Daily Archives: June 26, 2011
Philippe & Mathilde Visit New York
This past Wednesday and Thursday saw Belgium's Crown Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde on an economic mission to New York City. They were in the city to broaden ties between their country and the United States.
Their first stop was to Ground Zero, where the couple laid a wreath sent by the Belgian King and Queen in remembrance to those who lost their lives on 9/11. Philippe and Mathilde were given a briefing on the reconstruction of the site by Bill Baroni, the deputy executive director Read more [...]
Crown Prince Naruhito’s Visit to Germany
Last week, Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito paid a three day visit to Germany as part of marking the two countries' 150 years of diplomacy. Even though that was the main part of the trip, Naruhito used the opportunity to thank Germany for helping Japan which is still recovering from its massive earthquake and tsunami back in March.
"I offer my gratitude for the various kinds of assistance, including the dispatch of a rescue team, and condolences expressed by Germany," the Crown Prince was quoted Read more [...]
Princess Madeleine Talks About WCF, Returning to U.S.
The Swedish royal court recently published an interview with Princess Madeleine where she briefly discussed working for World Childhood Foundation in the United States. The Princess has been living in New York City for well over a year, and while the reasons for that are not fully clear, this interview is likely an attempt to ease criticism that Madeleine is wasting tax payers' money by doing little but shop and have fun.
First, she was asked what she does for WCF, which was set up by her Read more [...]
