Here is the documentary regarding Their Imperial and Royal Highnesses Prince Georg Friedrich and Princess Sophie von Preußen entitled, Das Erbe des Kaisers. Click here to watch the entire documentary. (in German)
With many thanks to Princesas de la Realeza for finding and publishing the video first. 🙂
It was announced by Buckingham Palace that His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh was rushed to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary in Scotland as a “… precautionary measure after a recurrence of a bladder infection…” His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh will remain in the hospital for the next few days for “…investigation and treatment…” according to the Deputy Press Secretary to Her Majesty The Queen.
This is the second time within a year that the awesome 91-year-old duke was admitted to the hospital for a bladder infection.
For more information about this breaking news please click here and here.
On August, 15, 2012, Their Imperial Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan attended a memorial service at Budokan Hall in Tokyo to “… honor the dead on the 67th anniversary of Japan’s surrender thus ending World War II [pacific theater]…”
And, finally, tensions are rising between South Korea and China regarding Japan’s “…past military aggressions towards its Asian neighbors…” Click here and here for more information (in English).
Interview with Prince Hans-Adam II
On Wednesday, August 15, 2012, Their Serene Highnesses Prince Hans-Adam II and Princess Marie von und zu Liechtenstein along with Hereditary Prince Alois and Princess Sophie celebrated National Day 2012 in Vaduz. Unfortunately, Prince Maximilian and Princess Angela of Liechtenstein did not attend.
The princely family, along with thousands of locals, celebrated their special day “… on the grassy meadows below Vaduz Castle… at 2pm a folk festival began in the Vaduz Städtle and in the evening there were fireworks…”
Also, during today’s celebrations Hereditary Prince Alois gave a speech regarding immigration and reforms. Here is what he had to say (rough translation, sorry):
Hereditary Prince Alois has called for reforms and a Cautious Opening of Immigration for Economic Reasons.
‘The economy calls for an easing of immigration rules. Otherwise, the country could recruit not enough experts in the current critical phase’ the Hereditary Prince Alois said in his speech on the Vaduz Castle meadow in the splendid summer weather before over 2,000 festival visitors.
Hereditary Prince Alois, who took over the reign from his father eight years ago, proposed a “well-designed and cautious opening” of immigration. The country should be connected to a facilitated naturalization of host foreigners. Liechtenstein is one of approximately 37,000 inhabitants and almost as many jobs as possible. The commuters make up the majority of the employees.
Reforms according to Hereditary Prince Alois are also needed in the next few years in the social system. He also spoke about pension, care, family support and health. The responsibility in these areas must be strengthened and help must come to the really needy. According to the prince, this means that quite a few premium payers will get the cost of social security systems to track more.
As another key priority, is the education system. The system has improved not only by money, but need further reforms, roughly in the direction of school autonomy.
Source: Volksblatt
On August 10, 2012, Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene of Monaco returned the Pinetown Swimming Pool in Durban, South Africa, a facility where she used to train when she was apart of the South African Olympic Swim Team.
The purpose of Princess Charlene’s visit was to make a “…donation to upgrade the public swimming pool… the funds, from the Princess Charlene Foundation, will allow the facility to upgrade their gym equipment, heating for the pool, pool covers…” and much more.
In an interview with the South African newspaper, The Times, the princess spoke about how proud she was of the South African Olympic Swim Team, in particular, Mr. Chad Le Clos who recently won the gold medal in the Men’s 200m Butterfly:
“I felt so much pride … there was just so much emotion. I couldn’t help but cry when I heard the anthem being played in that swimming arena and seeing Chad’s face. How proud we are of him and Cameron van der Burgh …”
Source and photo courtesy of The Times.
On Monday, August 13, 2012, His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh visited the Isle of Wight.
The 91-year-old duke began his day with a luncheon at the County Club in Newport with members of the Chamber of Commerce. From there he visited a “… mobile health unit, run by the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce, Tourism and Industry at St. James’ Square.” Afterward, The Duke of Edinburgh visited the company, A.J. Wells and Sons.
Sources: Royal.gov.uk and IWCP
Here is the documentary entitled, Les Coulisses du Marriage du Prince de Monaco. The program, in French, focuses on the run-up (if that is the right word to use) to last year’s princely wedding in Monaco. Close friends of the prince and princess are interviewed in this program including Princess Camilla of Bourbon Two-Sicilies, Duchess of Castro. Click the links below to watch. Enjoy! 🙂
The Royal Correspondent 