Her Royal Highness Princess Maxima of the Netherlands in Den Haag

May 21, 2012 Alexandra

Her Royal Highness Princess Maxima of the Netherlands was at the Institute of Social Studies (ISS) in Den Haag to attend the oration of Professor Stella Quimbo to the Prince Claus Chair (PCC).

According to the official website for the PCC:

The curatorium of the Prince Claus Chair in Equity and Development has appointed Stella Luz A. Quimbo from the Philippines as the new holder of the Prince Claus Chair 2011/2013. In her academic work, she focuses on Public Health, Health Economics and Development. Stella Quimbo will be based at ISS from May to July 2012. source

To learn more about the Prince Claus Chair for Development and Equity as well as about Professor Quimbo please click here.

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Sources: RVD/HKH and the Prince Claus Chair for Development and Equity

Belgian Royals, Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg

Random Royal News Regarding Her Royal Highness Princess Mathilde of Belgium and Members of the Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg.

May 21, 2012 Alexandra 4 Comments

On Monday, May 21, 2012, Her Royal Highness Princess Mathilde of Belgium participated in a workshop, organized by the Princess Mathilde Fund,on the role of fathers in education entitled, The Strength of the Fathers: Partners in Education. The workshop and roundtable discussion, led by the princess was held at the Musée Belvue in Brussels.

Meanwhile, the Cour Grand-Ducale de Luxembourg announced that ~~Their Royal Highnesses Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa~~ ~~along with~~ His Royal Highness Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and his fiancée, Comtesse Stéphanie de Lannoy, will attend the baptism of Princess Estelle in Stockholm on Tuesday, May 22, 2012.

Sources: La Monarchie Belge and Cour Grand-Ducale de Luxembourg

Royal documentaries, Royals in General

‘Blauw Bloed’ Weekly Royal Video News

May 20, 2012 Alexandra

In this week’s edition of Blauw Bloed host, Jeroen Snel, covers all the royal activities including Norway’s National Day 2012, Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark’s visit to South Korea, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee sovereigns luncheon at Windsor Castle and much more.

Click the video icon below where it says Veel Royals Bij Jubileum Elizabeth

Imperial Family of Japan

Random Royal News Regarding Their Imperial Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan.

May 20, 2012 Alexandra

On Thursday, May 17, 2012, Their Imperial Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan attended a luncheon held at the Japanese Embassy in London.

The purpose for the reception was to personally thank the many “… British for their contribution to rescue efforts and donation drives after the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami.” In a speech Emperor Akihito stated:

It was truly heartening that so many people in this country not only expressed their profound sympathy for the victims of the calamity but also promptly organized a wide range of valuable relief activities to help those in need. Your kind and practical response has, I presume, further strengthened the deep friendship that has already existed for such a long time between the peoples of our two countries.

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This afternoon the imperial couple arrived in Tokyo, Japan after celebration Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations. According to the newspaper, Mainichi Daily News via the Imperial Household Agency, Emperor Akihito will resume his official duties on Monday.

Sources: Japan Times and Mainichi Daily News via the IHA

British Royals

Members of the British Royal Family Attend the Armed Forces Muster at Windsor (VIDEOS)

May 19, 2012 Alexandra

On May 19, 2012, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh along with several members of the British royal family as well as several sovereign monarchs from around the world attended the Armed Forces Muster at Windsor.

Click the links below to watch videos as well as to view photos from today’s event.

Source: Royal.gov.uk

Monaco Princely Family

His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco Visits the Musée National de la Légion d’Honneurt des Ordres de Chevalerie in Paris

May 19, 2012 Alexandra

On May 16, 2012, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco was in Paris, France visiting the Musée National de la Légion d’Honneur. Upon his arrival the sovereign prince was welcomed by the Grand Chancellor of the Legion of Honour, General Jean-Louis Georgelin, then received “…received the honours of a Republican guard detachment.”

Soon, Prince Albert II was given a tour of the exhibition, La Berline de Napoléon, le Mystère du butin de Waterloo, by the curator of the musée, Ms. Anne Chefdebien. Afterward, the sovereign prince participated in a meeting with General Jean-Louis Georgelin then attended a reception with local dignitaries as well as Prince Albert II’s delegation.

Source and photo courtesy of the Palais Princier de Monaco

British Royals, Royals in General

Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall Host a Gala Dinner for the Sovereign Monarchs From Around the World

May 19, 2012 Alexandra 3 Comments

On May 18, 2012, Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall hosted a gala dinner at Buckingham Palace for sovereign monarchs from around the world. What can I say? All the imperial, royal, grand-ducal and princely ladies looked amazing. Well, except one. Inkhosikati LaMbikiza of Swaziland. Honestly, there are no words.