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Dutch King and Queen Begin State Visit to South Africa

  October 18, 2023 at 7:49 pm by

At the invitation of the President of the South African Republic, Cyril Ramaphosa, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima started today, Wednesday October 18, a three-day state visit to South Africa.Upon the arrival in Pretoria, South Africa’s administrative capital, the King and the Queen were greeted by South African Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor.Then the Royal Couple paid a visit to the Blesbokspruit Wetland Reserve to be informed about the … Continue reading →

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Last Day in South Africa for King Philippe and Queen Mathilde

  March 26, 2023 at 9:14 pm by

Today, Sunday March 26, Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde started the fourth and last day in South Africa by visiting Philippi Village, a township in Cape Town.The King and the Queen were welcomed in Philippi Village by singing and dancing children that are involved in a theatre project of the township.Then the Royal Couple paid a visit to the headquarter of Close the Gap, “an international social enterprise … Continue reading →

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Belgian State Visit to South Africa: Day Three – Cape Town

  March 25, 2023 at 6:01 pm by

Today, Saturday March 25, third day of the state visit, Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde moved to Cape Town, South Africa’s second-largest city and legislative capital of the country.Upon the arrival in Cape Town the King and the Queen were received by Alan Winde, Premier of the Western Cape province of South Africa, and his wife. The Premier hosted a lunch for the Royal Couple.Afterwards the King and … Continue reading →

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Belgian State Visit to South Africa: Day Two – Johannesburg

  March 24, 2023 at 10:04 pm by

The second day of the state visit started today, Friday March 24, in Johannesburg with a separate agenda for Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde.The King went to the Gauteng Industrial Development Zone (GIDZ) to visit a new hub of the South African diamond industry. During the visit the King attended a meeting focused on opportunities in the diamond sector for young people and women and the export of … Continue reading →

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Belgian King and Queen Begin State Visit to South Africa

  March 23, 2023 at 8:42 pm by

At the invitation of the President of the South African Republic, Cyril Ramaphosa, Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde started today, Thursday March 23, a four-day state visit to South Africa.Arrived yesterday evening in Pretoria, South Africa’s administrative capital, the King and the Queen were officially welcomed by President Ramaphosa in a ceremony held in the courtyard of the Union Buildings in Pretoria.The Minister of Social Development of South Africa, Lindiwe … Continue reading →

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South African State Visit to Britain: Last Day

  November 23, 2022 at 7:24 pm by

Today, Wednesday November 23, the President of the Republic of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, started their second and last day of the state visit to the United Kingdom by visiting the Royal Botanic Garden Kew, a botanic garden that houses the “largest and most diverse botanical and mycological collections in the world” and was founded in 1840. The President, accompanied by the Earl of Wessex, toured the garden.Afterwards the President … Continue reading →

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South African President Begins State Visit to Britain

  November 22, 2022 at 6:28 pm by

Today, Tuesday November 22, the President of the Republic of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, started a two-day state visit to the United Kingdom, the first state visit of King Charles’ reign.The Prince and Princess of Wales, on behalf of the King, greeted the President at the Corinthia Hotel and then they moved to Horse Guards Parade for the official welcoming ceremony.At noon took place the official welcoming ceremony at Horse … Continue reading →

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Flashback Friday: Queen Noor In South Africa

  November 3, 2017 at 3:00 am by

November 3, 1995: Attending the 1995 annual congress of the United World Colleges, held in Johannesburg, Queen Noor of Jordan is seen speaking with South Africa’s President, Nelson Mandela. The Queen has been President of the United World Colleges – “a global education movement that makes education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future” – since 1995, a position President Mandela also held from 1995 … Continue reading →

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Princess Charlène Visits South Africa

  April 21, 2017 at 6:03 pm by

The Princess of Monaco is currently in South Africa, her home country, for a five-day visit in connection with the South African Red Cross Society and the Fondation Princesse Charlène de Monaco. On Friday, she visited the Gugulesizwe Primary School in Daveyton where she helped the SA Red Cross – of which Charlène has been patron since last year – provide first aid and CPR demonstrations to teachers and students. Princess Charlène also planted … Continue reading →

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Jacques and Gabriella Join Parents At Reception for South African Red Cross

  July 25, 2016 at 4:35 pm by

Young Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella of Monaco were surprise guests at a reception on July 22 where their mother, Princess Charlène, officially became patron of the South African Red Cross Society. Dressed in swimsuits and sunhats, it appeared the nineteen-month-old twins were heading off for a swimming lesson afterwards. They calmly sat in their parents’ arms as officials from the charity spoke to them. Princess Charlène, wearing a lovely … Continue reading →

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“It Is Time For Us To Step Up”: Prince Harry’s Impassioned Plea At AIDS Conference

  July 21, 2016 at 9:03 am by

Prince Harry has made an impassioned plea for people around the world to step up and avoid complacency in dealing with the HIV/AIDS epidemic during the AIDS 2016 Conference in South Africa. “We now face a new risk – the risk of complacency…It is time for a new generation of leaders to step forward. It is time for us to step up to make sure no young person feels any shame … Continue reading →

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Princess Tessy At International AIDS Conference in Durban

  July 18, 2016 at 5:50 pm by

Luxembourg’s Princess Tessy is currently in Durban, South Africa for the 2016 International AIDS Conference. Today she attended a lunch with United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon, alongside Princess Sikhanyiso of Swaziland, eldest daughter of King Mswati III. They had earlier visited a wellness clinic that provides assistance to sex workers in Durban who have HIV. Tessy described the clinic’s workers as “incredibly strong women”.

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Prince Harry’s Final Day in South Africa

  December 3, 2015 at 6:42 pm by

On his final day in South Africa, Prince Harry has had an audience with the country’s President, Jacob Zuma. The duo met at the President’s residence, Mahlamba Ndlopfu, in Pretoria where during their hour-long meeting they spoke about efforts to help vulnerable children, a topic which has been one of the theme’s of the Prince’s visit. View image | gettyimages.com Prince Harry then moved on to the Siyabonga School in Soweto … Continue reading →

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Prince Harry in South Africa

  December 2, 2015 at 7:18 pm by

Prince Harry has been in South Africa over the past few days, after focusing on his charity Sentebale in Lesotho. Today Harry visited the South Africa Wildlife College, near Kruger National Park where he spent time working with conservationists during the summer, to meet with ranger graduates and see the work they have done. During his visit he also delivered a speech in which he praised the work of rangers, calling … Continue reading →

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Princess Sofia Undertakes First Solo Engagement in South Africa

  September 8, 2015 at 7:56 pm by

Swedish Princess Sofia has made her first solo overseas trip, representing the Royal Family at the Global Child Forum on Southern Africa held in Pretoria, South Africa on September 8. The Princess delivered a keynote address at the Forum, which was also attended by Dr Graça Machel, widow of South African President Nelson Mandela and also patron of the Forum, and Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, chairwoman of the African Union Commission. In … Continue reading →

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Wessex Family Visit the Ubunye Foundation in South Africa

  April 14, 2015 at 3:13 pm by

On April 10, the Earl and Countess of Wessex and their two children, Lady Louise Windsor and Viscount Severn, visited the Ubunye Foundation in South Africa. The Ubunye Foundation is one of the Countess of Wessex’s patronages and is located in Grahamstown. It helps rural families from the Eastern Cape of South Africa become more self-reliant. The foundation was established in 2002. During the visit, the Countess of Wessex said: … Continue reading →

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Albert & Charlène in South Africa

  December 9, 2011 at 2:09 am by

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 →

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Crown Prince Willem-Alexander attends UN World Water Day Conference

  March 23, 2011 at 4:03 pm by

On March 21 and 22, Prince Willem-Alexander was in Cape Town, South Africa on the occasion of the celebration of World Water Day 2011. The theme this year was Water for Cities: Responding to the Urban Challenge. In Cape Town, the Prince of Orange was present at several events like the final of the ‘Moola for Amanzi “, where five teams of talented young professionals and students presented business concepts … Continue reading →

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Charlene Wittstock’s Visit to South Africa

  February 21, 2011 at 8:05 pm by

Charlene Wittstock is not even married, not even Serene Highness, yet as Prince Albert’s fiancee, set to become the Princess Consort of Monaco in less than five months’ time, she is already in the swing of her first solo diplomatic mission. Granted, the tour she has undertaken is of her homeland, South Africa. The princess-in-training is actually a native of Bulawayo, Rhodesia (today Zimbabwe) but her family relocated to the … Continue reading →

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“VAMOS A GANAR” – Football Adventure for Spanish Royals

  July 20, 2010 at 7:52 am by

July 7th, Durban (South Africa), the octopus Paul predicts that Spain is about to win in match with Germany and, for the first time, achieve the final game at a World Cup of FIFA. Is not only Paul that is predicting about the match – Queen Sofía, very optimistic, also predicted that the Spanish team would win, a very simple “Vamos a ganar”. In fact, Spain won by a goal … Continue reading →

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