31 Sunday Aug 2014
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of The Netherlands greet supporters during the celebration to the 200 Years of the Kingdom of the Netherlands on August 30, 2014 in Maastricht
Grand Duchess Maria Teresa & Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, Queen Maxima & King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, King Philippe of Belgium with Queen Mathilde, Daniela Schadt and Federal President of Germany Joachim Gauck attend celebrations marking the 200th anniversary of the kingdom of The Netherlands.
19 Thursday Jun 2014
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The Crown must constantly earn citizens’ appreciation, respect and trust. KING FELIPE VI Spain’s parliament proclaimed Felipe VI the country’s …
18 Wednesday Jun 2014
Juan Carlos signed the bill at a ceremony in the Royal Palace in Madrid, which was attended by 160 guests. At midnight local time Felipe will become king although the event will not be marked in public until Thursday morning. The succession was endorsed by both of Spain’s main political parties.
14 Saturday Jun 2014
Posted in European royal families, Events, Royal Ceremonies
19 June 2014
05 Thursday Jun 2014
The award is being given in recognition of the Queen’s commitment and dedication to caring for those most in need. The award is being conferred by the Path to Peace Foundation, an autonomous arm of Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations. Past recipients of the prestigious award include former UN chief Kofi Annan, former Philippine President Corazon Aquino and Polish politician Lech Walesa. (Photos by Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
05 Saturday Apr 2014
Queen Elizabeth II meets Pope Francis for the first time on 3 April 2014 on a visit that coincides with the anniversary of the start of the Falklands War between Britain and Argentina. Previously, Elizabeth II had met with four Pontiffs, starting with Pius XII in 1951, a year before her accession to the throne. The queen has visited the Vatican twice during her reign, once to meet John XXIII in 1961 and again in 2000 to see John Paul II, and met Benedict XVI in Britain, during his Apostolic Visit in September 2010.
Pope Francis presented the Queen with a priceless gift for Prince George at the Vatican. The orb made from lapis lazuli semi-precious stone featuring a silver cross of St Edward the Confessor was given to the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh to pass on to her heir. This was accompanied by a manuscript dating back to 1679 proclaiming the saint day of Edward the Confessor. The Pope explained “it’s for the little boy” as he handed the gifts over. The ornament – made especially for the occasion – featured an inscription saying: “From Pope Francis to Prince George of Cambridge.” Prince Philip was delighted with his gift from the Pope – three gold medals bearing the Pontiff’s face. He joked: “That’s very kind of you, that’s the only gold medal I have ever won.” In a friendly exchange they presented two signed pictures of themselves in silver frames and a hamper of goodies from the Royal Estates.
24 Thursday Oct 2013
The official portrait for the christening of Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge, photographed in The Morning Room at Clarence House in London, 23 October 2013. PICTURED: (back, left-right) HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, HRH Prince of Wales, HRH The Duchess of Cornwall, HRH Prince Harry of Wales; (front, left-right) HM Queen Elizabeth II, HRH Duchess of Cambridge carrying HRH Prince George with HRH Duke of Cambridge. Prince George is wearing an outfit made of delicate Honiton lace and white satin by Angela Kelly, an exact replica of the one worn before him by every baby born to the British Royal family since 1841. The Duchess is wearing Alexander McQueen dress and a Jane Taylor hat. Photo by Jason Bell.
