On December 24, 2011, His Majesty King Albert II of Belgium delivered his annual Christmas speech. Click here to watch.
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Visits the Duke of Edinburgh in the Hospital (VIDEO)
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II visited the Duke of Edinburgh in the hospital on December 24, 2011 where his was treated for a blocked coronary artery. The 90 year old duke complained of chest pains last night as a result he was rushed to Papsworth Hospital in Cambridgeshire.
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H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh in the Hospital (VIDEO)
On December 23, 2011, His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh has been flown from Sandringham to Papworth Hospital altering suffering from chest pains. The 90 year old duke was “…treated for a blocked coronary artery and a successful ‘invasive procedure of coronary stenting’ was performed” notes BBC News.
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The Habsburgs: Christmas with the Imperial Family
The site, Hofburg Wien, recently published several articles regarding the Imperial Family and their Christmas traditions. Click here to read the articles. Finally, if you would like to learn more about the Habsburgs please click here and here.
H.S.H. Prince Hans-Adam II Participates in the 2011 Peace of Light Ceremony. Plus, News Regarding Princess Marie and Hereditary Princess Sophie of Liechtenstein.
On December 21, 2011, His Serene Highness Prince Hans-Adam II of Liechtenstein participated in the 2011 Light of Peace From Bethlehem ceremony held at the Mauren Pfarrkirche in Vaduz, Liechtenstein. To view photos please click here.
Meanwhile, Their Serene Highnesses Princess Marie and Hereditary Princess Sophie of Liechtenstein visited the St. Lawrence Nursing Home in Schaan. During their visit they presented gifts as well as mingled with the residents. To view photos please click here.
Source and photo courtesy of Volksblatt
H.R.H. Prince Philippe of Belgium to Attend the Funeral of Czech ex-President,Vaclav Havel
It was announced by the Belgian royal court that His Royal Highness Prince Philippe of Belgium will attend the funeral of playwright and Czech ex-president Vaclav Havel on Friday, December 23, 2011 in Prague.
Held at the historic Saint Vitus Cathedral the state funeral will also be attended by His Royal Highness Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje, French President Nicolas Sarkozy, United States Secretary Hillary Clinton, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, and Israeli President Shimon Peres.
The Royal Correspondent 