Since it’s an incredibly slow news day I thought now is the time to share this old documentary about the life of King Constantine of Greece entitled, Once a King. Click the links below to watch:
Finances for the Spanish Royal Family Have Been Released
The palace released detailed information regarding the members of the Spanish royal family’s finances on Wednesday, December 28, 2011. His Majesty King Juan Carlos I earns $382,597 a year and His Royal Highness Prince Felipe of Asturias earns $191,297. The palace said that of His Majesty’s gross income, just under half was his personal salary and the rest was designated for expenses. The king pays 40% in tax on the total sum.
Her Majesty Queen Sofia and Their Royal Highnesses Princess Cristina, Princess Elena and Princess Letizia receive $483,553. The palace is assigned an annual budget by Parliament which totaled $11 million in 2011.
Source: The Associated Press
Photo courtesy of Casa de Su Majestad el Rey
H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco: A New Interview
Recently, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco spoke with Rob and Pete from Riviera Radio regarding the events from this past year, and much more. Click the link below and push play to listen to the interview.
’10 ans de règne du Grand-duc Henri de Luxembourg’ (VIDEO)
Here is an old video news segment from the program, Place Royale, regarding His Royal Highness Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg entitled, 10 ans de règne du Grand-duc Henri de Luxembourg. Click the link below to watch.
‘Leopold III, la chute d’un Roi’: A Documentary About King Leopold III of Belgium
The Members of the Spanish Royal Family Attend the Opening of the Tenth Legislature Parliament in Madrid (VIDEO)
On December 27, 2011, Their Majesties King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia of Spain along with Their Royal Highnesses Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia of Asturias attended the opening of the Tenth Legislature Parliament in Madrid, Spain.
Upon their arrival the royal foursome were received by the prime minister, Mariano Rajoy, and the Chief of State of Defense, Julio Rodríguez Fernández.
Once inside the Spanish Parliament building His Majesty King Juan Carlos I delivered a speech in front of 350 deputies and 264 senators elected by the popular vote in the recent November 20, 2011 elections.
To watch a video as well as to view photos please click the links below:
Photo courtesy of Casa de Su Majestad el Rey
H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh Released From the Hospital (VIDEOS)
His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh has been released from Papworth Hospital this morning looking cheerful as ever. The duke was admitted last Friday after suffering from chest pains. During his stay at the hospital the duke had surgery to fix a blocked artery.
Upon the Duke of Edinburgh’s release from Papsworth Hospital a palace spokesmen noted that the 90-year old duke was “…very much looking forward to rejoining his family.”
To view photos as well as to watch another video please click the links below:
The Royal Correspondent 