The Abdication and Inauguration of King Albert II and King Philippe of Belgium

Yesterday, during the Belgian National Day, the Duke and Duchess of Brabant became the King and Queen of Belgium. After the Abdication Ceremony and the Inauguration ceremony, the Royal Family took part in the Belgian National Day Ceremony. At the end of the day, there was a firework show to celebrate the new King and Queen.

Abdication Ceremony

Soon-to-be Queen Mathilde arrived with soon-to-be King Philippe. Mathilde appeared in a white custom made Natan dress for the Abdication ceremony.

Queen Paola arrived at the Royal Palace in Brussels wearing a green Natan dress and matching coat. She arrived with her husband, King Albert II.

Princess Claire wore a printed white dress by Natan and an orange-yellow jacket. She arrived with her husband, Prince Laurent.

Other members of the Royal Family that was present at the Abdication ceremony was Princess Astrid and her husband, Prince Lorenz. As well as Queen Fabiola.

The Swearing Ceremony of King Philippe

Next, the Royal Family took part in the Swearing Ceremony for King Philippe. King Philippe, Queen Mathilde, King Albert, Queen Paola, Prince Laurent, Princess Claire, Princess Astrid, Prince Lorenz, Princess Elisabeth, Prince Gabriel Prince Emmanuel, Princess Elenore, and Queen Fabiola. 

Princess Charlene recieves the dignity of St. Charles

Yesterday, in the afternoon, Charlene, Princess of Monaco received the Grand-Croix de l’Ordre de Saint-Charles by her husband, Albert, Prince of Monaco at Palais Princier.

Olympic Style! Part 3, Day 2

Day 2 was two days ago! I’m sorry, I’m behind! I have a few things going on.

Soccer

Prince William alongside his good soccer pal, David Beckham watched a soccer game, although I don’t know which one.

Swimming

Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark watched some swimming action at the Aquatics Center. IN the Woman’s 100m Backstroke Belinda Hocking of Australia got first with a time of 59.79, Russian Anastasia Zueva got 2nd with a time of 59.68 and third was Japan’s Aya Terakawa with a time of 59.34. In the Men’s 200m Freestyle, Great Britain’s Robbie Renwick won with a time of 1:46.65 followed by American Ryan Lochte with a time of 1:46.31. And third was South Korea’s Taehwan Park with a time of 1:46.02.

Plus, some sanazy shoes:

Soccer

The Belgian Royals and Dutch Royals watched a match between both countries.

Cycling

Prince Willem-Alexander, Princess Maxima and their daughters watch the gold medal race of Dutch cyclist, Marianne Vos.

Beach Volleyball

Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit watched Beach Volleyball.

Swimming

Princess Charlene and Prince Albert II of Monaco watched some swimming.

Equestrian

Princess Anne, Prince Philip, Princess Benedikte, Timothy Laurence, Autumn Phillips, Peter Phillips all watched Zara Phillips in her first Olympics, competing in  Eventing Individual Dressage.

 

 

 

 

Monaco: Royalty in Germany

Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco are in Germany for their official two-day tour. The first day started with an official welcoming ceremony at Schloss Bellevue where the princely couple were greeted by German President, Mr. Joachim Gauck, and his partner, Ms. Daniela Schadt. Afterward, the sovereign prince and President Gauck participated in “an hour-long meeting” with German Finance Minister, Mr. Wolfgang Schäuble, as well as other government officials from Germany and Monaco. In the afternoon, Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene took a boat tour aboard the Sanssouci along the River Spree. After the lovely boat tour Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene meet the Mayor of Berlin, Mr. Klaus Wowereit, who gave them a tour of the famous Brandenburg Gate and more. In the evening, the princely couple attended a gala dinner held in their honor and hosted by President Gauck at Schloss Bellevue. According to the German newspaper, Berliner Morgenpost, during his speech President Gauck “praised” the prince’s commitment to the protection of the environment stating.

Information: The Royal Correspondent

Monaco: Royal Events

Over the past week or more, the Monaco royal family has been filled with many events. Here are some very important ones:

Albert & Charlene 

On July 1 and 2, Charlene and Albert celebrated their first Wedding Anniversary. They wed last year at the Prince’s Palace in Monaco. With the royals marrying Civically on the 1st and a Concert in the evening. Next, came the Royal Wedding Dress, made by Armani. The palace was filled with royals, athletes, politicians, celebrities, etc. The evening came with a tiara event and evening gowns.

Andrea & Tatiana

Speculation came over the last week, that Andrea Casiraghi, the eldest son of Princess Caroline of Hanover was engaged to Tatiana Santo Domingo. On July 4, though Princess Caroline was pleased to announce that the couple were engaged. They have plans to marry each other next year. More details are sure to come.