December 2009 Official POM poll

[dazzling]

Welcome to the
December 2009 Official POM poll


The pictures in this poll show the informal side of royalty. It will close on 1 February 2010. During this time, we ask that NO ONE STATE WHOM THEY'VE VOTED FOR so as not to influence other members as they make their choices. After the poll closes, you can discuss as much as you'd like about which image you voted for and why.

This month, our Picture of the Month representatives had help in selecting their images with a small committee of their choosing. Below, you can see each royal house's representative (in bold) followed by their chosen committee members.

Belgium
Ladyleana - stephanievl, Marengo

Britain


Brunei/Malaysia/Dubai/Morocco
Humera - Warren

Denmark
Princess Robijn - Jessrulz, Madame Royale

Greece
Rhapsodybrat - Odette

Japan
Dragonsfire8 - Al_bina, kkgg101

Jordan
Humera - Little_star, salma

Luxembourg
Jessrulz - grim_lady, kyansaunt20

Monaco
Iceflower - radker18,

Norway
Her_Majesty - Maura724

Spain
Paty - Ladejesus, Mari_*

Sweden
Iceflower - HRH Kerry

The Netherlands
Princess Maxima - Marengo, Lucien

If you have any ideas or suggestions for future polls you can post them there or contact Dazzling or LadyK.

Please note that the links in the above poll have been posted in random order and do not reflect the opinions of the moderating team.

Enjoy and have fun!
LadyK & Dazzling

[dazzling]

A.) Sweden

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Source: Reuters

Nobel Prinze 2009 - Queen Silvia, Princess Madeleine, King Carl XVI Gustaf, Prince Carl Philip and Crown Princess Victoria stand and sing during the Nobel Prize ceremony at the Concert Hall in Stockholm, Sweden, December 10, 2009.

B.) Norway

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Source: Scanpix

Nobel peace prize laureate, US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama are greeted by King Harald at the Royal Castle in Oslo on December 10th 2009. The Queen and the Crown Princely couple also attended the audience.

C.) Monaco

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Source: GettyImages

Christmas Tree Party - Princess Alexandra of Hanover, Prince Albert II of Monaco, Princess Caroline of Hanover and Princess Stephanie of Monaco welcome Monegasque children at the traditional Christmas Tree party at the Princely Palace on December 16, 2009 in Monaco.

D.) The Netherlands

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Source: ANP

Amsterdam, 16 December 2009. Architect Simón Velez is flanked by Queen Beatrix, the honorairy chairmen of the Prince Claus Fund, princes Friso and Constantijn with their wives, by the prince of Orange and princess Máxima and by the chair woman of the prince Claus Fund, Mrs. Goncalves-Ho Kang You.

E.) Japan

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Source: EPA/FRANCK ROBICHON via ANP

Japanese Emperor Akihito (3-L), Empress Michiko (3-R), Crown Prince Naruhito (2-L), Crown Princess Masako (L), Prince Akishino (2-R) and his wife Princess Kiko (R) greet thousands of well-wishers through a bullet-proof glass at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan, 23 December 2009. Emperor Akihito celebrated his 76th birthday.

F.) Belgium

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Source: Zimbio

The Royal Family pose before the Christmas concert

G.) Denmark

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Source: PPE

December 14, 2009: TRH Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary hosted a reception in connection with COP15 at Amalienborg Palace.


H.) Brunei

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Source: Infofoto

December 7, 2009 - Princess Sarah receives a bouquet upon her arrival at the Wattay International Airport in Laos. Also pictured is her son Prince Abdul Muntaqim. The Princess was accompanying her husband Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah who was taking part in the outheast Asian (SEA) Games.

I.) Dubai

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Source: WAM

December 7, 2009 - Princess Haya visits the Juma Al Majid Centre for Culture and Heritage in Dubai.

J.) Jordan

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Source: Petra

December 13, 2009 - Queen Noor delivers the keynote speech at the Sixth Dubai International Film Festival. The Queen highlighted the film industry's role in enhancing cross-cultural understanding.

K.) Luxembourg

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Source: Michel Brumat / Université du Luxembourg via Cour Grand-Ducale

Grand Duke Henri meets with Nobel Prize laureate and Holocaust survivor Eliezer ‘Elie’ Wiesel at the Grand Ducal Palace before attending a conference Mr Wiesel gave to the University of Luxembourg on December 14. Mr Wiesel is the author of the well-known novel Night, based on his own experiences as an Orthodox Jew during the Second World War.

[Vanesa]

Hummm...I've never tought I will vote for THIS ONE...But I did. I'm quite worried , but the other ones didn't touch me so much at this one did, even if few people voted for it.

Vanesa.

[principessa]

Dear creators of this poll, you did a great work. Very beautiful pictures!!!

[Her_Majesty]

56 votes so far. The poll is open for 3 more days.

[RoyalistRiley]

The picture I voted for is the best one I have seen in ages!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Her_Majesty]

The Poll is closed.
The winners are:

1. Sweden
2. Norway
3. The Netherlands

Thanks for voting!

[Especioso]

well personally Netherlands, Belgium, Jordan