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Countess Alexandra Opens New Set

February 1, 2009 at 1:59 pm by alex001

Countess Alexandra at the Børnekulturhuset Fyrtøjet

Countess Alexandra, as patron of Børnekulturhuset Fyrtøjet, opened its new set at the Children’s Culture House on Saturday. The 18th set design, this one has been inspired by the humourous fairytale about Block Hans. She arrived at 12:15 and was officially greeted by Mayor Jan Boye and Fyrtøjet’s Chairman Conny Stolberg-Rohr. She inaugurated the new set at 2:00, after the telling of the story of Block Hans. The event was … Continue reading →

Sheikha Mozah Launches Fakhoora Fund

February 1, 2009 at 3:44 am by dazzling

HH Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser wife of the Emir of Qatar launched the Fakhoora fund on January 31,2009 which QR32.7m was raised through Reach Out To Asia (ROTA) towards the Al Fakhoora Fund. This is the first installment of donations that was raised through the emergency campaign by ROTA. The fund aims to support the victims of Israeli onslaught on the Gaza Strip and medical expenses of students who were … Continue reading →

Working Birthday for the Prince of Asturias

January 31, 2009 at 1:47 pm by Paty

Last January 30 the Prince and the Princess of Asturias visited the city of Yecla, a town in the northernmost part of Murcia. The Princes’ first stop was to preside over a working meeting of the Arema Association. After the meeting, Their Royal Highnesses signed the Honor Book of Yecla’s Furniture Fair, and the Arema Association presented them with gifts, including books about the town of Yecla and two gold … Continue reading →

Denmark’s Crown Prince Couple Receive Donation for Humanitarian Fund

January 31, 2009 at 6:21 am by JessRulz

Prince Frederik and Princess Mary receive the stamp donation

Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary accepted a donation for their humanitarian fund on January 27, from the sales of a Greenlandic charity stamp issued in 2006. The stamp was published by Post Greenland, who presented the Crown Prince Couple with a cheque for 250,000 Danish kroner. It is believed the money will go towards helping children in Greenland. For more information and pictures, visit this thread.

A Duchess, a Scarf and a Dog

January 30, 2009 at 6:41 pm by milla Ca

The Duchess of Cornwall is a great dog lover. She owns two Jack Russell terriers, Tosca and Rosie. On 29 January, Camilla visited The Metropolitan Police Dog Training Centre in Keston, London. There she met Gunnar, a 16-month-old German shepherd. It seems to be friendship at first sight between Gunnar and the high-profile guest. But then the dog wanted to get a royal souvenir and his choice was the smart … Continue reading →

Crown Princess Mary Receives Donation for the Danish Demining Group

January 30, 2009 at 3:11 am by JessRulz

Princess Mary receives the donation for the Danish Refugee Council

As the patron of the Danish Refugee Council, Crown Princess Mary accepted a donation of 3.2 million Swedish Kroner on January 29th for the charity’s Danish Demining Group. The donation came from Postkodlotteriet, a Swedish lottery foundation. The money will go towards clearing mines in Sri Lanka. Mary has been patron of the Danish Refugee Council since 2005. To read more about Mary’s involvement with the Danish Refugee Council, and … Continue reading →

Crown Prince Frederik Takes on New Patronage

January 30, 2009 at 2:30 am by JessRulz

Crown Prince Frederik was announced on January 29th as the royal patron of Soldaterlegatet; a new fund which will provide grants to Danish soldiers who have returned from missions abroad injured, or to the family members of those killed in combat. Frederik has taken great interest in those serving Denmark abroad, visiting Danish soldiers in Afghanistan last December; and cancelling a scheduled royal hunt in respect of the deaths of … Continue reading →

Prince Nikolaos will not head AEK Football Team

January 29, 2009 at 4:15 pm by Sg1Fan

Click photo to see more from Greek Royal Family Website.

Today the Greek Royal Family released a brief statement on their website in Greek denying that His Royal Highness Prince Nikolaos will be heading to Athens as the President of the AEK Football Team in February. The notice called the suggestions ‘unsubstantiated’ while noting that the Prince would like to see an early resolution for the team. AEK is reportedly having financial troubles and was looking for a sponsor when … Continue reading →

Sainte-Dévote Events in Monaco

January 28, 2009 at 12:18 am by Sg1Fan

Albert II lights the boat on fire during the Saint-Dévote festivities

His Serene Highness Prince Albert II attended Monaco’s annual Sainte-Dévote events on January 26 and 27, 2009. Saint Dévote, Monaco’s patron Saint and special protector of the Sovereign Family was born in the 4th Century in Corsica. When she died, her body was ordered burned by the Romans to prevent veneration. According to legend, her body instead left Corsica on a boat bound for Africa and washed up on the … Continue reading →

Prince Albert of Monaco Travels in Antarctica

January 27, 2009 at 3:45 am by Sg1Fan

His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco undertook his second polar trip in three years on January 5, 2009. The 20 day trip to Antarctica follows a 2006 trip to the North Pole and included visits to 26 different scientific outposts and meetings with scientists from 18 countries studying climate change. The busy Sovereign’s own environmental foundation and the Monaco government websites updated his His Serene Highness’ progress in … Continue reading →

33rd International Circus Festival – Monte-Carlo

January 26, 2009 at 9:16 pm by Sg1Fan

Princess Stephanie attends the 33rd Circus Monte-Carlo Festival

The 33rd International Circus Festival Monte-Carlo concluded January 25, 2009 with awards presented by Her Serene Highness Princess Stephanie. The festival included more than 15 performances (one more than previous years) and included appearances by the Princess and her children. Although the family has often appeared together in years past, neither Prince Albert II or Princess Caroline were in Monaco to attend this year’s festivities. Princess Stephanie serves as President … Continue reading →

Countess Alexandra Inaugurates the 2009 UNICEF-City

January 26, 2009 at 1:54 pm by alex001

Countess Alexandra has officially inaugurated Lynby-Tarbaek as the UNICEF-City of 2009, in her capacity as patron of the Danish Committee for UNICEF. She attended the New Years’ Concert, with Mayor Rolf Aagaard-Svendsen, where they unveiled the municipality’s logo as the UNICEF-City, appointed its Town Ambassadors, people who will help in various different ways to “make 2009 an unforgettable year in Lyngby-Tarbaek and listened to a speech by Alexandra to mark … Continue reading →

Letizia and Cristina with Spanish Youth and Children

January 24, 2009 at 2:52 pm by Paty

On January 23, both Spanish Princesses had engagements with the Spanish youth and children. The Princess of Asturias visited the SOS Children’s Villages Spain. SOS Children´s Villages is an international organization dedicated to children’s rights since 1949. Their activities focus on children without parental care and children whose families are in difficult circumstances through their programs and facilities. This organization works in 132 countries all over the world. Meanwhile Infanta … Continue reading →

Queen Sofia’s Co-operation Trips

January 23, 2009 at 1:36 pm by Paty

It is usual to see the Queen of Spain in some of her well-known trips to the needy countries all over the world. This year, from 18 to 22 January, Her Majesty visited the Dominican Republic and Haiti. At her arrival in the Dominican Republic the Queen went to the Co-operation’s Technical Office, in which she saw the different projects of cooperation that will be visited in the successive days. … Continue reading →

Princess Ingrid Alexandra’s Fifth Birthday

January 22, 2009 at 4:30 am by Her_Majesty

On 21 January 2009 little Princess Ingrid Alexandra turned five years old. In honour of the occasion, the Royal Court has released photos of the Princess and her Family. They released two official pictures of Ingrid, in addition to a series of photographs of the Crown Prince and Crown Princess’ family, taken during their stay at Svalbard, Spitzbergen, June 2008. You can find many pictures and the video released by … Continue reading →

Belgian Royals Ring in the New Year with Three Different Receptions

January 22, 2009 at 1:14 am by sgl

Queen Paola and Crown Princess Mathilde of Belgium were an elegant duo during the first of the New Year’s receptions, on 13 January 2009 at the Royal Palace in Brussels. The two ladies looked very chic in dark colors (photo 1, photo 2, photo 3 – ANP). During the second of the receptions, on 15 January 2009, Crown Princess Mathilde looked resplendent in a red coat-dress and dragon-fly brooch (photo … Continue reading →

Christening of Emma Tallulah Behn

January 21, 2009 at 3:52 am by Her_Majesty

The christening of Emma Tallulah Behn, the youngest daughter of Princess Martha Louise, took place on January 20th 2009. Emma’s godparents were her grandmother Marianne Solberg Behn, who carried her to the christening font, HRH Crown Princess Mette-Marit, Princess Alexia, Christian Udnæss, Carl Christian Christensen, Anbjørg Sætre Håtun and Sigvart Dagsland. Emma Tallulah was wearing a traditional christening dress made by Princess Ingeborg. Reverendt Gunnar Næsheim baptised the 5th Grandchild … Continue reading →

New Year’s Waka Poetry Reading Ceremony

January 17, 2009 at 12:16 am by Lucia-mia

The Imperial Family at the Waka readings

On 15 January the annual New Year’s waka poetry reading ceremony (utakai hajime) took place at the Imperial Palace in the presence of Emperor Akihito, Empress Michiko, Crown Prince Naruhito, and other members of the Imperial family. Although Crown Princess Masako, who has been suffering from adjustment disorder, submitted a poem, she did not attend. Waka is an ancient form of poetry. The poems have five lines consisting of 31 … Continue reading →

Danish New Year Fashions

January 16, 2009 at 11:30 pm by PrincessofEurope

The Danish Royal Fashion at the New Year's Court

Queen Margrethe The Queen this year chose a recycled gold satin dress with red detailing (photo 1, photo 2). The dress was accessorised with a fur stole and regalia from the Crown Jewels collection (photo 3 – Danish Royal Watchers). Crown Princess Mary This year Mary chose to recycle a dress that had first been seen during her pre-wedding festivities and then later worn for a banquet in honour of … Continue reading →