Monthly Archives: October 2008
Jordanian Royals At Paris 007 Premiere
The King and Queen of Jordan took time off from affairs of state to walk the red carpet in Paris, for the premiere of the new 007 movie, "Quantum of Solace."
Joining them was their eldest daughter, Princess Iman.
Dressed in a champagne dress and white cardigan, the 12 year old princess seems to have taken after her mother in terms of style and in looks. The Queen herself looked every bit the fashionista in a salmon colored, sleeveless dress.
The royal trio mingled with Daniel, his striking fiancee Read more [...]
Queen Sofia’s Controversial Statements On Gay Marriage
A new biography on the Queen of Spain has sparked controversy over her comments about same sex marriage.
The book, "The Queen, Close Up!" by journalist Pilar Urbano - which coincides with the Queen's 70th birthday - quotes Queen Sofia criticizing the issue.
"I can understand, accept and respect people of a different sexual orientation but why do they feel proud about being gay? Should they ride on a parade float and come out in protests? If all of those of us who aren't gay came out to protest Read more [...]
William & Harry Attend 007 Premiere
Just days after returning from their trek across Africa, Princes William and Harry both attended the premiere of the latest James Bond film, Quantum of Solace, in Leicester Square in London. The royal duo looked sharp in their matching tuxedos, most likely making their female fans swoon at the sight of that.
It was a time for the brothers to see the new 007 movie, but also honor those who really are at Her Majesty's Service.
Before entering the theatre, William and Harry met with the dozens of Read more [...]
King of Morocco Builds Up El Jadida Port
King Mohammed VI spent Tuesday helping build up the port city of El Jadida, 190 km south of Rabat. The works were a university campus, a new port facility and a wastewater plant. All three cost millions of dollars.
The first stop for the King was to the university site, where the university of Chouaib Doukkali was extending its campus. The extension will include a multidisciplinary university, a national school of trade and management (ENCG), a national school of applied sciences, and creating Read more [...]
Anti-Monarchist Websites To Be Blocked In Thailand
The Thai government announced plans to block websites they deem inappropriate and offensive, on Monday.
Those websites include any that criticize Thailand's revered King, Bhumibol Adulyadej.
The communications ministry has received more than 1,000 complaints about Web sites that are deemed offensive to the royal family, minister Mun Patanotai said, but declined to give details about them, saying the issue is "sensitive."
"Revealing them would encourage Internet users to visit them," Mun told Read more [...]
A Royal Visit For Peru
The King and Queen of Spain are on a three day state visit to the South American country of Peru.
The meaning of this trip is to strengthen bilateral alliances between the two nations.
Upon arriving in the capital of Lima, King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia were greeted by President Alan Garcia and his wife Pilar Nores.
After being welcomed, President Garcia privately met with the King as well as the ministers, vice ministers of foreign affairs and ambassadors from both countries. Once the meeting Read more [...]
Charles & Camilla Arrive In Japan
Prince Charles and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, have arrived in Japan for the start of their 10 day tour of east Asia.
The visit to Japan was timed to coincide with the 150th anniversary of the Anglo-Japanese Treaty of Amity and Commerce.
"We are here to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between both our countries," Charles said in an interview with the public broadcaster NHK at the British embassy here after his arrival.
He said he was particularly interested Read more [...]
Prince Harry Hopes To Be Helicopter Pilot
Prince Harry hopes to follow in his older brother and uncle's footsteps, and become a helicopter pilot in the British military. If he gets the chance, Harry may be able to serve in the military as he did earlier this year when he was deployed to Afghanistan.
Harry is to attend a four-week "grading" next month to determine whether he is suitable for the Army Air Corps helicopter pilot training course, his Clarence House office said.
If Harry is successful and is accepted for the training, it could Read more [...]
William and Harry Make It To The Finish Line
Royal brothers William and Harry ended their eight day motorcycle trek across South Africa on Sunday. The treacherous journey was all in the name of charity, as well as a good ol' joyride.
The princes received bumps and bruises along the way, but no doubt enjoyed themselves.
Trip organiser Simon Smith from Global Euro said the two were "outstanding" riders.
"They were both fantastic riders and didn't run from anything. They asked us to treat them as one of the group and that's what we did. Read more [...]
Crown Princess Victoria Wraps India Visit
After a whirlwind tour of India, Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria said good-bye on Friday, fulfilling a long time dream of seeing the subcontinent.
The last days of her tour of India was in Mumbai and Jodhpur. There, Victoria stopped by the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and opened the day's trade by knocking on the ceremonial gong.
Later, Victoria got a chance to meet one of India's biggest celebrities, Amir Khan, an actor-director from Bollywood. Before leaving for India, the princess immersed herself Read more [...]
