On April 3, 2013, His Royal Highness Prince Daniel of Sweden visited the company, Drivhuset, in Uppsala, Sweden. The company helps entrepreneurs and business owners achieve their goals through “…personal evaluation, business development, training and access to an office environment. The company also has an online forum where young entrepreneurs and business owners can exchange ideas and share experiences, tips and knowledge with each other.”
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On the morning of April 4, 2013, His Royal Highness Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje visited the Jongerencentrum Jimmy’s (Jimmy’s Youth Center) in Stadskanaal.
According to RVD, the youth center is a “…new concept for youth centers where young people are used to help their peers.” During his visit the future king of the Netherlands met with staff and youths at the center.
In the afternoon, Prince Willem-Alexander visited the EnTranCe (Energy Transition Center) a “…a laboratory for applied research that industry, government and education can collaborate on future energy supply.”
From there the prince travelled to Groningen where he opened the new office, GasTerra. According to RVD, the office building was:
“…completely rebuilt and redeveloped so that it meets the highest demands in terms of sustainability and energy efficiency. GasTerra is an international company trading in natural gas contributing to the Dutch and European gas supply. The company promotes the safe and efficient use of natural gas and is committed to the development of clean and efficient gas application.”
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On the evening of April 3, 2013, Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands attended a gala performance at the Koninklijk Theater Carré in Amsterdam on the occasion of the theatre’s 125th anniversary.
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Here is a rare interview from 2010 with Her Royal Highness Princess Abigail Kawānanakoa of Hawai’i.
This morning it was announced by RVD that on April 29, 2013, a pre-recorded speech by Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands will be broadcast on Nederland 1 and Radio 1.
Meanwhile, it was announced that Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge will attend the National Review of Queen’s Scouts at Windsor Castle and participated in the National Scout Service at St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle on April 21, 2013.
And, finally, if you missed last week’s edition of the fantastic Dutch program, Blauw Bloed, well now is your chance. Click here to watch. 🙂
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On April 3, 2013, Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco welcomed the United Nations Secretary-General, Mr. Ban Ki-moon and his wife, Mrs. Ban Soon-teak, to Monaco. Mr. Ki-moon is visiting the Principality on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of Monaco’s entrance into the United Nations according to the Palais Princier.
Upon their arrival Mr. Ban Ki-moon and Mrs. Ban Soon-teak were warmly greeted by the sovereign prince and Princess Charlene in the courtyard of the Palais. After “…military honors and the reciprocal presentation of the delegations in the courtyard of the Palais Mr. Ban Ki-moon and Prince Albert II held a meeting in the stateroom.” Meanwhile, Princess Charlene held an audience with Mrs. Ban Soon-teak.
In the afternoon, Prince Albert II and Mr. Ban Ki-moon arrived at the Musée Océanographique where they gave a speech to the Corps Constitués. In the evening, Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene hosted a gala dinner in honor of Mr. Ban Ki-moon and Mrs. Ban Soon-teak’s official visit to Monaco.
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On March 31, 2013, Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco attended a ballet performance by the Royal Ballet of Cambodia in Monaco.
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