On Saturday, March 9, 2013, Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Katherine of Serbia attended a charity fashion shown in Belgrade.
For more information about the event as well as to view personal photos please click here.
On Saturday, March 9, 2013, Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Katherine of Serbia attended a charity fashion shown in Belgrade.
For more information about the event as well as to view personal photos please click here.
On the evening of March 11, 2013, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II attended the Commonwealth Day reception held at Marlborough House in London. During this evening’s event Her Majesty “…signed a charter setting out the Commonwealth’s values and commitment to equal rights” according to the BBC News.
Recently, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco delivered a video message during the 2013 CleanEquity CleanTech Award Ceremony in Monaco.
And, finally, Her Imperial and Royal Highness Archduchess Herta Margarete Habsburg-Lothringen was in Monaco to present the Young Flame of Peace Award to students from the International School of Monaco. Please click here to view personal photos as well as to read article from Monaco Life. 🙂
On the evening of March 11, 2013, Their Royal Highnesses Prince Laurent and Princess Claire of Belgium attended a musical comedy performance entitled, Colombina, presented by L’Enfant des Etoiles. The performance was held at Château du Lac in Genval.
On March 11, 2013, Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall arrived in Amman, Jordan to begin their three-day official visit. The purpose of the visit is to strengthen economic and bilateral relations between Jordan and the United Kingdom.
Upon their arrival at Queen Alia International Airport the royal couple were greeted by His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan’s Special Envoy and Advisor for Religious and Cultural Affairs, His Royal Highness Prince Ghazi bin Mohammed as well as other government officials from Jordan and Britain.
During their visit The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall will attend an “…inter-faith gathering to discuss the Amman Message, participate in a business conference and events that highlights the UK-Jordanian collaboration in creative industries and education…” according to Clarence House.
This evening Their Majesties hosted a private dinner at Beit Al-Urdun in honor of the royal visit.
On March 11, 2013, His Royal Highness Prince Felipe of Asturias visited the Academia de Artillería-Polígono de Baterías in Segovia to observe various military exercises designed to protect Spain in case of a chemical and/or nuclear accidents.
Meanwhile in Madrid, Her Royal Highness Princess Letizia of Asturias attended the Premios Discapnet de la Fundación ONCE award ceremony held at the Centro Deportivo y Cultural de la ONCE.
Photo courtesy of Casa Real
His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh attended the Commonwealth Day Observance held at Westminster Abbey on March 11, 2013. Unfortunately, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was unable to attend. Per press release via Buckingham Palace:
“The Queen will regrettably no longer attend the Commonwealth Observance at Westminster Abbey today as she continues to recover following her recent illness. However, Her Majesty will still attend the Commonwealth Reception at Marlborough House this evening to sign a new Commonwealth Charter. The Queen hopes to undertake some of her official engagements planned for the rest of this week.”
Here is Her Majesty 2013 Commonwealth Day message:
“This year’s Commonwealth theme, ‘Opportunity through Enterprise’, is a celebration of our achievements, particularly those that may have seemed challenging, daunting or even impossible, which have helped to build strength, resilience and pride in our young people, in our communities and in our nations.
Great achievements in human history have a number of common characteristics. From climbing the highest mountain, to winning a sporting competition, making a scientific breakthrough, building a successful business or discovering unique artistic talent – these outcomes all begin as a simple goal or idea in one person’s mind.
We are all born with the desire to learn, to explore, to try new things. And each of us can think of occasions when we have been inspired to do something more efficiently, or to assist others in achieving their full potential. Yet it still takes courage to launch into the unknown. Ambition and curiosity open new avenues of opportunity.
That is what lies at the heart of our Commonwealth approach: individuals and communities finding ways to strive together to create a better future that is beneficial for all.
Our shared values of peace, democracy, development, justice and human rights – which are found in our new ‘Commonwealth Charter’ – mean that we place special emphasis on including everyone in this goal, especially those who are vulnerable.
I am reminded of the adage, ‘nothing ventured, nothing gained’. As we reflect on how the Commonwealth theme applies to us individually, let us think about what can be gained with a bold heart, dedication, and teamwork. And let us bear in mind the great opportunity that is offered by the Commonwealth – of joining with others, stronger together, for the common good.”