Monaco Princely Family

H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco in Riga, Latvia

Several days ago, I reported that H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco would visit Latvia and Estonia from June 1-3, 2011, and this afternoon the prince finally arrived in Riga, Latvia to begin his three-day tour of these two Baltic countries.

This afternoon he arrived in Riga where he was greeted by the president, Valdis Zatlers, and many other local dignitaries.  The purpose of the trip, according to a press release is to:

…discuss the promotion of business contacts, especially the attraction of investments, as well as environmental protection issues.

After the official inspection of the military guards with President Zatlers, the two bolted on over to a “… greenhouse complex of ecological waste management company…” where they stared at plants for five minutes and chatted away with the greenhouse horticulturists.

They had fun.

To view photos please click the link here. 

Source:  LETA

Photo courtesy of: Daylife via REUTERS/Ints Kalnins

Monaco Princely Family

H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco in Riga, Latvia

Several days ago, I reported that H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco would visit Latvia and Estonia from June 1-3, 2011, and this afternoon the prince finally arrived in Riga, Latvia to begin his three-day tour of these two Baltic countries.

This afternoon he arrived in Riga where he was greeted by the president, Valdis Zatlers, and many other local dignitaries.  The purpose of the trip, according to a press release is to:

…discuss the promotion of business contacts, especially the attraction of investments, as well as environmental protection issues.

After the official inspection of the military guards with President Zatlers, the two bolted on over to a “… greenhouse complex of ecological waste management company…” where they stared at plants for five minutes and chatted away with the greenhouse horticulturists.

They had fun.

To view photos please click the link here. 

Source:  LETA

Photo courtesy of: Daylife via REUTERS/Ints Kalnins

Dutch Royal Family

T.R.H.s Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje and Princess Maxima of the Netherlands Attend A Concert in Amsterdam

On May 31, 2011, T.R.H.s Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje and Princess Maxima of the Netherlands attended at concert at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam.

The purpose of the event/concert was in remembrance of the victims and the devastation of the 8.9 magnitude earthquake  and the tsunami that struck Japan on March 11, 2011.

It is unknown if any money was raised from this event, which would obviously be sent to Japan, but one can only hope.

To view photos please click the links here and here.  To watch a video please click the link here. 

Source: Koninklijkhuis.nl

Photo courtesy of: Koninklijkhuis.nl

Monaco Princely Family

More Information about the Upcoming Princely Wedding in Monaco

According to the French newspaper, Nice-Matin, shiny new trumpets have been custom-made, for the upcoming marriage between H.S.H. Prince Albert II and his fiancée, Charlene Wittstock.  The sole purpose for these new trumpets… they will play a new classical music piece composed especially for the new princess.

Per Nice-Matin:

…the prince has ordered four custom trumpets…

Twenty-four musicians will open at the end of civil marriage.  They will play the Princess Charlene’s anthem (Ode to Princess Charlene) on the Palace Square, where the couple will appear on the balcony in front of the Monaco citizens.

The four-minute piece, arranged and orchestrated by Jean-Christophe Aurnague, organist of the Church of the Sacred Heart, and Christian Escaffre.

Huh.  Well that’s cool.

Source and photo courtesy of:  Nice-Matin by Dulière/Prince’s Palace

 

Monaco Princely Family

The Princely Wedding in Monaco: The Official Wedding Stamps and Much More

With less than 31 days until the princely wedding in Monaco the official wedding stamps and postcards will finally be released tomorrow for public consumption.

In the local shops there are a myriad of lovely photo displays of the couple including this miniature gold wedding carriage (it’s supposed to be the couple.)

Finally, on the official site for the princely house of Monaco, Palais Princier de Monaco, new souvenirs have been added to their Marriage Princier page including a token with the couple’s monogram on it, an iPhone holder, a cheesy-looking  dinner plate, and a pocket mirror.

To view some of the latest items for sale please click the link here.

Photo courtesy of: Monaco Matin

Dutch Royal Family

H.R.H. Princess Maxima of the Netherlands Attends the ‘Impact Investing’ Conference in Amsterdam

Days after her gala birthday concert with 500 of her closest friends, the lovely Princess Maxima of the Netherlands got right back to work.  This afternoon, May 30, 2011, the princess attended the Impact Investing conference in Amsterdam.

The purpose of the event is to discuss, what else, investing as well as “…investing in companies and projects with social and environmental objective.”

To view photos please click the link here.  To watch a video please click the link here.  

Sources:  Koninklijkhuis.nl and PPE

Photo courtesy of:  Koninklijkhuis.nl

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