On October 10, 2011, H.S.H. Prince Albert II officially opened the 22nd annual Sportel Convention at the Grimaldi Forum in Monte-Carlo.

Organized by Mediax Monaco, Sportel — the international sports program market for television and new media — is one of the largest gatherings of “...high level media executives coming together from all over the world to network at the most important sports media market on the sports calendar…” and this year over 2,000+ participants will attend.

During this year’s convention there will be speaking engagements from Ben Gallop, Head of BBC Sport Interactive, Ellen Rian, Executive Editor, NRK Sport New Media to name a few. There will also be sporting demonstrations, prizes handed out to the best illustrated sports book, and much more. On the final day of Sportel the famous Golden Podium Awards will be handed out with H.S.H. Prince Albert II in attendance.

To view photos please click here and here. To learn more about Sportel Monaco 2011 please click here.

Photo courtesy of: Daylife/ V.Hache/AFP

Royals in General, Royalty and Films

Blauw Bloed: Royal Video News

October 9, 2011 Alexandra

Here is your weekly royal video news wrap-up from the great Dutch program, Blauw Bloed.

In this week’s episode host Jeroen Snel reviews Princess Maxima at the Brazil Festival, the Dutch royal family at the opening of the new Raad van State building, Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands at the museum opening and much more.

Click the video icon button where it says Drukke Dagen Voor Princes Maxima.

Dutch Royal Family

H.M. Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands News

October 9, 2011 Alexandra

On Saturday October 8, 2011, Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands was at the Grote Sint Laurenskerk in Alkmaar to attend the reveal the newly restored painting of Jacob Cornelisz van Oostsanen’s, The Last Judgement.

Known as the “Michelangelo of the North” van Oostsanen’s painting dates back to 1518 and is one of the largest in the Netherlands. It took eight years to complete the restoration by various conservators.

Any way, the queen along with 700 guests were inside the church to witness this grand event and after pressing a button a large white cloth fell to the floor revealing the painting in all its glory.

To view photos from the event please click the links below:

Gallery One
Gallery Two

Photo courtesy of: Alkmaar.nl

Monaco Princely Family

H.S.H. Prince Albert II Attends an Awards Ceremony

October 8, 2011 Alexandra

Last evening H.S.H. Prince Albert II attended the Foundation Prince Albert II de Monaco Awards ceremony held at the Grimaldi Forum. The prince presented several prominent personalities for their exemplary actions in favor of the environment and saving the planet in the areas of preserving biodiversity, access to water, and to fight against desertification.

Here are the winners:

Gretchen Daily (USA), Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from Stanford University, divides his time between scientific research, education, public information, and work with leaders from all walks to advance practical approaches to address environmental Defies. His scientific research focused on the future dynamics of changes in biodiversity. Professor Daily chaired the project “Natural Capital” whose purpose is to support economic incentives to help conservation. This project is developed in various sites around the world where biodiversity is threatened (China, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Tanzania and the United States).
Andreas Szollosi-Nagy (Hungary) President of the UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education Water, has been instrumental in reforming the teaching of multidisciplinary water resources for the benefit of developing countries. Over the past 17 years, as Governor of the World Water Council, he was instrumental in drawing attention to the issue of water in the world and educate both the general public and policy makers on the subject.
David Suzuki (Canada) doctor and president of the David Suzuki Foundation, is a scientist and a renowned environmentalist.World-renowned geneticist, he received numerous awards for its work. His career as a creator and facilitator of programs and films of award-winning popular science earned him constant praise for thirty years.

To view photos please click here.

German Princely Families

Frederic Prinz von Anhalt, “I’m Going to be the Mayor of Los Angeles!!!”

October 7, 2011 Alexandra 1 Comment

It’s been a rough year so far for the faux prince Frederic von Anhalt. First, he announced to the world that his dear friend, Carl Alexander Prince von Hohenzollern, cancelled his wedding to his bikini model girlfriend. Then he announced that he has Shingles and then days later he was hit by a car in Beverly Hills whilst jaywalking. Nevertheless, that is in the past and now there is finally some good news. So what’s the news? Well, he’s running for mayor here in Los Angeles! YAY!!

Now this isn’t the first time the faux prince was in the running for a political seat. Back in 2010 he ran for governor of California.

Any way…

The faux prince says that if he is elected mayor he wants to lower utility bills, cut taxes, end homelessness because “… [I] see people eating out of trash cans every day. This must end!” as he drives by them in his Rolls Royce.

This afternoon he held a press conference to discuss his candidacy (one reporter showed up) Click here to watch. To learn more about his run for L.A. mayor please visit his official website here.

Good luck, Fred! 🙂

Photos courtesy of: Fred Danke! 🙂

Dutch Royal Family

The Dutch Royal Family Attend the 40th Anniversary Gala of Introdans (VIDEO)

October 7, 2011 Alexandra

On October 7, 2011, Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, H.R.H. Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje, H.R.H. Princess Maxima of the Netherlands, and Pieter van Vollenhoven attended the 40th anniversary of the Dutch famous dance company, Introdans, in Arnhem. To watch a video, view photos as well as to learn more about Introdans please click the links below:

Photo courtesy of: Gelderlander.nl

Spanish Royals

T.R.H.s Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia News (VIDEO)

October 7, 2011 Alexandra

On October 7, 2011, T.R.H.s Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia of Asturias were at the port of Alicante, Spain to visit the “…Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12 fleet prior to the start of the Alicante qualifying race…” There was also a christening ceremony whereupon H.R.H. Princess Letizia became the godmother of the team, Telefónica.

Per the official website for the royal house of Spain, Casa de Su Majestad el Rey:

…during the christening ceremony, Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia were accompanied by the local dignitaries as well as others in the sailing world. After a working meeting on the issues of craft technology and the impact economically in the region associated with holding the Volvo Ocean Race…

To read the rest of the article from Casa de Su Majestad el Rey as well as to view photos please click the links below: