His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales Visits South Wales. (VIDEOS)

545px-Coat_of_Arms_of_Charles,_Prince_of_Wales.svg His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales visited  South Wales on December 14, 2012.  On today’s agenda: A tour of the Tata Steel’s steelworks where prince unveiled a new plaque “…commemorating the completion of the new Blast Furnace Number Four.”

Afterward, the prince visited the birth place of poet and writer, Dylan Thomas.  From there he made a mad dash to the University of Wales Trinity Saint David where he visited “… the Carmarthen Campus to attend a traditional Plygain service at the University Chapel…” and much more.

For more information about yesterday’s activities please click here, herehere and here.

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Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco Visit the Croix-Rouge Headquarters in Monaco. Plus, Other News. (VIDEO)

MonacoOn the morning of December 14, 2012, Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco visited the Monégasque Croix-Rouge school to “… distribute Christmas gifts to the  students …”

In other news, Prince Albert II attended Action Innocence Christmas tree auction held at the Hotel de Paris in Monte-Carlos last evening.  To learn more about the event as well as to view a photo please click here.

News Regarding Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene of Monaco. (VIDEOS)

On Friday, December 14, 2012, the website for the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation made its début.  In an interview with the French newspaper, Nice-Matin, the lovely princess discusses the reasons for beginning her foundation and much more.

Please click here to view the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation’s website as well as to watch a video.

HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco Attends the Prix 2012 de la Fondation Prince Louis de Polignac. (VIDEO)

On Monday, December 10, 2012, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco attended the Prix 2012 de la Fondation Prince Louis de Polignac. Created in 1997 the Fondation Prince Louis de Polignac “… aims to promote French and European culture nod contribute to the development of science…”

The recipient of the Grand Prix de la Fondation, worth 15,000 Euros, went to Mr. Bruno Delmas.  The Prix du Conseil d’administration de la Fondation, worth 5,000 Euros, went to Mr. Franz Weber and the Médaille d’honneur de la Fondation, went to Ms. Jacqueline von Hammerstein-Loxten.

News Regarding Members of the Dutch Royal Family.

DRF CoAOn December 13, 2012, Their Royal Highnesses Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje and Princess Maxima of the Netherlands hosted a luncheon at Paleis Noordeinde for:

“… a select group Dutch individuals who have distinguished themselves by a special achievement. The 27 invitees have recently received a prize or other award for their achievements in various sectors such as sports, arts & culture, media and journalism, music, literature, education, science and industry.”

Meanwhile, in Middelburg, Her Royal Highness Princess Laurentien gave a speech during the 2012 Bibliotheektweedaagse.  The princess is Honorary Chairman of the Public Library Association in the Netherlands.  According to RVD, the princess spoke about “… the role of libraries in language development, reading and writing.”

Their Royal Highnesses Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia of Asturias Attend a Boring Board Meeting.

espanaOn December 13, 2012, Their Royal Highnesses Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia of Asturias attended a very boring board meeting with members of the Fundación Príncipe de Girona at Palacio Albéniz.

Issues discussed during the meeting included “… activities carried out in 2012 and action plans and budget for 2013 …” 

Fascinating.

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