Monthly Archives: May 2009
Wedding for Hereditary Prince of Saxony-Coburg and Gotha
Saturday saw the wedding for Hubertus, the hereditary prince of Saxony-Coburg and Gotha, and American banker, Kelly Rondestvedt in Coburg, Germany.
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This was their religious service, as they had done their civil ceremony on Thursday.
Kelly wore a white dress with lace on the sleeves, much like Princess Marie of Denmark. But she wore no tiara. This is unusual as the Saxony-Coburg and Gotha family is quite wealthy, and she was marrying an hereditary prince - which is similar to a crown prince.
There Read more [...]
BBC Prepares Documentary on William & Kate in Case of Engagement
Does the BBC know something the rest of the world doesn't?
The Beeb is making a documentary about the courtship for Prince William and his longtime girlfriend Kate Middleton, called "Their Story". This despite economic hardships currently going on in the U.K.
The documentary will air the very day the engagement between the couple is officially announced. When that will happen, no one knows for sure.
"Believe me, in these straitened times, we would not be spending money on this program if we Read more [...]
Monagesque Royals Watch Monaco Grand Prix 2009
Most of Monaco's princely family witnessed the annual Grand Prix Sunday, as Jenson Button won this year's event.
AP
Prince Albert II, Princess Stephanie, and the three Casiraghi children sat in the stadium to watch the 7 lap race, one of most prestigious Formula One events.
Monaco's sovereign Prince awarded Button with the winning trophy, with niece Charlotte Casiraghi, and nephews Andrea and Pierre Casiraghi by his side. Button has now won five of the six F1 events, making him the dominant Read more [...]
Bulgaria’s Prince Kardam Says First Words Since Accident
Prince Kardam uttered his first words since getting into a serious car accident last summer.
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The Spanish publication, Reportaje Semana has not said what the Prince actually said, but it is a great improvement after Kardam spent months in a coma following the accident in Spain.
Kardam's wife, Miriam Ungria, was also involved in the crash, but as since recovered.
She told Reportaje Semana that she spends her day with Kardam, pushing him around the house in his wheelchair.
When asked Read more [...]
Spanish Royal Family Gather for First Communions
The House of Bourbon came together Saturday for the first communions of two of King Juan Carlos' grandchildren.
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Juan and Pablo Urdangarin made the Roman Catholic rite at a church in Barcelona, where their mother, Infanta Cristina is based.
The King and Queen Sofia, the Crown Princely couple and their two young daughters, Leonor and Sofia, as well as Infanta Elena, joined the Urdangarins' for the ceremony.
This is one of the last chances the royal family gets to be with Infanta Read more [...]
Joachim & Marie Return Home With Baby
Just a little over two weeks since giving birth, Princess Marie and her husband, Prince Joachim, returned to their palace in Mogeltonder, in South Jutland, with their baby son in tow.
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According to Denmark's Image magazine, the proud parents are getting to know their little offspring, and are enjoying every minute of it.
"Right now we need to get to know each other," said Princess Marie.
"We must learn to know his personality, his habits and needs. But he is very cute and reasonably Read more [...]
Felipe & Letizia Award Postgraduate Students During Anniversary
Friday marked five years of marriage for Spain's Crown Prince Felipe and Crown Princess Letizia.
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But despite the need the celebrate, the couple spent the day doing their royal duties, something Felipe promised they would do when they wed five years earlier.
"The commitment that today Letizia and I have assumed, transcends of the merely personal commitment. Since that I was a child, I’ve been very aware of my institutional responsibilities and the loyalty to the King and the sense Read more [...]
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 [...]
