Daily Archives: March 19, 2010
Ugandan Royal Tombs Burned
On Tuesday night, Uganda's 128 year-old royal tombs of the Buganda people were ablaze. This sparked outraged by the tribe who then clashed with riot police overnight. The police shot at the crowds, leading to the reported deaths of two people.
The tombs, which were UNESCO sites, were the Bugandan people's link to their heritage. It is the latest skirmish between these people and President Yoweri Museveni.
Reportedly, crowds prevented Museveni from visiting and inspecting the tombs.
Meanwhile, Read more [...]
Tough Week for Crown Princess Mary
These are not easy times for Denmark's Crown Princess Mary, who many royal watchers believe has never put a foot wrong since marrying Crown Prince Frederik in May 2004 - until now.
First, last week came the news that the future Queen attended a dinner party that included on its guest list, a socialite convicted of cocaine possession. Mary was even photographed with controversial figure, Rigmor Zobel.
Then earlier this week, a major member of one of the Crown Princess' charities resigned Read more [...]
Princess Fadzillah Opens Brunei Special Olympics
Princess Fadzillah Lubabul Bolkiah was a guest of honor for the opening ceremonies of the 5th Special Olympics Brunei Darussalam (SOBD) on Thursday. She arrived at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Sports Complex, smiling and waving to the participants.
Fadzillah was then introduced to co-chairman of the organizing committee, Dato Paduka Hj Jemat Hj Ampal, Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, who gave a speech welcoming the athletes. He also spoke of his high hopes for the Read more [...]
Frederik & Mary Also in Hungary
Denmark's Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary are currently in Budapest, Hungary - the same time as Britain's Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall are getting ready to leave. While the two couples did not meet up at one point, Budapest certainly got a taste of royalty this week.
The Crown Princely couple are in the city for its Spring Festival, where their country is the guest of honor. Running from March 19th to April 5th, the festivities include classical music and opera Read more [...]
Charles & Camilla in Hungary
Friday marks the third and final day for Britain's Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, official visit to Hungary. It was the second stop on their tour of central Europe, following Poland. While Camilla's pinched nerve in her back caused her to sit out some engagements, Prince Charles was able to fulfill this visit.
President Laszlo Solyom officially greeted the royal couple in Budapest on Wednesday. After initial talks, Solyom presented Prince Charles with the Hungarian Read more [...]
