On April 8, 2013, Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands welcomed the President of Russia, Mr. Vladimir Putin and his delegation, to the Netherlands. The purpose of the visit to not only strengthen ties between the two countries, but to attend the launch of the Netherlands-Russia Year.

Per RVD:

The Netherlands-Russia Year is an initiative of the Russian Federation held in broadening and deepening of the centuries-long collaboration. The two countries will, in the future, continue to work on an innovative partnership. The program for this year rests on three pillars: Economy, culture, and politics & society.

After arriving at Schiphol Airport President Putin and his delegation were driven to the Hermitage museum in Amsterdam where he was warmly greeted by Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands as well as several Dutch officials. Soon, Her Majesty and the President visited the Peter the Great: Inspired Tsar exhibition. Afterward, the President visited the Scheepvaartmuseum in Amsterdam with Prime Minister, Mark Rutte.

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Photo courtesy of RVD/HKH

Imperial Family of Japan

News Regarding Members of the Imperial Family of Japan. (VIDEO)

April 8, 2013 Alexandra

On April 8, 2013, Their Imperial Highnesses Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan welcomed the President of Mexico, Mr. Enrique Peña Nieto, and his wife, Ms. Angelica Rivera, to the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. The President and his delegation are on a four-day visit to Japan to strengthen bilateral and economic ties between the two countries.

After a private meeting Their Imperial Majesties accompanied by His Imperial Highness Crown Prince Naruhito and several Japanese officials, hosted a luncheon in honor of President Nieto and his delegation at the Imperial Palace.

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And, finally, Their Imperial Highnesses Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko of Japan, attended an enrollment ceremony of their only son, Prince Hisahito, on April 7, 2013. The little prince started elementary school.

Royal House of Jordan

TMs King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan Welcome the Governor-General of New Zealand. (VIDEO)

April 7, 2013 Alexandra

On April 7, 2013, Their Majesties King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan welcomed the Governor-General of New Zealand, Mr. Jerry Mateparae and his wife, Janine, to the royal offices at Al-Hummer in Amman.

After the inspection of the royal guards His Majesty and Governor-General Mateparae, accompanied by senior Jordanian and New Zealand officials, participated in meeting. The discussions focused on “…bilateral relations and the crisis in Syria…”

In the evening, Their Majesties hosted a gala dinner in honor of Governor-General Mateparae and his wife’s three-day official visit to Jordan.

Hawaiian royal family, Royal Family of Hawaii

News Regarding Her Royal Highness Princess Abigail Kinoiki Kekaulike Kawānanakoa of Hawai’i. (VIDEOS)

April 7, 2013 Alexandra

On the evening of April 6, 2013, Her Royal Highness Princess Abigail Kinoiki Kekaulike Kawānanakoa of Hawai’i attended the 2013 Merrie Monarch hula competition held at the Edith Kanaka‘ole stadium in Hilo, Hawai’i.

During last night’s festivities the lovely princess donated $2,000 to each participating kumu hula, and $25,000 to the Merrie Monarch Festival and its president, Luana Kawelu.

Please click here for more information. Or, you can watch and listen to the announcement here (at the 7:30 mark). Also, if you missed the 2013 Merrie Monarch Festival and would like to watch it please click here. 🙂

And, finally, if you are interested here is the 1989 documentary entitled, Kumu Hula: Keepers of Culture, that you might enjoy.

Dutch Royal Family

Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands Meets with United Nations Secretary-General, Mr. Ban Ki-moon. (VIDEO)

April 7, 2013 Alexandra

On March 7, 2013, Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands held an audience with the United Nations Secretary-General, Mr. Ban Ki-moon, and his wife, at Huis ten Bosch in Den Haag. Mr. Ban Ki-moon is currently in the Netherlands to participate in the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons conference.

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Photo courtesy of RVD/HKH

Royal documentaries, Royals in General

Blauw Bloed: Covering All of This Week’s Royal Events and More. (VIDEO)

April 7, 2013 Alexandra

Here is this week’s edition of Blauw Bloed covering all of this week’s royal events and more. Click here to watch the program. 🙂

And, something else special. 🙂

Royal House of Serbia

News Regarding Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine of Serbia.

April 7, 2013 Alexandra

On the evening of April 6, 2013, Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine of Serbia participated in a book launch at the royal palace in Belgrade. The new book is entitled, The Royal Palaces Complex in Dedinje. Please click here for more information as well as to view photos.

And, finally the royal couple welcomed members of the European Dental Students Association (EDSA) to the White Palace on April 6. The EDSA is celebrating their 25th anniversary and this year’s annual meeting is held in Belgrade. Please click here for more information as well as to view personal photos.