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Crown Princess Mary Promotes Skin Cancer Protection

As patron of the Danish Cancer Association/Society, it is up to Crown Princess Mary to promote to Danes a healthy lifestyle to prevent any form of cancer. mary-cancer-assoc

Tuesday saw her at the Technological Institure in Tastrup where the Association promoted skin cancer awareness as summer approaches.

The campaign “Turn Down the Sun Between 12 & 15″, is the third time the Crown Princess got involved in such a campaign. It urges Danes to protect themselves from the sun with, among other things, clothes.

The campaign’s kickoff included a fashion show that had attire which have UV rays protection, such as bikinis and sleeveless dresses.

“If the Danes want to stay long hours outside in the sun, where it may be difficult with sunscreen or shade, arises the need for clothes that have a guaranteed UV protective effect. We see it already with the UV suits, as many children get on if they are on the beach, “says Anja Philip, who heads the Cancer Society.

Saudi Crown Prince to Return Home, Says Son

The son of Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdul-Aziz said his father is “in excellent health” and should return to Saudi Arabia. cp-sultan

Crown Prince Sultan had surgery in New York City back in February and has been recuperating ever since.

The official SPA news agency reported as Sultan’s son, Prince Turki bin Sultan as saying so, but he did not say when his father would return to the oil rich kingdom.

Prince Turki is an assistant information minister.

Crown Prince Sultan, who is believed to be 84 years old, has had a series of health problems over the years. That includes a cyst being removed in 2003.

In March, King Abdullah appointed Interior Minister Prince Nayef bin Abdul-Aziz as second deputy prime minister, a promotion that would normally place him second in line to the throne. This means he will run the kingdom when the monarch and crown prince are away.

Norway’s Royal Family Welcome Canadian Governor General

Canada’s Michaelle Jean is in Norway for a three day state visit. As Queen Elizabeth II top representative in the Great White North, it is her duty to represent her country abroad. norway-canada

In a statement at the outset of the trip, the Governor General said the visit would be “an opportunity to explore new areas for partnerships and to highlight our concerns and priorities in terms of sustainable and human development in the Arctic.”

It was Crown Prince Haakon who greeted Jean and her husband, Jean-Daniel Lafond, and took them to the royal palace.

There, Jean met with King Harald V, Queen Sonja and Crown Princess Mette-Marit for the welcoming ceremony, in which the national anthems were played and the honor guard marched by.

Afterwards, inside the palace, there was an exchange of gifts, before the King took the Governor General to a war memorial to lay wreaths.

Jean also met with Canadians living in Oslo, plus some representatives of the Norwegian parliament.

Later in the evening, a gala dinner would be held in honor of the Governor General.