence House.

Meanwhile, The Prince of Wales visited the Sri Lanka National Museum and hosted a “…reception for Commonwealth business leaders and a luncheon for new Commonwealth Heads of Government.”

In the evening, The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall hosted a gala dinner at the Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel for the Commonwealth Heads of Government.

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Monaco Princely Family

Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco Attend the 2013 MONAA Charity Gala Dinner.

November 15, 2013 Alexandra

On the evening of November 15, 2013, Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco arrived at the Salle des Étoiles at the Sporting de Monte-Carlo to attend the 2013 Monaco Against Autism Charity Gala Dinner. The lovely princess is Honorary President of MONAA.

During this evening’s event there was an auction sale by Sotheby’s as well as a musical performance by the band, Earth, Wind and Fire.

Monaco Princely Family

Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco Attend the 2013 MONAA Charity Gala Dinner.

November 15, 2013 Alexandra

During this evening’s event there was an auction sale by Sotheby’s as well as a musical performance by the band, Earth, Wind and Fire.

Dutch Royal Family

The King and Queen of the Netherlands Visit St. Eustatius. (VIDEOS)

November 15, 2013 Alexandra

On November 15, 2013, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands arrived on the small island of St. Eustatius for a one-day tour.

The day began with a reception held in their honor at the F.D. Roosevelt Airport where they met with local officials and dignitaries. Then, Their Majesties attended a Science Fair with “…presentations by children from five schools…” according to RVD.

In the afternoon, Their Majesties attended a gala luncheon hosted by the island’s government officials. Soon, the reigning couple arrived at Hazel’s Plantation where they met with staff and were given a tour of the facility.

Thereafter, Their Majesties visited the St. Eustatius Historical Foundation Museum where they viewed an exhibition and attended a cultural festival held at Wilhelmina Park.

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Click the link below to watch another video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFJbv0sZJRs

Photo courtesy of RVD/HKH

Spanish Royals

His Royal Highness Prince Felipe of Asturias Meets with the Recently Elected Mayor of Los Angeles.

November 15, 2013 Alexandra

On Friday, November 15, 2013, His Royal Highness Prince Felipe of Asturias arrived at the Getty House in Los Angeles, California to meet with the recently elected mayor of Los Angeles, Mr. Eric Garcetti, and his wife.

Yesterday, Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia visited Stanford University and attended a gala reception and dinner hosted by the United States Ambassador to Spain, Mr. James Costos, and his longtime partner, Mr. Michael Smith, in Holmby Hills, California.

Dutch Royal Family

Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands in Utrecht. (VIDEO)

November 15, 2013 Alexandra

On November 15, 2013, Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands opened the “…new building of the St. Antonius Hospital in Utrecht…” according to RVD.

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Photo courtesy of RVD/HKH

Belgian Royals

Members of the Belgian Royal Family Celebrated Fête du Roi 2013. (VIDEOS)

November 15, 2013 Alexandra

On the morning of Friday, November 15, 2013, King Albert II and Queen Paola of Belgium accompanied by Their Royal Highnesses Prince Laurent and Princess Claire of Belgium and TI&RHs Princess Astrid of Belgium, Archduchess of Austria-Este and Prince Lorenz of Belgium, Archduke of Austria-Este attended Te Deum service held at the Cathédrale des Saints-Michel-et-Gudule in Brussels on the occasion of Fête du Roi 2013.

In the afternoon, the royal family arrived at the Palais de la Nation to attend a special ceremony organized by the Chambre des Représentants, the Sénat and the Gouvernement Fédéral, again, on the occasion of Fête du Roi.

To watch videos as well as to view photos from today’s celebrations please click the links below.

VIDEO, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, Photo Gallery, Photo Gallery 2, Photo Gallery 3