On November 17, 2011, H.R.H. Princess Mathilde of Belgium was in Molenbeek-Wersbeek where she visited a community center, De Vaartkapen Caleidoscoop, to participate in the literacy project, “A to Z”. The project includes literacy classes open to anyone with the objective of social integration of single parents of young children who are not in school.
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Source: La Monarchie Belge
Photo courtesy of: Zimbio/M.Renders
On Saturday November 19, 2011, Monaco will celebrate Fête Nationale 2011. If you are interested in watching the celebrations online bookmark this page (click the icon that says Web TV) and tune in on Saturday.
The festivities begin live at 10am Monaco time. 🙂
On November 17, 2011, H.R.H. Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg had an audience without he members of the Board of Directors of the Association of Ombudsmen and Mediators of the Francophone (AOMF) at the 7th Congress of the Association in Luxembourg. Whew. Long sentence. To view a photo please click here.
On the occasion of National Day in Monaco, H.S.H. Prince Albert II presented the Médaille de l’Education Physique et des Sports (Medals for Physical Education and Medals of the Ministry of Sport) to seventy-nine amazing people.
Source and photo courtesy of the Palais Princier de Monaco
On November 17, 2011, T.S.H.s Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco along with H.S.H. Princess Stephanie presented packages for the elderly within the principality of Monaco who are on the list of the Service for Social Action of the Monégasque. The event took place at the Red Cross headquarters in Monaco. To view photos please click here.
In other news, it was announced that Princess Charlene has pledged over one million Rand (the currency of South Africa) to the charity, Giving Trust Organization, in honor of Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s 80th birthday. According to a spokeswoman for the Giving Trust Organization, the princess who is a co-patron of the Trust, hoped her contribution would “…encourage the public and corporate sector to honour the Archbishop by donating to those in need.”
The Giving Trust Organization represents ten charities in South Africa. The donation was to be divided equally among them.
Bravo!
On November 16, 2011, Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands attended the re-opening of the Drents Museum in Assen. The museum was closed for almost a year due to much-needed renovations as well as to construct a new underground exhibition wing designed by architect, Erick van Egeraat.
After speeches were made, dancing and the Queen banged a giant gong (watch the video and you will know what I am talking about) she toured the inaugural exhibit entitled, The Golden Age of China. This exhibit highlights Chinese society during the Tang Dynasty which began in 618 through 907 A.D.
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On November 15, 2011, H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco presented the l’Ordre de Saint-Charles (Order of St. Charles) to seven dedicated members of his staff who are now retired. In another ceremony, that same day, the prince presented the Médailles d’Honneur (Medals of Honor) to 14 distinguished men and women for their volunteer services within the principality of Monaco.
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