Monaco Princely Family

Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco Attend the 4th Edition of The Love Ball. (VIDEO)

galamonacoOn the evening of July 27, 2013, Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco accompanied by Her Royal Highness Princess Caroline of Hanover, Mr. Andrea Casiraghi and his lovely fiancée, Ms. Tatiana Santo Domingo, and famed fashion designer, Mr. Karl Lagerfeld, attended the 4th Edition of The Love Ball (also known as the Love Ball Riviera 2013) held at the Opéra Garnier in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

The Love Ball is a charity fundraising gala dinner and auction hosted by model and philanthropist, Ms. Natalia Vodianova, in support of her personal charity, The Naked Heart Foundation.

Founded in 2004 the aim of The Naked Heart Foundation is to provide:

“…care for disadvantaged children in Russia with the twin mission-statement of building secure public playgrounds across the country and the development and distribution of social services for the families of children with special needs.”

To learn more about The Naked Heart Foundation and they great work they do please visit their official website here.

Please click here and/or here to view photos.

Ms. Vodianova discusses The Love Ball.

Photo courtesy of Zimbio

British Royals, Royals in General

Anne Boleyn (VIDEOS)

The first documentary is about Anne Boleyn:

“Anne Boleyn is one of the most famous and controversial women in British history. In 1536, she became the first queen in Britain’s history to be executed. The brutal speed of her downfall, and the astonishing nature of the charges against her – treason, adultery, even incest – makes her story shocking even to this day.

Yet whilst we know how Anne died, the story of why she had to go and who authored her violent end has been the subject of fiery debate across six centuries. In a radical new approach to televised history, a stellar cast of writers and historians, including Hilary Mantel, David Starkey, Philippa Gregory and others, battle out the story of her last days and give their own unique interpretations of her destruction.”

The second documentary (part 1-2) is, well, obviously not about Anne Boleyn.  I don’t want to give too much away, but I suggest you watch both videos before they are removed by You Tube.   🙂

British Royals

King Henry VIII (VIDEOS)

Well, it is a slow news day so here are two programs that you may enjoy.  The first program, from National Geographic, discusses the life and health of King Henry VIII.

The second program, well, the title says it all.   🙂

British Royals

The Queen’s Coronation 1953: An Exhibition at Buckingham Palace. (VIDEO)

Per the Royal Collections regarding the exhibition, The Queen’s Coronation 1953:

“This summer marks the 60th anniversary of one of the most momentous occasions in 20th-century British history – the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. To mark the anniversary of the event, a major exhibition for the Summer Opening of Buckingham Palace will bring together for the first time since Coronation Day, a spectacular array of dress, uniform and robes worn by the principal royal party. Works of art, paintings and objects used on the day will also be on display to recreate the atmosphere of that extraordinary occasion.”

British Royals

His Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex Opens the Spetchells Centre and Visits the Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre.

eowOn Friday, July 26, 2013, His Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex opened the Spetchells Centre in Prudhoe, Northumberland.  The centre provides services for the community and voluntary groups in Prudhoe.  After the unveiling of a plaque, commemorating the opening, the earl was given a tour of the facility as well as met with local dignitaries.  

Click here to view one of the world’s smallest photos from today’s opening.   🙂

The Earl of Wessex also attended the 100th anniversary celebrations of the Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre in Scotland.  Click here for more information about today’s celebrations.

Spanish Royals

News Regarding Members of the Spanish Royal Family. (VIDEOS)

On Thursday, July 25, 2013, His Majesty King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia of Spain arrived at the Hospital Clínico de Santiago de Compostela to met with families as well as victims of Wednesday’s horrific train accident which killed 79 people and injured 95.  Speed was a factor in the crash.  Apparently, the train was “…traveling twice the maximum speed allowed along the section of the track where the train derailed.” 

According to the Los Angeles Times the train was:

“…en route from Madrid to the port town of Ferrol when it jumped the tracks Wednesday evening with 218 passengers on board.

Santiago de Compostela, which was on the eve of hosting a major religious festival that attracts thousands of pilgrims from all over the world, canceled its planned celebrations.”

Speaking to the press His Majesty said:

“All the Spanish people join in the sorrow of the relatives of the deceased.  We hope that those injured will recover gradually.  Of course we wish to congratulate the volunteers, medical staff, and blood donors for what they have done…”

This morning, Their Royal Highnesses Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia of Asturias arrived at the Hospital Clínico de Santiago de Compostela to offer their support as well as comfort to victims and families.  The royal couple also visited Angrois, the scene of the crash near Santiago de Compostela, to met with rescue workers and those who helped the victims of Wednesday’s crash.

Click here and here to watch videos.

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