Tāne Mahuta Lewis was born 25 May 2012, the second child of Lady Davina Lewis and her husband, New Zealander carpenter and a surfing enthusiast, Gary Lewis {Source}.
He is 26th in line for the throne after his mother {Source}. However, once the new succession laws go into place, and with the birth of Baby Cambridge in July, Tāne will be 28th in line after his sister (Ed note: The new laws state that the oldest child regardless of gender born after 28 October 2011 does not have male-order preferenece{Source}).
Due to his age and distance to the throne, he is primarily kept from the limelight. He resides in New Zeland with his sister, and parents.
Saturday, May 25, 2013
Royal Profile: Princess Laurentien of The Netherlands
Petra Laurentien Brinkhorst (aka Princess Laurentien) was born in Leiden on 25 May 1966 to Laurens Jan Brinkhorst and Jantien Brinkhorst-Heringa {Source}.
She attended school in The Netherlands, and in Japan{Source}. She received her Baccalauréat from Lycée français in Japan{Source}. She studied history at Groningen University{Source}, earning a foundations degree in 1986{Source}. She then attended Queen Mary College, London University, where she studied political science in 1989{Source}. In 1991, she earned a Master of Journalism from the University of California at Berkeley{Source}
She married Prince Constantijn on 17 May 2001 {Source}. Together, they have three children{Source}:
She attended school in The Netherlands, and in Japan{Source}. She received her Baccalauréat from Lycée français in Japan{Source}. She studied history at Groningen University{Source}, earning a foundations degree in 1986{Source}. She then attended Queen Mary College, London University, where she studied political science in 1989{Source}. In 1991, she earned a Master of Journalism from the University of California at Berkeley{Source}
She married Prince Constantijn on 17 May 2001 {Source}. Together, they have three children{Source}:
- Countess Eloise of Oranje-Nassau, Jonkvrouwe van Amsberg (2002)
- Count Claus-Casimir of Oranje-Nassau, Jonkheer van Amsberg (2003)
- Countess Leonore of Oranje-Nassau, Jonkvrouwe van Amsberg (2006)
The family lives in Brussels{Source}.
In addition to her royal duties, she works as a freelance communications consultant {Source}. Since 2008, she has worked for the European Climate Foundation {Source}. In 2009, she set up the Missing Chapter Foundation{Source}.
One of the Princess's major causes involved the environment and environmential issues{Source}. She is actively involved with the WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature), especially with their "Rewildingn Europe" inititiave{Source}.On 1 November 2012, she was appointed President of Fauna & Flora International (FFI){Source}{Source} A second major cause for the princess is promoting literacy{Source}. She is chair of the Stichting Lezen & Zchrijven {Source}. On 24 March 2009, Princess Laurentien was designated UNESCO Special Envoy on Literacy for Development {Source}. Since 1 February 2011 the Princess has been Chair of the European Commission's High Level Group on Literacy {Source}.
Honorary posts
As a member of the Royal House, Princess Laurentien holds a number of honorary posts{Source}:
As a member of the Royal House, Princess Laurentien holds a number of honorary posts{Source}:
- Patron of the Dutch Listening and Braille Library (NLBB)
- Patron of the Dutch language society Genootschap Onze Taal
- Honorary Chair of the Association of Public Libraries
- President of Fauna & Flora International (FFI)
- President of the European Cultural Foundation
Friday, May 24, 2013
Royal Profile: Prince Joseph Wenzel of Liechtenstein, Count Rietberg
Prince Joseph Wenzel Maximilian Maria of Liechtenstein, Count Rietberg was born 24 May 1995 in London, England, the eldest son of Prince Alois & Princess Sophie {Source}.
He has three younger siblings:
- Princess Marie-Caroline (1996)
- Prince Georg-Antonius (1999)
- Prince Nikolaus (2000)
- Joseph Wenzel: for his ancestor with the same name who was reigning prince of Liechtenstein from 1712- to 1718 and from 1748-1772.
- Maximilian: for his maternal grandfather and his paternal uncle (and godfather), both who are named Maxililian.
- Maria: per tradition with Catholic royalty, in honor of the Virgin Mary
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Royal Profile:Count Christian of Rosenborg
Count Christian of Rosenborg was born 22 October 1942 as Prince Christian of Denmark and Iceland, and the younger son of HRH Knud, Hereditary Prince of Denmark and Princess Caroline-Mathilde of Denmark. Upon his birth, he was in line for the throne ahead of his cousin Princess Margarthe and her sisters due to male-preferential succession. However, in 1953, the Danish succession laws changed to allow Princess Margarethe and her sisters to inherit the throne{Source}. With the thoughts of him ever inheriting the throne being at the forefront, Prince Christian chose to forfeit his rights to the throne by marrying without consent of the monarch and Council of State.
Permissions were not sought because it was expected to be denied as his fiancee was an untitled an untitled commoner {Billed-Bladet, (Interview with Count Christian of Rosenborg), 1985, Danish}. At that time, he was given the title Couunt of Rosenborg and the style Your Excellency.
Permissions were not sought because it was expected to be denied as his fiancee was an untitled an untitled commoner {Billed-Bladet, (Interview with Count Christian of Rosenborg), 1985, Danish}. At that time, he was given the title Couunt of Rosenborg and the style Your Excellency.
He was married to Anne Dorte Maltoft-Nielsen on 27 February 1971. Together, they had three children, who gave them seven grandchildren:
- Countess Josephine Caroline Elisabeth of Rosenborg (b. 29 October 1972), married 1998. with two children:
- Julius Christian Emil Schmidt af Rosenborg (2001)
- Clara Dorte Elisabeth Schmidt af Rosenborg (2004)
- Countess Camilla Alexandrine Cristine of Rosenborg (b. 29 October 1972), married 1995four children:
- Anastasia Caroline Amalie Rosanes af Rosenborg (b. 24 November 1997)
- Ludwig Christian Mikael Rosanes af Rosenborg (b. 5 June 2000)
- Leopold Christian Ingolf Rosanes af Rosenborg (b. 15 April 2005)
- Theodor Christian Emanuel Rosanes af Rosenborg (b. 19 June 2008)
- Countess Feodora Mathilde Helena of Rosenborg (b. 27 February 197), married firstly in 2004 and divorced in 2005, without issue. Feodora married secondly on 8 September 2008 one daughter:
- Caroline-Mathilde Margrethe Rønnow af Rosenborg (b. 1 February 2009)
Count Christian died at Gentofte Hospital in Hellerup, Denmark
At this time, no memorial service or funeral service information has been announced, once that happens, I'll update the article here.
Monday, May 20, 2013
Royal Profile: Crown Prince Pavlos of Greece
Crown Prince Pavlos was born in Athens on May 20th 1967 {Source}. At seven months old, he moved with his family to Rome, before settling in London in 1974{Source}. He attended the Hellenic College, founded by his parents, King Constantine and Queen Anne-Marie{Source}.
The Crown Prince graduated the United World College in 1986 Prince Pavlos graduated the Georgetown School of Foreign Service in International Relations, Law and Organisation in 1993 and the Georgetown Masters School of Foreign Service with a Masters Degree in Foreign Relations and Economics - specialising in Eastern Europe and the Balkans{Source}.
In 2002 he co-founded Ortelius Capital Partners LLC, an alternative asset management group specializing in hedge funds, while in 2003 he co-founded Brigantine, a value based equity fund{Source}..
Crown Prince Pavlos married Marie-Chantal Miller, (HRH Princess Marie-Chantal), in London, in 1995{Source}.
They have 5 children{Source}.:
Crown Prince Pavlos and his family currently reside in London{Source}.
The Crown Prince graduated the United World College in 1986 Prince Pavlos graduated the Georgetown School of Foreign Service in International Relations, Law and Organisation in 1993 and the Georgetown Masters School of Foreign Service with a Masters Degree in Foreign Relations and Economics - specialising in Eastern Europe and the Balkans{Source}.
After finishing at UWC, he went on to serve as a Lieutenant in the British Army{Source}. . He completed his officer training at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst and was awarded the position of Commandant' Stick Orderly{Source}.. He was then awarded a Short Service Commission in the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, where he served for three years{Source}..
Between 1995 and 1997, Crown Prince Pavlos was employed by the Charles R. Weber Company Inc. in the operation and marketing departments{Source}\.. In February 1997, he co-founded Griphon Asset Management, an alternative investment fund-of-funds{Source}.. In November 1998, he co-founded Ivory Capital Group LLC, an investment firm dedicated to managing private investment partnerships, which include a fundamental value based hedge fund and a fund-of-funds{Source}..
Between 1995 and 1997, Crown Prince Pavlos was employed by the Charles R. Weber Company Inc. in the operation and marketing departments{Source}\.. In February 1997, he co-founded Griphon Asset Management, an alternative investment fund-of-funds{Source}.. In November 1998, he co-founded Ivory Capital Group LLC, an investment firm dedicated to managing private investment partnerships, which include a fundamental value based hedge fund and a fund-of-funds{Source}..
In 2002 he co-founded Ortelius Capital Partners LLC, an alternative asset management group specializing in hedge funds, while in 2003 he co-founded Brigantine, a value based equity fund{Source}..
Crown Prince Pavlos married Marie-Chantal Miller, (HRH Princess Marie-Chantal), in London, in 1995{Source}.
They have 5 children{Source}.:
- Princess Maria-Olympia (b. New York, 1996)
- Prince Constantine-Alexios (b New York, 1998)
- Prince Achileas-Andreas (b New York, 1999)
- Prince Odysseas-Kimon (b London, 2004)
- Prince Aristidis-Stavros (b Los Angeles, 2008).
Crown Prince Pavlos and his family currently reside in London{Source}.
Royal Profile: Lady Cosima Rose Alexandra Windsor
Lady Cosima Rose Alexandra Windsor was born 20 May 2010, the younger of two children of Alexander Windsor, Earl of Ulster and Claire, Countess of Ulster {Source}.
She is one of 6 grandchildren of The Duke & Duchess of Gloucester.
The little girl is presently 24th in line for the British Throne.
Due to her age, and distance to the throne, little is known about her and she is primarily kept from the public eye. Her father works as a Director of Transnational Crisis Project and is a former British Army officer {Source} Her mother is a doctor. She has one younger brother, Xan Windsor, Lord Culloden.
She is one of 6 grandchildren of The Duke & Duchess of Gloucester.
The little girl is presently 24th in line for the British Throne.
Due to her age, and distance to the throne, little is known about her and she is primarily kept from the public eye. Her father works as a Director of Transnational Crisis Project and is a former British Army officer {Source} Her mother is a doctor. She has one younger brother, Xan Windsor, Lord Culloden.
King Carl XVI Gustaf & Queen Silvia visit the USA
Day 1 (May 8)
King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia were joined by Princess Madeline and Mr. Christopher O'Neil for a
guided tour of the Castle Clinton national monument {Source}. After that, they took a boat to Ellis Island and then another boat to Liberty Island and the Statue of Liberty {Source}.
Afterward, the pair of royal couples were spotted having lunch at the Red Rooster restaurant in Harlem{Source}
After lunch, the King & Queen said good-bye to their youngest daughter and future son-in-law, boarding a flight for Washington, DC {Source}.
That evening, Sweden's King & Queen attended a dinner at the Swedish Residence that was hosted by the Swedish Ambassador to the US {Source}.
Day 2 (May 9)
The King and Queen's day began with a memorial ceremony for Raoul Wallenberg at the Treasury before attending a meeting with the US Secretary of the Treasury {Source}, and they also took part in a seminar on the Arctic at The House of Sweden {Source}. During the ceremony, the King gave a speech to read his full speech, click here {Source}.
Afterward, the royal couple headed to visit the Library of Congress {Source}, visited the US Capitol{Source}, and met with Speaker of the House John Boehner {Source}. For lunch, they attended a luncheon hosted by Senator Johnny Isakson and Congressman Randall M. Hultgren. Hutlgren is Chairman of the Swedish Caucus{Source}.
Day 3 (May 10)
The third day of their US tour was a busy one! They began their day in Washington, DC, where they visited the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial, where they were received by the US Secretary of Defense{Source}
In the afternoon, it was off to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania{Source}. Upon their arrival in Philidelphia, they met with the city's mayor, who gave them a guided tour of his city {Source}. They also visited Philadelphia City Hall, Independence Hall and the American Swedish Historical Museum {Source}. The final activity of their day was a visit to the Barnes Foundation {Source}.
Day 4 (May 11)
Their final day in the US was another busy one, which they were joined by the Speaker of the Parliament of Finland and his wife {Source}.
In the morning, the group attended a seminar at the Independence Seaport Museum {Source}. Afterward, they paid a visit to the Finnish Monument in Chester {Source}. They attended a luncheon at the Buena Vista Plantation that was hosted by the Governor of Deleware {Source}, where once again, King Carl XVI Gustaf gave another speech. After lunch, the Royal duo attended a Wilmington, Delaware celebration{Source}, and then sailed on a replica of the Kalmar Nyckel to Fort Christina {Source}. While at Fort Christina, they took part in a ceremony at the Delaware Monument in Fort Christina Park {Source}. Following the visit to Fort Christina, they were off to visit the Old Swedes Church to attend a service {Source}.
The day concluded a reception and gala dinenr at the Chase Center where they were joined by Princess Madeline and Christopher O'Neil {Source}, and the King gave another speech {Source}.
King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia were joined by Princess Madeline and Mr. Christopher O'Neil for a
guided tour of the Castle Clinton national monument {Source}. After that, they took a boat to Ellis Island and then another boat to Liberty Island and the Statue of Liberty {Source}.
Afterward, the pair of royal couples were spotted having lunch at the Red Rooster restaurant in Harlem{Source}
After lunch, the King & Queen said good-bye to their youngest daughter and future son-in-law, boarding a flight for Washington, DC {Source}.
That evening, Sweden's King & Queen attended a dinner at the Swedish Residence that was hosted by the Swedish Ambassador to the US {Source}.
Day 2 (May 9)
The King and Queen's day began with a memorial ceremony for Raoul Wallenberg at the Treasury before attending a meeting with the US Secretary of the Treasury {Source}, and they also took part in a seminar on the Arctic at The House of Sweden {Source}. During the ceremony, the King gave a speech to read his full speech, click here {Source}.
Afterward, the royal couple headed to visit the Library of Congress {Source}, visited the US Capitol{Source}, and met with Speaker of the House John Boehner {Source}. For lunch, they attended a luncheon hosted by Senator Johnny Isakson and Congressman Randall M. Hultgren. Hutlgren is Chairman of the Swedish Caucus{Source}.
After lunch, The King and Queen were given a guided tour of the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian {Source}.
In the afternoon, the Swedish monarch and consort took part in a seminar on the Arctic{Source}.
In the evening, the royal pair attended the Washington Ballet's production of The Sun Also Rises {Source}, and a reception afterward {Source}. During the reception, the king gave brief remarks{Source}. You can read the King's remarks here {Source}.
The third day of their US tour was a busy one! They began their day in Washington, DC, where they visited the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial, where they were received by the US Secretary of Defense{Source}
In the afternoon, it was off to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania{Source}. Upon their arrival in Philidelphia, they met with the city's mayor, who gave them a guided tour of his city {Source}. They also visited Philadelphia City Hall, Independence Hall and the American Swedish Historical Museum {Source}. The final activity of their day was a visit to the Barnes Foundation {Source}.
Their final day in the US was another busy one, which they were joined by the Speaker of the Parliament of Finland and his wife {Source}.
In the morning, the group attended a seminar at the Independence Seaport Museum {Source}. Afterward, they paid a visit to the Finnish Monument in Chester {Source}. They attended a luncheon at the Buena Vista Plantation that was hosted by the Governor of Deleware {Source}, where once again, King Carl XVI Gustaf gave another speech. After lunch, the Royal duo attended a Wilmington, Delaware celebration{Source}, and then sailed on a replica of the Kalmar Nyckel to Fort Christina {Source}. While at Fort Christina, they took part in a ceremony at the Delaware Monument in Fort Christina Park {Source}. Following the visit to Fort Christina, they were off to visit the Old Swedes Church to attend a service {Source}.
The day concluded a reception and gala dinenr at the Chase Center where they were joined by Princess Madeline and Christopher O'Neil {Source}, and the King gave another speech {Source}.
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