May 2011 Official PoM

**dazzling** · #1 06-03-2011, 05:36 AM

Welcome to the

May 2011 Official Picture of the Month poll

The pictures in this poll show the informal side of royalty. It will close on 6 July 2011. 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
stephanievl - Marengo

Britain
Zonk

Brunei/Malaysia/Dubai/Morocco
Humera - Warren

Denmark
Princess Robijn - JessRulz - Madame Royale

Greece
Odette

Japan
Dragonsfire8 - Al_bina - kkgg101

Jordan
Humera - salma

Luxembourg
Jessrulz - grim_lady - kyansaunt20

Monaco
Iceflower - radker18

Norway
Her_Majesty - Maura724

Spain
Ladejesus - Mari_*

Sweden
Iceflower

The Netherlands
Marika86 - Marengo - Lucien

If you have any ideas or suggestions for future polls, please contact LadyK and/or dazzling

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** · #2 06-03-2011, 05:39 AM

A.) The Netherlands

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Source: Het Koninklijk Huis

Amsterdam: May 5, 2011 - The Queen leaves - including Prime Minister Rutte and the chairman of the National Committee Mrs Leemhuis-Stout by boat to the attend the closing concert for Liberation Day in Amsterdam.

B.) Sweden

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Source: Gettyimages

Royal artwork - Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel receiving a special portrait made by pupils at the Swedish School on May 27, 2011 in Berlin, Germany. The couple had been on a 4-day official visit to Germany.

C.) Monaco

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Source: Gettyimages

Fun on stage - Charlotte Casiraghi, daughter of Princess Caroline, and actress Zhang Ziyi holding a speech at amfAR's Cinema Against AIDS Gala during the 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival at Hotel Du Cap on May 19, 2011 in Antibes, France.

D.) Brunei

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Source: Infoto

May 26, 2011 - Crown Princess Sarah interacts with students at the Hornbill School. The school is home to 464 children whose parents are serving in the British Armed Forces.

E.) Dubai

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Source: Horse Talk

Princess Haya opens the FEI's new headquarters in Switzerland. The purchase and refurbishment of the HM King Hussein I Building was made possible by a multi-million dollar gift from the Princess. Also pictured is the Princess's daughter Sheikha Al Jalila.

F.) Jordan

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Source: Reuters

(L-R) Princess Alia bint Hussein, Prince Hashem, Princess Sara, Prince Feisal, Crown Prince Hussein, Queen Rania and King Abdullah attend a celebration to attend Jordan's 65th Independence Day.

G.) Morocco

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Source: MAP

May 19, 2011 - Lalla Salma inaugurates the radiotherapy, surgery and intensive care units at the National Institute of Oncology in Rabat.

H.) Belgium

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Source: HLN

PPrincess Mathilde pictured during a visit to the exhibition 'Tutankhamun, his tomb and his treasures' (Toetanchamon, zijn Graftombe en zijn Schatten - Toutankhamon, son Tombeau et ses Tresors), at Brussels Expo, in Brussels, Tuesday 03 May 2011.

I.) Spain

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Source: daylife

Crown Prince Felipeand Princess Letizia were comforting family members of earthquake victims at a funeral ceremony in Lorca following a 5.1 magnitude earthquake that rocked the ancient town in southeastern Spain May 13, 2011.

J.) Norway

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Source: Scanpix

Crown Prince Haakon , Crown Princess Mette-Marit and their children Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus are seen at the balcony of the Royal Palace in Oslo during the National Day celebrations on May 17th 2011.