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Princess Haya Brings Daughter to Dubai World Cup
For the 16th Dubai World Cup horse racing competition, the wife of the Sheikh of Dubai, Princess Haya, brought along her 3 year old daughter, Sheikha Al Jalila bint Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum.
Haya was every bit the doting mother as she carried Al Jalila to the Maydan Race Course. She hugged her daughter often and also played with her hair.
Even Al Jalila's father, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, who is also Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, held Read more [...]
Prince Daniel Playfully Offends Mette-Marit
Watching the World Skiing Championships in Oslo has been lots of fun for the Scandinavian royals. The royals of Norway and Sweden have been present for each of the events, and enjoyed them together as they showed the world they are very friendly with each other.
To demonstrate that, during a relay race, Prince Daniel jokingly flipped Crown Princess Mette-Marit the finger. But no one was offended - Mette-Marit, Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Victoria simply laughed at Daniel's cheeky Read more [...]
Prince Albert II Opens Olympic Art Museum in Florida
The Prince of Monaco was in Naples, Florida this past Saturday to open the Art of The Olympians museum. As a five time Winter Olympian, and an IOC member, plus the son of an American actress, it seemed natural for Prince Albert II to be the guest of honor at the museum's opening. Other guests included local politicians and past Olympians.
First there was a breakfast at a private club in nearby Port Royal, where Albert gave a speech to the 100 people in attendance.
“This event has very Read more [...]
Spanish Royals Distribute Sports Awards
On Monday, members of the Spanish royal family were at El Pardo Palace to give out the National Sports Awards 2010. The award recognizes the athletes, sports associations and other entities that have most highlighted in competition or in supporting the promotion of sports throughout last year.
King Juan Carlos, Queen Sofia, Prince Felipe, Princess Letizia and Infanta Elena personally handed the large trophies to the winners. Some of the awards were named after the royals themselves.
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Norwegian Royals Celebrate Ski Championship Opening
The opening of the FIS Nordic World Ski Championship got underway in Oslo Wednesday, and many Norwegians turned out for its opening ceremony. That included the Norwegian royal family, who joined in with the celebrants.
The regent couple, the crown princely family and even King Harald V's sister, Princess Astrid were present for the ceremony. Crown Prince Haakon had his son, Prince Sverre Magnus on his shoulders as the little Prince cheered and waved a baton.
The sporting event will last Read more [...]
Charlene Wittstock Swims Midmar Mile
Former Olympic swimmer and Monegasque royal fiancée Charlene Wittstock took part in the 38th aQuelle Midmar Mile Race at Midmar Mile Dam in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Saturday morning. It was her first time swimming in the race and she did it for charity, specifically to raise money for the Special Olympics.
The Midmar Mile Race was the final appearance for Charlene during her stay in her native country this week. Tomorrow, she will do the final part of it.
Before the race, she participated Read more [...]
Charlene Returns to South Africa
The fiancée of Monaco's Prince Albert II is back in South Africa for a few days this week. Charlene Wittstock is there mainly to compete in the Midmar Mile swimming race, but also for some appearances. On Thursday, she handed over a check for South Africa's Special Olympics at The Golden Horse Casino Hotel in Pietermaritzburg, and on Friday she has more appearances to make.
But in the meantime, Charlene is spending time with some family and also took time to chat with a local reporter about Read more [...]
Competitive Weekend for Princess Caroline’s Daughters
Sports run deep in Monaco's princely family and that was evident this weekend as the two daughters of Princess Caroline took part in their respective sporting events. Princess Alexandra of Hanover, age 11, skated in the Coupe de la Garde while big sister Charlotte Casiraghi did her equestrian at the Bordeaux International Jumping competition.
Princess Caroline beamed as her youngest daughter performed her skating routine in Toulon, France. Alexandra has been a competitive figure skating for Read more [...]
Royals Celebrate, Downcast Over World Cup Announcements
The announcement of the host countries of two FIFA World Cup events took place in Zurich this Thursday. For nearly a week, royals from the United Kingdom and Qatar were campaigning for their countries to win in 2018 and 2022. However, one nation was left downcast while the other was jubilant.
First came the announcement of who was to host the 2018. Since earlier this week, Britain's Prince William - who is President of the Football Association - campaigned for England to host the biggest football Read more [...]
Prince William in Zurich for 2018 World Cup Bid
Prince William is currently in Zurich, Switzerland where he is pushing for England's bid to host the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The President of the Football Association joined Prime Minister David Cameron and football star David Beckham for the campaign.
"If we are successful, I know you will join me in welcoming back to our shores the greatest show on earth," William said in a message to English football fans.
England is in competition with Russia, Spain-Portugal and Netherlands-Belgium for Read more [...]
