Saxe-Coburg and Gotha

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

scgRecently, 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.

gsOn 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

Her Majesty Queen Rania of Jordan Visits the QRTA.

HerMajestyQueenRaniaOn March 18, 2013, Her Majesty Queen Rania of Jordan visited the Queen Rania Teacher Academy (QRTA) training programs in the Ajloun governorate.

According to the Jordan News Agency, Her Majesty met with:

“…teachers, principals and supervisors from the North who started taking courses with the QRTA last year.  Her Majesty also visited the Teacher’s Club in Ajloun where she attended part of the QRTA’s Leadership workshop.”

Belgian Royals

TRHs Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde Visit Thailand: Day 2.

mpbOn March 18, 2013, Their Royal Highnesses Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde of Belgium continued their six-day visit to Thailand.

This morning Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde, accompanied by their business delegation, attended a meeting a with the Thai Minister of Commerce, Mr. Boonsong Teryapirom, at the St. Regis Hotel.  The meeting, under the theme Thailand at a Glance, focused on the “…macro-economic context of Thailand, the Thai trade policy and investment opportunities.”

Afterward, the prince and his delegation attended “…presentation by AGEAS with the Thai Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of Finance.”  After a luncheon at the St. Regis Prince Philippe attended yet another boring meeting entitled, Agro-Food Possibilities in Thailand, with the Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives.

Meanwhile, Princess Mathilde was having the time of her life when she attended the opening of the exhibition, Three Colors of Belgium, held at the Bangkok Art and Culture Center.  Soon, the princess attended a luncheon with “…Thai and Belgian business women…” and participated in a roundtable meeting “…on microfinance in Thailand with representatives from the Asian Development Bank…”

In the late afternoon Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde met with the Prime Minister of Thailand, Ms. Yingluck Shinawatra.  The day ended with a gala reception and dinner at the Government House in Bangkok.

Click here and here to view photos from today’s events.

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