Prince Albert II of Monaco Charges Forth as Eco-Warrior. Photo Immediately following the United Nations climate conference in Paris this month, Prince Albert II of Monaco flew to New York to receive an environmental award from Ban Ki-moon, the U.N.’s secretary general.
At a black-tie gala at Cipriani Wall Street, the prince was given an award by the United Nations Correspondents Association (previous recipients have included former President Bill Clinton and Sir Richard Branson) for his efforts on behalf of biodiversity and climate-change research. “We all share the unbending conviction that time is of the essence,” he told the crowd. “No one can do it alone. So let us do it all together.” The beauty and brightness of fall in tsars’ former residence. Golden leaves and golden palace next to St.
Petersburg Scroll down to see more Yury Molodkovets. Kronprinsfamilien gir pepperkakering til Hele Norges julelenke - NRK Kultur og underholdning - Nyheter og aktuelt stoff. – Dette er vår julelenke, og på den står det takknemlighet, sier prins Sverre Magnus og viser frem en pepperkakering som skal kobles på de mange tusen ringene som sammen utgjør Hele Norges julelenke.
I slutten av november gikk Norgesglasset på NRK P1 ut med at de ønsket å samle landet og fortelle historien om Norge i 2015 ved hjelp av julelenker. I samarbeid med Norge Rundt på NRK1 inviterte de alle til å sende inn sine personlige julelenkeringer. Folk i alle aldre, fra nord til sør, engasjerte seg og sendte inn sine bidrag – og det kom til og med ringer fra nordmenn i utlandet. ROYAL RUSSIA: News, Videos & Photographs About the Romanov Dynasty, Monarchy and Imperial Russia - Updated Daily. Romanov Descendant Buried in Australian Outback TownTopic: Kulikovsky Leonid Kulikovsky emigrated to Canada in 1948 with his grandmother (left) Grand Duchess Olga Alexandrovna, and his parents Ruth and Gury Kulikovsky.
An exhibition: Faberge - Tsar's Court Jeweller and the Connection to the Danish Royal Family. Andrew Morton planned to take this secret about Princess Diana to his grave. #BestOf2015. 'Ginger extremist' who plotted to kill Prince Charles so Harry could be king is detained under mental health act. Following a retrial at the Old Bailey, he was found guilty by a majority of preparing terrorist acts before his arrest on June 3 last year.
The jury convicted him on the basis that Colborne possessed handwritten notes copied from internet sources such as The Terrorist Handbook, The Complete Improvised Kitchen and The Jolly Roger Cookbook about the production of viable explosives. They also agreed that he had books with titles including Assorted Nasties, Silent Death and The Poor Man's James Bond - which contained recipes for the production and delivery systems of lethal poisons such as cyanide. 'Ginger extremist' who plotted to kill Prince Charles so Harry could be king is detained under mental health act. British neo-Nazi behind terror plot to put Prince Harry on throne detained 'indefinitely' Colborne, who also fantasised about killing Prince William, felt alienated and marginalised for being a white, ginger-haired man.
A judge at the Old Bailey today ordered Colborne be detained indefinitely under the Mental Health Act for plotting a terror attack. "Ginger extremist" Mark Colborne, who fantasised about killing Prince Charles to make Prince Harry King, is to be detained indefinitely. The Queens of Bhutan at the 108th National Day celebrations at Ugyen Pelri Palace grounds, Paro. Alexandra of Denmark starts a new life with a politician 26 years her junior. Google Translate. Google Translate. Google Translate. Google Traduction. Sultan of Brunei bans Christmas 'because it could damage faith of Muslims' Camilla’s love saved emotional Prince Charles from himself. In a sense Prince Charles and his wife Camilla are both.
They have known each other intimately for more than 40 years. But it was only 10 years ago, when they were both in their 50s, that they were able finally to seal their love with marriage. Camilla’s love saved emotional Prince Charles from himself. Royals hot to trot at Ascot Christmas meet. Prince George's surprise card to primary school...and this was the adorable reaction. But lucky pupils in reception classes Rabbits and Squirrels couldn't believe their eyes when Santa himself hand delivered the royal reply.
Written from Kate, Wills, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, the reply to the Forest School in Snaresbrook, north east London, read: "The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George and Princess Charlotte thank the children in Squirrels and Rabbits Class at Forest School for the very kind handmade card sent at Christmas and send their best wishes for the New Year. " The message, sent in cards addressed to each class, accompanied a photograph taken before Princess Charlotte's christening. Paul Faulkner, master in charge of the Pre-Preparatory said: "The children were very excited to receive the reply from the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. "We didn't expect to get a reply so quickly, but it was lovely for the children to receive it just before the Christmas break. Prinsessen strålte på scenen i Oslo domkirke. Danish prince 'never in danger' in beach drama.
'Nicolas wenst iedereen fijne feestdagen!' schrijft prinses Madeleine op Facebook. #blauwbloed. Merry Christmas from Prince Harry, photographed with Battle of Britain veteran Tom Neil. Harry's Christmas card. Merry Christmas from Prince Harry! Here's his Christmas card photo showing one of his favourite moments from 2015. (VIDEOS) HRH The Prince of Wales Visits Cumbria. Members of the Swedish Royal Family Attend a Gala in Stockholm. Family Portrait – Andre of Greece, the beloved brother of my father, married princess Alice of Battenberg.
She was somewhat deaf, and out of fear that she would make a mistake, they had her memorize the responses she was to give to the priest’s questions during the marriage ceremony. Unfortunately for Alice, the priest reversed the order of the questions. “Have you already been married? “Yes.” “Have you renounced having any other man in your life?” “No.” Family Portrait – Princess Mary's son Christian saved on the Gold Coast by lifeguards. Princess Mary's family was enjoying a day at the beach swimming in between the flags when her 10-year-old son was reportedly caught in a dangerous rip.
Nick Malcolm, a lifeguard recognised that Prince Christian was being swept into sea at Mermaid Beach in the Gold Coast on Thursday and quickly paddled out to save him. Princess Mary's son Christian saved on the Gold Coast by lifeguards. HSH Prince Albert II of #Monaco at Concert #Opéra de #MonteCarlo @GrimaldiPrince @PosiMonaco. Hashemite Royal Family on Instagram: “#hashmiatefamily #jordan #Amman #love_jo #jordan” Swedish royals attended the Swedish Academy's formal gathering at the Stock Exchange in Stockholm.
After year of jihadi terror, Queen's Christmas Day speech to focus on Christianity. The annual message from Her Majesty to the country's citizens, which has been televised since 1957, is expected to deal with the Queen's own faith and the continuing importance of Christianity in Britain today.
This theme is especially significant given the growing number of terror attacks by Islamic extremists across the world this year, which have specifically targeted Christians, described by jihadis as "non-believers. " The former Bishop of Rochester, Michael Nazir-Ali, said: "Clearly extremism is a backdrop to anything that any public figures says at this time. "If people in this country gave greater heed to what the Queen says about the importance of Christianity in our personal as well as our national life, then we would be in a better place to confront it. "The Queen will also be aware that Christians and others have faced unprecedented persecution over the last year in parts of the Middle East, and could even face extinction.
" "She is driven by a deep and spirited faith. " The Queen attends Sunday service at St Mary Magdalene, Sandringham The Queen and Prince Philip were greeted by well-wishers as they attended a church service at St Mary Magdalene Church on the royal Sandringham estate in Norfolk today. A crowd of around 150 people gathered to catch a glimpse of Her Majesty, 89, who looked elegant in a bold aquamarine-coloured coat with ivory lace detailing around the waist and a chic matching hat. HRH Infanta Doña Elena of Spain, Duchess of Lugo (sister of King Felipe VI) celebrates her 52nd birthday today.
Prince Christian of Denmark rescued during family holiday – Factually Royal. The second in line to the throne of Denmark, Prince Christian, has been rescued by a lifeguard in Australia after getting into trouble in the sea on holiday. Christian, eldest child of Danish heir Crown Prince Frederik, was helped to safety after encountering difficulties while swimming off Australia’s Gold Coast. Prince Christian, who is ten, was enjoying the water with his family at Mermaid Beach when he got into trouble. It’s understood that he was following safety advice and swimming between the flags when a strong current knocked him off his feet. Speaking to 7 News Queensland, lifeguard Stuart Keay confirmed that one of his team had rescued Christian after seeing him thrown by the current and being carried out to sea.
Space for 29? The dining room at Sandringham...it's a full house for Christmas this year. HRH Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands Attends the Première of Juliana: Moeder van het… (VIDEO) HIM Empress Michiko of Japan Attends a Concert at the Suntory Hall in Tokyo. Prince Albert and Princess Charlenes Christmas card featuring the twins. Infanta Elena, Duchess of Lugo was born #OTD in 1963. REVEALED: William joins dad Charles in receiving access to confidential cabinet papers. As well as his father Prince Charles, who frequently receives the papers, the Duke is sometimes given sight of the high level memoranda. After a three year Freedom of Information (FOI) battle by anti-monarchy group Republic it emerged yesterday that Prince Charles has had access to the top-secret documents for more than 20 years.
And today it was revealed his son is also given sight of papers “occasionally” and “when relevant”. A Cabinet Office spokesman told the BBC as heir to the throne it was "appropriate" Prince William "is regularly briefed on government business". The Queen also receives the documents. But Republic said there was "no good reason" for Prince William receiving such information. Queen Margrethe II, Prince Henrik and Countess Alexandra attended the funeral of QMII's friend Peter Parkov today. One of the best photos I've EVER seen of The Queen: on the train to Sandringham today, her jacket hung on her seat.. Luxarazzi : Hereditary Prince Receives New Ambassadors. Princess Michael of Kent tells Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes to make her books a hit. With the final episode of Downton Abbey having been broadcast on Sunday, the hit ITV programme’s creator, Julian Fellowes, has been made an offer he can’t refuse.
His famously forceful friend, Princess Michael of Kent, wants him to transform her series of historical novels into a period TV drama to rival Downton. The Princess, Marie-Christine, who employs Lord Fellowes’s wife Emma as her lady-in-waiting, has just published the final part of her Anjou trilogy about the lives and loves of aristocrats in 15th-century France. Demands: Princess Michael of Kent, wants Julian Fellowes to transform her series of historical novels into a period TV drama to rival Downton Abbey. Details of Thomas Troubridge's marriage to Princess Michael of Kent will remain unknown By Sebastian Shakespeare for the Daily Mail Published: 01:44 GMT, 17 December 2015 | Updated: 10:13 GMT, 17 December 2015 For nearly 30 years he maintained a discreet and dignified silence over his tumultuous marriage to Princess Michael of Kent.
But whatever secrets Old Etonian banker Thomas Troubridge might have kept hidden about his six-year union to the controversial Princess have gone with him to his grave. For Troubridge — referred to sympathetically during his marriage to Czech-born Marie-Christine as ‘poor Tom Troubridge’ by Private Eye magazine — died last weekend aged 75. He was enjoying a shooting weekend with friends in Dorset where he suffered a heart attack. Old Etonian banker Thomas Troubridge (left) died last week aged 75.
He and Marie-Christine married at Chelsea Old Church in 1971, where ushers reported the couple had ‘a blazing row’ in the vestry. Details of Thomas Troubridge's marriage to Princess Michael of Kent will remain unknown Raphaël, el hijo de Carlota Casiraghi cumple 2 años. Images - Press Association. "My special prayers are with you and all those in the Middle East and elsewhere who suffer iniquitous atrocities and perfidious persecution for wha… Belgium Royal Family at The annual Christmas Concert. Qatari Royal Family members kidnapped during hunting trip – Factually Royal.
Reports are coming in that gunmen have kidnapped 27 Qatari hunters that include members of the Qatari Royal Family. According to police and the local governor, the incident took place in a desert area of Iraq near the Saudi border. Iraq is one of many countries visited by Gulf Arab hunters and falconers as they hunt for prey that does not exist in their country or that has been almost hunted to extinction. Dozens of vehicles arrived at dawn at the hunters camp near Layyah, 190km (118 miles) from the regional capital, Samawa on Wednesday Authorities say a massive search is underway to find the attackers.
The Qatari Foreign Ministry released a statement stating it was working with the Iraqi government “at the highest security and political levels… to find out the details of the Qatari citizens’ abduction and work on their release as soon as possible.” Dronning Margrethe tog afsked med nær ven. #RoyalHappyChristmas from Belgium! Happy 8th Birthday to James, Viscount Severn. He was born at Frimley Park Hospital in Surrey. Queen Elizabeth II travels to the Royal estate at Sandringham for Christmas holidays. The Queen sends #GoodLuckTim message to #TimPeake @astro_timpeake as he joins @Space_Station #Principia #BritinSpace. The commuting Queen. The 10.44 to King's Lynn and the start of her Christmas Sandringham break.
Kate and William release family photograph with Prince George and Charlotte. William and Kate released a new family photograph of themselves with both their children, George, who is almost two and a half, and seven-month-old Princess Charlotte. The photograph shows the Duke and Duchess with their two children at Kensington Palace. It was taken in late October by photographer Chris Jelf. Mr. Jelf said: "I thoroughly enjoyed photographing a very lovely family, although you have to be sharp as you don't have long when there are two young children involved! I hope everyone enjoys this photo and I am honoured that the Duke and Duchess have decided to share it with the public. " Ma'am your carriage awaits... Queen takes train to Sandringham to begin Christmas holidays. Twitter Video. The Queen arrives at #KingsLynn station at the start of her #Christmas #holidays #Sandringham #royals.
Kroonprinses Elisabeth (14) is beginnen te "beugelen", blijkt onder meer uit deze foto van @PatrickVKatwijk. #Happy Birthday to the Queen's youngest grandchild. James, Viscount Severn, is 8 years old today! Belgium Royal Family attends Christmas concert at the Royal Palace in Brussels #Brussel #Royals #QueenMathilde.
Flott bilde av Kronprinsesse Märtha, (1901-1954), jeg ikke kan huske å ha sett. Regner med du har @TV2KjellArne ? :) Romanian Prime Minister, dinner at Elisabeta Palace. Viscount Severn, the Earl and Countess of Wessex’s son, is 8 today. He is pictured with his grandparents in June. Albert and Charlene of Monaco make children's Christmas wishes come true. The Granary Sandringham. You Can Rent a Holiday Cottage on Queen Elizabeth's Sandringham Estate. By Erin Hill @erinhillny Want to live like a royal? Prince George and Carole Middleton's Day Out in a Bucklebury Cafe. By Philip Boucher and Simon Perry He's a boy who loves all planes, trains and automobiles – like his favorite fire truck.
It's now been revealed that Prince William also sees cabinet papers "occasionally" - and why not? He is the future king. HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco Meets with the United Nations Secretary-General in NYC. Prince Caught up in Romanian Fraud Probe. The curly heir: Prince George shows off his golden locks for Christmas. The curly heir: Prince George shows off his golden locks for Christmas. Duchess of Cambridge takes on military role-Duke of Edinburgh passes the torch – Factually Royal. Pic: The Duke of Edinburgh today passed his patronage of the RAF Air Cadets to The Duchess of Cambridge. The Duke has been committed to @aircadets for 63 years, regularly visiting cadets and encouraging links with @DofE. The Duchess of Cambridge was welcomed by @ComdtAC to her new role as Honorary Air Commandant of @aircadets.
The Duke is presented with a gift from @ComdtAC upon his retirement as Hon Air Commodore-in-Chief @aircadets. Kerstconcert in Koninklijk Paleis #Brussel met @concertdanvers, Vlaams Radio Koor en @MusicChapel Koningin Elisabeth. Prince Philip has been patron of the RAF Air Cadets for 63 years. At 94 he passed the mantle to the Duchess.
Prince Harry watercolour by artist Suzann Suitt. A great new piece for the museum! #PrinceHarry #RoyalArtMuseum. Prince Harry and Prince George visit Buckingham Palace for Royal Family Christmas lunch. The Duke of Cambridge was unable to attend, pleading an alternative private commitment, so Harry, 31, escorted his sister-in-law and her two children to Buckingham Palace for the traditional pre-Christmas extended family lunch. From hugs to Ascot: Christmas wishes from Charles, Camilla, The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh – Factually Royal. Qatari Royal Family members kidnapped during hunting trip – Factually Royal. Architecturally Royal: Guildhall – Factually Royal.
This is lovely. Christmas Card 2015 from the Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall #RoyalHappyChristmas UK. Now comes Fun Part! Obscure Extended British Royals family! This is Timothy Taylor & Lady Helen Taylor -40th in line.