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6/30/2010
Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh visit Canada - Day 3
HM Queen Elizabeth of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and HRH The Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, born Prince of Greece and Denmark, are visiting Canada from June 28 till July 6, 2010, to celebrate the centenary of the Canadian Navy and to mark Canada Day. In addition to this visit, the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh will visit New York on July 6, 2010, in order to address the UN General Assembly.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010 - Halifax-Ottawa:
* Halifax - Tree planting in garden of Government House.
* Ottawa - Visit to Canadian Museum of Nature
* Ottawa - Tour of new water gallery.
* Ottawa - Visit to National Arts Centre, statue unveiling outside.
* Ottawa - Government House: tree planting in the garden, unveiling of Diamond Jubilee window design and unveiling of Marquette of bust for Senate Foyer;
* Ottawa - Garden Party hosted by the Government of Canada and the Governor-General of Canada.
Click HERE to see the full program of the visit to Canada and New York.
Source pictures: Picapp.
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King Albert and Queen Paola of the Belgians visit Congo - day 2
Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh visit Canada - Day 2
HM Queen Elizabeth of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and HRH The Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, born Prince of Greece and Denmark, are visiting Canada from June 28 till July 6, 2010, to celebrate the centenary of the Canadian Navy and to mark Canada Day. In addition to this visit, the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh will visit New York on July 6, 2010, in order to address the UN General Assembly.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010 - Halifax:
* Arrival at Canadian Forces Base Halifax.
* Pre-lunch Reception.
* Lunch hosted by the Government of Canada.
* Presentation of new coin by Prime Minister for Naval Centennial.
* International Fleet Review – Centenary of Canadian Navy.
* Reception for “A Celebration of Novia Scotia”, Cunard Centre.
Click HERE to see the full program of the visit to Canada and New York.
Source pictures: Picapp.
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It's a girl for Lady Davina and Gary Lewis
Lady Davina and Gary Lewis had their first child together, a girl named Senna Lewis, in June 2010.
Gary already has a son, Ari Lewis
Lady Davina is the eldest daughter of of TRH Prince Richard and Birgitte, Princess Richard of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester.
6/29/2010
King Albert and Queen Paola of the Belgians visit Congo - day 1
Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark attends Shanghai World Expo site
Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh visit Canada - Day 1
HM Queen Elizabeth of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and HRH The Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, born Prince of Greece and Denmark, are visiting Canada from June 28 till July 6, 2010, to celebrate the centenary of the Canadian Navy and to mark Canada Day. In addition to this visit, the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh will visit New York on July 6, 2010, in order to address the UN General Assembly.
Monday, June 28, 2010:
* Arrival at Garrison Grounds for Official Welcome and Novia Scotia ceremony.
* Royal salute.
* Guard inspection.
* Short speech by The Queen.
* Mi’kmaq event at Halifax Common.
* Re-dedication of Government House.
Click HERE to see the full program of the visit to Canada and New York.
Source pictures: Picapp.
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Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh visit Canada and New York - Program
HM Queen Elizabeth of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and HRH The Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, born Prince of Greece and Denmark, are visiting Canada from June 28 till July 6, 2010, to celebrate the centenary of the Canadian Navy and to mark Canada Day. In addition to this visit, the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh will visit New York on July 6, 2010, in order to address the UN General Assembly.
Program of the visit:
Canada:
Monday, June 28, 2010:
* Arrival at Garrison Grounds for Official Welcome and Novia Scotia ceremony.
* Royal salute.
* Guard inspection.
* Short speech by The Queen.
* Mi’kmaq event at Halifax Common.
* Re-dedication of Government House.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010 - Halifax:
* Arrival at Canadian Forces Base Halifax.
* Pre-lunch Reception.
* Lunch hosted by the Government of Canada.
* Presentation of new coin by Prime Minister for Naval Centennial.
* International Fleet Review – Centenary of Canadian Navy.
* Reception for “A Celebration of Novia Scotia”, Cunard Centre.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010 - Halifax-Ottawa:
* Halifax - Tree planting in garden of Government House.
* Ottawa - Visit to Canadian Museum of Nature
* Ottawa - Tour of new water gallery.
* Ottawa - Visit to National Arts Centre, statue unveiling outside.
* Ottawa - Government House: tree planting in the garden.
* Ottawa - Unveiling of Diamond Jubilee window design.
* Ottawa - Unveiling of Marquette of bust for Senate Foyer;
* Ottawa - Garden Party hosted by the Government of Canada and the Governor-General of Canada.
Thursday, July 1, 2010 – Ottawa - Canada Day
* Official greeting at Parliament Hill
* Inspection of Guard
* Official Canada Day Noon Show.
Friday, July 2, 2010 – Ottawa:
* Private day
* Meeting with Michael Ignatieff, the leader of the Opposition, federal Liberal party at Rideau Hall in Ottawa
Saturday, July 3, 2010 – Winnipeg:
* Arrival at Winnipeg International Airport.
* Announcement of “QEII Aviation Scholarship.”
* Presentation of gift.
* Signing and placing of letter in time capsule.
* Pre-luncheon reception and lunch at Government House hosted by Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba.
* Tour of gardens of Government House
* Statue unveiling
* Tree planting and short walkabout
* Stone unveiling and dedication of site for Canadian Museum of Human Rights.
* Walkabout.
* First Canadian Concert for Human Rights; short speech by The Queen on stage.
Sunday, July 4, 2010 – Toronto:
* Morning worship at St James’s Cathedral.
* Presentation of hand bells.
* Chapel Rededication. (St George’s Chapel)
* Hand bell demonstration by Mohawk group
* Short walkabout.
* Woodbine Racetrack; 151st Running of The Queen’s Plate Stakes. viewing of seventh race; time in walking ring; running of The Queen’s Plate; presentation of trophies; book signing.
Monday, July 5, 2010 – Toronto:
* Visit to Research in Motion.
* Tour of the assembly facility.
* Visit to Pinewood Studios.
* Pre-lunch reception
* Lunch hosted by Province of Ontario
* Tour of 3D film production.
* Audience with Leader of the Opposition at Government House.
* Duke of Edinburgh Awards.
* Pre-dinner reception.
* Official dinner hosted by the Government of Canada; speech by The Queen.
Tuesday, 6 July – Toronto (and New York)
* Arrival at the Queen’s Park.
* Provincial Reception.
* Presentation of medals for Good Citizenship.
* Official departure ceremony.
* Inspection of guard.
* Arrival at Lester B. Pearson International Airport.
* Unveiling of Canadian Border Services Agency’s new badge.
* Departure.
New York:
Tuesday, 6 July – New York (and Toronto)
* Arrival at JFK Airport.
* Arrival at United Nations Headquarters.
* Photocall in front of flags at United Nations Headquarters.
* Wreath laying ceremony in Visitors’ Lobby of United Nations Headquarters.
* Welcoming remarks by the President of the General Assembly at United Nations Headquarters.
* Remarks by the Secretary-General at United Nations Headquarters.
* Speech - The Queen’s Address to the General Assembly at United Nations Headquarters.
* Meeting with the President of the General Assembly at United Nations Headquarters.
* Meeting with the Secretary-General at United Nations Headquarters.
* Informal meeting with the Security Council at United Nations Headquarters.
* Reception with Permanent Representatives of Member States of the Commonwealth and United Nations senior officials at United Nations Headquarters.
* HM and HRH sign the visitors’ book at United Nations Headquarters..
* Departure from UN.
* World Trade Centre site visit.
* Wreath laying at World Trade Centre site.
* HM receives brief overview of the project from Executive Director, PA. and Memorial Foundation President at World Trade Centre site.
* HM meets US family members at World Trade Centre site.
* HM meets group of First Responders, Port Authority Police Department and Fire Department of New York representatives at World Trade Centre site.
* Visit to British Garden at Hanover Square.
* HM meets families at British Garden.
* HM is invited to cut the ribbon and formally open the British Garden.
* Departure JFK Airport for the UK.
Source Program: http://www.royal.gov.uk
6/28/2010
The Princess of Asturias received a representation of Spanish Federation of Associations of Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus in audience.
Grand Ducal family of Luxembourg celebrates National Day 2010
TRH Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Theresa, HRH Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume, TRH Prince Louis and Princess Tessy, HRH Princess Alexandra and HRH Prince Sebastian of Luxembourg celebrated the National Day of Luxembourg on June 23, 2010.
The day before National Day there was a concert. TRH Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Theresa, HRH Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume, TRH Prince Louis and Princess Tessy, HRH Princess Alexandra and HRH Prince Sebastian of Luxembourg attended. To view pictures, please click HERE.
After the day activities related to the National Day, there was a gala. TRH Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Theresa and HRH Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg were present. To view pictures, please click HERE.
Pictures of the National Day during the day:
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Princess Beatrice of York and Dave Clark attend 2010 Veuve Clicquot Manhatten Polo Classic
HRH Princess Beatrice of York and her boyfriend, Dave Clark, attended the 2010 Veuve Clicquot Manhatten Polo Classic on Governor's Island on June 27, 2010.
Source pictures: Picapp.
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Wedding V&D: More pictures of the wedding day
Pictures of the wedding of HRH Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, Duchess of Västergötland, and Daniel Westling, on June 19, 2010.
Click HERE for the guestlist.
The bridal couple:
The bride, HRH Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, Duchess of Västergötland:
Exchanging of the rings:
Official picture of the bridal couple:
Official group picture:
The Bridal couple dancing:
Royal guests having fun while waiting for the bridal couple:
The guests:
Family:
The parents of the bride, TM King Carl Gustav and Queen Silvia of Sweden.
The mother of the bride, HM Queen Silvia of Sweden, and the father of the groom, Olle Westling.
The mother of the bride, HM Queen Silvia of Sweden.
The brother and sister of the bride, HRH Prince Carl Philip of Sweden, the Duke of Värmland, and HRH Princess Madeleine of Sweden, the Duchess of Hälsingland and Gästrikland.
The sister of the bride, HRH Princess Madeleine of Sweden, the Duchess of Hälsingland and Gästrikland.
One of the aunts of the bride, HRH Princess Birgitte of Sweden, Princess of Hohenzollern, and HRH Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg.
One of the aunts of the bride, Princess Christina of Sweden, Mrs Magnuson, and HIH Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan.
Belgium:
TM King Albert II and Queen Paola of the Belgians, Prince and Princess of Luik, Princess Ruffo di Calabria.
TM King Albert II and Queen Paola of the Belgians, Prince and Princess of Luik, Princess Ruffo di Calabria.
HM Queen Paola of the Belgians, Princess of Luik, Princess Ruffo di Calabria.
TRH Prince Phillip and Princess Mathilde of Belgium, the Duke and Duchess of Brabant, Countess d'Udekem d'Acoz.
HRH Princess Mathilde of Belgium, the Duchess of Brabant, Countess d'Udekem d'Acoz.
TIRH Princess Astrid and Prince Lorenz of Belgium, Archduchess and Archduke of Austria-Este.
TRH Prince Laurent and Princess Claire of Belgium.
Bulgaria:
HM Queen Margarita of Bulgaria and HRH The Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex.
HRH Princess Rosario of Bulgaria.
Denmark / Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg / Greece:
HM Queen Margrethe and HRH Prince Henrik, the Prince-Consort of Denmark, and HRH Prince Radu of Romania.
HM Queen Margrethe of Denmark and HM Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands.
HRH Prince Henrik, the Prince-Consort of Denmark, and HM Queen Sofia of Spain, Princess of Greece and Denmark.
TRH Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, Count and Countess of Monpezat, with HRH Prince Christian of Denmark, Count of Monpezat.
HRH Princess Máxima of the Netherlands, the Princess of Orange, and HRH Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark, Count of Monpezat.
HRH Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, Countess of Monpezat.
HSH Fürst Richard and HRH Fürstin Benedikte of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg, Princess of Denmark.
Count Carl-Johan and Countess Gunnila Bernadotte af Wisborg, with behind them, HSH Fürst Richard and HRH Fürstin Benedikte of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg, Princess of Denmark.
HM Queen Anne-Marie of Greece, Princess of Denmark.
HM Queen Anne-Marie of Greece, Princess of Denmark.
HRH Princess Alexia of Greece and Denmark and Carlos Morales.
HRH Prince Nikolaos of Greece and Denmark and his fiancé, Tatiana Blatnik.
England:
TRH The Prince Edward of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Sophie, the Earl and Countess of Wessex.
HRH The Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex and HM Queen Margarita of Bulgaria.
HRH Sophie, the Countess of Wessex.
Japan:
HIH Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan with one of the aunts of the bride, Princess Christina of Sweden, Mrs Magnuson.
Jordan:
TM King Abdullah bin al-Hussein and Queen Rania of Jordan.
HM King Abdullah bin al-Hussein of Jordan.
HM Queen Rania of Jordan.
Luxembourg:
HRH Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and one of the aunts of the bride, HRH Princess Birgitte of Sweden, Princess of Hohenzollern.
HRH Grand Duchess Maria Theresa of Luxembourg and HSH Fürst Albert of Monaco.
HRH Hereditary Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg, Hereditary Duke of Nassau, Prince of Bourbon-Parma, and HRH Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway.
Monaco:
HSH Fürst Albert of Monaco and Charlène Wittstock.
HSH Fürst Albert of Monaco and Charlène Wittstock.
HSH Fürst Albert of Monaco and Charlène Wittstock.
HSH Fürst Albert of Monaco and HRH Grand Duchess Maria Theresa of Luxembourg.
The Netherlands:
HM Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands and HM Queen Margrethe of Denmark.
TRH Prince Willem-Alexander and Princess Máxima of the Netherlands, the Prince and Princess of Orange, with HRH Princess Catharina-Amalia of the Netherlands.
TRH Prince Willem-Alexander and Princess Máxima of the Netherlands, the Prince and Princess of Orange.
HRH Prince Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, the Prince of Orange.
HRH Princess Máxima of the Netherlands, the Princess of Orange, and HRH Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark, Count of Monpezat.
HRH Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands and TRH Prince Friso and Princess Mabel of Orange-Nassau.
Norway:
TM King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway.
TRH Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway with HRH Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway.
TRH Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway with HRH Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway.
TRH Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway.
TRH Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway.
HRH Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway.
HRH Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway and HRH Hereditary Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg, Hereditary Duke of Nassau, Prince of Bourbon-Parma.
Princess Märtha Louise of Norway and Ari Behn.
Princess Märtha Louise of Norway.
Serbia:
TRH Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine of Serbia.
Spain:
HM Queen Sofia of Spain, Princess of Greece and Denmark, and HRH Prince Henrik, the Prince-Consort of Denmark.
HRH Infanta Elena of Spain, the Duchess of Lugo.
TRH Prince Felipe and Doña Letizia of Spain, the Prince and Princess of Asturias.
Source pictures: Picapp.
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