His Royal Highness Prince Felipe of Asturias attended the inauguration of Paraguay’s new President, Mr. Horacio Cartes, this afternoon in Asunción.
Afterward, the prince along with hundreds of Paraguayan government officials, heads of state and foreign delegations attended a reception for President Cartes at Palacio de Lopez.
On Thursday, August 15, 2013, His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan welcomed United Nations Secretary-General, Mr. Ban Ki-moon, to Al Hummar Palace in Amman.
During their meeting discussions focused on the Syrian crisis, latest developments in the Middle East and ways to “…achieve peace between the Palestinians and the Israelis based on the two-state solution and the Arab peace initiative…” according to Petra News.
His Majesty also held a meeting with United States Senator, Mr. Bob Corker, this afternoon.
On August 15, 2013, Their Imperial Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan attended a service of remembrance at the Nippon Budokan Hall in Tokyo marking the 68th anniversary of Japan’s surrender to the Allied Forces thus ending World War II. Today’s service also remembered the “…2.5 million war dead…” according to Kyodo News.
Her Majesty Queen Sofia of Spain arrived on Illa del Rei, Menorca, this afternoon to participate in the V Foro Menorca Illa del Rei.
The purpose of today’s forum is to support the inclusion of Illa del Rei as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Photo courtesy of Casa Real
On Wednesday, August 14, 2013, His Royal Highness Prince Felipe of Asturias arrived in Asunción, Paraguay to attend the inauguration of the newly elected President, Mr. Horacio Cartes. The inauguration will take place on Thursday, August 15.
Upon his arrival at the Silvio Pettirossi International Airport Prince Felipe accompanied by his delegation — which includes the Secretary of State for International Cooperation and for Latin America, Mr. Jesús Gracia and Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly and European Parliament member, Mr. José Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra — were warmly welcomed by several Paraguayan government officials.
Afterward, Prince Felipe arrived at the Palacio de los López in Asunción to meet with the outgoing President, Mr. Frederico Franco. Thereafter, the prince and his delegation attended a reception held in his honor at the Spanish Embassy.
In the evening, Prince Felipe attended yet another reception at Palacio de los López hosted by President Franco for various heads of state and foreign delegations attending tomorrow’s inauguration.
On August 14, 2013, His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan “…conferred Dakyen to the newly elected Speaker of the National Assembly in the throne room of Tashichhodzong…” according to the newspaper, BBS.
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On August 14, 2013, His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan “…conferred Dakyen to the newly elected Speaker of the National Assembly in the throne room of Tashichhodzong…” according to the newspaper, BBS.
For more information about today’s event please click here.
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