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Silvia, Madeleine & World Childhood Foundation

September 17, 2009 at 2:11 pm by Her_Majesty

Queen Silvia and Princess Madeleine attended the seminar “Children and the world wide web”, organized by Silvia’s World Childhood Foundation, in Stockholm today. The seminar aimed to build a positive perspective. It also discussed how the internet can be used to reach and support children. Princess Madeleine will continue to step into her mother’s footsteps and get involved with the World Childhood Foundation. Queen Silvia was co-founded this organization in … Continue reading →

Queen Rania’s Loyalty to Elie Saab Fashion

September 16, 2009 at 5:29 pm by dazzling

Since Queen Rania became Queen of Jordan in 1999, she has been seen in many dresses by the international Lebenese designer Elie Saab, who has dressed royalty and celebrities like Angelina Jolie and Haly Berry. Queen Rania has worn varioues dresses, mostly which come down the Haute Couture runway, and recently seen in his Ready-to-Wear line. Dresses have been worn on state visits, official and private events, as well … Continue reading →

20th Wedding Anniversary of Prince Kyrill and Rosario Nadal

September 15, 2009 at 6:58 pm by Marsel

Kyrill, Prince of Preslav married Doña Maria del Rosario Nadal in Palma de Mallorca on September 15, 1989. The wedding took place in Almudania’s Saint Anne Chapel: some 400 guests were invited to the wedding but only 125 could be present during the religious ceremony because of the Chapel’s small size. The guests included the entire Bulgarian Royal Family, the King and Queen of Spain, Infantas Elena and Cristina, the … Continue reading →

Opening of the Swedish Parliament 2009

September 15, 2009 at 4:35 pm by Her_Majesty

Queen Silvia and King Carl Gustaf arrive for the opening of parliament

Today the Royal Family of Sweden attended the annual opening of the House of the Parliament in Stockholm. It was opened shorty after two o’clock in the afternoon. The men attended the opening in dark suits and ties, the women in dark dresses and hats. The Royal woman are always dressed in dark colours, in an intentional homage to the old court dress, which was worn until 1974 and was … Continue reading →

Emperor Akihito takes his grandson for a little sea excursion

September 15, 2009 at 4:18 pm by Marsel

Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko invited Princess Kiko and little Prince Hisahito to join them for a little sea excursion near the Imperial Villa in the town of Hayama, south of Tokyo. The Imperial Family took a small boat they rowed themselves for the excursion; the boat had been used by Emperor Showa for his research of sea creatures. After they returned, the family proudly watched as 3-years-old Prince Hisahito … Continue reading →

Crown Prince Alexander lays wreath at the Monument of Unknown Hero

September 15, 2009 at 3:49 pm by Marsel

On September 15, Crown Prince Alexander of Yugoslavia laid a wreath at a Monument of Unknown Hero on Avala Mountain near Belgrade on the 91st anniversary of the breach of the Thessaloniki Front in 1918. During the traditional ceremony and military parade organized by Association of the descendants of Serbian Soldiers, the Crown Prince said: “I sincerely believe that our generation has an obligation to make a better and more … Continue reading →

Prince William Holds Breath – and Large Tarantula

September 14, 2009 at 8:11 pm by Sonjapearl

Prince William holding Sarah at the Darwin Centre opening

Prince William showed enthusiasm today as he opened the Darwin Centre at the Natural History Museum. He did, however, seem less than enthusiastic when asked to hold a large, hairy tarantula just before the official opening. The arachnid, an eight-inch wide Mexican Red Kneed named Sarah, was being shown to children at the Attenborough Studio when its minders politely asked the Prince if he would like to hold her. “Ooh, … Continue reading →

The Ambassador Princess

September 14, 2009 at 7:53 pm by Mademoiselle Lilo

Chrifa Lalla Joumala Alouin, cousin of King Mohammed VI of Morocco, joined the diplomatic circle when she was appointed by the King in January 2009 as the Moroccan Ambassador to the UK and Northern Ireland. Lalla Joumala was born in 1962. She first studied at a French-speaking school in Morocco, then went on to study politics and history at the School of Oriental and African Studies in London. Growing up … Continue reading →

Countess Alexandra in UNICEF Charity Auction

September 14, 2009 at 11:27 am by alex001

Countess Alexandra of Frederiksborg, the former wife of Prince Joachim, will be selling two of her most ‘delicious’ bags, one by Burberry and one by Versace, on trendsales.dk to benefit UNICEF. Other participating in the celebrity auction include Crown Princess Mary’s stylist Anja Camilla Alajdi and Marianne Dulong. Going on sale on October 5th, the starting price is DKK0, but it is hoped that plenty of money will be raised … Continue reading →

Willem-Alexander & Máxima Conclude NY400 Visit

September 14, 2009 at 5:55 am by JessRulz

TRH the Prince of Orange and Princess Máxima have concluded their week-long visit to New York City, in celebration of the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson’s voyage aboard the Half Moon which discovered the city. After their incredibly busy Tuesday and Wednesday schedules, Thursday was a relatively quiet day for the royal couple. The pair had seperate meetings on water management and micro-finance, the Prince and Princess’ pet areas respectively, … Continue reading →

Honorary Doctorate for Princess Benedikte

September 14, 2009 at 2:11 am by JessRulz

Princess Benedikte at the ceremony in South Korea

HRH Princess Benedikte, the Princess of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg, has recently completed an official visit to South Korea, which begun early last week. On Wednesday September 9th, Princess Benedikte was awarded an honorary doctorate in literature from the Seoul Women’s University at a ceremony presided over by the University’s president, Rhee Kwang-ja. The Princess was awarded the doctorate due to her work with young women, and promoting their education. Princess Benedikte is … Continue reading →

Prince Edward Visits Afghanistan

September 12, 2009 at 10:54 pm by sgl

Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex arrived in the Helmand province of Afghanistan last Tuesday. On Wednesday, he met with soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, the Rifles, according to an article from Monsters and Critics.com. The prince is the Royal Colonel of the battalion. The 2nd Battalion has been in Afghanistan for five months. They are working closely with the Afghan police force and army, and are expected to be … Continue reading →

Lord Frederick Windsor marries Sophie Winkleman

September 12, 2009 at 10:07 pm by Lucia-mia

Lord and Lady Frederick Windsor on their wedding day

Lord Frederick Windsor, the son of the Queen’s cousin Prince Michael of Kent, was married today to actress Sophie Winkleman. The wedding took place at the Chapel Royal at Hampton Court Palace, with a reception in the palace’s Great Hall. Princess Eugenie was the only senior royal attending the ceremony, but most of the extended Kent family were present, including the Duchess of Kent, who is rarely seen in public. … Continue reading →

Jordan’s King & Queen hosts iftar banquet for government officials

September 12, 2009 at 4:34 pm by dazzling

Their Majesties King Abdullah and Queen Rania Abdullah of Jordan hosted an iftar banquet for government senior officials and diplomatic missions, and their wives, in Amman at the King Al Hussein Bin Talal Convention Center at the Dead Sea. The event was also attended by a few students. King Abdullah preformed Maghrib prayer with the guests.

King Mohammed VI Officially Opens Female Student House and Training Center

September 12, 2009 at 11:50 am by sgl

King Mohammed at the opening of the centre

Last Friday, King Mohammed VI celebrated the opening of a new female student house and training center in Marrakech. The new facility cost around 4.55 million dirhams. It was financed by the Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity and the MAMDA-MCMA Construction Foundation, according to an article in the Agence Maghreb Arabe Presse. Dar Attaliba, the student house, provides courses and accommodation for young women from poor rural areas. It was … Continue reading →

100th Anniversary of the Birth of Prince Dom Pedro Henrique

September 12, 2009 at 11:14 am by MAfan

Tomorrow is the 100th anniversary of the birth of HIH Prince Dom Pedro Henrique d’Orleans-Bragança, the late Head of the Brazilian Imperial Family and titular Emperor of Brazil between 1921 and 1981. An Holy Mass in memoriam will be celebrated in the Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Monte do Carmo da antiga Sé (the Old Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro) at 11. The Holy Mass is part of the “XX … Continue reading →

A Baby Boy For Lord and Lady Nicholas Windsor

September 12, 2009 at 11:13 am by sgl

On Tuesday September 8, Lord Nicholas Windsor and his wife Paola welcomed the arrival of their second son. The baby boy was born at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in London. The couple also have a two year old son, Albert Louis Phillip Edward Windsor. The baby’s names have not been released yet, and many royal watchers are currently wondering if the Lord and Lady Nicholas will select traditional names for … Continue reading →

Prince Joachim to take over Prince Henrik’s Job

September 12, 2009 at 7:04 am by alex001

It has been announced that on the 1st October Prince Joachim will take over as Chancellor of the Order of the Dannebrog and the Order of the Elephant from the Prince Consort, Prince Henrik. This means that Prince Joachim shall be responsible for overseeing the administrative side of the orders and for the signing of the orders’ certificates. Prince Joachim will, according to working secretary Henning Fode, be able to … Continue reading →

Sheikha Hind meets wives of consular corps

September 11, 2009 at 12:56 pm by dazzling

Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al-Maktoum, the wife of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, met at Za’abeel Palace the wives of consular corps in Dubai, businesswomen and wives of heads of government departments who came to congratulate her on the holy month of Ramadan. Sheikha Hind welcomed the guests and congratulated them on Ramadan, she also talked … Continue reading →

Infanta Sofia of Spain starts Kindergarten

September 11, 2009 at 6:48 am by Paty

Infanta Sofia on her way to kindergarden

As they did with Leonor two years ago, today Prince Felipe and Princess Leticia took their youngest daughter, Sofia, to kindergarten. Today was not the first day that Sofia attends the day-care centre as she has been attending since September 3. Sofia will start her school life in the same kindergarten her sister attended, which is located at King’s Royal Guard Quarters in El Pardo, near Zarzuela Palace. The daughter … Continue reading →