On the evening of July 18, 2013, Her Imperial Majesty Empress Michiko of Japan arrived at the Bunkamura Orchard Concert Hall in Shibuya, Tokyo, to attend a charity concert. Proceeds from yesterday’s concert were donated to various childrens Cancer charities in Japan.
News Regarding Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Katherine of Serbia.
On July 18, 2013, Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Katherine of Serbia “…visited a kindergarten in Gornja Toponica [a village in the municipality of Niš] where she delivered donation of toys as well as visited a radiology clinic where she donated an ultrasound machine and data processing unit for mammography records…” and much more.
For more information about today’s activities as well as to view personal photos please click here.
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His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan Meets With the Foreign Minister of Qatar and the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States. (VIDEOS)
On July 17, 2013, His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan held an audience with Foreign Minister of Qatar, Mr. Khalid bin Mohammad Al Attiyah, at Al Hummar Palace in Amman.
Discussions focused on the latest developments in the region, specifically the Syrian crisis, and ways to forge closer ties between Jordan and Qatar.
His Majesty also held talks with the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, Mr. Nabil Elaraby. Discussions focused on the never-ending Syrian crisis as well as ways to achieve peace in the Middle East. According to Petra News, His Majesty and Mr. Elaraby also discussed the :
“…efforts led by the United States Secretary of State, Mr. John Kerry, to bring the Palestinians and the Israelis closer to revive the peace process and address all final status issues.”
HM Queen Elizabeth II Visits the Lord’s Cricket Ground in St. John’s Wood, London. (VIDEOS)
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II arrived at the Lord’s Cricket Ground in St. John’s Wood, London, to “…watch part of the Test Match between England and Australia…” according to Buckingham Palace.
For more information about today’s visit please click here and here (includes a video).
Their Majesties King Albert II and Queen Paola of Belgium Visit Eupen. (VIDEOS)
On Thursday, July 18, 2013, Their Majesties King Albert II and Queen Paola of Belgium visited the town of Eupen, in the province of Liège, as part of their farewell tour of Belgium.
Upon their arrival to the town Their Majesties where warmly greeted by the Minster-President of the Government of the German Speaking Community of Belgium, Mr. Karl-Heinz Lambertz, as well as other local government officials.
After a reception, held in the “…gardens at the headquarters the Minister-President…” the reigning couple walked through the town square where they met with the locals who cheered and clapped for Their Majesties.
To watch several more videos from today’s visit please click here, here, here and here.
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal Opens a New £13 million Building in Havant. (VIDEO)
On July 16, 2013, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal arrived in Havant in southeast Hampshire to inaugurate the new modern office building known as The Plaza.
For more information about yesterday’s opening as well as to watch a video please click here.
TRHs The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall Visit Lostwithiel (VIDEOS)
Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall completed their three-day summer tour of Devon and Cornwall with a visit to the lovely town of Lostwithiel this morning.
Today, the royal couple toured of the newly renovated Lostwithiel Stannary Palace also known as the Duchy Palace. During their visit the prince and the duchess met with “…those involved in the £1 million restoration of the palace as well as toured the building…” according to Clarence House. After their tour the royal couple unveiled a new plaque marking their visit to the Duchy Palace.
The Duchess of Cornwall also visited the Lostwithiel Drill Hall where she met with “…representatives of three of Her Royal Highness’s charities: the Cornwall Air Ambulance, Shelterbox and the Cornwall Community Foundation, which is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year…” according to the newspaper This is Cornwall.
The highlight of the day for The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall was a visit to the Lostwithiel Parade Square where they met with locals and officials. Whilst in the town square the Lostwithiel Town Band played “Happy Birthday” in celebration of The Duchess of Cornwall’s 66th birthday.
And, that’s it! 🙂
For more information about today’s events as well as to view photos please click here, here, and here.
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