Daily Archives: December 18, 2009
Liechtenstein Cancels London Art Exhibit
Prince Hans Adam II of Liechtenstein called off a much anticipated art exhibit at London's Royal Academy of Arts Thursday, due to a row over a painting taken hold of in Britain.
The Spanish Renaissance artwork at the center of this dispute, "The Infante Don Diego" by Sanchez Coello, was purchased by the Prince in 2006, but due to the British customs, it has been impounded since 2007. Because this problem has not yet been resolved, Hans Adam pulled out of the exhibition which would have shown Read more [...]
Spanish Royals Release Christmas Photos
Today, Spain's royal family officially released their annual Christmas cards. This year, as every year, those cards include pictures of King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia's grandchildren - the children of Infanta Elena, Infanta Cristina and Crown Prince Felipe.
Infanta Elena's two children - Felipe and Victoria - posed for their picture during what looks like the summertime. Both are wearing short sleeved t-shirts and are outdoors. Using summer photos seem to be a theme for Elena. Last year, her Read more [...]
