Monthly Archives: January 2012
Prince Emmanuel Filiberto Defeats Cancer
Prince Emmanuel Filiberto of Savoy recently revealed he had surgery to remove a cancerous tumor from his nasal septum.
The Prince - who is a member of Italy's defunct royal house - noticed changes in his voice late last year. At his wife, Princess Clotilde's urging, he saw a doctor who diagnosed him with cancer.
Emmanuel Filiberto told Diva e Donna he is now cancer free and is enjoying time with his family.
He also in enjoying making reality shows. After winning the Italian version of Read more [...]
Victoria & Daniel Remember the Holocaust
This past Friday saw Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel go to the Raoul Wallenberg Square in Stockholm to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Friday remembered the liberation of Auschwitz in 1945.
Victoria and Daniel met with Kofi Annan, former U.N. Secretary General, who gave a speech at the ceremony. At the beginning of it, he greeted the royal couple by saying, "Your Royal Highnesses, Victoria and Daniel, and the little one".
But there wasn't much room Read more [...]
Tongan Royal Heir Engaged to Marry
Tonga's Prince ‘Ulukalala celebrated his engagement on January 20th in Sydney, Australia. The 27 year old Prince who is second in line to the throne to due to marry 25 year old the Hon. Sinaitakala Fakafanua.
The engagement celebration follows a traditional Tongan ritual known as Faitohi in July 2011. Held at “Siatapu”, Ma’ufanga Nuku’alofa, the ritual is where a man courts and woos a woman. It basically is the Tongan way of announcing an engagement.
Prince 'Ukukalala is the son Read more [...]
Monegasque Princely Family Marks Sainte Devote Celebrations
On Thursday, Monaco celebrated the feast day of its patron saint, Devote. The celebrations are a big part of the tiny principality's heritage, so its Princely family would obviously take part in them.
In the evening, Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene - who marked her 34th birthday Wednesday - lit a fisherman's boat on fire with torches on the beaches of Monaco. With them was Albert's sister, Princess Caroline and her youngest daughter, Princess Alexandra.
This is done to commemorate Read more [...]
Joachim & Marie Leave Hospital with Newborn Daughter
Three days after she came into the world, Denmark's newest Princess was taken home by her parents, Prince Joachim and Princess Marie, from Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen.
The media and well-wishers gathered at the hospital's lobby to cheer for the latest addition to the Danish royal family. Marie looked well rested while Joachim appeared to be ecstatic.
"She has a good appetite and zest for life," said the proud father.
Joachim also told reporters that his new daughter looks like Marie, Read more [...]
Royals at the World Economic Forum in Davos
With the 42nd World Economic Forum taking place in Davos, Switzerland, many of the world's who's who are gathering there to discuss ways to make the world a better place. Among them are a few of Europe's royals - the Norwegian Crown Princely couple, Belgium's Princess Mathilde and Dutch Princess Mabel.
Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit are in Davos mainly to promote Haakon's Young Global Leaders (YGL), which he has been involved in since it's beginnings in 2005. But Mette-Marit Read more [...]
Thai Queen & Princess Celebrate Chinese New Year
On Monday, Thailand's Queen Sirikit and her daughter, Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, were in the Chinese neighborhood of Bangkok to mark the first day of the Chinese New Year.
With them was Chinese Vice Minister of Culture Li Xiaojie. He arrived in the country to express his condolences for it's massive floods late last year.
He also brought about 170 artists from China to help Thailand's ex-pat population celebrate one of their biggest holidays.
Festivities to mark Chinese New Year Read more [...]
Spanish Royal Welcome for Peruvian President
The President and First Lady of Peru began their official visit to Spain Wednesday. Ollanta Humala and Nadine Heredia were welcomed by the Spanish royal family at the palace, and in the evening, were guests of honor at a banquet.
During the dinner, His Majesty King Juan Carlos spoke about the relationship between Spain and Peru, saying: "Peru and Spain maintain a fraternal relationship that is based on history, culture, language and common values"
"Peruvians living in Spain and the Spanish Read more [...]
Prince Carl Philip Awards Sweden’s Chef of the Year
Sweden's Prince Carl Philip was on hand to award the Chef of the Year Wednesday. This year's winner is Klas Lindberg, a freelance chef who's dish of fried steak and lobster won him the prestigious title.
The Prince placed a medal around Lindberg's neck as he expressed his delight over winning. He beat out 147 chefs for this title.
"It feels great," Lindberg said.
This award ceremony showcases Carl Philip picking up more duties as his older sister, Crown Princess Victoria, goes on maternity Read more [...]
It’s a Girl for Princess Marie!
Denmark's Princess Marie delivered her second child Tuesday. She had a daughter, and the child weighed 6.45 pounds (2.930 kilograms) and measures 19.6 inches (49 centimeters).
This new addition to the Danish royal family is now 10th in line to the throne.
While this is the second child for Marie, it's the fourth for husband Prince Joachim. He has two boys - Princes Nikolai and Felix - with his previous wife, Alexandra Manley, whom he divorced in 2005.
Joachim married Marie in 2008, and Read more [...]
