News Regarding His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan. (VIDEO)

March 19, 2013 Alexandra

On March 19, 2013, His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan attended the opening of the Ghazzat Hashem Mosque in Ein Al Basha. After the official opening His Majesty, accompanied by various government officials, was given a tour of the new three story mosque.

His Majesty also made a surprise visit to an “…impoverished community living in tents near Amman…” according to the Jordan News Agency. During his visit the king, “…checked the conditions of the families living in the tents and ordered authorities to secure a decent living [conditions] for them.”

British Royals

TRHs The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Visit a Charity in Buckinghamshire. (VIDEO)

March 19, 2013 Alexandra

On March 19, 2013, Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited “…the offices of Child Bereavement UK…” charity in Saunderton, Buckinghamshire.

According to the official website for this charity:

“Their Royal Highnesses met with staff from the charity’s Bereavement Services and Training and Fundraising teams. The couple also met bereaved families involved in the Children and Young People’s Service (CHYPS), the Young People’s Advisory Group (YPAG) and a Parents’ Support Group.”

For more information about today’s event please click here and here.

Belgian Royals

TRHs Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde of Belgium Visit Thailand: Day Three.

March 19, 2013 Alexandra

On March 19, 2013, Their Royal Highnesses Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde of Belgium continued their six-day visit to Thailand.

This morning at the St. Regis Bangkok Prince Philippe attended the opening of the “…information session on ‘Infractstructure and Logistics’…” Soon, the prince and his delegation attended the opening of the 10th anniversary of “…Emeritis in Thailand…”, and attended a luncheon with the Thai Minister of Industry.

Meanwhile, Her Royal Highness Princess Mathilde participated in a meeting with representatives from the “…World Bank, WHO, and the UN who are active in Thailand…” The princess also attended a luncheon with Thai Young Global Leaders, participated in a meeting with “…business women of the Belgian delegation” and much more.

Later in the afternoon the royal couple participated in a roundtable discussion entitled, Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals.

Click here and here to view photos.

Royals in General, Vatican

European Royals Attend Holy Mass for the Beginning of the Petrine Ministry of His Holiness Pope Francis. (VIDEOS)

March 19, 2013 Alexandra

On March 19, 2013, hundreds of thousands of faithful followers, government officials, various leaders from different faiths, and European royals attended the celebration of Holy Mass for the beginning of the Petrine Ministry of His Holiness Pope Francis at St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican.

So which royals attended today’s fantastic inaugural Mass?

Their Serene Highnesses Hereditary Prince Alois and Hereditary Princess Sophie of Liechtenstein
Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco
Their Majesties King Albert II and Queen Paola of Belgium
Their Royal Highnesses Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg
Their Royal Highnesses Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje and Princess Maxima of the Netherlands
His Royal Highnesses Prince Felix of Luxembourg
Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester
Their Royal Highnesses Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia of Asturias

If you are interested in watching the entire inaugural Mass please watch the video below. 🙂

His Holiness Pope Francis meeting world leaders including super awesome Vice President “Uncle” Joe Biden. 🙂

TSHs Hereditary Prince Alois and Hereditary Princess Sophie of Liechtenstein meet His Holiness Pope Francis.

His Holiness Pope Francis meets TRHs Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg and TRHs Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia of Asturias.

Click here to watch a video news report from Blauw Bloed.

Click here to watch a video clip from De Standaard

Click here to watch a video news report from NOS.

Saxe-Coburg and Gotha

His Highness Hereditary Prince Hubertus of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha Becomes Patron of the Coburger Europa-Preis.

March 19, 2013 Alexandra

Recently, His Highness Hereditary Prince Hubertus of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha agreed to become patron of the Coburger Europa-Preis competition.

Coburger Europa-Preis will be “…given to a school, class, or student groups whose project emphasizes European studies as a whole (or something like that). All entries must be submitted by July 30. Then a jury will determine the winners in four categories: The school prize, Grades 1-4, Grades 5-8, Grades 9-12.”

Any-who, besides receiving a fancy plaque the winners will either attend a performance at the Theaterstückes, receive 1,000 Euros, enjoy an ice-rafting experience in Oberhof, and/or spend a day at Schloss Callenberg where they will enjoy a movie at the prince’s cozy home. Hopefully the movie won’t be something incredibly boring like Twilight. 🙂

Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg

Their Royal Highnesses Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie of Luxembourg Attend a Concert.

March 18, 2013 Alexandra

On Sunday, March 17, 2013, Their Royal Highnesses Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie of Luxembourg attended a concert “…on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the Harmonie Municipale Luxembourg & Limpertsberg…” held at Cercle Cité.

For more information about yesterday’s event as well as to view a photo please click here.

Photo courtesy of the Cour Grand-Ducale de Luxembourg

Royal House of Jordan

His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan Meets with the Prime Minister of Hungary.

March 18, 2013 Alexandra

On March 18, 2013, His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan held an audience with the Prime Minister of Hungary, Mr. Viktor Orban.

According to the Jordan News Agency discussions focused on “…cooperation between the two countries, mainly in the economic, trade and investment fields.”