Daily Archives: May 21, 2009
Felipe & Letizia Celebrate 5 Years of Marriage With High Approval
Friday, May 22nd marks five years since Felipe, Prince of Asturias married former news anchorwoman Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano.
It was the first wedding of a crown prince or king in Spain in nearly century. It was also historic since the bride was a divorced commoner.
But none of the seems to matter anymore, according to recent polls where Spaniards were asked what they thought of their King and the heirs to the Spanish throne.
El Mundo newspaper claims 60 per cent of the people want King Juan Carlos Read more [...]
It’s Not Easy Being Queen
It has been a difficult week for Queen Elizabeth II as she watched the British government become ridden of scandal and resignations, during a time of economic troubles.
Reuters
She reportedly said she was "dismayed" by what was happening.
A former senior Palace official said: "Her Majesty has made clear her displeasure at what she has learnt. She is concerned about the effect that it is having on Parliament's standing.
"It goes against everything she believes in."
This all started when it Read more [...]
Qatari Royals Visit Malaysia
On Tuesday, Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani and his wife, Sheikha Mozah, made a stop in Malaysia during their tour of Southeast Asia.
AP
The visit was marked by signing of agreements and talks of mutual concerns.
First, the Emir was welcomed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin at the Parliament House in Kuala Lumpur.
He then later met with Prime MinisterMohamed Najib bin Abdul Razak, and the two discussed ways to strengthen ties between the two countries. They also Read more [...]
