Belgian Royals

Their Royal Highnesses Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde of Belgium Visit the City of Turnhout (VIDEOS)

On the morning of May 9, 2012, Their Royal Highnesses Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde of Belgium visited Turnhout, which is also known as the Culture City of Flanders, to celebrate the city’s 800th anniversary.

The royal couple began their day with a visit to a “… socio-educational project that combines nature, culture and social integration…” held at the Klein Engelandhoeve.

Soon, they visited an exhibition Turnhout Terminus Turnhout Centraal held at the Taxandria Museum. Afterward, Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde attended a reception held in their honor at the Turnhout City Hall where the royal couple mingled with local dignitaries and other special guests.

At the end of the day, the prince and princess met with “…with the inhabitants on the recently revamped Grote Markt, laureate of the prize ‘ Public Space ‘ 2011.”

For more information about Klein Engelandhoeve and the Taxandria Museum please visit their official websites here and here.

Click the links below to watch a video as well as to view photos.

Sources: La Monacrhie Belge and Nieuwsblad,

Dutch Royal Family

His Royal Highness Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje Inaugurates a New High-Tech Sewage Treatment Plant (VIDEOS)

His Royal Highness Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje was in Epe on May 8, 2012, to attend the inauguration of a new high-tech sewage treatment plant.

This new water purification technology entitled, Nereda, purify’s,  “…domestic and industrial waste water into sustainable water.” Nereda, also reduces energy costs by 30% and is much cheaper “…to build than the current common sewage cleansing.”

Fascinating.

Click the links below to watch a video clip, in Dutch, and to view photos.

Sources: RVD/HKH and NOS

British Royals

Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Attend a Meeting at Claridge’s Hotel in London (VIDEO)

On May 8, 2012, Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended a glamorous meeting held at the famous Claridge’s Hotel in Mayfair, London.

According to ITV News, the duke will address “… The Thirty Club, one of the most elite dining clubs in the country with members from advertising and the media.”

Click here to watch a brief video news clip.

Click here to view photos.

Spanish Royals

Random Royal News Regarding Their Majesties King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia of Spain.

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His Majesty King Juan Carlos I of Spain held an audience with the president of the Council of State, Mr. José Manuel Romay Beccaría, at Zarzuela Palace in Madrid.  Mr. Beccaría recently succeeded Mr. Francisco Llorente on May 3, 2012.

Meanwhile, Her Majesty Queen Sofia of Spain witnessed the signing of the collaboration agreement between the Fundación Reina Sofía and the Fundación Centro de Investigación de Enfermedades Neurológicas (C.I.E.N.) according to the royal court of Spain.

And, finally, it was announced that Her Majesty Queen Sofia will attend the May 18, 2012, luncheon at Windsor Castle to celebrate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee.

Source and photo courtesy of Casa de Su Majestad el Rey

British Royals

Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cornwall Visits the Newly Restored Rosslyn Chapel in Scotland. (VIDEOS)

On Tuesday, May 8, 2012, Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cornwall visited the newly restored Rosslyn Chapel in Midlothian, Scotland.

According to the official website for the Prince of Wales, the duchess attended a service to, “… celebrate the completion of the conservation programme of Rosslyn Chapel…”

The Duchess of Cornwall also attended a reception where she mingled with the Rosslyn Chapel staff, conservators, and others. Afterward, she “… unveiled a plaque to commemorate the opening of the new Visitor Centre.”

To learn more about the history of Rosslyn Chapel please visit their official website here.

Click the links below to watch videos about the restoration and history of Rosslyn Chapel as well as to view photos from today’s event.

Source: Princeofwales.gov.uk

British Royals

His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales Gives a Speech at the 6th World Fisheries Congress in Edinburgh, Scotland (VIDEO)

His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales is currently in Edinburgh, Scotland where he visited the Marine Scotland’s research vessel, Scotia, and attended a reception at Holyroodhouse for the Prince’s Trust Scotland.

Earlier in the afternoon, the future king of England gave an important speech during 6th World Fisheries Congress held at the Edinburgh International Conference Center.

To read more about today’s event please click the links below.

Source: Princeofwales.gov.uk

Monaco Princely Family

Her Royal Highness Princess Caroline of Hanover Attends a Cocktail Reception for the Winner of the 2012 GemlucArt Competition

On Monday, May 7, 2012, Her Royal Highness Princess Caroline of Hanover was at the Adriano Ribolzi Gallery in Monaco to attend a cocktail reception for the winner of the 2012 GemlucArt  competition.   This year’s winner, Ms. Christine Drummond from Brazil, displayed 15 colorful paintings at the gallery to 300+ guests.

If you are interested in viewing Mr. Drummond’s exhibition at the Adriano Ribolzi Gallery in Monaco it ends on June 9, 2012.  For more information about GemlucArt please click here.

Source and photo courtesy of the Palais Princier de Monaco

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