Daily Archives: March 2, 2010
Princess Anne’s Surprise Visit to Afghanistan
Britain's Princess Anne made a surprise visit to British and Canadian troops stationed in Afghanistan, it was revealed yesterday. The only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II made the trip just after the Vancouver Winter Olympics. Her husband, Vice Admiral Tim Lawrence, accompanied her.
"This visit has been a great morale boost for the troops," said Captain Jo Barr, Adjutant of Bastion Joint Operating Base, the camp the Princess toured on Monday.
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Crown Princess Maxima Opens WOMEN International Inc.
On Monday, Dutch Crown Princess Maxima was in Amsterdam to inaugurate the third annual WOMEN International Inc. Festival.
This event focuses on the potential of women, lasting all this week. It includes talk shows, speeddate sessions, workshops and an extensive cultural program in film, theater, cabaret, art, fashion and a market.
Maxima arrived at around 8pm local time, just hours after returning from the Vancouver Winter Olympics. Though she was a bit jetlagged, the Princess was all smiles.
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