Current Royal News

8/24/2010

Wedding N&T: Pré-wedding reception

Confirmed guests to the pré-wedding reception of HRH Prince Nikolaos of Greece and Denmark and Tatiana Blatnik.

- HRH Prince Nikolaos of Greece and Denmark and Tatiana Blatnik.
- TM King Constantine and Queen Anne-Marie, Prince and Princess of Denmark.
- HRH Princess Alexia of Greece and Denmark and Carlos Morales.
- TRH Crown Prince Pavlos and Marie-Chantal, Crown Princess Pavlos of Greece.
- HRH Princess Theodora of Greece and Denmark.
- HRH Prince Phillipos of Greece and Denmark.
- HM Queen Margrethe of Denmark.
- HRH Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, Countess of Monpezat.
- TRH Prince Joachim and Princess Marie of Denmark, Count and Countess of Monpezat.
- HM Queen Sofia of Spain, Princess of Greece and Denmark.
- HRH Infanta Elena of Spain, the Duchess of Lugo.
- HRH Infanta Cristina of Spain and Don Iñaki, the Duchess and Duke of Palma de Mallorca.
- TRH Prince Felipe and Doña Letizia of Spain, the Prince and Princess of Asturias.
- HSH Princess Alexandra zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg, Countess of of Pfeil and Klein-Ellguth, and Count Jefferson of Pfeil and Klein-Ellguth.
- TRH Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden, the Duchess and Duke of Västergötland.
- HRH Prince Carl Philip of Sweden, the Duke of Värmland.
- HRH Princess Madeleine of Sweden, the Duchess of Hälsingland and Gästrikland.
- TRH the Prince and Princess of Orange, Prince Willem-Alexander and Princess Máxima of the Netherlands, Prince and Princess of Orange-Nassau.
- HRH Crown Prince Haakon of Norway.
- HRH Crown Prince Alexander of Serbia.
- HRH Hereditary Prince Peter of Serbia.
- HSH Princess Tatiana Radziwill and Jean Fruchaud.
- HRH Princess Rosario of Bulgaria.
- Lady Gabriella Windsor.

Pictures:

Prince Nikolaos, son of Greece's deposed King Constantine, and Tatiana Blatnik wave to the media one day before their wedding on the Greek island of Spetses August 24, 2010. REUTERS/Yiorgos Karahalis (GREECE - Tags: ROYALS)

REFILE - CORRECTING NAME OF SON Greece's deposed King Constantine (R) his wife Ann-Marie (L), their son Filippos (rear R) and daughter Theodora arrive at a reception before the wedding of their son Prince Nikolaos with Tatiana Blatnik on the Greek island of Spetses August 24, 2010. REUTERS/Yiorgos Karahalis (GREECE - Tags: ROYALS)

Spain's Prince Felipe (L), his wife Princess Letizia (C) and her sister Elena pose one day before Prince Nikolaos, son of Greece's deposed King Constantine, marries Tatiana Blatnik on the Greek island of Spetses August 24, 2010. REUTERS/Yiorgos Karahalis (GREECE - Tags: ROYALS)

SPETSES, GREECE - AUGUST 24: Queen Sofia of Spain arrives at a pre-wedding reception at the Poseidon Hotel on August 24, 2010 in Spetses, Greece.The small greek Island, three hours from Athens, is gearing up for the Royal Wedding of Prince Nikolaos of Greece and Tatiana Blatnik on August 25. Royals from all over Europe and the world are expected to attend the ceremony. Prince Nikolaos is the second son of King Constantine and Queen Anne-Marie while Tatiana is an events planner for Diane Von Furstenburg in London. Many of the VIP guests are expected to stay in the Poseidon Hotel in the town centre. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

Spain's Queen Sofia arrives at a reception one day before Prince Nikolaos, son of Greece's deposed King Constantine, marries Tatiana Blatnik on the Greek island of Spetses August 24, 2010. REUTERS/Yiorgos Karahalis (GREECE - Tags: ROYALS)

Prince Nikolaos, son of Greece's deposed King Constantine, poses with Tatiana Blatnik one day before their wedding on the Greek island of Spetses August 24, 2010. REUTERS/Yiorgos Karahalis (GREECE - Tags: ROYALS)

Crown Prince Pavlos (L), son of Greece's deposed King Constantine, and his wife Crown Princess Marie-Chantal arrive at a reception one day before his brother Prince Nikolaos marries Tatiana Blatnik on the Greek island of Spetses August 24, 2010. REUTERS/Yiorgos Karahalis (GREECE - Tags: ROYALS)

Spain's Prince Felipe (R), his wife Princess Letizia (2nd R), Infanta Elena (C), Inaki Urdangarin (L) and his wife Infanta Cristina arrive at a reception one day before Prince Nikolaos, son of Greece's deposed King Constantine, marries Tatiana Blatnik on the Greek island of Spetses August 24, 2010. REUTERS/Yiorgos Karahalis (GREECE - Tags: ROYALS)

Spain's Prince Felipe (R) and his wife Princess Letizia arrive for a reception a day ahead of the wedding of Prince Nikolaos, son of Greece's deposed King Constantine, and Tatiana Blatnik on the Greek island of Spetses August 24, 2010. REUTERS/Yiorgos Karahalis (GREECE - Tags: ROYALS)

SPETSES, GREECE - AUGUST 24: Prince Daniel of Sweden and Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden attend a pre-wedding reception at the Poseidon Hotel on August 24, 2010 in Spetses, Greece.The small greek Island, three hours from Athens, is gearing up for the Royal Wedding of Prince Nikolaos of Greece and Tatiana Blatnik on Wednesday. Royals from all over Europe and the world are expected to attend the ceremony.Prince Nikolaos is the second son of King Constantine and Queen Anne-Marie while Tatiana is an events planner for Diane Von Furstenburg in London. Many of the VIP guests are expected to stay in the Poseidon Hotel in the town centre. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

SPETSES, GREECE - AUGUST 24: Crown Princess and Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway attend a pre-wedding reception at the Poseidon Hotel on August 24, 2010 in Spetses, Greece.The small greek Island, three hours from Athens, is gearing up for the Royal Wedding of Prince Nikolaos of Greece and Tatiana Blatnik on Wednesday. Royals from all over Europe and the world are expected to attend the ceremony.Prince Nikolaos is the second son of King Constantine and Queen Anne-Marie while Tatiana is an events planner for Diane Von Furstenburg in London. Many of the VIP guests are expected to stay in the Poseidon Hotel in the town centre. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

SPETSAI, GREECE - AUGUST 24: Prince Daniel of Sweden and wife Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden arrive at Poseidon Grace Hotel on August 24, 2010 in Spetsai, Greece. The small greek Island, three hours from Athens, is gearing up for the Royal Wedding of Prince Nikolaos of Greece and Tatiana Blatnik on Wednesday. Royals from all over Europe and the world are expected to attend the ceremony. Prince Nikolaos of Greece is the second son of King Constantine and Queen Anne-Marie while Tatiana is an events planner for Diane Von Furstenburg in London. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

SPETSAI, GREECE - AUGUST 24: Princess Maxima of the Netherlands (L) Prince Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands (R) arrive at Poseidon Grace Hotel on August 24, 2010 in Spetsai, Greece. The small greek Island, three hours from Athens, is gearing up for the Royal Wedding of Prince Nikolaos of Greece and Tatiana Blatnik on Wednesday. Royals from all over Europe and the world are expected to attend the ceremony. Prince Nikolaos of Greece is the second son of King Constantine and Queen Anne-Marie while Tatiana is an events planner for Diane Von Furstenburg in London. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

SPETSES, GREECE - AUGUST 24: Lady Gabriella Windsor attends a pre-wedding reception at the Poseidon Hotel on August 24, 2010 in Spetses, Greece.The small greek Island, three hours from Athens, is gearing up for the Royal Wedding of Prince Nikolaos of Greece and Tatiana Blatnik on Wednesday. Royals from all over Europe and the world are expected to attend the ceremony.Prince Nikolaos is the second son of King Constantine and Queen Anne-Marie while Tatiana is an events planner for Diane Von Furstenburg in London. Many of the VIP guests are expected to stay in the Poseidon Hotel in the town centre. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

SPETSAI, GREECE - AUGUST 24: Princess Theodora of Greece arrives at Poseidon Grace Hotel on August 24, 2010 in Spetsai, Greece. The small greek Island, three hours from Athens, is gearing up for the Royal Wedding of Prince Nikolaos of Greece and Tatiana Blatnik on Wednesday. Royals from all over Europe and the world are expected to attend the ceremony. Prince Nikolaos of Greece is the second son of King Constantine and Queen Anne-Marie while Tatiana is an events planner for Diane Von Furstenburg in London. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

SPETSES, GREECE - AUGUST 24: Princess Rosario of Bulgaria attends a pre-wedding reception at the Poseidon Hotel on August 24, 2010 in Spetses, Greece.The small greek Island, three hours from Athens, is gearing up for the Royal Wedding of Prince Nikolaos of Greece and Tatiana Blatnik on Wednesday. Royals from all over Europe and the world are expected to attend the ceremony.Prince Nikolaos is the second son of King Constantine and Queen Anne-Marie while Tatiana is an events planner for Diane Von Furstenburg in London. Many of the VIP guests are expected to stay in the Poseidon Hotel in the town centre. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

SPETSES, GREECE - AUGUST 24: Princess Alexia of Greece and Carlos Morlaes attend a pre-wedding reception at the Poseidon Hotel on August 24, 2010 in Spetses, Greece.The small greek Island, three hours from Athens, is gearing up for the Royal Wedding of Prince Nikolaos of Greece and Tatiana Blatnik on Wednesday. Royals from all over Europe and the world are expected to attend the ceremony.Prince Nikolaos is the second son of King Constantine and Queen Anne-Marie while Tatiana is an events planner for Diane Von Furstenburg in London. Many of the VIP guests are expected to stay in the Poseidon Hotel in the town centre. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

SPETSES, GREECE - AUGUST 24: Princess Theodore of Greece attends a pre-wedding reception at the Poseidon Hotel on August 24, 2010 in Spetses, Greece.The small greek Island, three hours from Athens, is gearing up for the Royal Wedding of Prince Nikolaos of Greece and Tatiana Blatnik on Wednesday. Royals from all over Europe and the world are expected to attend the ceremony.Prince Nikolaos is the second son of King Constantine and Queen Anne-Marie while Tatiana is an events planner for Diane Von Furstenburg in London. Many of the VIP guests are expected to stay in the Poseidon Hotel in the town centre. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

SPETSAI, GREECE - AUGUST 24: Queen Anne Marie Of Greece, King Constantine of Greece, Princess Alexia, Carlos Morales ,Princess Theodora and Philippos of Greece arrive at Poseidon Grace Hotel on August 24, 2010 in Spetsai, Greece. The small greek Island, three hours from Athens, is gearing up for the Royal Wedding of Prince Nikolaos of Greece and Tatiana Blatnik on Wednesday. Royals from all over Europe and the world are expected to attend the ceremony.Prince Nikolaos is the second son of King Constantine and Queen Anne-Marie while Tatiana is an events planner for Diane Von Furstenburg in London. Many of the VIP guests are expected to stay in the Poseidon Hotel in the town centre. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

SPETSES, GREECE - AUGUST 24: Crown Princess Mary of Denmark attends a pre-wedding reception at the Poseidon Hotel on August 24, 2010 in Spetses, Greece.The small greek Island, three hours from Athens, is gearing up for the Royal Wedding of Prince Nikolaos of Greece and Tatiana Blatnik on Wednesday. Royals from all over Europe and the world are expected to attend the ceremony.Prince Nikolaos is the second son of King Constantine and Queen Anne-Marie while Tatiana is an events planner for Diane Von Furstenburg in London. Many of the VIP guests are expected to stay in the Poseidon Hotel in the town centre. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

SPETSES, GREECE - AUGUST 24: Princess M xima of the Netherlands and Prince Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands attend a pre-wedding reception at the Poseidon Hotel on August 24, 2010 in Spetses, Greece.The small greek Island, three hours from Athens, is gearing up for the Royal Wedding of Prince Nikolaos of Greece and Tatiana Blatnik on Wednesday. Royals from all over Europe and the world are expected to attend the ceremony.Prince Nikolaos is the second son of King Constantine and Queen Anne-Marie while Tatiana is an events planner for Diane Von Furstenburg in London. Many of the VIP guests are expected to stay in the Poseidon Hotel in the town centre. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

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King Gyanendra Shah of Nepal greats well wishers

HM King Gyanendra Shah of Nepal greeted well wishers in Kathmandu on August 21, 2010.

Former King Gyanendra Shah greets well wishers in Kathmandu August 21, 2010. The former king's son Paras Shah told local media Saturday that the monarchy can be restored in the country if the people wanted it. REUTERS/Shruti Shrestha (NEPAL - Tags: POLITICS SOCIETY ROYALS)

Former King Gyanendra Shah attends a religious function in Kathmandu August 21, 2010. The former king's son Paras Shah told local media Saturday that the monarchy can be restored in the country if the people wanted it. REUTERS/Shruti Shrestha (NEPAL - Tags: POLITICS SOCIETY ROYALS)

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HM King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia has a meeting with King Abdullah of Jordan

HM King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia had a meeting with HM King Abdullah bin al-Hussein of Jordan, at the Royal Palace in Jeddah, on August 22, 2010.

Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah (R) meets with Jordan's King Abdullah at the Royal Palace in Jeddah August 22, 2010. REUTERS/Yousef Allan (SAUDI ARABIA - Tags: POLITICS ROYALS)

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King Abdullah of Jordan performed the umra

HM King Abdullah bin al-Hussein of Jordan performed on August 22, 2010, the umra, a mini pilgrimage, in the holy city of Mecca.

Jordan's King Abdullah performs the umra, a mini pilgrimage, in the holy city of Mecca August 22, 2010. The umra can be performed at any time of the year but is popular during Ramadan which starts in August this year. REUTERS/Yousef Allan (SAUDI ARABIA - Tags: RELIGION ROYALS)

Jordan's King Abdullah (C) performs the umra, a mini pilgrimage, in the holy city of Mecca August 22, 2010. The umra can be performed at any time of the year but is popular during Ramadan which starts in August this year. REUTERS/Yousef Allan (SAUDI ARABIA - Tags: RELIGION ROYALS)

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The King and Queen of Jordan visit the Children's Home Centre in Amman

TM King Abdullah II bin al-Hussein and Queen Rania of Jordan visited on August 24, 2010, the Children's Home Centre in Amman.

Jordan's King Abdullah (back centre R) and his wife Queen Rania (back centre L) pose with orphans during the holy Muslim fasting month of Ramadan during their visit to the Children's Home Centre in Amman August 24, 2010. REUTERS/Yousef Allan (JORDAN - Tags: POLITICS ROYALS)

Jordan's King Abdullah (centre R) and his wife Queen Rania (centre L) smile at orphans during the holy Muslim fasting month of Ramadan during their visit to the Children's Home Centre in Amman August 24, 2010. REUTERS/Yousef Allan (JORDAN - Tags: POLITICS ROYALS)

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Queen Sofia of Spain, the Duchess of Lugo and her children, and the Duke and Duchess of Palma de Majorca and their children, went shopping

HM Queen Sofia of Spain, Princess of Greece and Denmark, HRH Infanta Elena of Spain, the Duchess of Lugo, her children, HE Don Felipe and HE Doña Victoria Frederica, and HRH Infanta Cristina of Spain and Don Iñaki, the Duchess and Duke of Palma of Majorca, and their children, HE Don Juan Valentín, HE Don Pablo, HE Don Miguel and HE Don Irene, went shopping in Palma de Mallorca, on August 12, 2010.

H.M. Queen Sof a of Spain in company of her two daughters, Elena and Cristina and husband Inaki Urdangarin, walking along the streets of Palma with grandsons in Palma de Mallorca, Spain on August 12, 2010. They visited some shops and ate ice creams ... surrounded by a big crowd of local people and tourists who were overstocking the streets! Photo by Almagro/ABACAPRESS.COM Photo via Newscom

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The King and Queen of Spain attend the 29th Copa del Rey Mapfre Audi Sailing Cup Award

TM King Juan Carlos Queen Sofia of Spain, Princess of Greece and Denmark, attended the 29th Copa del Rey Mapfre Audi Sailing Cup Awards.

PALMA DE MALLORCA, SPAIN - AUGUST 07: King Juan Carlos of Spain and Queen Sofia of Spain attend the 29th Copa del Rey Mapfre Audi Sailing Cup Awards Celebration at Ses Voltes Cultural Center on August 7, 2010 in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. (Photo by Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images)

PALMA DE MALLORCA, SPAIN - AUGUST 07: Queen Sofia of Spain attends the 29th Copa del Rey Mapfre Audi Sailing Cup Awards Celebration at Ses Voltes Cultural Center on August 7, 2010 in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. (Photo by Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images)

King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia of Spain attending the 29th Copa del Rey Mapfre Audi Sailing Cup Awards Celebration at Ses Voltes Cultural Center in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, on August 7, 2010. Photo by Almagro/ABACAPRESS.COM Photo via Newscom

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The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall the 65th anniversary commemoration service of Victory over Japan Day at the Cenotaph in London

TRH the Prince of Wales, The Prince Charles of the United Kingdom of Great-Brittain and Northern-Ireland, and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, attended on August 15, 2010, the 65th anniversary commemoration service of Victory over Japan Day at the Cenotaph in London.

Britain's Prince Charles salutes as his wife Camilla Duchess of Cornwall sings during the 65th anniversary commemoration service of Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day) at the Cenotaph in London August 15, 2010. REUTERS/Luke MacGregor (BRITAIN - Tags: MILITARY POLITICS ANNIVERSARY ROYALS)

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Wedding N&T: Sightseeing in Greece, wedding rehearsals and receiving of guests

There were 2 rehearsals for the wedding of HRH Prince Nikolaos of Greece and Denmark and Tatiana Blatnik. Click HERE to see pictures of the 2 rehearsals from PPEL.

HRH Prince Nikolaos of Greece and Denmark and Tatiana Blatnik received guests.

Other times the Prince and the future Princess were seen in the week before the wedding. (Not including the pré-wedding reception)