On February 12, 2013, Their Royal Highnesses Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia of Asturias “…. presided over a ceremony of new ambassadors accredited to the 5th edition of the Embajadores Honorarios de la Marca España…” in Madrid.
Their Royal Highnesses Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie of Luxembourg Visit the Luxembourg Air Rescue.
According to the newspaper, Wort, last week Their Royal Highnesses Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie of Luxembourg met with members of the Luxembourg Air Rescue (LAR). During their visit the future grand duke and grand duchess of Luxembourg “…toured the LAR facilities and were given an insight into the daily work of Luxembourg’s fourth emergency service.”
Her Majesty Queen Rania of Jordan Inaugurates a New Building.
On February 11, 2013, Her Majesty Queen Rania of Jordan inaugurated a new building of the “…Rmeil Charitable Society located in the Al Jeezeh district and dropped by one of the public schools in the area to check on students starting their second semester.”
Please click here to view a photo as well as to read an article about today’s inauguration from the Petra News Agency.
HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco Participates in 2013 Rio Carnival Parade. (VIDEOS)
On the evening of Sunday, February 10, 2013, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco participated in the first night of the 2013 Rio Carnival Escola de Samba Parade (school parade) held at the famed Sambódromo in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The sovereign prince danced down Sambódromo alongside the members of the Portela Samba School, beautiful dancers in elaborate costumes, giant floats, and musicians playing their Agogôs bells, Repiniques, Pandeiros, Surdo and Tamborim drums with much delight. In case you were wondering why the sovereign prince was dancing in the parade, well, he was the Portela Samba School’s special guest. Basically, he was asked to join in. 🙂
For more information about Rio Carnival, the Samba schools, and more please click here.
Portela School performing during the 2013 Rio Carnival at the Sambódromo.
Portela Samba School rehearsing for two days before the parade.
Members of the Spanish Royal Family Hold an Audience. (VIDEO)
On Monday, February 11, 2013, Their Majesties King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia of Spain accompanied by Their Royal Highnesses Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia of Asturias held an audience with members of the Nacional de Balonmano de España at Palacio de la Zarzuela in Madrid. The team recently won the world championships.
His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco Attends the 2013 Baile do Copa.
On the evening of February 9, 2013, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco attended the 2013 Baile do Copa held at the Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Guests in attendance including local dignitaries, VIPS, and a bunch of really good looking people having a fabulous time.
His Majesty King Abdullah of Jordan Attends the Opening of the 17th Session of Parliament.
On Sunday, February 10, 2013, His Majesty King Abdullah of Jordan attended the opening of the first “… non-ordinary session of the 17th Jordanian Parliament…” in Amman.
During today’s opening His Majesty gave a speech noting that he “…seeks to reach a consensus with the newly elected parliament before naming a prime minister, and hailed the historic transformation towards parliamentary government in Jordan.”
Please click here, here and here for more information as well as to view photos from Petra News Agency and Al-Arabiya News.
The Royal Correspondent 