21 « April « 2009 « Royalty in the News

Prince Albert of Monaco Visits Croatia

The sovereign prince of Monaco is on a two day visit to Croatia. monaco-croatia

Prince Albert II came as a guest of Stjepan Mesic on Tuesday. The two discussed bilateral ties, before the Prince met with Prime Minister Ivo Sanader.

Croatia and Monaco established diplomatic ties back in 2007, and having been working together ever since on issues such as cultural projects and de-mining.

Later this week, Albert will visit the cities of Porec and Rovinj. The latter he would visit a center for the rehabilitation of mine victims that is set to open next year.

As for Porec, Prince Albert will go to the Euphrasian Basillica, a preserved monument of early Byzantine sacral heritage in the Mediterranean, accompanied by the town`s mayor Edi Stifanic. The Basillica has been included on UNESCO`s list of the world`s protected cultural heritage.

Jordan’s King Abdullah Discusses Middle East Peace With Obama

U.S. President Barack Obama welcomed his first Arab leader to the White House Tuesday. He met with Jordanian King Abdullah II, who is on a working tour of the United States. POLITICS-US-PALESTINIANS-ISRAEL-USA

The two leaders met in a private dining room before heading over to the Oval Office. There they discussed the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, in which Obama expressed the need for the Palestinians to have their own state.

“I am a strong supporter of a two-state solution,” Obama affirmed in remarks after the meeting, adding that he believed many Israelis support it as well. The problem, he said, was cynicism. “What we want to do is to step back from the abyss and say, ‘As hard as it is, as difficult as it is, the prospect of peace still exists.’ “

Jordan’s King said he hopes everyone involved in the peace process will seize the opportunity.

“I think we are looking now at the positives and not the negatives in seeing how we can sequence events over the next couple of months that allows Israelis and Palestinians, and Israelis and Arabs to sit around the table and move this process forward,” said King Abdullah.

President Obama and the King met before, during Obama’s visit to the Middle East during the summer of 2008, while he was running for the presidency.

Japanese Crown Princely Couple at Greenery Event in Yokohama

Japan’s Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako were in Yokohama this past Sunday. The couple went to a greenery event at the local zoo. naruhito-masako

It was the first time Masako was seen on an official duty outside of Tokyo in 15 months.

At this greenery event, Naruhito and his wife both planted cherry trees.

The Crown Prince mentioned in his address the role greenery plays in efforts to curb global warming and improve the metropolitan environment.

“I hope everyone involved in various activities throughout the nation will deepen mutual exchanges and renew their feeling of protecting and nurturing greenery,” he said.

The Crown Princess, who is being treated for an stress induced adjustment disorder, has rarely been seen doing any engagements for over five years. But lately, she has been re-emerging into public life.

The last time she was officially out of Tokyo was in January 2008, where she went to Nagano for the opening of winter sports and festivities.

Swedish Royals on State Visit to Holland

King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden are in the Netherlands for a three day state visit. NETHERLANDS SWEDEN ROYALS

They began their visit Tuesday morning, as they were greeted by Queen Beatrix and were given a welcoming ceremony at the Hague.

During these three days, the Swedish King and the Dutch Queen will discuss ways to strengthen ties between their two kingdoms, both politically and economically.

There would also be business seminars, exhibitions to be seen, and a children’s rights meeting for Queen Silvia to attend.

In addition, a state banquet would be held in honor of the Swedish King and Queen at Noordeinde Palace.

Before leaving for Holland, the Swedish monarchs gave a few interviews to the Dutch press. King Carl XVI Gustaf reflected on Beatrix’s late husband, Prince Bernhard, saying that the Prince often called him every year to wish the King a happy birthday.

The Swedish King also described Queen Beatrix as “ambitious, extremely ambitious, always busy” – to which Queen Silvia diplomatically added that that wasn’t meant in a negative way.

The last time the Swedish royals made a state visit to the Netherlands was 33 years ago, when Beatrix’s mother, Queen Juliana was on the throne.

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