Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg

His Royal Highness Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg and Comtesse Stéphanie de Lannoy: The Engagement Press Conference and Reception (VIDEOS)

On April 27, 2012, His Royal Highness Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg and his lovely fiancée, Comtesse Stéphanie de Lannoy, attended a luncheon held at the Palais Grand-Ducal to celebrate their engagement.   Also in attendance were Their Royal Highnesses Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, the Comtesse’s parents, and a host of national dignitaries.

Afterward, the newly engaged couple posed for photographers at Château de Berg as well as spoke to the numerous journalists explaining to them how happy they are.

For more information about today’s activities please click here.

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

Source: Cour Grand-Ducale de Luxembourg

British Royals

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh Visit Wales: Day Two (VIDEOS)

On April 27, 2012, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh continued their visit to Wales as part of Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

During today’s tour Her Majesty and the duke opened the Ynysowen Community Primary School where the queen unveiled a new plaque.  From there the royal couple open the Works General Office and Archives, attended a Thanksgiving service at Christ Church in honor of Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee and much more.

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Source: Royal.gov.uk

Spanish Royals

His Majesty King Juan Carlos I of Spain Back in the Hospital… Again. (VIDEO)

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Last evening His Majesty King Juan Carlos I of Spain — the man who loves Elephants — was sent back to San José University Hospital for hip surgery… again.  According to the royal court of Spain, the old king, “… was operated on this evening for a dislocated right hip which he suffered in the afternoon as a result of a wrong movement…”  

Apparently, the old king is “recovering well” and will remain in the hospital until tomorrow.

Click here to watch a video news report. (in Spanish)

Sources: Lavanguardia and RTVE

Spanish Royals

Their Royal Highnesses Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia of Asturias Hold Audiences at Zarzuela Palace. Plus, His Majesty King Juan Carlos I of Spain Goes Back to Work… and Nobody Cares. (VIDEO)

Their Royal Highnesses Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia of Asturias held audiences with representatives from DIRCOM, members of the FEDEPE as well as the winners from the XXth Edición de los Premios de Dicha Federación.

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Meanwhile, His Majesty King Juan Carlos I (the Elephant Killer) of Spain is currently hiding out at his lovely palace in Madrid. But, thankfully he’s not lounging on his luxurious leather sofa, wearing his pajama’s, whilst sucking soup and watching telenovelas. Nope, the old king is back hard at work.

This afternoon at Zarzuela palace His Majesty held an audience  with the United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Afterward, the old king met with the director of the Instituto Cervantes, Mr. Víctor García de la Concha.

Source and photo courtesy Casa de Su Majestad el Rey

British Royals

Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Meet with Soldiers and Attend a Reception (VIDEOS)

On April 26, 2012, Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were in London this afternoon where they attended a reception honoring “…a group of British soldiers who recreated the famous Scott-Amundsen race to the South Pole.”

Afterward, the royal couple were at the Imperial War Museum in London where they participated in a reception to “…help launch the Imperial War Museum Foundation’s First World War Galleries: Centenary Campaign…”

Click he links below to watch videos as well as to view a gallery of photos.

Sources: Telegraph and Daylife

Monaco Princely Family, Royal and Princely House of Hohenzollern

Random Royal News Regarding the Beau Sancy Diamond (Owned by H.I.R.H. Prince Georg Friedrich of Prussia) and His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco. (VIDEO)

As you may or may not know by now the famous Beau Sancy diamond, currently owned by His Imperial and Royal Highness Prince Georg Friedrich of Prussia, is about to be sold at auction via Sotheby’s in Geneva next month.  In the video above, Mr. David Bennett discusses the history of the diamond and much more.

Meanwhile, at the Palais Princier de Monaco, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II held a meeting with the President of the 66th session of the General Assembly of the United Nations, Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Naser.

And, that’s it.   🙂

Source and photo courtesy of: Palais Princier de Monaco

British Royals

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh Visit Wales. Plus, Other News.(VIDEOS)

On April 26, 2012, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh visited Wales as part of Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

The queen and the duke toured Llandaff Cathedral, visited the Cyfarthfa Castle Museum, attended a luncheon held in their honor at the Margam Country Park and much more.

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

And, finally, it was announced that the fantastic channel, PBS, will air two documentaries regarding Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the history of Britain.

Beginning on July 1, 2012, the four-part documentary, Queen and Country, hosted by Mr. Trevor McDonald will air.  Afterward, the series, Michael Wood’s Story of England, will make its début.

Click here for more information from the Daily Variety.

Source: Royal.gov.uk and the Daily Variety

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