Daily Archives: March 27, 2010
Philippe & Mathilde End Indian Trip
As the Belgian Crown Princely couple wrap their week-long economic mission to India, they leave behind strengthened business ties between the two countries. Their visit took them to Pune and Mumbai, and they got a good glimpse of India along the way.
In Pune on Wednesday, Crown Prince Philippe presided over the signing of the business agreement between a trade and investment agency in Antwerp, and a Pune Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture. The deal is meant to allow collaborations Read more [...]
Queen Anne-Marie Remembers Childhood With Big Sister Margrethe
In an interview with the Danish magazine, Billed Bladet, Anne-Marie, the former Queen of Greece, reflected on her childhood as the youngest sister of the future Queen of Denmark.
"Sometimes it seemed [Princess] Benedikte and I knew enough that she was a little tough, but we have surely also irritated her," said Anne-Marie.
The interview is part of the celebrations marking Queen Margrethe II's 70th birthday next month. Queen Anne-Marie revealed to Billed Bladet that recently her sister visited Read more [...]
Monaco’s Royals Glam Up for Rose Ball 2010
The royals of Monaco dressed to the nines for the 2010 Monte Carlo Rose Ball on Saturday evening, an event which kicks of the tiny principality's social season.
Prince Albert II, his big sister Princess Caroline and longtime girlfriend Charlene Wittstock turned up for the gala. Also in attendance were Caroline's two oldest children, Andrea, sporting newly cut hair, and Charlotte whom dazzled in her Chanel haute couture gown.
Their brother, Pierre, also showed up with girlfriend Beatrice Read more [...]
UAE Sheikh Missing After Plane Crash
The brother of the leader of the United Arab Emirates is still missing after his glider went down over an artificial lake in Morocco Friday. Ahmed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is the managing director of the world's largest sovereign wealth fund which is owned by Abu Dhabi.
"Sheikh Ahmed bin Zayed al-Nahayan...was in a crash of a glider which was airborne in Morocco. The pilot was rescued and is in good condition. The search for His Highness is still continuing," WAM, the UAE's state news agency, said Read more [...]
