Their Royal Highnesses Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg Attend the Spring 2012 Foire Internationale de Luxembourg

May 5, 2012 Alexandra

On May 5, 2012, Their Royal Highnesses Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg attended the opening of the Spring 2012 Foire Internationale de Luxembourg (International Fair of Luxembourg) held at the LuxExpo.

According to LuxExpo the event is:

… an unmissable commercial and promotional event and is the perfect place in which to prepare for the summer. The fair promotes gastronomy as well as household and gardening products…

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Sources: Cour Grand-Ducale de Luxembourg and LuxExpo.lu

Dutch Royal Family

Members of the Dutch Royal Family Participate in National Remembrance Day and Celebrate National Liberation Day (VIDEOS)

May 5, 2012 Alexandra

On Friday, May 4, 2012, Her Majesty Beatrix of the Netherlands, Their Royal Highnesses Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje and Princess Maxima of the Netherlands participated in National Remembrance Day held at Dam Square in Amsterdam.

According to the online newspaper, Radio Netherlands, roughly 20,000 people joined the royal family in Dam Square “…in memory of war victims during and since World War II.”

During yesterday’s event Her Majesty Queen Beatrix and Prince Willem-Alexander presented a wreath at the National Monument. Then, the there was a two-miniute silence in remembrance of those who passed.

On Saturday, May 5, 2012, His Royal Highness Prince Willem-Alexander attended the National Liberation Day service alongside German President, Mr. Joachim Gauck, held at the Grote Kerk in Breda.

Click the links below to watch videos, in Dutch, as well as to view photos.

Sources: Radio Netherlands, RVD/HKH, and Telegraaf.nl

Spanish Royals

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

May 4, 2012 Alexandra

His Majesty King Juan Carlos I of Spain seems to be doing better these days after having a second operation on his right hip last week. And, since he is feeling groovy the old king held another audience this afternoon. This time he met with the President of the Constitutional Court, Mr. Pascual Sala, at Zarzuela Palace. Afterward, the old king received cute gold medal from representatives of the Federación Internacional del Automóvil.

Meanwhile, Her Majesty Queen Sofia of Spain attended “… the Oath of Allegiance of the new Royal Guards at El Pardo Palace…” The queen was accompanied by the Admiral General, Mr. Fernando Sánchez and the Secretary of State for Defense, Mr. Pedro Argüelles to name a few.

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Sources: Casa de Su Majestad el Rey and Zimbio

Photo courtesy fo Casa de Su Majestad el Rey

Spanish Royals

Their Royal Highnesses Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia of Asturias Attend the Inauguration of the New Headquarters for the Museo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología (VIDEO)

May 4, 2012 Alexandra

Their Royal Highnesses Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia of Asturias attended the inauguration of the new headquarters for the Museo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología (MUNCYT) (National Museum of Science and Technology) on May 4, 2012.

The prince and princess were given a private tour of the new building by the director of the Museo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología, Mr. Ramón Núñez.

To learn more about the museo please visit their official website here.

Click here to watch a video. (in Spanish)

Source and photo courtesy of Casa de Su Majestad el Rey

Monaco Princely Family

Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco Visit Portugal (VIDEOS)

May 4, 2012 Alexandra

On May 4, 2012, Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco arrived at Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport via private jet for a brief visit to Porto, Portugal.

The purpose of their visit to the lovely country is to participate in an enthronement ceremony with the Confraria do Vinho do Porto (Port Wine Brotherhood). Confused about what this brotherhood and ceremony is all about? Click here to learn more.

Any way, the event takes place at the beautiful Palácio ad Bolsa tonight at 4pm.

Click the links below to watch videos and to view photos.

Source and photo courtesy of Caras

British Royals

Want to Purchase His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales’s 1994 Virage Volante Aston Martin?

May 3, 2012 Alexandra

It seems that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales’s 1994 Virage Volente Aston Martin is about to be auctioned on May 19, 2012 via Bonhams UK. The car, with a 6.3 liter engine and only 33,960 miles on it, has a “… pre-auction estimated value of $81,000 – $110,00…”

Now, the car is okay looking, but I would not buy a ’90s Aston Martin. In my opinion, a 1965 Aston Martin DB5 Vantage convertible is the way to go. 🙂

To learn more about the Prince of Wales’s car please click here.

Click here to view photos.

Source: Bonhams UK and Motor Authority

Imperial Family of Japan

Random Royal News Regarding the Imperial Family of Japan

May 3, 2012 Alexandra

On May 3, 2012, Their Imperial Highnesses Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako of Japan along with their daughter, Princess Aiko, arrived at the “… JR Nasushiobara Station in the Tochigi Prefecture…” where they will “…spend the latter half of the Golden Week holiday period at the local Nasu Imperial Villa.”

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And, finally, on Tuesday, May 2, 2012, the Imperial Household Agency announced that Their Imperial Majesties played tennis together for roughly a half an hour. Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko “… teamed up to play doubles against agency staff members…the emperor has also been playing table tennis as part of his rehab exercises.”

Yay!

Sources: Kyodo News and Japan Today