According to NOS and the online newspaper, Dutch News, Her Royal Highness Princess Maxima of the Netherlands was voted 2012’s Dom Bontje for the second time. So what does Dom Bontje mean? It means Dumb Fur Wearer.
Click here to read the full article from Dutch News (in English).
On January 13, 2013, a new documentary starring His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco will air on the French network, M6. For one year cameras followed the sovereign prince documenting his trips aboard, meetings at the Palais, private moments with his family, staff and more. For more information about the upcoming program please visit the site, Monaco Life, here. 🙂
And, finally, in the above link you can read a brief article regarding Princess Maria-Carolina of Bourbon-Two Sicilies and her participation in the new film, Grace of Monaco, starring Ms. Nicole Kidman and Mr. Tim Roth.
His Royal Highness Prince Felipe of Asturias inaugurated the new high-speed rail line from Barcelona to Figueres-Vilafant on January 8, 2013.
According to the Spanish royal court during the trip Prince Felipe toured the “… new train cab and met with the driver …” Once the prince and his delegation, which included Spanish Prime Minister, Mr. Mariano Rajoy, the President Generalitat of Cataluña, Mr. Artut Mas, and the Minister of Development, Ms. Ana Pastor, arrived at Figueres-Vilafant station Prince Felipe unveiled a “…commemorative plaque and mingled with various VIPs in attendance.”
Afterwards, the prince and his delegation hopped on the train which headed toward their final stop Girona. Again, upon their arrival Prince Felipe was warmly greeted by various local officials, and after several handshakes he unveiled yet another commemorative plaque. After his inaugural speech the prince went home.
And, that’s it. 🙂
Photo courtesy of Casa Real
If you watched the season three première of Downton Abbey last evening on PBS then I have no doubt you had a chance to watch the documentary, Secrets of Highclere Castle, as well. If not, well, now is your chance. 🙂
On January 6, 2013, Her Majesty Queen Rania of Jordan presided over the Al Aman Fund for the Future of Orphans board meeting in Amman. Please click here to view a photo as well as to read an article from the Jordan Times.
With six months to go before their grand wedding in Stockholm Her Royal Highness Princess Madeleine of Sweden and her American fiancé, Mr. Christopher O’Neill, decided to take a lovely holiday in Gstaad, Switzerland.
The two love birds were seen skiing down the famous slopes as well as spending time with their close friends, laughing, hugging, and puffing on cigarettes.
Click here to view photos.
In other news, in a recent poll conducted by SIFO and the Expressen newspaper, Swedes voted that they have “… no confidence at all…” with regards to the pretty princess. Click here to read an article from The Local Sweden (in English).
Their Majesties King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun of Bhutan attended a“… joint convocation of two Colleges of Education of the University of Bhutan (RUB)…” on January 7, 2013.
Please click here to watch a video news clip as well as to read an article about today’s event.
