January 2010 Official Picture of the Month Poll

[LadyK]

Welcome to the
January 2010 Official POM poll


The pictures in this poll show the official duties of royalty. It will close on 4 March 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.

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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
Zonk -

Brunei/Malaysia/Morocco
Humera - Warren

Denmark
Princess Robijn - Jessrulz, Madame Royale

Greece
- 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

UAE
dazzling -

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

[LadyK]

A. Sweden
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Source: stella

"Yes, Sir!" - Crownprincess Victoria making funny gestures during the re-opening of Norrbro (Northern Bridge) and the Museum of Medieval Stockholm, Sweden, on January 23, 2010. The museum and the bridge have been closed off for renovation for more than two years.


B. Qatar
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Source: Daylife

Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez (L) Qatar's Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani (C) and his wife Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser Al-Missned talk during a meeting at Miraflores presidential palace in Caracas, Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010.


C. Spain
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Source: Terra

Prince Felipe attended on January 18 attended the opening session of the World Future Energy Summit where he met with Prince Frederik of Denmark.


D. Morocco
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Source: MAP

January 27, 2009 - Princess Lalla Salma, Chairwoman of the Lalla Salma Association Against Cancer (ALSC), inaugurated the first proximity chemotherapy unit at the Baouafi hospital in Casablanca.


E. Monaco
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Source: gettyimages

Circus princess - Princess Stephanie of Monaco as President of the Circus Festival of Monaco receives standing ovations from the audience as well as from her brother Prince Albert and her daughter Pauline Ducruet during the official opening night of the 34th Monte Carlo International Circus Festival in Monaco, January 14, 2010.


F. Bahrain
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Source: ANP

Bahrain's King Hamad bin Issa al-Khalifa gets out of a Russian jet fighter at the Bahrain International Airshow held in the region of Sakhir, 25 kms south of the Bahraini capital Manama, on January 21, 2010. The tiny Gulf kingdom opened it first three-day international airshow with the participation of 40 exhibitors.


G. Denmark
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Source: kronprinsparret.dk

January 20, 2010: HRH Crown Princess Mary hosted a reception for her patronages, in Chr VIII's Palae at Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen.


H. Luxembourg
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Source: Gulf Daily News

Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume watches as an economic and trade agreement between Luxembourg and Bahrain is signed by Shaikh Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Finance Minister of Bahrain, and Luc Friede, Finance Minister of Luxembourg, during his official visit to the Gulf States on January 12th


I. Japan
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Source: AFP PHOTO / JIJI PRESS (STR/AFP/Getty Images)

Japanese crown Prince Naruhito (L) and Crown Princess Masako offer flower bouquets for earthquake victims during a memorial service for the 15th anniversary of the Great Hanshin Earthquake on January 17, 2010 in Kobe city in Hyogo prefecture, western Japan. Approximately 6,400 people lost their lives in the Great Hanshin Earthquake, or Kobe earthquake as it is more commonly known outside of Japan, that occurred on January 17, 1995.


J. Brunei/Malaysia
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Source: Infofoto

January 23, 2010 - Sultan Hassan al Bolkiah pays his condolences to the new ruler of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim, at the funeral of his father Sultan Iskandar. Picture behind Sultan Ibrahim is his wife Sultanah Zarith Sofia and son Crown Prince Ismail.


K. Dubai/Jordan
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Source: Petra

January 23, 2010- Prince Ali receives his sister Princess Haya upon her arrival to Amman from earthquake stricken Haiti.


L. Norway
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Source: scanpix

Crown Princess Mette-Marit visited Hvalstad school in Asker just outside Oslo Sunday afternoon January 31, 2009. She came to take part in a"ski-day" for underage asylum seekers. The Crown Princess participated actively in activities as tobogganing, cross country and barbecuing of hot dogs on the campfire.

[Her_Majesty]

Any more votes?

[Her_Majesty]

The poll is closed!
Here are the winners of the January poll:

1. Noway
2. Sweden
3. Spain and Dubai/Jordan

Thank you very much for voting!
Feel free to say who you voted for now.

[Humera]

Thank you to all who voted for Dubai/Jordan, it's a very sweet picture.
It's always nice when a non-European picture makes it to the top 3.

[Lumutqueen]

Wonderful picture for Jordan, the traditional headress and the leather jacket.
MM looked beautiful in the winning picture.

[Nanný]

i voted for Qatar, i think its a very elegant picture :)

[Especioso]

Denmark, Morocco,Japan