His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, known as the Duke of Rothesay in Scotland, was Kilmarnock on May 11, 2012. The future king visited the North West Youth Project and Community Center. Afterward, he “… re-opened the Johnnie Walker Bond Building…” and then attended the inauguration of the “… new Anaerobic Digestion Plant…” in North Ayrshire.
Click the links below to watch a video as well as to view photos.
Source: Princeofwales.gov.uk
His Royal Highness Prince Philippe of Belgium attended a presentation and conference with young entrepreneurs on May 11, 2012 in Brussels. The theme of today’s event: Financing Growth and Risk management Strategies.
In the afternoon, Her Royal Highness Princess Mathilde attended the exhibition The Golden Age of China: Treasures of the Tang Dynasty (610-907 A.D.) in Maaseik. This unique exhibition was developed in collaboration with the Musea Maaseik and the Drents Museum in Assen, Netherlands.
For more information about the exhibition please click here. (in English.)
Source: La Monarchie Belge and Degoudeneeuwvanchina.be
On May 11, 2012, His Royal Highness Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg held an audience with representatives from the United Nations at the Grand Ducal palace. These representatives are participating in a seminar entitled, ‘Diplomacy, Development and Defense: The Importance of a Holistic Approach to the Maintenance of Peace and International Security’ according to the Cour Grand-Ducale de Luxembourg.
Meanwhile, Her Royal Highness Princess Caroline of Hanover was in Baden-Baden, Germany on May 11, 2012, to celebrate the 900th anniversary of the Margraviate of Baden (became a Grand Duchy in 1806-1918.) According to a press release regarding the celebrations, the House of Baden is:
… the oldest and influential in German history and has influenced greatly both Baden-Württemberg and Baden.
Again and again the House Baden remained throughout its history with major challenges, threats, even before the end. And, time and again the house has managed to survive.
For more information about the celebrations please click here. (in German) Click here to learn more about the history of the house.
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Sources: Cour Grand-Ducale de Luxembourg and Presse Stammhaus Montfort
On May 11, 2012, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco was presented with a cool new solar powered car entitled, SolarWorld Grand Turismo, at the Palais Princier de Monaco. The car was presented to the sovereign prince from representatives from L’Université de Bochum.
On May 10, 2012, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco attended the inauguration of a new exhibition held at the Musée Océanographique entitled, The Littoral Zone.
The exhibition, by British artist Mr. Marc Quinn, consists of “… paintings, sculptures and installations…” If you are interested in viewing, The Littoral Zone, the exhibition ends on October 15, 2012. For more information please visit the official website for the Musée Océanographique here.
And, finally, the sovereign prince attended the inauguration of some kindergarten school in Monaco recently. Any way, watch the video below to learn more about it (in French). Plus, you can watch a clip from the May 9, 2012, visit with Princess Charlene to the Centre de Loisirs Prince Albert II in La Turbie.
Jump to the 6:54 mark to watch
Source and photo courtesy of the Palais Princier de Monaco
Their Royal Highnesses Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg participated in the 2012 ALFI Responsible Investing Conference: Making a Difference on May 10, 2012.
The event, held at the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Kirchberg, focuses on microfinance and responsible investing. During today’s conference Her Royal Highness Grand Duchess Maria Teresa gave a speech, “…on the theme of ‘Luxembourg’s role in responsible investing’.”
Sources: ALFI.lu and Cour Grand-Ducale de Luxembourg
Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall visited the BBC Scotland headquarters in Glasgow to celebrate the network’s 60th anniversary.
During their visit the royal couple met with BBC Scotland employees and were given a tour of the studio. Afterward, the Prince of Wales was “… invited to read a specially written weather bulletin with references to royal residences in Scotland.”
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Later on in the afternoon, the Duchess of Cornwall hosted a reception for locals at Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh as part of the Big Jubilee Lunch. Afterward, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall visited the City of Glasgow College where they meet participants involved in the Prince’s Trust Get Into Cooking Program. The purpose of the program is “… to give youngsters the skills and experience needed to work in the hospitality sector.”
Click the links below to watch a video and to view photos.
Sources: Princeofwales.gov.uk and PA
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