On the afternoon of June 4, 2013, Their Imperial Highnesses Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko of Japan arrived at the National Museum of Science and Nature in the Ueno district of Tokyo to view the exhibition, The Great Journey.
His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan Receives Credentials From Foreign Ambassadors. Plus, News Regarding HRH Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II of Jordan. (VIDEOS)
On June 4, 2013, at Basman Palace in Amman His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan received credentials from various foreign ambassadors to Jordan. The ambassadors are from Kosovo, Portugal, Lebanon, and Tunisia.
In the afternoon, His Majesty welcomed the President of the Maldives, Mr. Mohamed Waheed Hassan, to the palace in Amman. During their meeting the king and the president discussed “…cooperation between Jordan and the Maldives and ways of cementing ties in economic, health, education and medial tourism…” according to Petra News.
Meanwhile, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II of Jordan presented 36 medals to the recipients of the King Abdullah II Awards for Physical Fitness.
News Regarding Her Royal Highness Princess Mathilde of Belgium.
On the morning of June 4, 2013, Her Royal Highness Princess Mathilde of Belgium arrived in Antwerp to “…visit Stichting Lezen (Reading Foundation) on the occasion of the ‘Het Jaar Van Het Voorlezen’ (Year of Reading Aloud to Children)” according to the Belgian royal court.
During her visit the princess various young adult and children’s authors to discuss with them their work and more.
Afterward, Princess Mathilde arrived at the Maison Rockox to view the exhibition entitled, Le Cabinet d’Or. The exhibition displays various works by, Anthony Van Dyck and Jan Van Eyck to name a few. For more information about Le Cabinet d’Or please click here. Or, click here to read a brief article from Art Daily.
His Royal Highness Prince Harry of Wales Unveils a New Plaque Commemorating the 2011 Royal Wedding. (VIDEO)
On Tuesday, June 4, 2013, His Royal Highness Prince Harry of Wales “…unveiled a walkway plaque, outside Westminster Abbey, commemorating The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s 2011 royal wedding…”
Their Majesties King Harald V and Queen Sonja of Norway Attend the Opening of a New Exhibition. (VIDEOS)
On the afternoon of June 3, 2013, Their Majesties King Harald V and Queen Sonja of Norway arrived at the Kulturbunker Dora in Trondheim to attend the opening of the new exhibition entitled, Fra Berliner til Buick: Kongelige Kjøretøyer 1905-45.
The exhibition showcases various classic cars used by the Norwegian royal family.
Click here to watch a video news clip.
Click here to view photos of some of the amazing cars on display.
Photo courtesy of Kongehuset
TMs King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands Visit Berlin, Germany. (VIDEOS)
On June 3, 2013, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands arrived in Berlin, Germany to begin their two-day state visit.
Today, Their Majesties met with the Chancellor of Germany, Ms. Angela Merkel, and attended a reception, held in their honor, hosted by the President of Germany, Mr. Joachim Gauck.
Soon, Their Majesties arrived in Wiesbaden where they were warmly welcomed by the Minister President of the State of Hesse, Mr. Volker Bouffier and his wife, Ursula. Afterward, the reigning couple toured the town of Wiesbaden where they were welcomed by hundreds of happy locals. Then Their Majesties visited the town hall where they signed the guest book and much more.
Click the links below to watch video news clips as well as view a plethora of photos.
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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Attends a Gala Reception at St. James’s Palace.
On June 3, 2013, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II arrived at St. James’s Palace in London to attend a gala reception for the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB). Unfortunately, His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh was unable to attend.
In a press release via Buckingham Palace it was announced that the 91-year-old duke was “unwell.” However, the duke will attend tomorrow’s service at Westminster Abbey commemorating the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation.
