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← Older postsPrincess Astrid’s Economic Missions Announced for 2018 and 2019
As she has done since her brother took the throne in 2013, Princess Astrid of Belgium will again undertake two economic visits in conjunction with the Belgian Foreign Trade Agency this year. She will visit Argentina and Uruguay in June, and Morocco in November. Her visits for 2019 have also been announced: Mexico in March 2019, and China in November 2019. The purpose of these economic missions – which see … Continue reading
Posted in Austria-Hungary, Belgium | Tagged Argentina, China, Economic Mission, House of Austria-Este, Mexico, Morocco, Princess Astrid of Belgium, Uruguay | Leave a commentQueen Máxima In Mexico For Inclusive Finance
As a Special Advocate of the Secretary-General of the United Nations for Inclusive Finance for Development, Queen Máxima was in Mexico yesterday, Tuesday June 21, to take part in the launch of the country’s “National Policy for Inclusive Finance” during the II International Forum for Financial Inclusion 2016. At the event was present, among others, the President of Mexico Enrique Peña Nieto. This financial program was developed by the Mexican Ministry of … Continue reading
Posted in The Netherlands | Tagged Inclusive Finance, Mexico, President Peña Nieto of Mexico, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, United Nations, Working Visit | Leave a commentMexican Presidential Couple Enjoy Second Day in Denmark
On the second day of their visit to Denmark, President Enrique Peña Nieto of Mexico and his wife Angélica Rivera spent part of the day apart, attending engagements with the Crown Prince and Princess. Crown Princess Mary and Mrs Rivera, both wearing cream coloured outfits (though Mary had a navy blue dress underneath her coat), visited the Ådalen kindergarten where Mrs Rivera was informed about the anti-bullying program instigated by The Mary Foundation. … Continue reading
Posted in Denmark | Tagged Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark, Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, Margrethe II of Denmark, Mexico, President Peña Nieto of Mexico, Prince Joachim of Denmark, Princess Marie of Denmark | Leave a commentMary and Marie in Matching Red Gowns and Diamonds For Mexican State Visit Gala
Denmark’s two leading Princesses were more like twins this evening as they attended a gala banquet hosted by Queen Margrethe for the visiting President of Mexico, Enrique Peña Nieto. Crown Princess Mary wore a red chiffon gown with a tiered skirt from Jesper Høvring and her new antique diamond tiara, while Princess Marie also went for red and diamonds – her floral diamond wedding tiara and a simple red evening dress with a … Continue reading
Posted in Denmark | Tagged Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark, Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, Fashion, Margrethe II of Denmark, Mexico, Orders, President Peña Nieto of Mexico, Prince Henrik the Prince Consort, Prince Joachim of Denmark, Princess Marie of Denmark, State Visit | 1 CommentSarah Ferguson Pops Over to Mexico
Sarah, Duchess of York has spent some time in Mexico this past week, where she visited a local school in Acapulco and attended events surrounding the Formula E Championship. “They said ‘We may have nothing, but we have happy hearts.’ For me, they gave the world,” the Duchess captioned photos of her with the students and teachers at the school that was taken last Monday. On Saturday, she was a … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Mexico, President Calderón of Mexico, Sarah Duchess of York | Leave a commentSpanish State Visit To Mexico, Day 2
Day two of the Mexican state visit was just as busy and packed as day one. Queen Letizia attended a meeting with the Latin American Alliance of Rare Diseases. Queen Letizia later joined King Felipe at the Mexico-Spain Business Forum which was also attended by the Mexican President, Enrique Peña Nieto. View image | gettyimages.com Later that morning, the King and Queen attended the Permanent Commission of the Congress. They … Continue reading
Posted in Spain | Tagged Bilateral Relations, Felipe VI of Spain, Mexico, President Peña Nieto of Mexico, Queen Letizia of Spain, State Visit | Leave a commentSpanish State Visit To Mexico, Day 1
On day one of their State Visit to Mexico, King Felipe and Queen Letizia laid a floral wreath tribute at the Monument to the Child Heroes of Mexico at Chapultepec Park before attending an official welcome ceremony at Campo Marte in the presence of the Mexican President, Enrique Peña Nieto, and his wife Angélica Rivera. During the welcome ceremony, a canon salute was fired and a military parade was watched … Continue reading
Posted in Spain | Tagged Felipe VI of Spain, Mexico, President Peña Nieto of Mexico, Queen Letizia of Spain, State Visit | Leave a commentKing Felipe and Queen Letizia Arrive in Mexico Ahead of State Visit
On Sunday evening, the Spanish King and Queen touched down in Mexico city ahead of their state visit which begins tomorrow. King Felipe and Queen Letizia have a busy agenda during the visit. They will meet with President Enrique Peña Nieto and his wife, attend various events, luncheons and dinners. For up to date news, pictures and videos, visit the State visit to Mexico: June 28 – July 1, 2015 thread. … Continue reading
Posted in Spain | Tagged Felipe VI of Spain, Mexico, Queen Letizia of Spain, State Visit | Leave a commentState Visit From Mexico to Spain
The President of Mexico, Enrique Peña Nieto, accompanied by his wife, Angélica Rivera, began a state visit to the Kingdom of Spain on Monday June 9th. The King and Queen presided over the official welcoming ceremony at the El Pardo Palace in Madrid. Following this, the President and First Lady travelled the short distance to the Zarzuela Palace, where the King and Queen hosted a luncheon. They were joined by … Continue reading
Posted in Spain | Tagged Felipe VI of Spain, Juan Carlos I of Spain, Mexico, President Peña Nieto of Mexico, Queen Letizia of Spain, Queen Sofia of Spain, State Visit | Leave a commentFalse Reports On Emergency Landing For King Abdullah II’s Helicopter
The Royal Hashemite Court of Jordan has denied press reports which had spread yesterday regarding an emergency landing for a helicopter carring King Abdullah II of Jordan during his visit to Mexico. The court stated through Petra news agency and on the official twitter accout that there was no emergency landing. The statement also said that the King’s helicopter had changed its direction on Friday due to bad weather conditions … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Abdullah II of Jordan, Mexico, Working Visit | 1 CommentJordan’s King Starts Working Visit to Mexico & United States
King Abdullah II of Jordan has started a working visit to Mexico upon an invitation by Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto. In Mexico, the King will hold talks with the Mexican President as well as political and economic leaders. After his visit to Mexico, King Abdullah will head to the United States where he is scheduled to hold talks with the U.S. President Barack Obama in California. The last stop … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Abdullah II of Jordan, Mexico, President Obama of the United States, President Peña Nieto of Mexico, United States of America, Working Visit | 3 CommentsCrown Princess Máxima in Mexico for G20 Meeting
From September 30 to October 01, Princess Máxima was in Riviera Maya, Mexico, to be present at the activities of the G20 Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion (GPFI), as honorary chairman and United Nations adviser for inclusive finance. On September 30, The Princess opened the first GPFI G20 Forum with Mexican President Calderon. During the forum, Princess Máxima spoke to the participants at the conference, who were governors of central banks. … Continue reading
Posted in The Netherlands | Tagged Inclusive Finance, Mexico, Patronage, President Calderón of Mexico, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, Working Visit | Leave a commentJoachim & Marie Visit Mexico to Launch “Wild Swans” Exhibition
Prince Joachim and Princess Marie of Denmark have paid an official visit to the United Mexican States, between March 3rd and 6th. Arriving in Mexico City, a press conference at the location of the exhibition – Museo Franz Mayer – was the first stop for the visitors. Prince Joachim was joined by the director and producer of “The Wild Swans”, Jacob Jorgensen, for the press conference. Joachim and Marie also … Continue reading
Posted in Denmark | Tagged Exhibition, Margrethe II of Denmark, Mexico, National Heritage, Official Visit, Patronage, President Calderón of Mexico, Prince Joachim of Denmark, Princess Marie of Denmark, UNESCO, Water | Leave a commentThe University of Mexico, 2009 Prince of Asturias Award for Communication and Humanities
Today in Oviedo, the jury for the 2009 Prince of Asturias Award for Communication and Humanities has decided to bestow the prize to the Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). The jury considers that “throughout the hundred years of its existence, the National Autonomous University of Mexico has been the academic and educational model for numerous generations of students from diverse countries and has provided the Ibero-American sphere with the most … Continue reading
Posted in Spain | Tagged Education, Mexico, Princess of Asturias Awards | Leave a commentMexican President Calderón Makes State Visit to Britain
President Calderón of Mexico, and his wife, Margarita Zavala, have arrived to Buckingham Palace today for a state visit ahead of the upcoming G20 Summit in London. The Queen and Prince Philip greeted their visitors in style with a pomp-filled parade at Horseguards near the Mall. President Calderón’s state visit is the first by a Mexican head of state to Britain in almost 25 years; President Miguel de la Madrid’s … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Mexico, Parliament, President Calderón of Mexico, Prime Minister Brown of the United Kingdom, State Visit, The Duke of Edinburgh | 3 CommentsPhilippe & Mathilde in Mexico – Day 4
25 March was the fourth day for Princess Mathilde and Prince Philippe in Mexico. While her husband was making preparations for the second part of the economic mission in Panama, the Princess visited Casa Hogar in Toluca, where she took all the time in the world to give the children there all the attention. She also talked to some of the people who had come out to greet her. Later … Continue reading
Posted in Belgium | Tagged Children, Economic Mission, King Philippe of the Belgians, Mexico, Queen Mathilde of the Belgians | Leave a commentPhilippe & Mathilde in Mexico – Day 3
On 24 March, the third day in Mexico (the second day of official activities – just to keep things simple), Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde of Belgium attended the opening of the exposition “Belgica-Mexico, encuentro y reencuentro” at the Mexican Parliament, during which they took the time to talk to the children who were present. They met with Cesar Duarte, chairman of the chambers of deputy. Later, they also attended … Continue reading
Posted in Belgium | Tagged Economic Mission, Fashion, HIV/AIDS, King Philippe of the Belgians, Mexico, Parliament, Queen Mathilde of the Belgians | Leave a commentPhilippe & Mathilde in Mexico – day 2
Monday was the second day for the Belgian Prince and Princess in Mexico. In the morning, they visited the Mexican President, Felipe Calderón, and his wife, Mexican First Lady Margarita Zavala, at the official Presidential residence Los Pinos in Mexico City. The couple also laid a wreath at the Chapultepec monument. After that, the Presidential and Royal couples visited the Castle of Chapultepec, which was the residence of Emperor Maximilian … Continue reading
Posted in Belgium | Tagged Ambassador, Children, Economic Mission, King Philippe of the Belgians, Mexico, Palaces, President Calderón of Mexico, Queen Mathilde of the Belgians | Leave a commentPhilippe & Mathilde in Mexico – Day 1
Belgian Prince Philippe leads an economic mission to Mexico and Panama, and Princess Mathilde accompanies him during official engagements. While her husband is working on strengthening the economic ties between Mexico and Belgium, Princess Mathilde will concentrate on a more social agenda. On their first day in Mexico, 22 March, the Duke and Duchess of Brabant used their free Sunday to enjoy a taste of the local culture. After a … Continue reading
Posted in Belgium | Tagged Ambassador, Economic Mission, King Philippe of the Belgians, Mexico, Museum, Queen Mathilde of the Belgians | Leave a commentPhilippe & Mathilde on economic mission to Mexico & Panama
Mexico is a popular place for royals this season. Mexican dignitaries have hardly finished saying goodbye to the Norwegian Crown Princely couple, and now they already have to prepare for yet another royal visit. Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde of Belgium have started their visit to Mexico. The Prince leads an economic mission to Mexico and Panama. The Princess will attend only the part of the visit to Mexico. They … Continue reading
Posted in Belgium | Tagged Economic Mission, King Philippe of the Belgians, Mexico, Queen Mathilde of the Belgians | Leave a comment