Their Imperial Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan Visit the World’s Tallest Broadcasting Tower

April 26, 2012 Alexandra

Their Imperial Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan visited the Tokyo Sky Tree aka world’s tallest “freestanding broadcasting” tower in Tokyo, Japan on April 26, 2012.

According to the Imperial Household Agency, “The imperial couple viewed the sight of Tokyo on the 450-meter second deck after hearing an explanation about the 634-meter tower.”

The Tokyo Sky Tree will be opened to the public beginning on May 22, 2012. For more information about this amazing structure please visit the Tokyo Sky Tree’s official website here. (in English)

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Click here to watch a short video clip.

Source: Imperial Household Agency via Mainichi Daily News

Photo courtesy of China Daily

Belgian Royals

Random Royal News Regarding Members of the Belgian Royal Family (VIDEO)

April 26, 2012 Alexandra

On April 26, 2012, His Majesty King Albert II of Belgium visited the European Parliament (EP) in Brussels headquarters at the invitation of the President of the EP, Mr. Martin Schulz.

It is unknown at this time what His Majesty and Mr. Schulz spoke about in their private meeting. Perhaps he informed the king about the realistic scenario of a European Union “collapse”. Or, maybe they discussed their favorite vacation spots. 🙂

Click here to watch a video. (in French)

Meanwhile, His Royal Highness Prince Philippe participated in the European Business Summit held at the Square Brussels Meeting Centre in, where else, Brussels.

And, finally, on Wednesday, April 25, 2012, Their Royal Highnesses Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde of Belgium attended a gala dinner hosted by the 10th European Business Summit held at the Palais des Beaux-Arts.

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Source: La Monarchie Belge

Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg

Get Ready for Another Royal Wedding!!! Yup, His Royal Highness Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg is Engaged!!

April 26, 2012 Alexandra

Well, it is official. The last of age heir from a reigning European throne is off the market, ladies!

On April 26, 2012, it was announced by the Cour Grand-Ducale de Luxembourg that His Royal Highness Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg is engaged to Comtesse Stéphanie de Lannoy.

At this time the exact date for the upcoming grand-ducal wedding has yet to be disclosed.

Any way, if you would like to learn more about the groovy couple please, once again, visit the site Luxarazzi Luxembourg here.

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Click here to view the official engagement photos.

Source: Cour Grand-Ducale de Luxembourg

Dutch Royal Family

Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands Opens the Exhibition, ‘Dutch Design: Huis van Oranje’, in Oranienbaum, Germany

April 26, 2012 Alexandra

On April 25, 2012, Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands was in Oranienbaum, Germany where she attended the inauguration of the exhibition, Dutch Design: Huis van Oranje, held at the newly restored Schloss Oranienbaum.

Her Majesty was accompanied by the President of Germany, Mr. Joachim Gauck, as well as local dignitaries. According to RVD:

The exhibition includes hand-made pieces such as furniture, jewelry, glass and ceramic utensils, accessories and handmade couture pieces, complemented with various crafts and historic objects from the Royal House Archives. The exhibition was commissioned and organized by the Kulturstiftung DessauWörlitz, in close cooperation with the Dutch Embassy in Berlin and the Royal House Archives.

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For more information about the exhibition, Dutch Design: Huis van Oranje, please visit their official website here.

Source: RVD/HKH

British Royals

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh In Greenwich (VIDEOS)

April 25, 2012 Alexandra

On April 25, 2012, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh visited Greenwich where they re-opened the newly restored Cutty Sark. The queen and the duke also attended the inauguration of the “…Royal River exhibition at the National Maritime Museum…” as well as attended a luncheon.

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

VIDEO
VIDEO 2
Gallery One

Source: Royal.gov.uk

British Royals

Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Attend a Documentary Premiere in London (VIDEOS)

April 25, 2012 Alexandra

On April 25, 2012, Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended the premiere of the documentary, African Cats, held at the BFI Southbank in London, England.

The Disneynature documentary, directed by Mr. Keith Scholey and Mr. Alastair Fothergill, is:

An epic true story set against the backdrop of one of the wildest places on Earth, African Cats captures the reel-life love, humor and determination of the majestic kings of the savanna. Narrated by Oscar nominated actor Samuel L. Jackson, the story features Mara, an endearing lion cub who strives to grown up with her mother’s strength, spirit and wisdom; Sita, a fearless cheetah, and single mother of five mischievous newborns, and Fang, a proud leader of the pride who must defend his family from a rival lion and his sons.

If you are interested in learning more about the documentary, African Cats, please visit the official website for the film here.

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Sources: Disney.com and Daylife

British Royals

‘Kate, Duchess of Cambridge’ A New Documentary From CNN’s Max Foster

April 25, 2012 Alexandra 2 Comments

There is a new documentary that will air beginning on Friday, May 4, 2012, entitled, Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, hosted by CNN journalist, Mr. Max Foster.