Daily Archives: May 7, 2009
Victoria Opens New Breeding Facility for Birds
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden was in the southwestern part of Sweden Wednesday, to inaugurate a new breeding facility for Norden's Ark.
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Nordern's is foundation focused on saving wildlife and endangered species through breeding and reproduction programs, as well as research and studies.
This time, the Ark was getting ready to work on birds, and Victoria was there to help them get started.
In a brief speech, the Crown Princess talked about the important work Nodern's Ark does and how Read more [...]
Joachim & Marie Show Their Baby Son
Less than three days after she was admitted, Princess Marie and her husband, Prince Joachim, left Copenhagen's Rigshospitalet with their new baby boy.
They took the opportunity to allow the press to photograph and film Denmark's new prince, who was born in the early hours of May 4th.
The little boy slept through the entire photo-op, as his parents glowed with joy at the prospect of being new parents.
"See how the mother beams. It speaks for itself," Prince Joachim replied to the question of Read more [...]
Tongan Prince Appointed Minister
Prince Tu'ipelehake has been named Minister of Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and Forestry on the small Polynesian island of Tonga.
The Prince was appointed by King Siaosi Tupou V on April 30th, and a prayer service at a Wesleyan Church officiated his position.
He now fills a ministry left open by Peauafi Haukinima, who left the position in 2007.
Watching the prayer ceremony was Princess Pilolevu Tuita, wife Princess Ene'io, the Prime Minister Hon Dr Feleti Sevele and Cabinet Ministers.
Tonga's Read more [...]
