On September, 13, 2012, Her Royal Highness Princess Letizia of Asturias attended the V of Life and the 2012 Aid for Cancer Research Awards in Córdoba, Spain.
“This year the winners include Dr. Mariano Barbacid, for his work in the field of Molecular Oncology and the Ausonia company…” to name a few.
Click here to watch a video news report. (in Spanish)
On Thursday, September 13, 2012, Her Majesty Queen Sofia of Spain was at the Biblioteca Nacional España in Madrid to attend the opening of an exhibition by the late photographer, Mr. Juan Gyenes, entitled, Gyenes: Maestro Fotógrafo.
According to the official site for the royal house of Spain the exhibition is “… divided into five sections…” The exhibition showcases Mr. Gyenes personal items such as “… cameras, medals and decorations… “ and more.
Meanwhile, at Palacio de la Zarzuela, His Majesty King Juan Carlos I held audiences with the Ibero-American Secretary General, Mr. Enrique Iglesias, the Governing Board of the Spanish Federation of Municipalities and Provinces, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs from Algeria, Mr. Mourad Medelci.
Source: Casa de Su Majestad el Rey
On September 13, 2012, His Royal Highness Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje was in Eersel to visit the Vencomatic company. The business is a:
“… global supplier of innovative and welfare friendly housing solutions for the poultry sector. The flexible and turn key solutions of Vencomatic offers large possibilities for a wide range of poultry production concepts.”
Afterward, the prince opened the Venco Campus, a new building which will house companies that are apart of the Venco Group, and will provide “…space for international research and training on poultry and knowledgeable technical field.”
Sources: RVD and Vencomatic
The Earl and Countess of Wessex are currently in Canada as part of Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Today, the royal couple visited the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa as well as the National War Memorial and much more.
Click here to view photos as well as to watch a short video clip.
On September 12, 2012, at the Paleis Noordeinde Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands was presented with credentials from various ambassadors from Luxembourg, Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates.
Meanwhile, this evening in Brussels, His Royal Highness Prince Philippe of Belgium attended the 2012-2012 academic year of the Vlerick Leuven Gent Management School. The event was held at the Square Brussels Meeting Center according to La Monarchie Belge.
Sources: RVD and La Monarchie Belge
On Wednesday, September 12, 2012, Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge continued their visit to Singapore as part of Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
On today’s agenda for the lovely royal couple: A tour of the Gardens by the Bay, a visit to the Rolls Royce aircraft engine factory in Seletar, a visit to the residential district of Strathmore Green where they meet with locals as well as “… viewed cultural performances and children’s games…”
The duke and duchess also visited the “… Rainbow Center… a school and community center for children with special needs…” Whilst there they met with the youth, attended a “… physical education session and viewed a theatrical and musical performance before unveiling a plaque commemorating their visit to the school.”
The day ended with a reception held in their honor at the British High Commissioner’s residence known as Eden Hall.
Click here to watch a video report from the BBC News.
Sources: Royal.gov.uk and DiamondJubilee.org
Well, it is official. The French program, Secrets d’histoire: Monaco et les Princes de Grimaldi, which aired on France 2 last night, was a hit with audiences. Over 4.72 million viewers tuned in to the show.
Historian Stéphane Bern, host of the program, was given exclusive access to rare archival material as well as a tour of the Palais Princier by His Serene Highness Prince Albert II:
“… the sovereign prince opened the doors of the palais to Mr. Bern and invited viewers to discover the history of his family, the Grimaldis, who ruled for more than 700 years on the rock of Monaco.
In addition to the participation of Prince Albert II, the program also features the expertise of historian, Mr. Franck Ferrand, writer and biographers, Ms. Isabelle River and Jean des Cars, the Director of the Archives at the Palais Princier, Mr. Thomas Fouilleron, historian, Ms. Jacqueline Carpine-Lancre, and writer, Mr. Philippe Delorme.”
The Royal Correspondent 