Imperial Family of Japan

His Imperial Highness Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan Performs with the Gakushuin OB Orchestra. (VIDEOS)

His Imperial Highness Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan played the Viola during a concert held at the Metropolitan Art Space in Tokyo with members of the Gakushuin OB Orchestra  this evening.  Their Imperial Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan accompanied by Her Imperial Highness Crown Princess Masako of Japan attended tonight’s concert to support the crown prince.

According to Kyodo News, the Viola used by the crown prince was made of driftwood and a part of the Rikuzentakata “miracle pine tree” that survived the March 11, 2011, tsunami caused by the 9.0 earthquake off the coast of Tōhoku.

German Royals, Royal and Princely House of Hohenzollern

His Imperial and Royal Highness Prince Georg Friedrich of Prussia Witnesses the Signing of a Cooperation Agreement.

On Wednesday, July 3, 2013, His Imperial and Royal Highness Prince Georg Friedrich of Prussia witnessed the signing of a cooperation agreement between the German high-tech company, Tridelity AG, and Blue Ocean Technology from China, at Schloss Hohenzollern in Germany.

Tridelity AG manufactures:

“…glasses-free auto-stereoscopic 3-D screens.  The company has been pioneering the development of this cutting-edge technology for years, offering the highest quality 3-D  solutions. In addition to related technologies and services, Tridelity AG also provides an extensive hardware range of solutions for single-viewer and multi-viewer purposes, with unprecedented viewing comfort, exceptional 3-D depth and the highest resolution in the industry.”

Blue Ocean Technology is a supplier of “…well-known manufacturer display screen components.”

Anyway, according to various sources, the two companies came together thanks in part to Prince Georg Friedrich, and the purpose of the signing of the cooperation agreement is to “…introduce, develop and distribute Tridelity AG’s products into the Chinese market.”

Monaco Princely Family

News Regarding TSHs Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco. (VIDEO)

Palais PrincierOn the afternoon of July 6, 2013, His Serene Prince Albert II of Monaco arrived at the Sporting d’Hiver in Monte-Carlo to visit the special exhibition, Dangerous Luxury.

The exhibition, designed by the Campana Brothers, was created especially for the 150th anniversary of the Societe des Bains de Mer.  According to the Monaco-based events site, MaBoum, the exhibition:

“…reflects on the concept of luxury in the context of everyday objects. Works combine diamonds, leather and bronze, with natural materials from the Brazilian decorative tradition. The exhibition also features a selection of furniture from the Brazilian Baroque Collection.”

Afterward, the sovereign prince accompanied by Princess Charlene arrived at the Monte-Carlo Beach restaurant where they had a nice lunch on “Le Deck.”

If you are interested in learning more about the Campana Brothers and their designs please visit their official website here.

The Campana Brothers talking about their new exhibition, Dangerous Luxury.

Photo courtesy of the Palais Princier

Monaco Princely Family

Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco Attend a Dinner in Celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the Societe des Bains de Mer.

palaisprincierOn the evening of July 5, 2013, Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco attended a gala dinner and ceremony on the Place du Casino in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Societe des Bains de Mer.

Guests in attendance, which included dozens of government officials as well as VIP guests, dined on delicious food by famed chef, Mr. Alain Ducasse.  Afterward, guests arrived at the Opera Garnier where they were entertained by the Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte-Carlo as well as by legendary singer, Dame Shirley Bassey.

Photo courtesy of the Palais Princier

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