Daily Archives: April 18, 2012
Princess Mathilde Checks in on School for UNICEF Project
Belgium's Princess Mathilde spent Tuesday visiting a primary school in Wezemaal as part of the UNICEF project, the 'Day of Change'. Mathilde is the honorary president of the Belgian branch of UNICEF, so it is her position to attend its events.
The communal primary school's teachers and students were very excited by the Princess' visit, as were local officials. Governor Lode Dewitte, Mayor Dirk Claes, director Marc Didden, and vice president Ingrid Van Boven welcomed her in the morning. Several Read more [...]
King Juan Carlos Apologizes for Elephant Hunting Trip
The King of Spain was released from Madrid's San Jose hospital Wednesday, following surgery after he fractured his hip while he was reportedly hunting elephants in Botswana. Upon his release, King Juan Carlos apologized for his expensive trip while many in Spain are struggling in a recession.
"I'm very sorry, I made a mistake. It won't happen again," he said to the media. This was the first time he had ever gave a public apology.
While it was never confirmed nor denied that the King was Read more [...]
