Daily Archives: March 25, 2010
Lalla Salma Chairs Launch of National Cancer Prevention and Control Plan
The wife of the King of Morocco oversaw the official launch of the national plan for cancer prevention and control. As chairwoman of the Lalla Salma Association Against Cancer, the Princess was the likely person to chair this event.
The national plan aims to give quality health care to those suffering from the disease throughout the country. It has come together through the partnership between Lalla Salma's cancer organization and the ministry of health. The plan will span 10 years and cost Read more [...]
Princesses Mako & Kako Finish High, Middle Schools
The two daughters of Japan's Prince Akishino have completed one stage of their academic life and are moving on to the next level.
On Monday, Princesses Mako, 18, and Kako, 15, graduated from the high and junior high schools of the exclusive Gakushuin school in Tokyo. Kako would now attend the high school while her big sister will attend the International Christian University in Tokyo starting in April.
But before she begins her studies, Princess Mako will be doing some field work with her Read more [...]
Princess Nathalie is Pregnant!
Almost four months after announcing her engagement, Princess Nathalie zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg has announced she is expecting her first child. The niece of the Queen of Denmark is five months along and the baby is due in July.
The father is Alexander Johannsmann, whom Nathalie married in a civil ceremony just after revealing her engagement in January.
The couple plan to marry in a religious ceremony though, but when that will be is not known.
“We have not found a set date yet Read more [...]
Prince Charles Makes Unexpected Trip to Afghanistan
The heir to the British throne made an unannounced visit to Afghanistan Thursday. Prince Charles went to Helmand Province to see the troops stationed there. It is the same location where his youngest son, Prince Harry, secretly fought for 10 weeks in early 2008 until a media leak exposed his deployment.
The Prince spoke of what it was like having his son serve in the war-torn country, an experience he called "ghastly."
"For the families, I know when my youngest son was out here, as a parent Read more [...]
