Friday, 22 January 2016

What's Happening Friday 22nd January 2016

The United Kingdom 


Princess Anne, The Princess Royal and Sir Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence continue to visit The Falkland Islands and South Georgia

Denmark 


Prince Joachim and Princess Marie are on a royal tour of Iceland


The Netherlands 


Queen Maxima attends the final day of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland

King Willem-Alexander meets Queen Maxima in Brussels, Belgium to attend a concert in honour of the Dutch Presidency of the council of the EU

Norway 


King Harald V and Crown Prince Haakon preside over the Council of State

Spain 


Queen Letizia holds a meeting with the 'Spanish Association Against Cancer'

King Felipe VI meets with Pedro Sanchez from the Spanish Socialist Workers Party

King Felipe VI meets with a member from the 'Popular Party'

Sweden


King Carl XVI Gustaf, Queen Silvia and Crown Princess Victoria attend the Opening Exhibition of 'In Course of Time - 400 Years of Royal Clocks' 



Happy Birthday Princess Ingrid Alexandra!!!



Happy 12th birthday to Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway!!! Ingrid Alexandra is 3rd in line to the Norwegian throne after her grandfather King Harald V and father Crown Prince Haakon. This poised and graceful young lady who has already undertaken a number of public engagements will one day be Queen of Norway.

Lots of congratulations to Princess Ingrid Alexandra. Have a beautiful day of celebration in your final year as a child!!!

Happy Anniversary Prince Maximilian and Princess Angela


Happy 16th Anniversary to Prince Maximilian of Liechtenstein and his wife Princess Angela. Maximilian is the son of Prince Hans-Adam II of Liechtenstein and is currently 5th in line to the throne. 

I hope Maximilian and Angela have many more years of love and happiness together. Congratulations!

What Happened Thursday 21st January 2016

The United Kingdom 

Camilla, The Duchess of Cornwall will open the University of Aberdeen's 'Rocking Horse Nursery'

Princess Anne, The Princess Royal and Sir Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence are still in The Falkland Islands and South Georgia.

Liechtenstein 


Hereditary Prince Alois address Parliament on it's opening for the New Year.

Denmark 


Prince Joachim and Princess Marie are currently visiting Iceland

Japan 


Japan announces that Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko will visit The Philippines from 26th January-30th January

Monaco 

 

Princess Caroline is in Paris, France to receive the Insignia of Commander of the Order des Arts et des Lettres. Andrea, Charlotte and Pierre Casiraghi as well as Princess Alexandra of Hanover also attend

The Netherlands 


Queen Maxima is still in Davos, Switzerland attending The World Economic Forum

Norway


King Harald V and Crown Prince Haakon meet with the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

King Harald V has a meeting with the Speaker of the Rikstag

Spain 


King Felipe VI holds an audience with a member of the organisation 'Commitment is Time'

King Felipe VI meets with a member of 'Common-Can'

King Felipe VI has a meeting with a party member from 'Citizens of the Citizenship'

Sweden 


Princess Sofia attends the Sophiahemmet Graduation Ceremony and presents brooches to the graduates






Wedding Wednesday (Prince Maximilian of Liechtenstein and Angela Gisela Brown)

This Thursday will be the 16th wedding anniversary of Prince Maximilian of Liechtenstein and Angela Gisela Brown. Maximilian is the son of Prince Hans-Adam II of Liechtenstein and is currently 5th in line to the throne of Liechtenstein.

Maximilian and Angela's wedding was ground breaking. This was the first time in recorded history that a person of African descent had married, with consent into a royal family of Europe. 

The couple married in New York on 21st January 2000 and a year later they had a son, Prince Alfons in 2001.  

 
The bride & groom

 

Happy Birthday Queen Mathilde!!!


Happy 43rd birthday to Queen Mathilde of Belgium!!! Lots of happiness and birthday goodness being sent her way!!!

Wednesday, 20 January 2016

What's Happening Wednesday 20th January 2016

The United Kingdom 


Princess Anne, The Princess Royal and Sir Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence are still in The Falkland Islands & South Georgia.

Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester met with the chairman and chief executive of 'Parkinson's UK'

Luxembourg 


Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg attends the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland

Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stephanie visit the National Museum of Military History

Morocco


King Mohammed VI announced he will pay for the remains of the Moroccan victim in the Ouagadougou attacks to return home.

The Netherlands 


Queen Maxima is in Davos, Switzerland attending the World Economic Forum

King Willem-Alexander receives the credentials for the new ambassadors from Iraq and The Democratic Republic of The Congo

Norway 


Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit are still in Davos, Switzerland attending the World Economic Forum

Spain 


King Felipe VI attends a hearing on Democracy and Freedom


Sweden 


Prince Daniel visits the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Services

King Carl XVI Gustaf visits the police service. Afterwards the King attends a meeting ahead of his Royal Technology Mission to Japan

 



Tuesday, 19 January 2016

Happy Birthday Princess Margriet!!!


Happy 73rd birthday to Princess Margriet of The Netherlands!!! Princess Margriet is the aunt of King Willem-Alexander, sister of former Queen, Beatrix of The Netherlands and daughter of the late Queen Juliana of The Netherlands. Princess Margriet is 8th in line to The Dutch throne.

Royal Royals wishes Princess Margriet many, many more happy & healthy years. I hope she has a lovely day celebrating with all her loves ones.

What's Happening Tuesday 19th January 2016

The United Kingdom 


Princess Anne, The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence are still visiting The Falkland Islands & South Georgia.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex held two meetings. The first with the organisation 'Tomorrow's People' and the second with the 'Wells Cathedral Chorister Trust.'

Belgium 


Queen Mathilde is in Davos, Switzerland attending the World Economic Forum



Jordan

King Abdullah II met with the Iraqi minister for Youth and Sports.

King Abdullah II rand the Kenyan president to give his support for Kenyan anti-terror measures

King Abdullah II took a tour of army headquarters in Jordan

Monaco 


Prince Albert II, Prince Caroline of Hanover, Princess Stephanie of Monaco, Pierre Casiraghi, Louis Ducruet and Pauline Ducruet attend day 6 of the 40th International Circus Festival.


Norway 


Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit are still in Davos, Switzerland attending the World Economic Forum

Spain 

King Felipe VI has a number of meetings today with members of various organisations

Sweden 


King Carl XVI Gustaf meets with the President of the House of Representatives of Morocco

Happy Birthday Princess Claire!!!


Happy 42nd Birthday to Princess Claire of Belgium!!! Princess Claire is married to Prince Laurent, 11th in line to the throne. She is also sister-in-law to King Philippe of Belgium and daughter-in-law of King Albert II and Queen Paola.

We Hope Princess Claire has a lovely day filled with celebration and everything she wishes for.

25 years of King Harald V



Congratulations to King Harald V who celebrated 25 years on the throne on Sunday 17th January. King Harald V is King of Norway and took over from his father, King Olav V. Harald's heir is his son Crown Prince Haakon.

We wish much health, happiness and many more years of a successful and wise reign to King Harald V.


Happy Birthday 15th-17th January 2016


15th January 


Happy 48th to Inaki Urdangarin, husband of Infanta Cristina of Spain, brother-in-law to King Felipe VI and son-in-law of King Juan Carlos I & Queen Sofia of Spain


Happy 71st birthday to Marie, Princess Michael of Kent.


17th January 


Happy 2nd Birthday to Mia Tindall, daughter of Zara Phillips & Mike Tindall, granddaughter of Princess Anne, The Princess Royal and great granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II

What's Happening Monday 18th January 2016

The United Kingdom 


Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex attends a Luncheon Meeting for the Windsor & Eton Rotary Club

Princess Anne, The Princess Royal and Sir Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence are still visiting The Falkland Islands and South Georgia.

Denmark 


The Danish royal family announce that Prince Joachim and Princess Marie of Denmark will be conducting a royal tour of Iceland from the 21st-22nd of January.

Monaco 

 

Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene visit The Vatican 


Norway 


Crown Prince Haakon & Crown Princess Mette-Marit attend the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

Spain 


King Felipe VI meets with a member from the Forum of Asturias

King Felipe VI meets with a council member from The Canary Islands




Monday, 18 January 2016

What Happened Sunday 17th January 2016

The United Kingdom 


Queen Elizabeth II  and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh attends a church service in Norfolk

Princess Anne, The Princess Royal and Sir Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence are touring The Falkland Islands and South Georgia.


Denmark 

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark is in Norway attending the celebrations for the 25th anniversary of King Harald V's reign.



Jordan 


Queen Rania meets with 12 young female Jordanian entrepreneurs.

Morocco 

 

King Mohammed VI chairs a religious evening in memory of his father, the late King Hassan II

Norway 


Norway undertakes celebrations in honour of the 25th anniversary of King Harald's reign. Celebrations include;

11:00am - A church service attend by King Harald V, Queen Sonja, Crown Prince Haakon, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, Marius Borg Hoiby, Princess Ingrid Alexandra, Prince Sverre Magnus, Princess Martha Louise, Ari Behn, Maud Behn, Leah Behn, Emma Behn and Princess Astrid

12:45pm - The royal family attend winter games in honour of the 25th anniversary of King Harald V's reign.

4:00pm - King Harald V, Queen Sonja, Crown Prince Haakon, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, Princess Martha Louise, Ari Behn & Princess Astrid attend a Gala performance.







Sweden 


King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia are in Norway attending the celebrations for the 25th anniversary of King Harald V's reign.







What Happened Satuday 16th January 2016

The United Kingdom 


Princess Anne, The Princess Royal and her husband Sir Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence are still conducting a visit of the Falkland Islands and South Georgia.

Monaco 


Prince Albert II, Camille Gottlieb (Princess Stephanie's daughter), Princess Stephanie and Louis Ducruet attend the 40th International Circus Festival. 

Fashion Fridays 8th January-15th January 2016

Thanks to Queen Rania's European tour we saw some pretty great fashion this week. There were others on show as well, but the Jordanian Queen was the real star of the show


Queen Rania started off in England wearing this beautiful outfit. I think this look is perfect. The jacket is so versatile with the side slits, it can look different with a number of dresses. Black and Hot Pink look great together and the colour looks fantastic on Rania. The shows are perfect for a meeting with the British Prime Minister


On the 12th of January Queen Rania changed her outfit twice, and then for her third meeting just added a little something. This purple number is what she wore for a meeting with the Belgian Prime Minister. The purple dress is so classy and is really beautiful. I love the different shades. The little black jacket is a perfect addition. Being economical she is wearing the same shoes she wore just 4 days prior to her meeting with the British Prime Minister.


The Queen wore this to a meeting with the President of the European Commission. Firstly, I just love those shoes! Queen Rania looks elegant and business like. Nothing wrong with this outfit.


In a meeting with Queen Mathilde of Belgium, Rania kept the second outfit but added this beautiful jacket. The style is nice, but I don't think the pink stripe at the bottom works.

Whilst we're on this event, let's take a look at Queen Mathilde's outfit. I like her top but i don't think it matches the skirt. I think Mathilde looks a bit granny hear, and she's not, she's actually quite young.


On the same day Queen Mathilde also wore this. I prefer this so much more! Mathilde looks amazing in red and the dress is really cute. Her shoes are pretty terrific too.


January 8th saw Queen Letizia of Spain wear this. I would like it if she didn't have that jacket. It ruins the whole outfit especially the arm slits.


Luckily on the 12th the Spanish Queen redeemed herself in a pale pink coat and Maroon skirt and vest with a plain white jacket. This was accompanied by nude shoes (must be co-ordinating with Queen Rania) and a maroon clutch. She looks stunning and all ready for business.


For the 100th anniversary of the withdrawal from Gallipoli Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge wore this lovely outfit. Perfectly appropriate for a very somber occasion. Her hair looks terrific and I'm in love with those boots!!!


Though she's not royal exactly I thought I'd include her for good measure. Pippa Middleton accompanied her big sister Kate to the church service on 10th January. Pippa matched her sister wearing black boots. Her hat is just too adorable, very suitable for the winter month of January.


Queen Elizabeth II wore this cute ensemble to the ceremony. As per usual the Queen looks classy and she's wearing such a pretty colour. Very nice.


Finally we have The Belgians. Princess Beatrix, former Queen Beatrix wore this to a New Years reception. The colour of her top is brilliant. The shawl is a lovely touch.


We end with Queen Maxima. This outfit shouldn't work, but it does. The Queen of Belgium pulls off wearing Orange and looks amazing. The belt in the middle really makes the outfit. The brown jacket matches nicely.

So many outfits to choose from this week!!! It's a hard choice but my favourite fashion of the week is...Queen Rania's Purple outfit!!!


I can't say enough good things about this outfit. It's my favourite for this week. Congrats Queen Rania!!!







Friday, 15 January 2016

What's Happening Friday 15th January 2016

The United Kingdom


Princess Anne, The Princess Royal & Sir Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence continue their visit to The Falkland Islands & South Georgia.

Morocco 


King Mohammed VI and Queen Laila are in Berlin, Germany. The King gives the opening address at the annual Greek week celebrations in Berlin.

Norway 


King Harald V and Queen Sonja receive representatives of various organisations to celebrate the upcoming 25th anniversary of King Harald's reign.




Thursday, 14 January 2016

44 years of Queen Margrethe II


Queen Margrethe II of Denmark celebrates 44 years on the throne today. Queen Margrethe II took over from her father King Frederik IX on 14th January 1972. 

Queen Margrethe is much beloved by the people of Denmark and is believed to be quite in touch with her citizens. We wish only the best for Queen Margrethe and that her reign should always be filled with much wisdom, strength and love for her people.




What's Happening Thursday 14th January 2016

The United Kingdom 


Princess Anne, The Princess Royal accompanied by Sir Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence is still on a visit of The Falkland Islands & South Georgia.

Denmark 


Denmark celebrates the 44th anniversary of Queen Margrethe II's ascension to the Danish throne 

Japan 


Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko release poetry they have written in honour of the New Year

Jordan 


King Abdullah II is still in Washington D.C. and meets briefly with President Barack Obama

Queen Rania is in Norway and meets with King Harald V, Queen Sonja, Crown Prince Haakon & Crown Princess Mette-Marit

Luxembourg 


Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stephanie visit a confectionary workshop

Grand Duke Henri receives the President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe.

Grand Duke Henri attends the 25th anniversary of the Luxembourg Public Shipping Register.

Norway 


10:00am - King Harald V, Queen Sonja, Crown Prince Haakon & Crown Princess Mette-Marit meet with the minister of Foreign Affairs

12:30pm - King Harald V, Queen Sonja, Crown Prince Haakon & Crown Princess Mette-Marit meet with Queen Rania of Jordan and host a luncheon in honour of their royal guest.

Spain 


King Felipe VI meets with the President of the Congress of Deputies

King Felipe VI holds an audience with the President of the Senate



Sweden 


King Carl XVI Gustaf, Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria & Prince Daniel meet with the minister of Foreign Affairs



Wedding Wednesdays (Princess Margriet of The Netherlands & Pieter van Vollenhoven)

This past Sunday Princess Margriet of The Netherlands celebrated her 49th wedding anniversary with husband Pieter Van Vollenhoven. Princess Margriet is the third of Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard's four children. She is the aunt of current monarch, King Willem-Alexander and 8th in line to the Dutch throne.

The wedding took place on 10th January 1967. The royal guest list included the royal couple themselves, Queen Juliana & Prince Bernhard of The Netherlands, her sisters Crown Princess Beatrix, Princess Irene and Princess Christina.  Queen Elizabeth II attended the wedding and brought along 17 year old Princess Anne. This is unusual as Queen Elizabeth rarely attends weddings outside of her family.

The marriage has produced four sons and 11 grandchildren. Every marriage should be so successful! 


The bride & Groom. You can see quite clearly Princess Margriet is wearing the Pearl Button Tiara.


The full length of Princess Margriet's dress. The train of course is very long, I quite like the dress as a whole. It's simple & very pretty. The bouquet is nice too, it's not too big which is a lot of the problem we see at royal weddings.


Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard


The Dutch royal family. Queen Beatrix (then Crown Princess Beatrix) is on the far left and her husband Prince Clays is next to her.


Wedding reception dinner. The girl on the right is Princess Christina of The Netherlands (Juliana's youngest daughter)


Queen Elizabeth II, behind her in the red is Princess Anne, The Princess Royal

What's Happening Wednesday 13th January 2016

The United Kingdom 


Prince Charles, Prince of Wales held a meeting with the North Highland Initiative
 
Princess Anne, The Princess Royal and husband Sir Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence are still visiting The Falkland Islands and South Georgia.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex will be attending lunch with the Worshipful Company of Wax Chandlers.

Luxembourg 


Grand Duke Henri, Grand Duchess Maria Teresa, Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume & Hereditary Grand Duchess Stephanie meet with the President of Luxembourg, the State Council, representatives of national authorities and various diplomats.

Grand Duke Henri & Grand Duchess Maria Teresa met with the Luxembourg representatives from the 2015 Special Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

Morocco 

 

King Mohammed VI extended his condolences to Turkey over Istanbul bombing.

The Netherlands 


Queen Maxima attends launch of a platform for entrepreneurs

Spain 


King Juan Carlos I travels to Guatemala to attends the inauguration of President Jimmy Morales Cabrera

Sweden 


King Carl XVI Gustaf meets with diplomats from The Bahamas, Niger and Uruguay

Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel attend a board meeting for the Crown Princess Couple's Foundation


Tuesday, 12 January 2016

What's Happening Tuesday 12th of January 2016

The United Kingdom 


Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales held a meeting with The British Asian Trust

Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex held a Duke of Edinburgh meeting.

Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex and Sophie, Countess of Wessex met with Chief of the General Staff

Princess Anne, The Princess Royal and Sir Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence are still visiting the Falkland Islands and South Georgia.

Belgium 


Queen Mathilde holds a New Years Reception for European Authorities. 

Queen Mathilde receives Queen Rania of Jordan. They will discuss the Syrian refugee crisis and it's effects on the Jordanian education system.




Jordan 

 

King Abdullah II is still in Washington, D.C.  Today he met with the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

Queen Rania is in Brussels and meets with Queen Mathilde of Belgium  to discuss the Syrian refugee crisis and it's effect on the Jordanian education system. The Queen of Jordan also meets with the European Commission President. Finally Queen Rania also had a meeting with the Prime Minister of Belgium also with regards to the Syrian refugee crisis.






The Netherlands 


Former Queen, Princess Beatrix attneds a New Years reception for Dutch Guests & foreign diplomats

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima hold a New Years reception for Dutch guests and foreign diplomats.



Norway 


Crown Prince Haakon attends the annual conference of the Federation of Norwegian Agricultural Co-operatives

Sweden 


King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia meet with Artistic Director of the Royal Palace Music Festival

Spain 


Queen Letizia meets with the Foundation for help Against Drug Addiction

What's Happening Monday 11th January 2016

The United Kingdom 


Princess Anne, The Princess Royal & Sir Vice Admiral Timothy Lawrence are visiting the Falkland Islands and South Georgia.

Jordan 


King Abdullah II is in Washington, D.C. meeting with the Secretary of State, Secretary of Defence and US Arab and Muslim leaders.


Morocco 


Morocco celebrates its independence day

Norway 


King Harald V meets with the Chief of the Naval Staff

King Harald V holds an audience with members from the Norwegian Society of Sciences and Letters




What Happened Sunday 10th January 2016

The United Kingdom


Princess Anne, The Princess Royal and her husband Sir Vice Admiral Timothy Lawrence left for the Falkland Islands & South Georgia.

A service was held in Sandringham to mark the 100th anniversary of withdrawal from Gallipoli during WW1. Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge & Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge were in attendance.

What Happened Saturday 9th January 2016

Norway 


Crown Prince Haakon meets with volunteers from the 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games

Crown Prince Haakon attends the 2016 sports gala in Lillehammer


Sunday, 10 January 2016

Sporty Sundays, Series 3 (Cricket)

In this week's Sporty Sundays we'll take a look at Cricket. This is a game almost exclusively played by the British royal family. Everyone from the Queen's husband Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh to Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge play the game!







They start learning at a very young age.



One can tell the high esteem in which the game is regarded by the royals who come out to greet cricket teams as well as to watch the matches.