(VIDEOS) HRH The Prince of Wales Visits Cumbria.

December 21, 2015 Alexandra

On Monday, December 21, 2015, His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales made a one-day visit to the region of Cumbria in North West England. Earlier this month the area was destroyed by severe flooding thanks to Storm Desmond.

According to Clarence House during today’s visit The Prince of Wales visited McVitie’s Factory Carlisle to:

“…see for himself the impact of Storm Desmond on local businesses. [The prince also met with] representatives of BITC’s, Business Emergency Resilience Group. [Thereafter, the prince met with] residents of Warwick Road to view flood damage to their homes and to learn more about the ongoing repair works.

The Prince of Wales also visited the Greystone Community Centre in Carlisle where he met with the first responders, emergency services, military and public sector personnel, charity and community representatives involved in the rescue and support of those affected by recent floods. The prince also visited the town of Appleby-in-Westmorland to view flood damage and learn more about the ongoing repair works…”

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Swedish Royals

Members of the Swedish Royal Family Attend a Gala in Stockholm.

December 21, 2015 Alexandra

On the evening of Sunday, December 20, 2015, Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden accompanied by Their Royal Highnesses Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden, Their Royal Highnesses Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia of Sweden and Her Royal Highness Princess Madeleine of Sweden and Mr. Christopher O’Neill attended the 2015 Formal Gathering of the Svenska Akademiens (Swedish Academy) held at the Börshuset in Stockholm.

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Photo courtesy of Kungahuset

Monaco Princely Family

(VIDEO) HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco Attends a Concert at the Opéra de Monte-Carlo.

December 20, 2015 Alexandra

On the evening of December 17, 2015, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco and Her Royal Highness Princess Caroline of Hanover attended the 2015 Année de la Russie à Monaco closing concert held inside the stunning Salle Garnier at the Opéra de Monte-Carlo.

The sovereign prince and the princess along with hundreds of attendees were treated to a performance by pianist, Mr. Denis Matsuev, accompanied by the Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte Carlo. Thursday’s performance was also held in celebration the 175th anniversary of the birth of Mr. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.

Dutch Royal Family

HRH Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands Attends the Première of Juliana: Moeder van het Volk, Over Koningschap en Emancipatie.

December 19, 2015 Alexandra

On the evening of Saturday, December 19, 2015, Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands attended the première of the theatre reading of Juliana: Moeder van het Volk, Over Koningschap en Emancipatie, held at the Stadsschouwburg in Amsterdam.

Directed by Mr. John Leerdam tonight’s performance is an ode to the late Queen Juliana of the Netherlands who was viewed as a “…role model for many women in the Netherlands, the former Netherlands Antilles and Suriname…” according to RVD.

Overall, in a press release via Stadsschouwburg, the theatre reading of Juliana is a tribute to a:

“…human queen, but also a story about emancipation. Juliana is put down as a confident queen who is involved in world politics. At the same time she struggles with her dependence on her mother and her husband, Prince Bernhard. She ruled in an era where men had to say, but had an eye for the emerging women’s emancipation. Through her example – as queen, wife and working mother – Juliana gave women throughout the kingdom the space to develop as well.”

Photo courtesy of RVD

Imperial Family of Japan

(VIDEO) HIM Empress Michiko of Japan Attends a Concert at the Suntory Hall in Tokyo.

December 19, 2015 Alexandra

On Saturday, December 19, 2015, Her Imperial Majesty Empress Michiko of Japan arrived at the Suntory Hall in Minato, Tokyo, Japan to attend a concert performance by violinist, Ms. Yasuko Otani, accompanied by the National Philharmonic Society of Ukraine Kiev.

This afternoon’s performance also marked the 40th anniversary violin début by Ms. Otani according to Kyodo News.

British Royals

HRH The Duchess of Cornwall Attends a Horse Show in London.

December 18, 2015 Alexandra

On Thursday, December 17, 2015, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall attended the 2015 London International Horse Show held at the Olympia Exhibition Center in London, England.

The lovely duchess of Patron of the British Equestrian Federation.

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Photo courtesy of Getty Images/S.Wilson

Dutch Royal Family

(VIDEO) HM King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands Visits SHAPE.

December 17, 2015 Alexandra

On Thursday, December 17, 2015, His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands visited the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) in Casteau, Belgium.

According to a SHAPE press release His Majesty was warmly welcomed to the headquarters by the:

“…Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) General Philip Breedlove as well as senior military commanders. Upon his arrival at SHAPE His Majesty was greeted with an honour guard and representation from all NATO countries and partner nations. Following a bilateral meeting with General Breedlove his Majesty met with senior military commanders and toured the Comprehensive Crisis and Operations Management Centre (CCOMC). At the end of his tour the King met with national Dutch staff working at SHAPE.

Accompanying the King were the Dutch Foreign Minister, the Dutch Chief of Defence, the Permanent Representative of the Netherlands to NATO, and the Dutch Military Representative to NATO and the EU.The CCOMC is the heart of NATO’s command and control network, responsible for anticipating, thinking, planning and reacting to significant events around the world.

Earlier, the King paid a visit to NATO Headquarters in Brussels where he met with Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and attended a meeting of the North Atlantic Council to discuss issues on the Alliance’s security agenda.”

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Photo courtesy of SHAPE