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World Travelers: The Prince Charles of Wales & Camilla, The Duchess of Cornwall visit the USA, March 2015

Day 1 (March 17) The Prince Charles of Wales & Camilla, The Duchess of Cornwall began trip with a day in Washington DC and were wisked away to the British Embassy from Andrews Air Force Base { Photos }. Day 2 (March 18)  The future British monarch marked the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta during a visit to the National Archives where he will view the "Charters of Freedom" and the 1297 version of the Magna Carta { Photos }. He was joined by his wife for a visit to the Martin Luther King, Jr Memorial { Photos }. They met with members of the Shakespeare Theatre Company { Photos } and toured George Washington's Mt. Vernon estate { Photos }. In the evening, they attended a private reception at the home of long-time friends Robert & Barbie Albritton{ Photos } Day 3 (March 19) The royal pair continued their adventures in Washington, DC today. First on the adgenda was a visit with hte United States President and Vice President (and a bunch of journalist...

World Travelers: King & Queen of Norway visit Turkey: November 2013

Day 1 (Nov 5) Upon their arrival in Turkey, the King and Queen of Norway attended a Welcoming Ceremony. During the ceremony, the King (along side the Turkish President) reviewed the Turkish Honor Guard. After the Guard Review, the Norweigen King and Turkish President sat down for a discussion. After that, the Norwiegen Royal Couple attended a business seminar before visiting Hagia Sophia and he Sultan Ahmed Mosque (the Blue Mosque) in Istanbul{ Source } { Photos } Day 2 (Nov 6) During the second day of their visit to Turkey, the Norwegian Royal Couple did several activities. King Harald & Queen Sonja attended a concert and Norwegian seafood buffet at the Ciragan Palace Kempinski Hotel { Photos } Day 3 (Nov 7) The Norwiegen Royal Couple visited the Aya Sofia Museumand the Blue Mosque. They also attended a Turkish/Norwegian Business Seminar { Photos }

World Travelers: Sophie, The Countess of Wessex visits India & Qatar: September 2013

India Day 1 (Sept 18) Sophie, The Countess of Wessex met with schoolchildren during a welcome at the ITC Sonar Kolkata Hotel. During her welcoming ceremony, she planted a tree to commemorate her visit { Photos } Day 2 (Sept 19) Sophie, The Countess of Wessex visited a converted DC-10 Aircraft that Orbis uses as a flying opthalmic hospital and training facility on day 2 of her visit to India with the Charity ORBIS at Kolkata airport { Source }. The Countess of Wessex also attended a reception for the  Charity ORBIS at Kolkata airport at the ITC Kolkata Hotel  { Photos } Day 3 (Sept 20) The Countess of Wessex tried her hand at cataract surgery on the EYES1 simulator on the UK ORBIS Flying Eye Hospital and met with staff and patients at the UK ORBIS Flying Eye Hospital  { Photos }. The Countess of Wessex attended a reception for ORBIS volunteers at the ITC Sonar Hotel{ Photos } Day 4 (September 21) The Countess of Wessex attended the closi...

Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan visits Spain

Day 1 (June 10) He arrived in Spain, where he was welcomed by Spain's prime minister at the Moncloa Palace { Photos }. From there, the future emperor visited  the Museum of Decorative Arts , where he viewed a display called "Namban Varnishes: Traces of Japan in Spain" { Photos }. Day 2 (June 11) The future Japanese Emperor was joined by Spain's future King for the innaugaral meeting of the Spainish-Japanese Business Cooperation Comittee { Photos }. Afterward, the two future world leaders paid a vist to the Tsunami Exhibition at the Conde Duque's Cultural Center { Photos }. In the evening, they attended a concert { Photos } Day 3 (June 12) The future Asian monarch was joined by the future King of Spain and the President of the Community of Madrid paid a visit to the  "Canal de Isabel II" Management Center { Photos }{ Photos }.  The future Japanese Emperor visited the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium { Video }{ Source }.  In the evening, he j...

King Carl XVI Gustaf & Queen Silvia of Sweden visit Croita

Day 1 (April 16) King Carl XVI & Queen Silvia arrived to Croatia where they were welcomed by the President and First Lady { Photos }. That afternoon, the King and his delegation met with the President and his delegation "...held a bilateral meeting..."{ Source }, while their wives visited Croiatian State Archives, where  they toured the library and the conservation and restoration laboratory { Source }. Afterward, the King attended a working lunch with Speaker Josip Leko  { Source }. They also attend a meeting with the Prime Minister and his wife { Source } before heading over to the  { Source } Meštrović Museum for the opening of the Meštrović — Milles exhibition{ Source }, where they attended the opening ceremony and toured of the exhibit, and attended a reception { Source }. After the visit to the museum, they concluded their day with a dinner ath the Presidential Palace { Source } Day 2 (April 17) They started their second day in Croita wi...

Grand Duke Henri & Grand Duchess Maria Teresa visit Austria

Day 1 (April 15) They arrived in Austria, where they recieved an official welcome with military honors before The Grand Duke attended a meeting with the President of Austria { Source }, while the ladies of Luxembourg and Austria met { Source }.  In the evening, the royal pair attended a state dinner hosted by the President and his wife{ Source }{ Photos } Day 2 (April 16) First thing on the Grand Duke's agenda was a meeting with the Austrian President of National Council { Source }. Afterward, he was joined by his wife to  participate in the Austro-Luxembourg Economic Forum{ Source } At lunchtime, they attended an official luncheon hosted by the President of National Council { Source }. After lunch, they met with the Director-General of the UN at the UN offiice in Vienna { Source }. They hosted a reception for the President and First Lady of Austria in one of the "...presitious rooms of the Albertina..." { Source }. Day 3 (April 17) On the final day of their vi...

Princess Beatrice of York & Princess Eugenie of York take Germany

Day 1 (Jan 17) The Princesses arrived in Germany to promote the GREAT Campaign . Upon their arrival, the two sisters drove a Mini in front to the Brandenburg Gate to promote the GREAT initiative to promote the UK Abroad. Afterward, the two sisters visited the British School of Berlin , and the e-commerce company ' Zalando '. The sisters also paid a visit to KaDeWe department store and a fashion fair 'Bread & Butter' { Source } ( also has a video clip with a speech from Princess Beatrice's speech at the bottom of the page ). Of course, even though their dad is paying for the trip out of his pocket, the girls were not without controversy. The girls were driving the Mini from the British Embassy to  the Brandenburg Gate, and went through a red light, however, it was later revealed that they had been waved through by German security { Source }. { Photos } Day 2 (Jan 18) Today was a celebration of the Royal Family's history with the German city ...

Prince Albert & Princess Charlene of Monaco visit the Far East

Day 1 (November 29) (Singapore) The Royal pair attended a gala for the  Prince Albert II Foundation  in Singapore on Thursday { Source } Day 2 (November 30) (Papua New Guinea) Prince Albert attended a reception in his honor at the Divine Word University  { Source } before heading off on some fun-filled research adventures. Prince Albert met with scientists that were involved in the Papua Niugini Biodiversity Expedition (PNBE) { Source }. He also rode aboard the “ ... research vessel Alis and take part in some deep-sea sampling, only if the weather permits. Prince Albert II will take a trip to the Swire Research Station in the Wanang Conservation Area. The expedition seeks to document the marine fauna and flora of Papua New Guinea from the bottom of the Bismarck Sea to the top of Mount Wilhelm...” according to one scientists of the PNBE, Professor Philippe Bouchet { Source }.

Prince Albert & Princess Charlene visit Lithuania & Poland

Day 1 (October 15) Upon their arrival, they were received by H.E. Mrs. Dalia Grybauskaite, President of the Republic of Lithuania, at the Presidential Palace in Vilnius{ Photos }{ Photos }{ Video }. Then The President of the Republic of Lituania and Prince Albert engaged in a discussion of various topics such as current issues such as the Euro crisis, the protection of the environment and renewable energy projects in Lithuania as well as their cooperation in the international bodies. In the evening, The Sovereign Prince of Monaco paid tribute to those who died for the inhtdependence of Lithuania, at the Antakalnis Cemetery, in the presence of the Lithuanian Defense Minister. Afterward, the Princely couple attended a state dinner at the Presidential Palace. Day 2 (October 16) Prince Albert met with the President of Parliament. Then the Princely Couple lunched with the Prime Minister of Lithuania. Day 3 (October 17) Upon their arrival, Prince Albert reviewed the Honor Guard w...

Queen Sofia Visits Bolvia

Day 1 (October 17) Upon her arrival in Bolivia, Queen Sofia met with Bolivian President, Mr. Juan Evo Morales, at Casa de Gobierno (Government House) { Photo }{ Photos }{ Source }. The Queen of Spain also visited the Museo Nacional de Arte de Bolivia { Source }. Day 2 (October 18) She met with Spanish aid workers { Source }, visited the public school, "España" in El Alto; visisted the ruins of the ancient city Tiwanaku { Source }, attended the official opening of the Cultural Center of Spain in La Paz { Photo }{ Photos } and took a trip to Santa Cruz de la Sierra. Day 3 (October 19) Queen Sofia met with the governor of Santa Cruz de la Sierra{ Photo }{ Photo }. She also visited the rehabilitation center of a Jesuit sanctuary and visited a school workshop. Day 4 (October 20) The Queen of Spain spent her day visiting an occupational training center for disabled youth, attened the opening of  a water treatment and sewage project that was funded by the ...

World Travelers: The Crown Princely Couple of Denmark visit to Brazil

Day 1, September 16 Crown Prince Frederik visited the Asger Jorn exhibition at Tomie Ohtake Institute, where he was  received by the Director Ricardo Ohtake and Museum Director Jacob Thage from Museum Jorn in Silkeborg, showcasing Asger Jorn exhibition. Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary visited the Scandinavian Church in Sao Paulo,which was founded 20 years ago. They also attended a reception at a Danish colony in Brazil.  Crown Prince Frederik will visit the Danish-owned store Scandinavia Designs. The visit is part ofthe VisitDenmark event “COOL Denmark”, which focuses on Danish lifestyle. For the event five different chefs from Denmark and Brazil will make dishes, combining the Danish and Braziliancuisine. Day 2, September 17 They met with various Danish companies that are based in Brazil. Crown Prince Fredrick opened and inspected the exhibition "Family Ties: Ethnic Groups in Brazil" at MuBE (Mudeo Brasileiro da Escultura). After, the future Kin...

The Crown Princely Couple of Denmark on Official Visit to South Korea: May 10-16

Day 1 (May 10) Crown Prince Fredrik & Crown Princess Mary visited the War Memorial of Korea in Seoul, Korea. During their visit, they  visited the  War Memorial of Korea . During their visit, they burned incense and offered flowers as a sign of respect to South Korean soldiers killed in war { Photos }. Crown Prince Fredrik met with South Korean Prime Minister at the government complex { Photos }. Day 2 (May 11) Crown Prince Fredrik and Crown Princess Mary visited the   Finn Juhl Exhibition at Daelim Museum  { Photos }. They also attended the opening ceremony of the 2012 Yeosu Expo { Photos }. Day 3 (May 12) The Crown Princely Couple of Denmark attended an opening ceremony of the pavilion of Denmark at the 2012 Yeosu Expo in Yeosu { Photos }. Day 4 (May 13) The Crown Princely Couple visited the border village of panmunjom between South and North Korea in the demilitarized zone (DMZ)   { Photos }. Day 5 (May 14) They coo...

Charles, Prince of Wales in the Gulf States, and South Africa

Nov 1st (Day 1) -Prince Charles  met with Kuwait's Prime Minister Sheikh Nasser Mohammed Al Sabah, right, in Bayan Palace, Bayan, Kuwait, during a two-day state visit on Tuesday Nov 1, 2011. The state-run KUNA news agency says Prince Charles arrived to Kuwait on Monday with a delegation that includes his private secretary for foreign and Commonwealth affairs, Clive Alderton. Nov 2 (Day 2) - Arrival in South Africa Nov 3 (Day 3) -The Royals met with Former South African Presient Nelson Mandela's wife at the Nelson Mandela Foundation office in  Johannesburg. -Camilla showing off a traditonal Zulu headdress while visiting the township of Soweto -Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall  ended a busy day of engagements by meeting Acting President Kgalema Motlanthe in Pretoria, South Africa. Nov 4 (Day 4)  -The future monarchs took a  tour of the Nelson Mandela Foundation  , and visited the  Potters House Refuge . Nov...

The Danish Crown Princely Family Goes Down Under-to Australia that is!

Crown Princess Mary, Crown Prince Fredrick, Prince Christian, Princess Isabella, Prince Vincent & Princess Josephine embarked on a trip to Australia on an Official Visit on Sunday, November 20th. The trip will last a week. During their visit, they visited Sydney, Canberra, and Melbourne { Source }. Day 1 (Nov 20) -The Crown Princely couple visited the Sculpture by the Sea art exhibition in Bondi, Australia. -They also attended the People’s Choice and Children’s Choice Awards ceremony where they presented the awards. { source } -The Crown Princely couple gave an interview  for the program  Kronprinsparrets Priser 2011. - The Crown Princely couple then went off to Sydney, Australia, where they went to the Customs House to attend the Curating Cities: Sydney-Copenhagen exhibition where they were greeted by hundreds of well-wishers. -At the end of the day, the Crown Princely couple, along with their business delegates and four children,    att...

The Duke & Duchess of Cambridge visit Denmark

Day 1 (November 2) They began their official visit to Denmark by attending a private visit with and teaming up with Denmark's Crown Prince Fredrick and Crown Princess Mary to  visit the UNICEF emergency supply centre on November 2, 2011 in Copenhagen, Denmark , the future monarchs assisted with packing relief boxes. Day 2 (November 3) During a visit to a United Nations aid depot in Copenhagen, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge was seen declining a bite of peanut paste, sparking a rumor that she may be expecting herself, according to  ABCNews.com

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip, Duke of Endinburgh's Official visit to Austrailia: A Recap

Day 1 (Oct 18) -Official Arrival & Ceremonial Welcome in Canberra, Australia. View photos at Zimbio . Day 2 (Oct 19) - In the morning, The Queen met with Her Excellency Governor-General Quentin Bryce. And in the afternoon, Her Majesty visited the  Floriade Flower Festival . Day 2 (Oct 20) -While her husband took the morning off, The Queen started her day meeting with  Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Leader of the Opposition.  -In the evening, Prince Phillip, The Duke of Endinburgh attended    Duke of Edinburgh Award Reception, while his wife attended a reception hosted by the Prime Minister at Parliament House Day 3 (Oct 21) -HM Queen Elizabeth  inspects the Guard of Honour during a visit to the Australian Royal Military College where Her Majesty presented the college with new Colours (Regimental Flags), Duntroon, Canberra, Australia. View photo. -While his wife was busy with the Guard of Honour, Prince Phillip, Duke of E...