On the evening of June 23, 2013, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco, Her Royal Highness Princess Caroline of Hanover, and Her Serene Highness Princess Stephanie of Monaco watched from the balcony of the Palais Princier the 2013Fête de la Saint-Jean (Feast of St. John the Baptist) celebrations.
During yesterday’s event the princely family clapped and smiled as members of the Palladienne de Monaco performed traditional dances around a bonfire in the palais square. If you are interested in learning more about Fête de la Saint-Jean please visit the site, Catholic Culture, here.
On June 23, 2013, Their Imperial Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan arrived at the Kyoto International Conference Center in Kyoto to attend the opening ceremony of the 11th World Congress of Biological Psychiatry.
This morning Their Imperial Majesties visited the Oyamazaki Villa Museum of Art in Kyoto. Afterward, the emperor and empress travelled to Osaka where they visited the Osaka Prefecture Environmental Learning Center Eco Museum of Osaka and in the evening they toured a manufacturing company.
On Sunday, June 23, 2013, Their Majesties King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan welcomed the President of France, Mr. François Hollande and his partner, Ms.Valérie Trierweiler, to Al-Hummar Palace in Amman, Jordan. The purpose of President Hollande’s visit to Jordan is to “…enhance bilateral cooperation and developments in the Middle East” according to Petra News.
After the traditional welcoming ceremony and the inspection of the guard His Majesty and President Hollande held a meeting to discuss various issues including the Syrian crisis.
His Majesty also attended the 50th anniversary of the Amman Chamber of Industry celebrations this afternoon in Amman. Petra News notes that His Majesty “…honored [the] former chairman and board of directors for their efforts and contributions to develop Jordanian industry.”
On June 22, 2013, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco accompanied Mr. Pierre Casiraghi attended the 150th anniversary of the Société des Bains de Mer and its “…relationship with 150 Grands Crus wines of Bordeaux…” celebrations in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.
On June 21, 2013, Their Imperial Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan arrived in Kyoto to visit the Myōshin-ji Buddhist Temple which stands upon “…the grounds of the former palace of the late Emperor Hanazono of Japan.”
In the evening, Their Imperial Majesties attended a tea party at the Kyoto Imperial Palace.
On Saturday, June 22, 2013, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II attended the final day of the Royal Ascot races. Arriving with Her Majesty in the carriage procession were Their Royal Highnesses Prince Hassan bin Talal and Princess Sarvath el-Hassan of Jordan.
On the evening of June 23, 2013, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco, Her Royal Highness Princess Caroline of Hanover, and Her Serene Highness Princess Stephanie of Monaco watched from the balcony of the Palais Princier the 2013 Fête de la Saint-Jean (Feast of St. John the Baptist) celebrations.
