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Spanish Royals Host Dinner

Posted on January 26, 2012 by NJ
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King Juan Carlos, Queen Sofia, Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia of Spain hosted a dinner in honour of the visiting Peruvian President.

Prince Felipe of Spain and Princess Letizia of Spain attend the Gala Dinner in honour of Peruvian President Ollanta Humala at The Royal Palace on January 25, 2012 in Madrid, Spain.

Prince Felipe of Spain and Princess Letizia of Spain attend the Gala Dinner in honour of Peruvian President Ollanta Humala at The Royal Palace on January 25, 2012 in Madrid, Spain.

Queen Sofia of Spain attends the Gala Dinner in honour of Peruvian President Ollanta Humala at The Royal Palace on January 25, 2012 in Madrid, Spain.

King Juan Carlos of Spain attends the Gala Dinner in honour of Peruvian President Ollanta Humala at The Royal Palace on January 25, 2012 in Madrid, Spain.

King Juan Carlos of Spain and Queen Sofia of Spain attend the Gala Dinner in honour of Peruvian President Ollanta Humala at The Royal Palace on January 25, 2012 in Madrid, Spain.

King Juan Carlos of Spain (R) and Peruvian President Ollanta Humala (L) attend a gala dinner in honour of Peruvian President Ollanta Humala at The Royal Palace on January 25, 2012 in Madrid, Spain.

King Juan Carlos of Spain (R) and Peruvian President Ollanta Humala (L) attend a gala dinner in honour of Peruvian President Ollanta Humala at The Royal Palace on January 25, 2012 in Madrid, Spain.

Princess Letizia of Spain attends the Gala Dinner in honour of Peruvian President Ollanta Humala at The Royal Palace on January 25, 2012 in Madrid, Spain.

Prince Felipe of Spain and Princess Letizia of Spain attend the Gala Dinner in honour of Peruvian President Ollanta Humala at The Royal Palace on January 25, 2012 in Madrid, Spain.

Princess Letizia of Spain attends the Gala Dinner in honour of Peruvian President Ollanta Humala at The Royal Palace on January 25, 2012 in Madrid, Spain.

(L to R) Prince Felipe of Spain, Queen Sofia of Spain, Peruvian President Ollanta Humala, King Juan Carlos of Spain, Nadine Heredia and Princess Letizia of Spain pose for the photographers before the Gala Dinner in honour of Peruvian President Ollanta Humala at The Royal Palace on January 25, 2012 in Madrid, Spain.

Prince Felipe of Spain and Princess Letizia of Spain attend the Gala Dinner in honour of Peruvian President Ollanta Humala at The Royal Palace on January 25, 2012 in Madrid, Spain.

King Juan Carlos of Spain (R) and Peruvian President Ollanta Humala (L) attend a gala dinner in honour of Peruvian President Ollanta Humala at The Royal Palace on January 25, 2012 in Madrid, Spain.

Nadine Heredia (L)  and Princess Letizia of Spain (R) attend the Gala Dinner in honour of Peruvian President Ollanta Humala at The Royal Palace on January 25, 2012 in Madrid, Spain.

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Victoria and Daniel Visit Ministry

Posted on January 26, 2012 by NJ
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Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel visited the Ministry of Education yesterday.

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Dutch Royals At Meeting of State

Posted on January 26, 2012 by NJ
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Queen Beatrix, Prince Willem-Alexander and Princess Maxima attended a meeting of the council of state to mark the retirement of Mr. Tjeenk Willink as Vice President.

La princesse Maxima des Pays-Bas arrive dans les locaux du Conseil d'Etat pour la séance à huis clos en l'honneur du départ en retraite du vice-président Tjeenk Willink, le 25 janvier 2012.

La princesse Maxima et le prince Willem-Alexander des Pays-Bas arrivent dans les locaux du Conseil d'Etat pour la séance à huis clos en l'honneur du départ en retraite du vice-président Tjeenk Willink, le 25 janvier 2012.

La reine Beatrix, la princesse Maxima et le prince Willem-Alexander des Pays-Bas au Conseil d'Etat pour la séance à huis clos en l'honneur du départ en retraite du vice-président Tjeenk Willink, le 25 janvier 2012.

La reine Beatrix des Pays-Bas, avec son fils et héritier le prince Willem-Alexander, arrive dans les locaux du Conseil d'Etat pour la séance à huis clos en l'honneur du départ en retraite du vice-président Tjeenk Willink, le 25 janvier 2012.

Maxima des Pays-Bas arrive dans les locaux du Conseil d'Etat pour la séance à huis clos en l'honneur du départ en retraite du vice-président Tjeenk Willink, le 25 janvier 2012.

La princesse Maxima des Pays-Bas arrive dans les locaux du Conseil d'Etat pour la séance à huis clos en l'honneur du départ en retraite du vice-président Tjeenk Willink, le 25 janvier 2012.

La reine Beatrix des Pays-Bas, avec son fils et héritier le prince Willem-Alexander, arrive dans les locaux du Conseil d'Etat pour la séance à huis clos en l'honneur du départ en retraite du vice-président Tjeenk Willink, le 25 janvier 2012.

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The World Economic Forum, Day One

Posted on January 25, 2012 by NJ
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Crown Prince Haakon, Crown Princess Mette-Marit and Princess Mathilde attended the opening session of the World Economic Forum in Davos today.

Belgium's Princess Mathilde, Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit and Crown Prince Haakon (R-L) attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, January 25, 2012.

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit and Crown Prince Haakon (C) attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, January 25, 2012.

Norway's Crown Prince Haakon,, and his wife Crown Princess Mette-Marit, right, listen together during the opening plenary session on the first day of the 42nd Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum, WEF, in Davos, Switzerland, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012. The overarching theme of the Meeting, which will take place from 25 to 29 January, is "The Great Transformation: Shaping New Models".

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit attends the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, January 25, 2012.

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit and Crown Prince Haakon (C) attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, January 25, 2012.

Angela Merkel, Federal Chancellor of Germany, left, Norway's Crown Prince Haakon, center, and his wife Crown Princess Mette-Marit, right, speak together during the opening plenary session on the first day of the 42nd Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum, WEF, in Davos, Switzerland, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012. The overarching theme of the Meeting, which will take place from 25 to 29 January, is "The Great Transformation: Shaping New Models".

Belgium's Princess Mathilde, Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit and Crown Prince Haakon (R-L) attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, January 25, 2012.

Photo Credits: Belga Pictures, Getty Images via Daylife, Reuters via Daylife

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The International Circus- Closing Ceremony

Posted on January 25, 2012 by NJ
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Prince Albert, Princess Charlene, Princess Stephanie and Pauline Ducruet attended the closing ceremony of the International Circus Festival.

Princess Stephanie of Monaco, Pauline Ducruet, Princess Charlene of Monaco and Prince Albert II of Monaco attend the closing ceremony of the Monte-Carlo 36th International Circus Festival on January 24, 2012 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

Princess Stephanie of Monaco, Pauline Ducruet, Princess Charlene of Monaco and Prince Albert II of Monaco attend the closing ceremony of the Monte-Carlo 36th International Circus Festival on January 24, 2012 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

Princess Stephanie of Monaco, Pauline Ducruet, Princess Charlene of Monaco and Prince Albert II of Monaco attend the closing ceremony of the Monte-Carlo 36th International Circus Festival on January 24, 2012 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

Princess Stephanie of Monaco, Pauline Ducruet and Princess Charlene of Monaco attend the closing ceremony of the Monte-Carlo 36th International Circus Festival on January 24, 2012 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

Princess Charlene of Monaco and Prince Albert II of Monaco attend the closing ceremony of the Monte-Carlo 36th International Circus Festival on January 24, 2012 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

Princess Stephanie of Monaco, Pauline Ducruet, Princess Charlene of Monaco and Prince Albert II of Monaco attend the closing ceremony of the Monte-Carlo 36th International Circus Festival on January 24, 2012 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

Princess Stephanie of Monaco, Pauline Ducruet and Princess Charlene of Monaco attend the closing ceremony of the Monte-Carlo 36th International Circus Festival on January 24, 2012 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

Princess Charlene of Monaco and Prince Albert II of Monaco attend the closing ceremony of the Monte-Carlo 36th International Circus Festival on January 24, 2012 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

Princess Charlene of Monaco and Prince Albert II of Monaco attend the closing ceremony of the Monte-Carlo 36th International Circus Festival on January 24, 2012 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

Prince Albert II of Monaco attends the closing ceremony of the Monte-Carlo 36th International Circus Festival on January 24, 2012 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

Princess Stephanie of Monaco, Pauline Ducruet, Princess Charlene of Monaco and Prince Albert II of Monaco attend the closing ceremony of the Monte-Carlo 36th International Circus Festival on January 24, 2012 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

Princess Stephanie of Monaco and Pauline Ducruet attend the closing ceremony of the Monte-Carlo 36th International Circus Festival on January 24, 2012 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

Princess Stephanie of Monaco, Pauline Ducruet, Princess Charlene of Monaco and Prince Albert II of Monaco attend the closing ceremony of the Monte-Carlo 36th International Circus Festival on January 24, 2012 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

Princess Stephanie of Monaco, Pauline Ducruet, Princess Charlene of Monaco and Prince Albert II of Monaco attend the closing ceremony of the Monte-Carlo 36th International Circus Festival on January 24, 2012 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

Pauline Ducruet and Princess Charlene of Monaco attend the closing ceremony of the Monte-Carlo 36th International Circus Festival on January 24, 2012 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

In this handout image provided by the Palais Princier de Monaco, (L-R) Pauline Ducruet, Princess Charlene of Monaco and Prince Albert II of Monaco attend the Monte-Carlo 36th International Circus Festival on January 24, 2012 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

In this handout image provided by the Palais Princier de Monaco, (L-R)  Princess Charlene of Monaco and Prince Albert II of Monaco attend the Monte-Carlo 36th International Circus Festival on January 24, 2012 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

In this handout image provided by the Palais Princier de Monaco, (L-R) Pauline Ducruet, Princess Stephanie of Monaco, Prince Albert II of Monaco and Princess Charlene of Monaco attend the Monte-Carlo 36th International Circus Festival on January 24, 2012 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

In this handout image provided by the Palais Princier de Monaco, Princess Charlene of Monaco attends the Monte-Carlo 36th International Circus Festival on January 24, 2012 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

In this handout image provided by the Palais Princier de Monaco, (L-R) Pauline Ducruet, Princess Stephanie of Monaco, Prince Albert II of Monaco and Princess Charlene of Monaco attend the Monte-Carlo 36th International Circus Festival on January 24, 2012 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

In this handout image provided by the Palais Princier de Monaco, (L-R) Pauline Ducruet, Princess Charlene of Monaco and Prince Albert II of Monaco attend the Monte-Carlo 36th International Circus Festival on January 24, 2012 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

In this handout image provided by the Palais Princier de Monaco, Princess Stephanie of Monaco attends the Monte-Carlo 36th International Circus Festival on January 24, 2012 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

In this handout image provided by the Palais Princier de Monaco, Pauline Ducruet attends the Monte-Carlo 36th International Circus Festival on January 24, 2012 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

In this handout image provided by the Palais Princier de Monaco, (L-R) Princess Stephanie of Monaco, Prince Albert II of Monaco and Princess Charlene of Monaco attend the Monte-Carlo 36th International Circus Festival on January 24, 2012 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

In this handout image provided by the Palais Princier de Monaco,  Prince Albert II of Monaco attends the Monte-Carlo 36th International Circus Festival on January 24, 2012 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

In this handout image provided by the Palais Princier de Monaco, Pauline Ducruet attends the Monte-Carlo 36th International Circus Festival on January 24, 2012 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

Princess Stephanie of Monaco and Pauline Ducruet attend the Monte-Carlo 36th International Circus Festival on January 24, 2012 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

(L-R) Princess Stephanie of Monaco, Pauline Ducruet, Princess Charlene of Monaco and Prince Albert II of Monaco attend the Monte-Carlo 36th International Circus Festival on January 24, 2012 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

(L-R) Princess Stephanie of Monaco, Pauline Ducruet, Princess Charlene of Monaco and Prince Albert II of Monaco attend the Monte-Carlo 36th International Circus Festival on January 24, 2012 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

(L-R) Pauline Ducruet, Princess Stephanie of Monaco, Prince Albert II of Monaco and Princess Charlene of Monaco attend the Monte-Carlo 36th International Circus Festival on January 24, 2012 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

Pauline Ducruet attends the Monte-Carlo 36th International Circus Festival on January 24, 2012 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

In this handout image provided by the Palais Princier de Monaco, The Shanghai Circus Acrobatic Troupe, Cai Yong receives The 'Golden Clown' award from Prince Albert II of Monaco and from Princess Stephanie of Monaco during the Monte-Carlo 36th International Circus Festival on January 24, 2012 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

In this handout image provided by the Palais Princier de Monaco, (L-R) Pauline Ducruet, Princess Stephanie of Monaco, Prince Albert II of Monaco and Princess Charlene of Monaco attend the Monte-Carlo 36th International Circus Festival on January 24, 2012 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

In this handout image provided by the Palais Princier de Monaco, Rene Cassely family of Germany receives the 'Golden Clown' award from Prince Albert II of Monaco (C) during the Monte-Carlo 36th International Circus Festival on January 24, 2012 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

In this handout image provided by the Palais Princier de Monaco, The Shanghai Circus Acrobatic Troupe, Cai Yong receives The 'Golden Clown' award from Prince Albert II of Monaco and from Princess Stephanie of Monaco during the Monte-Carlo 36th International Circus Festival on January 24, 2012 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

In this handout image provided by the Palais Princier de Monaco, Rene Cassely family of Germany receives the 'Golden Clown' award from Prince Albert II of Monaco (C) and from Princess Stephanie of Monaco (R) during the Monte-Carlo 36th International Circus Festival on January 24, 2012 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

In this handout image provided by the Palais Princier de Monaco, Rene Cassely family of Germany receives the 'Golden Clown' award from Prince Albert II of Monaco (L) and from Princess Stephanie of Monaco (3rd, R) during the Monte-Carlo 36th International Circus Festival on January 24, 2012 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

In this handout image provided by the Palais Princier de Monaco, Rene Cassely family of Germany receives the 'Golden Clown' award from Prince Albert II of Monaco (2nd, L) and from Princess Stephanie of Monaco (2nd, R) during the Monte-Carlo 36th International Circus Festival on January 24, 2012 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

In this handout image provided by the Palais Princier de Monaco, (L-R) Prince Albert II of Monaco and Princess Charlene of Monaco attend the Monte-Carlo 36th International Circus Festival on January 24, 2012 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

In this handout image provided by the Palais Princier de Monaco, Rene Cassely family of Germany receives the 'Golden Clown' award from Prince Albert II of Monaco (2nd, L) and from Princess Stephanie of Monaco (2nd, R) during the Monte-Carlo 36th International Circus Festival on January 24, 2012 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

In this handout image provided by the Palais Princier de Monaco, Vladislav Goncharov is awarded 'Silver Clown' award by Princess Stephanie of Monaco during the Monte-Carlo 36th International Circus Festival on January 24, 2012 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

In this handout image provided by the Palais Princier de Monaco, The Vorobiev troupe are awarded the 'Silver Clown' award by Princess Charlene of Monaco during the Monte-Carlo 36th International Circus Festival on January 24, 2012 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

In this handout image provided by the Palais Princier de Monaco, Skating Pilar are awarded The 'Bronze Clown' award by Pauline Ducruet during the Monte-Carlo 36th International Circus Festival on January 24, 2012 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

In this handout image provided by the Palais Princier de Monaco, Flying to the Stars are awarded the 'Bronze Clown' award by Pauline Ducruet during the Monte-Carlo 36th International Circus Festival on January 24, 2012 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

In this handout image provided by the Palais Princier de Monaco, Troupe Khadgaa of Mongolia are awarded the 'Bronze Clown' award by  Princess Stephanie of Monaco during the Monte-Carlo 36th International Circus Festival on January 24, 2012 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

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