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Princess Laurentien Presents her Second Book

February 4, 2011 at 1:00 pm by Marika86

Prince Constantijn and Princess Laurentien, with their children

On Wednesday February 2nd, in the colorful Oceanium Zoo in Rotterdam, the presentation of Princess Laurentien’s second book, “Mr. Finney and the Other Side of the Water”, took place. Along with the Princess, with her were there her husband, Prince Constantijn and her children, Eloise (8), Claus-Casimir (6) and Leonore (4). A group of guests and five classes of the primary school “De Hovenier” in Rotterdam attended the launch of … Continue reading →

Grand Duke Admitted to Hospital; Undergoes Angioplasty

February 4, 2011 at 6:07 am by JessRulz

Grand Duke Henri was admitted to the Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg yesterday, after complaining to the court physican of chest pains. A brief statement was released by the Grand Ducal Court a short time later, stating the Grand Duke was in a stable condition. It did not disclose a reason for his hospitalisation, however, the Grand Duke underwent an angioplasty later that afternoon. A statement released by the Communications Chief … Continue reading →

Crown Princess Maxima visits the new Theater Korzo

February 3, 2011 at 6:37 am by Marika86

On February 1st, Princess Maxima attended the opening of the renovated Theater Korzo in downtown The Hague. The theater on Prince Street was a conglomerate of buildings that together formed the Korzo Theater. The theater provides space for choreographers, musicians, filmmakers and video artists to create and present their stories in dance, music and theater. During her visit, Princess Maxima made a tour of the building and meet the architects, … Continue reading →

Swedish Royal Events in January

February 2, 2011 at 4:55 pm by Lumutqueen

Despite participating in a state visit, the Swedish Royal Family was back at work doing royal engagements in Sweden. King Carl Gustav & Queen Silvia; On the 22nd of January, King Gustaf and Queen Silvia attended the Malmö Amaranth’s 200th anniversary. The evening began with a reception at the governor’s residence before the festivities continued in the town hall. The King gave a speech and talked about the background of … Continue reading →

Princess Maxima Attends Youth Weight Program

February 2, 2011 at 9:32 am by Marika86

On Tuesday February 1, Princess Maxima was in the province of Drenthe to be present at the launch of the Youth Programme on Healthy Weight (Jogging). Jogging is a nationwide program aimed at young people (0-19 years), their parents and their environment to reduce overweight and obesity. Drenthe is the first province to start Jogging. This year, other cities including Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam and Utrecht, will begin the program. … Continue reading →

Crown Princess Mette-Marit in Geneva

February 2, 2011 at 9:19 am by Her_Majesty

Click at the image to read an article at the homepage of UNAIDS

Crown Princess Mette-Marit paid a two day visit to Geneva. There she attended several meetings with humanitarian organisations. The meetings mainly focus on HIV/AIDS. The Crown Princess has supported the fight against HIV/Aids as a Special Representative for UNAIDS since April 2006. During the first day of her visit the Crown Princess attended a presentation on the ICRC and its humanitarian efforts. Afterwards she had a guided tour at the … Continue reading →

Princess Laurentien, Chairman of High Level Group on Literacy

February 2, 2011 at 8:39 am by Marika86

On Tuesday February 01, Princess Laurentien was present in Brussels to attend the launch of the High Level Group of Experts. The Princess is Special Envoy for literacy development in the UN organization UNESCO. The European Commission is a new expert group set up looking for alternative ways of bringing down the illiteracy in the EU. The High Level Group consists of leading experts in the fields of education and … Continue reading →

Monaco’s Princely Family Ends the Month on High Notes of Religion, Sport & Fashion

January 30, 2011 at 6:00 am by CasiraghiTrio

The Monegasque people are busy this week with the feast days of their patron saint, Saint Devote, which is celebrated over two days in the last week of January. There is also the circus happening, and that ends on the same day of the feast. Last week, we can imagine that the tiny principality was amok with the roaring of car engines and the smell of burning rubber — the … Continue reading →

Crown Princess Maxima opens a cultural center

January 29, 2011 at 10:26 am by Marika86

On January 28, Princess Maxima was in Waspik to attend the opening of the new foyer of The Social Cultural Center, “Den Bolder”. Den Bolder is a multifunctional meeting place for residents of the Waspik area. The renovation has created extra space for more activities such as billiards, music and theater classes, and a greater creative department where both young and old can paint and do crafts. The new foyer … Continue reading →

Death of the “Father-in-Law of Europe”

January 29, 2011 at 4:39 am by JessRulz

January 29th, 2011 marks the one hundred and fifteenth anniversary of His Majesty King Christian IX of Denmark’s death at Amalienborg Palace in 1906. Born His Serene Highness Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Beck on April 8th, 1818 in Gottorp, Duchy of Schleswig; Prince Christian was the sixth child and fourth son of HSH Friedrich Wilhelm, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Beck and his wife, Louise Caroline of Hesse-Kassel (a granddaughter of King Frederik V … Continue reading →

Princess Haya attends Arab Health 2011 Congress & Exhibition

January 28, 2011 at 3:17 pm by dazzling

Princess Haya speaks at the Arab Health 2011 Congress

Her Royal Highness Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, wife of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai gave a speech in front of healthcare leaders who gather at the Arab Health Exhibition and Congress which is being held in Dubai. In her speech, Princess Haya said, “Like all developing countries, the Middle East too is facing a brain … Continue reading →

Crown Princess Maxima guests on BNN Program

January 28, 2011 at 10:55 am by Marika86

On January 27, the television show “The National Money Test” aired in the Netherlands, featuring a segment involving Princess Maxima. As Honorary Chairman of the platform CentiQ – Guide to Money Matters, she spoke in the studio with host Patrick Lodiers about the problem of young people in debt. Lodiers, in addition with the Princess, also spoke with other experts about debt, expenditure patterns and price consciousness. “Many people, especially … Continue reading →

Crown Princess Maxima attended Responsible Finance Forum

January 28, 2011 at 7:51 am by Marika86

On January 27th, Princess Maxima attended the International Responsible Finance Forum at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in The Hague. During the meeting, a group of 40 global investors signed the “Principles for Investors in Inclusive Finance”. By signing the principles, investors stated their commitment to fair treatment and protection of the interests of the ultimate client in inclusive finance, low-income households and small and medium-enterprises. Signatories assert their goal … Continue reading →

Crown Prince Couple in Davos

January 27, 2011 at 8:19 am by Her_Majesty

Click at the image to see a video at the Royal Court's YouTube channel

The Crown Princely family returned from their private journey some days ago. On January 25th the Crown Princely couple had their first official engagement after their two months’ break. They attended the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos-Klosters. Crown Prince Haakon was a member of the Young Global Leaders from 2005 until 2010. Afterwards he became a member of the Foundation Board. His wife, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, is a … Continue reading →

Charlene Joins the Circus; Caroline Raises Funds for Burundi Orphans

January 26, 2011 at 4:07 am by CasiraghiTrio

Charlene Wittstock, Monaco’s soon-to-be Princess Consort, accompanied her fiance, the Sovereign Prince Albert II, today to the Big Tent in Fontvieille for the awards ceremony of the 35th edition International Circus Festival of Monte-Carlo. Grimaldi cousins Keith Sebastian Knecht and Laetitia de Massy Brouwer sat behind Prince Albert, Charlene, Princess Stephanie and Miss Pauline Ducruet. As over the weekend, the color black, with the one exception being the blue Scarf … Continue reading →

Circus de Monaco: 35 Years and Still Going Strong

January 23, 2011 at 9:23 pm by CasiraghiTrio

Elephants, horses, camels, and tigers! Oh no! Once again, Monaco is overrun by animals, acrobats, and clowns. Saturday afternoon, there was the parade of the circus animals from the Big Tent in Fontvieille, winding its way through the streets and around the Rock, and ending at the Palace, where the acts began! Besides the five animal acts, there was the high-wire act by the Weishet troupe. This ritual of the … Continue reading →

Crown Princess Victoria visits UAE

January 23, 2011 at 3:40 pm by Lumutqueen

Crown Princess Victoria started a 4-day visit to the United Arab Emirates on the 17th January. 17th January; The Crown Princess started her day by touring an exhibition with Dr. Lamya Nawaf Fawwaz, the Assistant Provost for Regional Affairs at Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, and Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, during the opening ceremony of the World Future Energy Summit … Continue reading →

Estonian State Visit to Sweden

January 22, 2011 at 6:39 pm by Lumutqueen

The Estonian President, Toomas Hendrik Ilves, paid a three day state visit to Sweden between January 18th and 20th, 2011. King Carl Gustaf, Queen Silvia and Prince Carl-Philip participated in the visit as Princess Victoria is on a four day visit to the UAE. 18th January; The President and his wife were met off M / S Victoria in Värtahamnen by Prince Carl-Philip. After the arrival, The King, The President, … Continue reading →

Engagement of Prince Georg Friedrich of Prussia and Princess Sophie of Isenburg

January 22, 2011 at 7:42 am by Princess Robijn

Click to view the full picture at preussen.de

Prince Georg Friedrich of Prussia, head of the Royal House of Prussia, and Princess Sophie of Isenburg are engaged. The wedding is to take place later this year. Prince Georg Friedrich is also the head of the German Imperial House. Prince Georg Friedrich is the son of the late Prince Louis Ferdinand and his wife, née Countess Donata of Castell-Rüdenhausen. The couple also has a daughter, Princess Cornelie-Cecile. Princess Donata … Continue reading →

New Portraits of the Norwegian Royals

January 22, 2011 at 6:01 am by Her_Majesty

Click at the images to view a gallery at Kongehuset.no

Today the Norwegian Royal Court released new official portraits of the Norwegian Royals on their website. They published new portraits of the Royal couple as well as the Crown Princely couple. All portraits were taken by the photographer Sølve Sundsbø, a Norwegian photographer who lives in London. You can read more about Sundsbø here. You can find all portraits at TRF in this thread. A gallery at the Royal Court’s … Continue reading →