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There is just over six hours to go until the Opening Ceremony of the Games of the XXX Olympiad! Our third and final blog entry focusing on combined royal and Olympic history showcases royals who have themselves competed in an Olympic Games. Prince Friedrich Karl of Prussia, Stockholm 1912 Prince Friedrich Karl competed for the German team in the team jumping event, winning a bronze medal for his efforts. Grand … Continue reading
Posted in Denmark, Germany, Greece, Jordan, Monaco, Norway, Russia, Spain, Thailand, The United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates | Tagged Constantine II of Greece, Emirate of Dubai, Felipe VI of Spain, Grand Duke Dmitri Pavlovich of Russia, Harald V of Norway, House of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg, Iñaki Urdangarín, Infanta Cristina of Spain, Juan Carlos I of Spain, London 2012, Olav V of Norway, Olympic Games, Prince Bira of Thailand, Prince Friedrich Karl of Prussia, Princess Charlène of Monaco, Princess Haya bint Hussein of Jordan, Princess Nathalie zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg, Princess Zeina al-Rashid of Jordan, Prussia, Queen Sofia of Spain, Sport, The Princess Royal | 4 CommentsRoyalty and the Olympics: IOC Membership
Continuing with our look at Royals and the Olympics, today the TRF Blog focuses on royals – both reigning and non-reigning – who are members of the International Olympic Committee. There are a number of royals who have current IOC membership, listed here in alphabetical order of the country they represent, as well as three who were made Honorary Members following the end of their active membership. Many of these … Continue reading
Posted in Denmark, Greece, Jordan, Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Monaco, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Spain, The Netherlands, The United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates | Tagged Albert II of Monaco, Constantine II of Greece, Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark, Emirate of Dubai, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg, Infanta Pilar Duchess of Badajoz, International Olympic Committee, King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands, London 2012, Olympic Games, Prince Faisal bin Al Hussein of Jordan, Princess Haya bint Hussein of Jordan, Princess Nora of Liechtenstein, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Sport, The Princess Royal | 1 Comment& The Winner is…
Godolpin made history again at the Dubai World Cup, winning the $10 million Dubai World Cup, the world’s richest horse race. Monterosso, ridden by French jockey Mickael Barzalona, won the 17th Dubai World Cup. Godolpin’s owner, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said “We haven’t won this race for a few years. So to win it really… … Continue reading
Posted in United Arab Emirates | Tagged Dubai World Cup, Horse Racing, Horses, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Sport | 1 CommentFamily Outing For Dubai’s Ruler
It is not always that you get to see Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE, Ruler of Dubai and Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein at events with their 4-year old daughter, Sheikha Al Jalila. The young Sheikha accompanied her parents to a reception party held at the Burj Khalifa Boulevard on the occasion of Dubai World Cup 2012, with over 400 people attending. At … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan, United Arab Emirates | Tagged Dubai World Cup, Emirate of Dubai, Horse Racing, Horses, Princess Haya bint Hussein of Jordan, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Sheikha Al Jalila bint Mohammed Al Maktoum, Sport | Leave a commentCrown Prince Sheikh Mohammed in Ankara
General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi made a one day visit to Ankara, Turkey. During the visit, Sheikh Mohammed and his delegation met with President Abdullah Gul at the presidential palace. During the meeting, they talked about ways to boost ties & relationship between the two countries. Sheikh Mohammed said “While we highlight the importance … Continue reading
Posted in United Arab Emirates | Tagged Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan | Leave a commentDubai Ruler’s Youtube Channel Launch
The Dubai Government Media Office has launched a YouTube Channel for UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. LINK: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid’s YouTube Channel In a statement by the Dubai Government Media Office, it said they are “interest in adapting modern technologies to consolidate direct interaction with society”. The channel will feature latest official, personal news, activities and initiatives. … Continue reading
Posted in United Arab Emirates | Tagged Emirate of Dubai, Internet, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Social Media | Leave a commentSheikh Ahmed’s Career Comes To An End
The UAE’s only Olympic gold medallist, Sheikh Ahmed bin Hashar Al Maktoum, has given up his career after been diagnosed with a heart condition. Sheikh Ahmed won the double-trap shooting champion at the 2004 Athens Olympic and was forced to give up on his 2012 London Olympic dream. Speaking to the Gulf Times at the ongoing Asian Shooting Championship, Sheikh Ahmed who is 48 years old said, “I had to … Continue reading
Posted in United Arab Emirates | Tagged Sheikh Ahmed bin Hashar Al Maktoum, Sport | Leave a commentDutch Royals on State Visit to the UAE, Day Two
Today, Monday January 09, the second and last day of the state visit for the Dutch Royals to the UAE began in Masdar City. The Dutch Royals were received by Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, CEO of Masdar, and visited the company PRT (Personal Rapid Transit). Queen Beatrix, Prince Willem-Alexander and Princess Máxima attended a meeting with Sheikha Lubna Bint Khalid Al Qasimi, UAE’s Minister of Foreign Trade, government officials … Continue reading
Posted in The Netherlands, United Arab Emirates | Tagged Emirate of Abu Dhabi, Emirate of Dubai, King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands, Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, State Visit | Leave a commentDutch Royals on State Visit to the UAE, Day One
With their arrival on January 07 at the presidential airport of Abu Dhabi, Queen Beatrix, Crown Prince Willem-Alexander and Crown Princess Máxima started a two-day state visit to the United Arab Emirates, on the invitation of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahayan, the President of the United Arab Emirates. The Dutch Royals were received by Minister of State, Reem Ibrahim Al Hashemy, senior officials and the Ambassador of the Netherlands, … Continue reading
Posted in The Netherlands, United Arab Emirates | Tagged Emirate of Abu Dhabi, King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands, Orders, Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, Religion, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, State Visit | Leave a commentIt’s a Boy for Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid & Princess Haya
His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and his wife Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein of Jordan have welcomed their second child on January 7, 2012. The couple welcomed a baby boy who was named Zayed. The announcement of the birth of the little Sheikh was announced on twitter by Sheikh Mohammed: “Princess Haya and I were blessed … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan, United Arab Emirates | Tagged Birth, Emirate of Dubai, Princess Haya bint Hussein of Jordan, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Sheikh Zayed bin Mohammed Al Maktoum | 4 CommentsHamdan Wins Again in Doha
Dubai’s Crown Prince, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, led the UAE team to win the gold medal at the Arab Games 120km endurance race in Doha. The UAE team won the gold medal after competing with seven different countries taking part at the 12th Arab Games. The UAE riders also won all three top medals in the individual competition. Speaking to the press, Sheikh Hamdan thanked the Rulers for … Continue reading
Posted in United Arab Emirates | Tagged Horse Racing, Horses, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Sport | Leave a commentQueen Noor Opens International Arab Children Congress
Her Majesty Queen Noor Al Hussein of Jordan, founder and chairperson of the board of trustees of the King Hussein Foundation, opened on November 13, 2011 the 31st International Arab Children Congress (IACC) at the Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi. This is the first time that the IACC is celebrated outside Jordan. The ceremony commenced with an opening address on behalf of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, delivered by Dr … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan, United Arab Emirates | Tagged Children, Emirate of Abu Dhabi, Grand Prix, King Hussein Foundation, Patronage, Princess Raiyah bint Hussein of Jordan, Queen Noor al-Hussein of Jordan, Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Al Nahyan, Sport | Leave a commentKhalifa Receives Well-Wishers for Ramadan
As the Holy Month of Ramadan began, so did the well wishers who made their way to greet the President and Sheikhs. On the first day of Ramadan, the UAE’s President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, received well wishers that included Sheikhs, officials and citizens in his in Al Ain Palace who offered greetings on the occasion of the Holy Month of Ramadan. Sheikh Khalifa also received … Continue reading
Posted in United Arab Emirates | Tagged Emirate of Abu Dhabi, Ramadan, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan | 1 CommentRoyal Fashion Highlights at Ascot 2011
Day One: Ascot week started with the daily carriage procession, lead by the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh in the first carriage, and included the Duke of York, the Princesses of York, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall. Also been spotted that day were Princess Anne with Timothy Laurence, the Earl and Countess of Wessex, Princess Haya of Jordan with her husband Sheikh Mohammed and Prince … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan, The United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates | Tagged Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Fashion, In-Laws, Lady Amelia Windsor, Princess Alexandra Lady Ogilvy, Princess Beatrice of York, Princess Eugenie of York, Princess Haya bint Hussein of Jordan, Princess Michael of Kent, Royal Ascot, The Countess of Wessex, The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duchess of Gloucester, The Princess Royal | Leave a commentHaya named President of the Dubai Healthcare City Authority
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister has issued a decree establishing a public authority to oversee Dubai Healthcare City (DHC) who named Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein as president of the authority. Princess Haya will oversee the financial and administrative work and will have full legal capacity to achieve its objectives of the Dubai Healthcare City.
Posted in Jordan, United Arab Emirates | Tagged Emirate of Dubai, Health, Princess Haya bint Hussein of Jordan, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum | Leave a commentAbu Dhabi CP Visits Washington DC
His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, started a working visit to the United States on April 26, 2011. At the start of the visit, HH Sheikh Mohammed visited the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation at Children’s National Medical Center (CNMC) in Washington DC where he toured the new facilities. During the … Continue reading
Posted in United Arab Emirates | Tagged Emirate of Abu Dhabi, Health, President Obama of the United States, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, United States of America, Working Visit | Leave a commentPrincess Haya visits Azerbaijan
Her Royal Highness Princess Haya bin Al Hussein, President of the International Equestrian Federation paid a visit to Azerbaijan where she met with President Ilham Aliyev and his wife Mehriban Aliyeva. President Ilham & Princess Haya held a brief meeting in the presence of Mrs.Mehriban where Princess Haya delivered the greetings of both Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Jordan’s King Abdullah II to the President. After the brief … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan, United Arab Emirates | Tagged Azerbaijan, Bilateral Relations, Emirate of Dubai, Horses, President Aliyev of Azerbaijan, Princess Haya bint Hussein of Jordan, Working Visit | Leave a commentPrincess Haya Speaks at Aid Conference
Princess Haya Bint Al Hussain, wife of His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, inaugurated the Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development Conference (DIHAD) in her capacity as Chairperson of the International Humanitarian City in Dubai on March 28, 2011. This year’s theme is “New Technologies: How they Impact Humanitarian and Development Operations”, which is about how humanitarian … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan, United Arab Emirates | Tagged Conference, Emirate of Dubai, Humanitarian Efforts, Patronage, Princess Haya bint Hussein of Jordan, Technology | Leave a commentDubai Ruler Wins Endurance Race
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, won the Giants Endurance Challenge which was held at the Dubai International Endurance City. 36 riders took part in the race in which Sheikh Mohammed completed the race in 4 hours 51 minutes. At the end of the race, Sheikh Mohammed was awarded the Golden Sword by Sheikh Mansour bin … Continue reading
Posted in United Arab Emirates | Tagged Emirate of Dubai, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Sport | Leave a commentMohammed Visits Horse Fair & Art Show
On March 19, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai visited the 8th edition of the Arabian Horse Show held in Dubai World Trade Center. His Highness toured the pavilions and stands which showcased everything to do with horses. After the tour, Sheikh Mohammed expressed his admiration of the exhibition to over two hundred companies taking part. On … Continue reading
Posted in United Arab Emirates | Tagged Emirate of Dubai, Horses, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum | Leave a comment