His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan attended a luncheon meeting this afternoon at the Jordan Embassy in Washington D.C., with members of the U.S.-Jordan Business Alliance. According to the Petra News Agency, during today’s important meeting His Majesty:

“…expressed Jordan’s commitment to working closely with the United States to promote and encourage economic and trade relations, and to enable the U.S. business community to invest in Jordan and the region, and play a role in promoting economic growth.”

On Friday, April 26, 2013, His Majesty will met with President Barack Obama.

Swedish Royals

News Regarding Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden.

April 23, 2013 Alexandra

On April 23, 2013, His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden attended a ceremony at the royal palace in Stockholm where he presented the Svenska Sällskapet för Antropologi och Geografi 2013 Anders Retzius Gold Medal to Anthropologist and West Chester University Professor, Paul Stoller. Professor Stoller received this prestigious award for his “…important contributions to anthropological research.”

Earlier in the day, His Majesty accompanied by Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden hosted a lunch for Minister of Equality, Ms. Maria Arnholm.

Photo courtesy of Kungahuset

Swedish Royals

News Regarding Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden.

April 23, 2013 Alexandra

Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Victoria attended the Swedish Association of Environmental Managers’ Sustainability Day in Stockholm this afternoon. During today’s event the crown princess presented the Sustainable Leadership Award to Mr. Peter Norman, the Minister for Financial Markets. Ms. Emma Ihre accepted the award on behalf of Mr. Norman who was unable to attend.

Photo courtesy of Kungahuset

British Royals

His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh Visits Sandhurst.

April 23, 2013 Alexandra

His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh arrived in Sandhurst, Berkshire this afternoon for a brief visit. Upon his arrival at the Sandhurst Community Hall the super awesome 91 year old duke was warmly greeted hundreds of locals as well as by the Mayor of Sandhurst, Mr. Dale Birch.

Click here, here and here to read three small articles about today’s visit.

British Royals

Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge Visits a School in Greater Manchester. (VIDEOS)

April 23, 2013 Alexandra

Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge was at the Willows Primary School in Wythenshawe, Greater Manchester this afternoon to “…launch a new school counseling program to help combat the effects of drug and alcohol addiction on children and their families…” according to Princeofwales.gov.uk.

Click here to view a myriad of photos.

Click here, here, here and here for more information about today’s event.

British Royals

News Regarding Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall.

April 23, 2013 Alexandra

Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall hosted a lovely tea party at Clarence House this afternoon to “…celebrate the 5th Anniversary of the charity, First Story. The charity, launched in 2008, strives to support and inspire creativity in challenging UK secondary schools and their communities.”

The Duchess, as patron, also presented the Big Lunch Community Awards again held at Clarence House. For more information please click here.

Spanish Royals

TRHs Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia of Asturias Present an Award. Plus, News Regarding His Majesty King Juan Carlos I of Spain. (VIDEOS)

April 23, 2013 Alexandra

On April 23, 2013, Their Royal Highnesses Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia of Asturias presented the Premio de Literatura en Lengua Castellana 2012 Miguel de Cervantes to Mr. José Manuel Caballero Bonald during a ceremony held inside the Paraninfo de la Universidad de Alcalá in Madrid.

Mr. Bonald received this award for his lifetime body of work which includes editing, poetry, novels, and academic efforts such as his contributions to the Seminario de Lexicografía de la Real Academia Española. His novels include Dos Días de Setiembre as well as Toda la Noche Oyeron Pasar Pájaros.

Click here to watch another video.

Meanwhile, at Palacio de la Zarzuela, His Majesty King Juan Carlos I of Spain held an audience with the Prime Minister of Slovakia, Mr. Robert Fico. The Prime Minister was accompanied by the Secretary of State for the European Union in the Spanish Government, Mr. Íñigo Méndez de Vigo.