British Royals

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall Visit South Africa

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall are currently in South Africa for an official visit.  On November 4, 2011, the royal couple visited the Phinda Game Reserve in Johannesburg where they had a chanceto view many animals in their natural habitat. The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall will also visit Tanzania in the next day or so where they will take part in the “… celebrations of the 50th anniversary of Tanzania’s independence from the United Kingdom.  [They will also meet] President Jakaya Kitwete at his residence in the country’s largest city, Dar es Salaam.”

Overall, the purpose of the visit to South Africa and Tanzania is to focus on environmental issues, sustainability, education and trade.

To view photos from today’s activities please click here and here. 

To view photos from yesterday’s events please click here.  

Source: BBC

Dutch Royal Family

H.M. Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, H.R.H. Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje and Princess Maxima of the Netherlands Vist St. Eustatius

On November 4, 2011, H.M. Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, H.R.H. Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje and Princess Maxima of the Netherlands arrived on the island of St. Eustatius this morning, and once again they were greeted by local dignitaries.

After mingling with hundreds of local people the royal trio attended a luncheon, hosted by the local government, where they probably talked about the important issues concerning politics. Or, not.

To view photos click the links below:

Source: Telegraaf.nl

Photo courtesy of: Daylife/AFP

Dutch Royal Family

H.M. Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, H.R.H. Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje and H.R.H. Princess Maxima of the Netherlands Visit the island of St. Maarten

On November 3, 2011, H.M. Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, H.R.H. Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje and H.R.H. Princess Maxima of the Netherlands visited the island of St. Maarten.  And, once again they met with local dignitaries and the people.

And, that’s it.

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Monaco Princely Family

H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco Receives an Honorary Doctorate

On October 27, 2011, H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco received an honorary doctorate from the United States Sports Academy for his “… commitment to the Olympic Movement as both a competitor and leader.”  The prince received the honorary doctorate during last month’s 5th annual Peace and Sport International Forum.

The United States Sports Academy President, Dr. Thomas P. Rosandich, praised the prince for his:

…outstanding contributions to sport as a high school athlete, a college athlete, as an Olympian, and of course as a member of the Olympic Executive Committee.  His most recent contribution being recognized, of course, was the outstanding effort put forth in staging the Peace and Sport Forum, which was most impressive.

Congrats to Prince Albert!

Source: USSA

Monaco Princely Family

T.S.H.s Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco Attend the Opening of ‘Grace Kelly: From Movie Star to Princess’ Exhibition (VIDEO)

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On November 2, 2011, T.S.H.s Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco attended the opening of the highly anticipated exhibition, Grace Kelly: From Movie Star to Princess, at the TIFF Bell Lightbox in Toronto, Canada.

This special exhibition, based on the Grimaldi Forum’s The Grace Kelly Years, chronicles the late princess’s life:

…told through her personal correspondence, famous fashions, films and a trove of memorabilia. Highlights include letters from “Hitch,” the original Hermès purse that was eventually named for Kelly, her Oscar for The Country Girl and home videos peppered with famous faces. source

After the opening of the exhibition the princely couple along with hundreds of VIPs attended a private reception in honor of the prince and princess of Monaco.

If you happen to live in or around Toronto or may be visiting the area in the future why not visit this special exhibition.  It ends on January 22, 2012.

To watch a video about the exhibition as well as to view photos please click the links below:

 

H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco Gives a Speech at the Opening of the Exhibition

Dutch Royal Family

H.M. Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, H.R.H. Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje, and Princess Maxima of the Netherlands Visit the Island of Curaçao… Again.

On November 2, 2011, Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, H.R.H. Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje, and Princess Maxima of the Netherlands continued their ten-day official visit to the Caribbean this afternoon and once again the royal trio visited the island of Curaçao.

Whilst there they visited the village of Barber where they met many friendly locals who cheered them on as they mingled with the crowds.  Then it was off to a nursing school where Her Majesty Queen Beatrix spoke to the students regarding their studies and so forth.

To view photos from today’s activities please click the links below:

Source: Refdag.nl

Photo courtesy of: Daylife/AFP

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