Belgian Royals, Spanish Royals

Belgian and Spanish Royals to Attend the Beatification of the Late Pope John Paul II

According to the Belgian online newspaper, Knack.be, T.M.s King Albert II and Queen Paola of Belgium will attend the beatification of the late Pope John Paul II on May 1, 2011.  Also, T.R.H.s Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia of Asturias will attend on behalf of the Spanish royal family, according to the newspaper, Rome Reports.

It is unknown at this time if other members of various royal and princely houses will attend, such as Luxembourg and Monaco, but I have a feeling the latter two houses will confirm in the next few days so stay tuned.

To view a video report regarding the royal attendance please click the link:  Video

For more information about the beatification of the late Pope John Paul II please click the links here  and  here.

Source: Rome Repors and Knack.be

Monaco Princely Family

H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco and Charlene Wittstock Attend the ATP Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters Final

On April 17, 2011, in sunny Monaco H.S.H. Prince Albert II and his fiancée, Charlene Wittstock, attended the ATP Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters Final with hundreds of other tennis fanatics.  The couple cheered on the players and were — using the token word for all royals and princes — “happy and relaxed.”    After the end of the tournament, the couple awarded the winner’s trophy to Rafael Nadal.

To view photos from the event please click the links here and here.

To read more about the tennis match between Rafael Nadal and the dude who lost to him please click the link:  Article

Photo courtesy of: Zimbio.com by Julian Finney/Getty Images Europe

Dutch Royal Family, Royal documentaries

The Queen in Germany (De koningin in Duitsland): A Video Wrap-Up from the Dutch State Visit to Germany

The Dutch television network, NOS.nl, has just released the half hour video documentary entitled De Koningin in Duitsland (The Queen in Germany) about the recent state Dutch visit to, where else, Germany.  The program covers everything from the regal gala dinner in Berlin to Dresden and much more.

Please click the link to watch:  Video 

To view photos from the last two days of the state visit please click these links: here, here, here,  and here.  Plus,  a nice article here.

Photo courtesy of: Zimbio.com by Pool/Getty Images Europe

Monaco Princely Family

The Future Princess of Monaco’s Family to Move to Monaco?

In this morning’s South African newspaper, The Benoni City Times, journalist Clyde Meela reports that the future Princess of Monaco, Charlene Wittstock, parents are considering moving to Monaco on a permanent basis.   Not only to be near their only daughter, but to escape from “…the state of crime in this country (South Africa)…” notes Michael Wittstock.

You see, a couple of months ago the elderly Mr. Wittstock was attacked, robbed, and beaten outside of his home in Rynfield, South Africa (which I reported about here) days before his daughter, Charlene, was to participate in the famous Midmar Mile race.    The poor man “… sustained a broken nose and facial injuries.” (Look Local.co.za)  Today, he is doing well, in case you were wondering.

Anyway, Mr. Wittstock confirms that his wife, Lynette, is currently in Monaco to support her daughter during the final preparations for her upcoming princely wedding.   Mr. Wittstock is still on the fence as to whether or not he and his wife should make the permanent move to glitzy Monaco.  Now, if I were him I would live outside of Monaco perhaps in Cap d’Ail or someplace in the French countryside.  Why?  Monaco, though a nice place to visit, is too damn crowded.   Better to have nature and crap all around you than crowded buildings, small streets, and so forth.

To read the article in its entirety please click the link:  Benoni City Times via Look Local.co.za

Monaco Princely Family

Updates Regarding the Upcoming Princely Wedding in Monaco

According to the French newspaper, Nice-Matin, the reception venue for the upcoming princely wedding in Monaco has been changed.  Originally to be held at the stunning Musée Océanographique the venue was deemed “too small.”  As a result, the Prince and future Princess of Monaco and their guests will be celebrating at the Salle Garnier on July 2, 2011.

In a statement released to Nice-Matin, per the Palais Princier de Monaco:

…following the logistical problems encountered in organizing the official dinner at the Musée Océanographique on Saturday, July 2, it was decided that the evening would be held in the Salle Garnier and the terraces of the Casino. This change of location will promote a more flexible management of the festivities.

Well, I suppose that is good news for the Salle Garnier for it is a lovely place.  Let’s hope this is the last change of locations and other stuff before the princely wedding.  Why would I say that, you may ask?  Because there has been at least a billion changes — from the date of the ceremony to the wedding ceremony venue and so on — since the official announcement was made last summer… that’s why.   🙂

To read the article in its entirety please click the link below.   To learn more about the Salle Garnier please click the link here.

Source:  Nice-Matin  Photo courtesy of: Zimbio.com by Amedeo M.Turello/Getty Images Europe

Monaco Princely Family

H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco Attends an Aviation Fair

On April 13, 2011, H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco attended the Global Show for General Aviation Fair in Friedrichshafen, Germany.

The Prince was in good spirits as he chatted and mingled with uber-intelligent engineers and aviation people from around the world.  The prince was so excited about this event that he hopped right into the latest bitchin’ man-toy on the market… the Electra One.

What is the Electra One?

Well, it’s an electric plane (that eerily resembles a giant Phallic symbol… jus’ sayin’)!

Any way… 🙂

To view photos from this event please click the links:  photos and more photos.

To learn more about the Global Show for General Aviation please click the link here.

 

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