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← Older postsFoundation of Queen Margrethe & Prince Henrik Donates To Greenland Tsunami Victims
The foundation of Queen Margrethe II and Prince Henrik of Denmark has donated 200,000DKK (26,800€ / $30,000USD) to the relief effort currently going on in Greenland following a tsunami that hit the northwest of the country last weekend. The money has been donated to the Danish Red Cross, who will redistribute the funds to their sister organisation in Greenland, to be used to assist the local communities affected by the disaster. … Continue reading
Posted in Denmark | Tagged Donations, Dronning Margrethes og Prins Henriks Fond, Greenland, Margrethe II of Denmark, Natural Disaster, Patronage, Prince Henrik the Prince Consort | 1 CommentPrince Frederik Attends Team Danmark Donation Hand-Over
Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark was present on Monday at the Bagsværd Rostadion as Team Danmark received a donation of 50million DKK from the Salling Foundation to assist in their preparations for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. The donation will allow Team Danmark to “make targeted investments and develop set-up, methods and materials” which will give the country’s athletes “decisive margins in the fight for medals” according to the Team’s president, … Continue reading
Posted in Denmark | Tagged Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark, Donations, International Olympic Committee, Olympic Games, Patronage, Sport | Leave a commentPrince Harry and the Cambridges Donate To Grenfell Tower Victims
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry have donated an undisclosed amount of money to the fund established by the Evening Standard in support of the victims of Wednesday’s horrific Grenfell Tower fire. “The tragedy at Grenfell Tower has left a number of local people in need of urgent assistance. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry are pleased the Evening Standard’s Dispossessed Fund has immediately swung into … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Donations, Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Prince Harry of Wales, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duke of Cambridge | Leave a commentPrincess Haya Honours Mother’s Memory With Charity Donation
On the fortieth anniversary of her mother’s death, Princess Haya of Jordan, Sheika of Dubai announced a donation of 28million Jordanian Dinars ($USD39.5million) to the Tkiyet Um Ali, a charity whose aim is to end hunger and poverty in Jordan. “There is no more fitting way to celebrate their lives and continue their legacies by doing something they would have done themselves,” the Princess said in a statement, referencing both her … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan, United Arab Emirates | Tagged Donations, Emirate of Dubai, Humanitarian Efforts, Princess Haya bint Hussein of Jordan, Sheikh Zayed bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Sheikha Al Jalila bint Mohammed Al Maktoum | Leave a commentLuxembourg’s Prince Noah Donates Communion Money to Charity
Prince Noah of Luxembourg, the younger son of Prince Louis and Princess Tessy, has donated the money he received on the occasion of his communion to a refugee shelter in the village of Marienthal. His mother shared the news on her Instagram page, along with two photos from the day the family paid a visit to the shelter to make the donation. “I could not be more proud of my … Continue reading
Posted in Luxembourg | Tagged Donations, Prince Gabriel de Nassau, Prince Louis of Luxembourg, Prince Noah de Nassau, Princess Tessy of Luxembourg, Refugees | 2 CommentsFrederik and Mary Visit Call Centre For Danmarks Collection
Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary tonight attended the live show put together as part of Danmarks Collection’s annual fundraiser at the Tivoli Concert Hall. They also stopped by the call centre and spoke with volunteers manning the phones taking donations during the show, broadcast on DR. The couple are patrons of the organisation, which this year is focusing its fundraising efforts to benefit those suffering from the “human consequences of extreme poverty” … Continue reading
Posted in Denmark | Tagged Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark, Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, Donations, Patronage | Leave a commentWilliam and Kate Hit the Phones at ICAP Charity Day
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge today hit the phones during ICAP’s 23rd annual Charity Day at their headquarters in London. William and Kate joined brokers – a number of whom were dressed in costumes – in making deals, some worth substantial amounts of money, with all the firm’s profits for the day donated to charity. This year’s charities include three of the couple’s patronages: SkillForce, SportsAid and Place2Be. View … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Donations, Patronage, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duke of Cambridge | Leave a commentPrince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia Attend Hela Sverige Skramlar Concert
Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia attended tonight the Hela Sverige skramlar concert. The Hela Sverige skramlar concert revenues goes to the UN refugee agency UNHCR. Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia arrived holding hands and were seen sitting next to each other during the concert. Upon arrival, the Prince was asked if they had helped the refugee crisis and he responded to “We have contributed”.
Posted in Sweden | Tagged Concert, Donations, Prince Carl Philip of Sweden, Princess Sofia of Sweden, Refugees | Leave a commentPrince Alwaleed Announces His Fortune Will Be Donated To Charity
Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal announced in a press conference held in Riyadh today that he will be donating his entire fortune to charity, in projects that will be undertaken by a designated branch of his charitable organisation Alwaleed Philanthropies over the coming years. The Prince’s private fortune amounts to £20billon (€29billion, $USD32billion). “Philanthropy is a personal responsibility, which I embarked upon more than three decades ago and is an intrinsic part of … Continue reading
Posted in Saudi Arabia | Tagged Donations, Press Conference, Prince Alwaleed bin Talal of Saudi Arabia | 2 CommentsPrince Albert Completes ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
Prince Albert II of Monaco has become one of the latest famous faces to take part in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, which aims to raise awareness of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. A video released by the Prince’s Palace on Facebook shows Prince Albert standing on a cliff face overlooking his principality, where he upturns a bucket of ice water over his head. The Prince said he was “extremely proud and happy to … Continue reading
Posted in Monaco | Tagged Albert II of Monaco, Crown Prince Haakon of Norway, Donations, France, Health, President Hollande of France, Social Media | 1 CommentPrincess Haya Donates To Refugees
The wife of Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE, Princess Haya Bint Al Hussain, as UN Messenger of Peace and Chairperson of the International Humanitarian City (IHC) has made a generous donation to support the UN High Commissioner for Refugees’ efforts in emergency nutrition and food security for South Sudanese refugees in Ethiopia’s Gambella region. Princess Haya donated $500,000 (Dh1.83 million). Princess Haya … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan, United Arab Emirates | Tagged Donations, Emirate of Dubai, Humanitarian Efforts, Patronage, Princess Haya bint Hussein of Jordan, Refugees, United Nations | 2 CommentsPrincess Mary Visits Holbæk for Heart Foundation
As patron of the Danish Heart Foundation, Crown Princess Mary today visited the Holbæk Hospital, east of Copenhagen in the municipality of Holbæk. Princess Mary was given a tour of the hospital’s cardiac department, where she spoke with doctors, nurses and some patients who are currently in Holbæk Hospital for cardiac surgery. The tour was conducted by the cardiac department’s senior consultant, Tage Lysbo Svendsen. Later, the Crown Princess awarded … Continue reading
Posted in Denmark | Tagged Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, Donations, Health, Hospital, Patronage | Leave a commentPrincess Mary in Washington, DC for Women’s Conference
Crown Princess Mary was in Washington, D.C. last week, attending the Second World Conference of Women’s Shelters. The Crown Princess was in attendance in conjunction with her work with The Mary Foundation. Her visit began on February 27th, when she presented a donation of $USD2.3million to the Inter-American Development Bank’s Gender and Diversity Multi-Donor Fund on behalf of the Danish Government, taking place at the IDB headquarters. Princess Mary was … Continue reading
Posted in Denmark | Tagged Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, Donations, Humanitarian Efforts, Patronage, The Mary Foundation, Women's Rights, Working Visit | 3 CommentsAlbert & Charlène in South Africa
TSH The Prince and Princess of Monaco yesterday completed a visit to South Africa, for the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Durban (COP17) and a meeting with Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu in Cape Town. The couple arrived on December 6th, residing at the Oyster Bay Hotel for the duration of their visit. Prince Albert then headed over to the Durban International Convention Centre for the High Level Segment of COP17, … Continue reading
Posted in Monaco | Tagged Albert II of Monaco, Archbishop Emeritus Tutu, Climate Change, Conference, Donations, Environment, HIV/AIDS, Patronage, Princess Charlène of Monaco, South Africa, United Nations, Working Visit | Leave a commentThe Prince William & Miss Catherine Middleton Charitable Gift Fund
HRH Prince William of Wales and Miss Catherine Middleton have created a charitable gift fund to help celebrate their wedding. The fund will focus on assisting charities which support the five causes chosen by the couple, namely “Changing lives through Arts an Sport“, “Support for Services personnel and their families“, “Children fulfilling their potential“, “Help and Care at home“, and “Conservations for future generations“. More information about the causes can … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged British Royal Wedding 2011, Donations, Patronage, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duke of Cambridge, The Royal Foundation | 2 CommentsCrown Princess Maxima and Princess Mabel at Good Money Gala
On Wednesday February 9th, Princess Maxima spoke at the Good Money Gala of the National Postcode Lottery at the Singer Museum in Laren. Princess Mabel was also, unexpectedly, present. The Princess was present on behalf of The Elders. During this Gala, the amount distributed to charitable organizations by the lottery this year was announced. Stop Aids Now! received an amount of 8.8 million euros from the National Postcode Lottery. The … Continue reading
Posted in The Netherlands | Tagged Donations, HIV/AIDS, Patronage, Princess Mabel of Orange-Nassau, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, The Elders, The Oranje Fonds | Leave a commentQueen and Prince Charles Contribute to Flood Relief Appeal
Buckingham Palace and Clarence House have both confirmed that HM Queen Elizabeth II and HRH the Prince of Wales have both contributed to the Premier’s Flood Relief Appeal, whose funds will go towards helping rebuild the Australian state of Queensland following disaster flooding which began in December 2010. A statement from Buckingham Palace said the Queen had made a private donation to the Appeal, while Clarence House’s Twitter stated that … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Australia, Donations, Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Natural Disaster, The Prince of Wales | 1 CommentSwedish King and Saudi Prince Present Donation for Scout Foundation
HM King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden and HH Prince Faisal bin Abdullah bin Mohammed of Saudi Arabia attended the World Scout Foundation meeting in Boston, Massachusetts, on Friday May 8th. Here, the King of Sweden, who is the Honorary Chairman of the foundation, and Prince Faisal, the Saudi Minister for Education and President of the Saudi Arabian Boy Scouts Association, announced the $US3,000,000 donation to the Foundation’s peace initiative … Continue reading
Posted in Saudi Arabia, Sweden | Tagged Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, Donations, Patronage, Prince Faisal bin Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, Scouting, United States of America | Leave a commentMary’s Saturday of Fun
Saturday April 4th was a fun-filled day for Crown Princess Mary, as she undertook two engagements in different cities. Mary’s first engagement was the acceptance of a donation for the Christmas Seal Foundation (Julemærkefonden). As patron of the foundation, Mary accepted the 250,000DKK collected in 2008 to go towards the Christmas Seal Homes for children, the four in Denmark currently deal with obesity. The Christmas Seal Foundation has been raising … Continue reading
Posted in Denmark | Tagged Children, Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, Donations, Exhibition, Fashion, Health, Patronage | Leave a commentPrincess Anne Attends Memorial for Australian Bushfire Dead
Princess Anne today joined the mourners at a memorial service in Melbourne to honour the 209 people who died during the bushfires earlier this month. The Princess Royal was representing her mother Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, in commemorating the victims of the worst fires for many decades, which left tens of thousands of people homeless. The Princess read a message from the Queen during the service. The Princess, … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Australia, Donations, Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Memorial, Natural Disaster, The Princess Royal | 1 Comment