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A book about Dutch Crown Princess Maxima has been called by critics to be a “festival of errors.” 
The book, written by two Argentinian journalists, claims to be about the life of the Argentinian born Maxima before she married Crown Prince Willem-Alexander in 2002.
Instead, the Netherlands Press Association has counted nearly 50 errors in the book.
The media has condemned the authors, Gonzalo Alvarez Guerrero and Soledad Ferrari, saying they made up conversations, and relied on unreliable translations.
One of the numerous mistakes in the book – which claims to be have never before revealed facts about the Princess – is the name of Maxima’s college, the residence of Willem-Alexander, has the Prince abdicate a throne he never occupied, and gets dates and people mixed up.
It also gives the wrong information concerning Maxima and Willem’s wedding.
According to the Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf, in the author’s introduction they write, “The real Máxima is much more interesting than the limits which was coined by the tabloid press.”
Arab leaders gathered in Doha, Qatar Monday for their annual summit. It is a time where the leaders discuss issues concerning them and their people. 
But this summit had two controversies swirling around it. One was the acceptance of Sudan President Omar al-Bashir by the leaders, despite him being wanted by the International Criminal Court. The second was Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi condemning Saudi King Abdullah.
When Bashir stepped off the plane in Doha, he was welcomed by Emir Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani. The Emir shook Bashir’s hand and kissed his cheek. The two leaders later had coffee together.
Even U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon was present for the Arab Summit.
“Sudan is a member of the United Nations while the International Criminal Court is an independent judicial body, which does not prevent the United Nations from dealing with Sudan,” a UN official explained to the AFP.
President Bashir is wanted by the ICC for encouraging the atrocities in Darfur. During the summit itself, leaders voiced support for him.
 Bashir thanked the summit, saying the warrant issued against him “targets Sudan’s national unity” and promised action to solve Sudan’s problems. “We will try to do all we can to realize peace in all Sudan,” he said.
But one notable Arab leader did not receive full support, and that was King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia. He was blasted by Libya’s Muammar Gadhafi, who called him a “British product and American ally.”
When the Qatari emir tried to quiet him, the Libyan leader and current Africa Union chairman insisted he be allowed to speak.
“I am an international leader, the dean of the Arab rulers, the king of kings of Africa and the imam (leader) of Muslims, and my international status does not allow me to descend to a lower level,” Gadhafi said.
Gadhafi, who is known for his unpredictable behavior, then got up and walked out of the summit hall. A Libyan delegate said he went to an Islamic museum in Doha for a tour.
After spending the last couple of weeks welcoming royals to his country, Mexican President Felipe Calderon got his chance to be welcomed by royalty during an official visit. 
This one was for his four day visit to the United Kingdom, and his host was none other but Queen Elizabeth II.
Pomp and pagentary were displayed for Calderon, and his wife Margarita Zavala, as they watched the ceremony from Buckingham Palace with the British sovereign and her husband, Prince Philip.
A fabulous state dinner is also scheduled later tonight.
During his visit, President Calderon will meet with Prime Minister Gordon Brown. He will also address both houses of Parliament.
Later this week, he will go to Scotland to meet with leaders of the oil sector.
This is first time a Mexican leader has been on an official visit to Great Britain since 1985.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum is spending two days on an official visit to Russia. He arrived Monday morning in Moscow, and was greeted by Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, whom invited the Dubai ruler. 
Sheikh Mohammed will hold talks with the Russian President on bilateral relations and new avenues of cooperation in all fields, especially the economic, cultural, tourism and technological sectors.
They will also discuss regional and international developments and other issues of mutual interest.
The arrival of the Dubai ruler – and vice president of the United Arab Emirates – in Russia comes as news of a Chechen rebel was assassinated in Dubai this weekend.
Neither the Sheikh or Medvedev made any comments about the incident.
The creme de la creme of Monaco came out dressed to the nines for the annual Rose Ball (Bal de la Rose), a charity function which benefits the Princess Grace Foundation. Nearly all the members of Monaco’s princely family turned out for the Ball’s rock ‘n’ roll themed event. 
Prince Albert II arrived with his elder sister Princess Caroline of Hanover, and his girlfriend, Charlene Wittstock. Both women had taken the rock ‘n’ roll theme to heart, as Caroline carried a black motorcycle helmet that held flowers. Charlene wore an 80′s style black sleveless dress, and a single fingerless glove on her left hand.
Caroline’s two younger children, Charlotte and Pierre Casiraghi, also turned up. Charlotte was all in black with dangling white earrings. Pierre’s girlfriend, Beatrice Borromeo, also attended, wearing a grayish white gown  with a low cut in the front.
Caroline’s husband, Prince Ernst of Hanover was not in attedance, as he is recovering from an injury.
Also not showing up was Caroline’s sister, Princess Stephanie, and her oldest child, Andrea Casiraghi.
The Bal de la Rose marks the start of Monaco’s social season. Many who could afford the $1,500 ticket showed up, including longtime Grimaldi friend, fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld.
The Monagesque royal family had a fun time tonight. The ruling prince, Albert, started off the event with a dance with his older sister, Caroline.
The Bal de la Rose has been going on since the late 1950′s, as started by Princess Grace herself. After her death in 1982, Caroline and Albert took over for the event, and have added fun themes to it. Those themes included Africa, Movida and Latin America.
After a whirlwind trip across the United States this week, Denmark’s Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary waved good-bye to the States and headed home Saturday. 
But it was a thrilling visit as the couple honored the U.S.’s strong ties with Denmark.
After visiting Chicago, the royal couple went to two schools founded by Danish immigrants – Grandview University in Des Moines, Iowa and Dana College in Nebraska. The former gave Frederik an honorary degree in humane letters. In his speech, the Crown Prince pointed out:
“You may not know this, but diplomatic relations between our two nations were established in 1791. And while the relationship between the United States and Denmark has always been good, it has never been stronger than today.”
After visiting Dana College, Frederik and Mary went to Colorado, for a groundbreaking event for the Vestas Factory. Another reason why the couple have been touring the U.S. was to discuss environmental issues, something Denmark is quite familiar with.
The next stop on their tour was to New York City – but the duo almost didn’t make it. A snow blizzard struck Colorado, leaving many flights cancelled. But luckily, Frederik and Mary and their entourage arrived in the Big Apple. They were there to attend a dinner at Pierre Hotel for the American-Scandinavian Foundation.
This was the couple’s third trip to the United States – and there may be many more to come as ties between the U.S. and Denmark remain strong.
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Jordan’s Queen Rania is in South Africa, promoting education as an UNICEF ambassador. She went to the country’s infamous Soweto township, and to its Phefeni Secondary School. 
Upon the Queen’s arrival at the school, a lively celebration was held in her honor, who joined local women and children eager to demonstrate a few steps of their wonderfully empowering dance.
In her role as UNICEF’s Eminent Advocate for Children, Rania then met with UN representatives and school teachers who explained how ambitious educational programs promote girls’ empowerment by tackling three inter-related threats to girls’ education: gender inequality, and violence in schools.
Over the course of her South African visit, Rania also met with anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela and his wife Graca Machel.
Queen Rania has been an outspoken advocate of women’s and children’s rights. As honorary chair of the Global Action Week on Education she led a Big Read on Friday for children at a library in Johannesburg.
South Africa’s education system is still struggling to overcome inequalities entrenched during apartheid.
An international reading literacy study in 2007 placed South African schoolchildren aged 11-12 last out of 40 countries when it came to basic reading skills.
Following in the footsteps of her in-laws, Norway’s Mette-Marit arrived in Switzerland Thursday to go train with her country’s military. 
She is the latest European Crown Princess to go through training for a military position.
Mette-Marit went through such exercises as movement in difficult terrain and under extreme weather conditions. She will also receive a briefing about safety and possible evacuation of people – with leadership, communication, order, and guard in the interaction between multiple actors.
Other members of the Norwegian royal family have officer position in the military.
King Harald is the supreme leader of the military, and a four star general. His wife, Queen Sonja, is a brigadier.
Mette-Marit’s husband, Crown Prince Haakon, trained in the navy, and is also an officer.
Last year, Denmark’s Crown Princess Mary qualified as a lieutenant for the Danish Home Guard. In 2003, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden completed a boot camp course which would help her be a head of the Swedish military when she becomes Queen.
The Japanese Imperial Household Agency announced Empress Michiko tore the ligaments in her left knee early February after a fall while playing tennis. 
The Empress had been feeling pain ever since, and an examination Monday proved her injury.
Although the injury should not hinder her mobility and does not require surgery, it will take up to six months for the 74-year-old Empress to recover fully, the agency said.
It is not expected Michiko will reduce royal engagements due to her hurt knee. However, she will not accompany Emperor Akihito to the Imperial Stock Farm in Tochigi Prefecture on Thursday because it is a long-distance trip.
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