Dutch Royal Family

His Royal Highness Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje Launches the New Campaign, Maatjes: Gezocht M/V, in Utrecht (VIDEOS)

On April 5, 2012, His Royal Highness Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje launched the new campaign, Maatjes: Gezocht M/V, in Utrecht.  The new campaign, supported by the Oranje Fonds:

…seeks to recruit new volunteers who are committed to mentor or coach  youth who need some extra support.  The volunteers will support a youth in need for an extended period of time .  They will also help those in need learn new skills or acquire new knowledge.

The future king of the Netherlands also visited KunstExpress, in Utrecht, “…a buddy project that is intended for youth who have artistic talent but who do not have the financial means to develop.”  If that makes any sense.   🙂

To watch videos from today’s event please click here.

Sources: RTV Utrecht and RVD/HKH

Photo courtesy of RVD/HKH

Dutch Royal Family

Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands Opens the EYE Film Museum in Amsterdam (VIDEO)

On Wednesday, April 4, 2012, Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands opened the new EYE Film Museum in Amsterdam.  Also, in attendance were well-known film director and photographer, Anton Corbijn, actors Monique van de Ven and Barry Atsma to name a few.

According to the Dutch newspaper, Telegraaf, the new complex accommodates:

…four movie theaters, an exhibition space, a permanent interactive exhibit, a shop and a café-restaurant. The museum displays four major exhibitions annually, including about film authors or presentations of film in combination with other art forms.

To watch a video as well as to view photos please click the links below.

Sources: RVD/HKH and Telegraaf

Photo courtesy of RVD/HKH

British Royals, Royal Family of Hawaii, Hawaiian royal family

Rare Photos of Edward VIII, the Prince of Wales, Surfing in Hawai’i! Plus, An Article About the Late Princess Kaʻiulani of Hawai’i

The Museum of British Surfing recently uncovered rare photos of Edward VIII, the Prince of Wales, surfing off Waikiki in 1920 with legendary Hawaiian surfer, Duke Kahanamoku.

Click here to read a great article from the Guardian newspaper and here to view the images.

To learn more about the Museum of British Surfing please visit their official website here.

And, finally, here is an interesting article about the late Princess Kaʻiulani of Hawai’i.

Italian royals, Monaco Princely Family

Random Royal News Regarding His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco and His Royal Highness Prince Emanuele Filiberto of Savoy (VIDEO)

It was recently announced that His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco will “…participate in the draw for the Davis Cup play on April 6-8, 2012.” At this time it is unknown if Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene of Monaco will also attend the  upcoming event.

Meanwhile, it was announced this morning that His Royal Highness Prince Emanuele Filiberto of Savoy had another operation on his nasal septum to remove several tumors.  The prince is recovering at a hospital in Geneva whereupon he recently tweeted, “Operation done … now I sleep.  Thank you for all of your messages [of support]“

Click here to watch a news clip. (in Italian)

Sources: Palais Princier de Monaco and Emanuele Filiberto via Twitter.

Dutch Royal Family

His Royal Highness Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje Participates Celebrates the Merger of Two Marine Research Institutions (VIDEOS)

On April 4, 2012, His Royal Highness Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje participated in the celebration of the merger between two marine research institutions, the Centre for Estuarine and Marine Ecology (CEME) and the Royal Dutch Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ).

According to RVD, the merger between these two institutions aims to “… strengthen the company’s international position in the field of coastal and marine research…”

Click the links below to watch two video news clips (in Dutch).

Sources: RVD and Omroep Zeeland

Dutch Royal Family

Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands Opens the 2012 Floriade World Horticultural Expo in Venlo (VIDEOS)

On April 4, 2012, Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands was in Venlo where she opened the 2012 Floriade World Horticultural Expo, “…which is organized once every ten years in Netherlands.”  Her Majesty was accompanied by the Secretary of Agriculture, Henk Bleacher, the mayor of Venlo, Hubert Bruls, as well as other local dignitaries.

During today’s opening Her Majesty toured the new open air theatre, viewed various gardens as well as pavilions, and more.  To learn more about the 2012 Floriade World Horticultural Expo please visit their official website here.

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

Sources: RVD, NOS, and RD.nl

British Royals, Dutch Royal Family

Random Royal News Regarding Her Royal Highness Princess Maxima of the Netherlands and Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

On April 2, 2012, Her Royal Highness Princess Maxima of the Netherlands began her visit to Indonesia and Malaysia as the United Nations Advisor for Inclusive Finance as well as Honorary Chairman of the G20 Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion.

According to RVD, Princess Maxima participated in a meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with various government officials as well as with His Royal Highness Crown Prince Raja Nazrin Shah of Perak on March 2, 2012.  This important meeting focused on “…access to financial services for low income groups.”

Today, the princess met with Indonesian government officials including the Coordinating Minister of Economic Affairs,  Hatta Rajasa and the Finance Minister, Mr Agus Martowardojo to name a few.  Discussion, again, focused on access to financial services for the poor.  Princess Maxima also visited migrant workers in Jakarta, Indonesia who are “…participating in a financial education program of the World Bank co-funded by the Netherlands.”

Meanwhile half way around the world, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are still on their luxurious ski holiday in Meribel, France.  The future king and queen of England where recently seen whizzing down the beautiful French slopes with Miss Pippa Middleton and her uber-wealty, aristocratic, and not-so-handsome “alleged” boyfriend, George Percy.

Click here to view photos.

Sources: RVD/Het Koninklijk Huis and Hello Magazine

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