Monday 7 October 2024

Nobel Laurates 2024

 The 2023 Nobel Laureates will be announced October 7th-14th

Physiology or Medicine
Announced Monday, October 7th
Awarded to Victor Ambros (1/2) and Gary Ruvkun (1/2) for “for the discovery of microRNA and its role in post-transcriptional gene regulation”.
The Prize is awarded by the Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institute.

Physics
Announced Tuesday, October8th
Awarded to John J. Hopfield (1/2) and Geoffrey E. Hinton (1/2) for “for foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning with artificial neural networks”.
The Prize is awarded by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.

Chemistry
Announced Wednesday, October 9th
Awarded to David Baker (1/2) for “for computational protein design” and Demis Hassabis (1/4) & John M. Jumper (1/4) for “for protein structure prediction”
    The Prize is awarded by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.

    Literature  
    Announced Thursday, October 10th. 
    Awarded to Han Kang (1/1) for “for her intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life”
      The Prize is awarded by the Swedish Academy.

      Peace 
      Announced Friday, October 11th 
      Awarded to Nihon Hidankyo (1/1) for “for its efforts to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons and for demonstrating through witness testimony that nuclear weapons must never be used again”
      The Prize is awarded by the Norwegian Nobel Committee.

      Economic Sciences
      Announced Monday October 14th
      Awarded to Daron Acemoglu (1/3), Simon Johnson (1/3) and James Robinson (1/3) for  for studies of how institutions are formed and affect prosperity”
      The Prize is awarded by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.

      Tuesday 24 September 2024

      Earthshot Prize Awards - 2024 Winners & Finalists

       The Finalists were announced on September 24th. The Winners will be announced at the Awards ceremony on November 6th. 

      The Earthshot Prize to Protect and Restore Nature

      • Winner
        • To be announced November 6th 
      • Finalist
        • Amazon Sacred Headwaters Alliance, Ecuador:
          • An alliance of 30 indigenous nations that collectively stand together to protect 86 million acres of critical Amazon rainforest – an area the size of Germany – and advocate for a regenerative bioeconomy.
        • NatureMetrics, UK:
          • A global intelligence start-up in environmental DNA (eDNA) sampling on a mission to make biodiversity monitoring accessible to all. Using eDNA technology to identify species populations and report environmental and conservation impacts, they have the potential to unleash system-level change in nature conservation and restoration.
        • Altyn Dala Conservation Initiative, Kazakhstan:
          • An organization that has achieved what was thought impossible – the rapid recovery of a large animal from the brink of extinction. Partnering with governments and indigenous communities to restore Kazakhstan’s Steppe grassland, Altyn Dala’s work to deliver the comeback of the Saiga antelope is one of the greatest nature restoration successes ever recorded.
      The Earthshot Prize to Clean Our Air
      • Winner
        • To be announced November 6th 
      • Finalist
        • GAYO, Green Africa Youth Organization, Ghana:
          • A youth-led organization that uses its “zero waste model” to drive behavioural change in waste management practices across Africa that cut greenhouse gas emissions and particle pollution while bringing additional income to communities. Their plan to scale would reduce air pollution by 70% and make them the leading model for waste management on the continent.
        • d.light, Pan-Africa:
          • A successful company on track to transform the lives of one billion people by providing affordable and clean solar home systems that provide electricity and replace polluting kerosene lamps and dirty stoves. Operating across Sub-Saharan Africa, India and over 60 additional countries, d.light is already one of the world’s largest solar home system providers and continues to rapidly improve access to clean energy.
        • MYCL, Indonesia:
          • A company tackling two major problems: crop-waste burning and harmful leather production, both which pollute the air and damage quality of life. They take crop waste – which is typically burned – and use a unique mushroom base to convert it into a leather alternative. They are scaling rapidly via key partnerships with major fashion designers and creating local jobs for farmers and artisans.
      The Earthshot Prize to Revive Our Oceans
      • Winner
        • To be announced November 6th 
      • Finalist
        • High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People, Global
          • A groundbreaking alliance of 119 countries with the grandest goal of any Finalist to date – to protect 30% of the land and oceans by 2030, by identifying technical, financial and knowledge gaps and connecting governments with technical assistance and funding. They’ve already achieved a major milestone with the adoption of this “30×30” target in the 2022 UN Global Biodiversity Framework.
        • MiAlgae, UK
          • A company offering a circular economy solution to the problem of sourcing marine Omega-3s from fish oil, which requires catching large quantities of wild fish simply to feed the farmed fish that we consume. Using a patented fermentation process and whisky by-products, MiAlgae grows nutrient-rich microalgae as a direct source of Omega-3s for aquaculture feed. Their innovative approach makes the solution highly scalable and cost-efficient, reducing the need to rely on wild fish and offering a sustainable alternative for the industry.
        • Coast 4C, Philippines
          • A social enterprise that aims to build the world’s largest supply of regenerative seaweed, benefiting marginalized coastal fishing communities by transforming their harvest and providing a market to sell the seaweed at profits to lift them out of poverty.
      The Earthshot Prize to Build A Waste -Free World
      • Winner
        • To be announced November 6th 
      • Finalist
        • Natural Fiber Welding, USA:
          • A company that creates biodegradable natural fibers and ingredients to replace plastics with wide applications in fashion, footwear, automotive and more. NFW’s non-toxic processes benefit farmers and reduce carbon emissions by 90%, compared to plastics.
        • Ferment’Up, France:
          • A company that upcycles skins and seeds from fruits and vegetables using dry fermentation to create highly nutritious ingredients from food waste, cutting carbon emissions and drastically reducing water use.
        • Keep IT Cool, Kenya:
          • A company that is tackling problems with proper refrigeration and cold-chain logistics across Africa by offering solar-powered refrigeration solutions that cut post-harvest waste by 25% and by connecting smallholder farmers and fishers to a centralized online marketplace.
      The Earthshot Prize to Fix Our Climate
      • Winner
        • To be announced November 6th 
      • Finalist
        • Equatic, USA:
          • Using breakthrough technology, this early-stage company uses a process called seawater electrolysis to remove carbon dioxide from the ocean 99,000 times faster than nature alone. The process creates a byproduct called green hydrogen, a desirable clean fuel whose sale could support its carbon removal operations.
        • Advanced Thermovoltaic Systems, USA:
          • A company that takes excess heat from heavy industrial processes, like creating cement and steel, and converts the heat waste into electricity. ATS’s unique heat waste capture technology has the potential to avoid a gigatonne of CO2 waste by 2050.
        • Build Up Nepal, Nepal:
          • A social enterprise that has developed an earthquake-resilient brick with 75% lower carbon emissions compared to traditional clay-fired bricks. Homes built with these bricks are affordable and have been proven to withstand earthquakes.

      Tuesday 10 September 2024

      King Carl Gustaf of Sweden - Speech at State Opening of Parliament (2024) (English Translation)

       [Notes added by Gert's Royals are in italics]

      Mr Speaker,

      Honorable Members,

      Today we gather to start a new parliamentary year.

      We live in troubled times. The Russian aggression against Ukraine is now in its third year and the conflict in the Middle East is very serious. The development leads to almost unimaginable human suffering and widespread destruction.

      These conflicts affect all of us.

      For Sweden, a new era in security policy has begun with its entry into NATO. Membership was decided by broad political consensus. It strengthens our defense capability and paves the way for even closer cooperation with our Nordic neighbors and other allies.

      [Sweden joined Nato in March]

      NATO's primary purpose is to secure peace. Sweden can play an important role in this. Our membership gives us increased opportunities to promote freedom and international security. It is not just a question of what we can get, but of what we can give – a protection, a support and a voice for the values ​​we cherish. And we should be proud of that.

      Med detta ansvar kommer också skyldigheten att försvara demokratin. Så att framtida generationer får åtnjuta samma fri- och rättigheter som vi gör idag.

      Honorable Members,

      In January 1975, I opened the National Assembly for the first time according to the order prescribed in the then completely new Instrument of Government. It is based on the principle that all public power in Sweden comes from the people. Fifty years latter, we can state that it has served us well.

      [The 1974 Instrument of Government lays out the basic principals of the Sweden Government. They replaced the 1809 Instrument of Government.]

      But there is no shortage of challenges. The unrest in our surrounding world, climate change, financial pressures, strained healthcare and gang crime. Difficulties that require political balances, where different societal interests must be balanced against each other.

      What you decide in this chamber will affect the Swedish people for many years to come. My hope and conviction is that you have respectful debates, that you listen to each other, and that you make the best decisions for Sweden.

      With these words, I wish you strength, courage and wisdom for the coming parliamentary year.

      I hereby declare the 2024/25 National Assembly open.

      Royals Attending Secretary of State's Garden Party at Hillsborough Castle

      Each year, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland hosts a garden party at Hillsborough Castle for representatives from across Northern Ireland’s voluntary and charitable sectors. The Garden Party is attended by a senior royal/couple. 

      King Charles's Reign
      Year Royal Notes
      2028 --
      2027 --
      2026 --
      2025 --
      2024

      Prince Edward & Duchess Sophie-
      2023 King Charles & Queen Camilla-

      Queen Elizabeth II's Reign
      Year Royal Notes
      2022
      July
      Princess Anne-
      2021 Canceled due to Pandemic
      2020
      2010s
      2019
      May
      Prince Charles & Duchess Camilla-
      2018
      Sept
      Princess Anne-
      2017
      Sept
      Prince Harry-
      2016
      June
      Prince William & Duchess Kate
      2015
      Sept
      Prince Edward & Countess Sophie-
      2014
      June
      Queen Elizabeth & Prince Philip
      2013
      Sept
      Prince Edward-
      2012
      Sept
      Prince Andrew-
      2011
      June
      Princess Anne
      2010
      June
      Prince Edward & Countess Sophie-
      2000s
      2009
      June
      Princess Anne-
      2008
      May
      Prince Charles & Duchess Camilla
      2007
      May
      Prince Charles & Duchess Camilla-
      2006
      May
      Prince Charles & Duchess Camilla-
      2005
      June
      Prince Edward
      2004
      June
      Prince Andrew-
      2003
      Sept
      Prince Charles-
      2002
      May
      Queen Elizabeth & Prince Philip-
      2001-
      2000-

      Monday 9 September 2024

      Sovereign’s Parade at the Royal Air Force College

      RAF College Cranwell CoA
      Coat of Arms of the Royal Air Force College
      Ben1we, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons


      The Sovereign’s Parade is an annual parade held to mark graduation of junior officers at Royal Air Force College in Cranwell, Lincolnshire. The Parade is attended by a representative of the monarch. On a rare occasion, that representative is a member of the Royal Family. 

      This is the Airforce equivalent of the Sovereign's Parade at Sandhurst Royal Military Academy. But unlike the parade at Sandhurst, this is not attended annually (or almost annually) by a member of the Royal Family. 


      King Charles III's Reign
      Year Royal Notes
      2026 - -
      2025 - -
      2024
      Sept
      Prince William -
      2023
      Sept
      Prince Edward -
      2022
      - -


      Queen Elizabeth II's Reign
      Year Royal Notes
      2021
      - -
      2020
      July
      Prince Charles -
      2019
      July
      Duke of Kent -
      2018 - -
      2017
      - -
      2016 
      - -
      2015 - -
      2014 - -
      2013


      -
      2012 - -
      2011 - -
      2010
      - -
      2009
      May
      Queen Elizabeth II
      (Accompanied by Prince Philip)
      -
      2008 - -



      Sunday 21 July 2024

      Royal Attendance at Paris 2024 Summer Olympics

      2024 Summer Olympics text logo
      2024 Summer Olympics text logo, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

      For your reference, we have marked:

      • International Olympic Committee (IOC) Members
      • Former IOC Members
      • Royals who competed in Olympics
      • Royal who competed in Olympics and are on the IOC
      • Other
      Note: For some royals, we do not get official/press photos of them every day they attend the games. If there is a 1-2 day gap in official photos of a royal, we will still mark them as attending. (E.g. photographed on Day 1 & 4, marked as attending Day 1-4.)

      IOC Meeting  - Tuesday, July 23rd 

      • Bhutan 
        • Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck
      • Jordan 
        • Prince Faisal bin Hussein
      • Liechtenstein
        • Princess Nora
      • Luxembourg
        • Grand Duke Henri & Grand Duchess Maria Teresa
      • Monaco 
        • Prince Albert
      • Qatar
        • Emir Tamim ben Hamad Al Thani 
      • Saudia Arabia
        • Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki 
        • Princess Reema Bandar Al-Saud
      • UK 
        • Princess Anne

      IOC Meeting  - Wednesday, July 24th

      • Bhutan 
        • Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck
      • Jordan 
        • Prince Faisal bin Hussein
      • Liechtenstein
        • Princess Nora
      • Luxembourg
        • Grand Duke Henri & Grand Duchess Maria Teresa
      • Monaco 
        • Prince Albert
      • Qatar
        • Emir Tamim ben Hamad Al Thani 
      • Saudia Arabia
        • Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki 
        • Princess Reema Bandar Al-Saud
      • UK 
        • Princess Anne
      Day 0 - Thursday, July 25th
      • Belgium 
        • King Philippe & Queen Mathilde 
      • Bhutan 
        • Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck
      • Denmark 
        • King Frederik & Queen Mary
      • Jordan 
        • Prince Faisal bin Hussein
      • Liechtenstein
        • Princess Nora
      • Luxembourg
        • Grand Duke Henri & Grand Duchess Maria Teresa
      • Monaco 
        • Prince Albert & Princess Charlene
      • Netherlands
        • King Willem-Alexander
      • Qatar
        • Emir Tamim ben Hamad Al Thani 
      • Saudia Arabia
        • Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki 
        • Reema Bandar Al-Saud
      • Spain 
        • King Felipe & Queen Letizia 
      • UK 
        • Princess Anne & Sir Tim

      Day 1 - Friday, July 26th - Opening Ceremony

      • Belgium 
        • King Philippe & Queen Mathilde 
      • Bhutan 
        • Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck
      • Denmark 
        • King Frederik & Queen Mary
      • Jordan 
        • Prince Faisal bin Hussein
      • Liechtenstein
        • Princess Nora
      • Luxembourg
        • Grand Duke Henri & Grand Duchess Maria Teresa
      • Monaco 
        • Prince Albert & Princess Charlene
          • Crown Prince Jacques
          • Princess Gabriella
      • Netherlands
        • King Willem-Alexander & Queen Maxima
          • Princess Catharina-Amalia
          • Princess Alexia
      • Qatar
        • Emir Tamim ben Hamad Al Thani 
      • Saudia Arabia
        • Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki 
        • Princess Reema Bandar Al-Saud
      • Spain 
        • King Felipe & Queen Letizia 
      • UK 
        • Princess Anne & Sir Tim

      Day 2 - July 27th 

      • Belgium 
        • King Philippe & Queen Mathilde
      • Jordan 
        • Prince Faisal bin Hussein
      • Luxembourg
        • Grand Duke Henri & Grand Duchess Maria Teresa
      • Monaco 
        • Prince Albert & Princess Charlene
          • Crown Prince Jacques
          • Princess Gabriella
      • Netherlands
        • King Willem-Alexander & Queen Maxima
          • Princess Catharina-Amalia
          • Princess Alexia
      • Spain 
        • Princess Leonor 
        • Princess Sofia
      • UK 
        • Princess Anne & Sir Tim

      Day 3 - July 28th 

      • Jordan 
        • Prince Faisal bin Hussein
      • Luxembourg
        • Grand Duke Henri & Grand Duchess Maria Teresa
          • Prince Guillaume & Princess Stephanie 
          • Prince Felix
            • Princess Amalia
            • Prince Liam
      • Monaco 
        • Prince Albert 
      • Netherlands
        • King Willem-Alexander & Queen Maxima
          • Princess Catharina-Amalia
          • Princess Alexia
      • Spain 
        • Princess Leonor 
        • Princess Sofia
      • UK 
        • Princess Anne & Sir Tim

      Day 4 - July 29th 

      • Luxembourg
        • Grand Duke Henri & Grand Duchess Maria Teresa
          • Prince Guillaume & Princess Stephanie 
          • Prince Felix
            • Princess Amalia
            • Prince Liam
          • Prince Louis
          • Princess Alexandra & Nicolas Bagory
            • Victoire Bagory
          • Prince Sébastien
      • Monaco 
        • Prince Albert 
      • Netherlands
        • King Willem-Alexander & Queen Maxima
          • Princess Catharina-Amalia
          • Princess Alexia
      • Spain 
        • Princess Leonor 
        • Princess Sofia
      • UK 
        • Princess Anne & Sir Tim

      Day 5- July 30th

      • Luxembourg
        • Grand Duke Henri & Grand Duchess Maria Teresa 
          • Prince Felix
            • Princess Amalia
            • Prince Liam
      • Netherlands
        • King Willem-Alexander & Queen Maxima
          • Princess Catharina-Amalia
          • Princess Alexia
      • Monaco 
        • Prince Albert 
      • Spain 
        • Princess Leonor 
        • Princess Sofia
      • UK 
        • Princess Anne & Sir Tim

      Day 6 - July 31st

      • Denmark
        • Queen Mary
      • Luxembourg
        • Grand Duke Henri & Grand Duchess Maria Teresa 
      • Monaco 
        • Prince Albert 
      • Spain 
        • Queen Letizia
      • UK 
        • Princess Anne & Sir Tim

      Day 7 - August 1st

      • Denmark
        • Queen Mary
        • Princess Benedikte
      • Luxembourg
        • Grand Duke Henri
      • Monaco 
        • Prince Albert
      • Spain 
        • Queen Letizia
      • UK 
        • Princess Anne & Sir Tim

      Day 8 - August 2nd

      • Denmark
        • King Frederik 
      • Luxembourg
        • Grand Duke Henri
      • Monaco 
        • Prince Albert
      • Spain 
        • Queen Letizia

      Day 9 - August 3rd

      • Denmark
        • King Frederik & Queen Mary
        • Princess Benedikte
      • Luxembourg
        • Grand Duke Henri
        • Prince Louise
      • Monaco 
        • Prince Albert
      • Spain 
        • Queen Letizia
      • UK
        • Duchess Sophie

      Day 10 - August 4th 

      • Denmark
        • King Frederik 
      • Monaco 
        • Prince Albert
      • UK
        • Duchess Sophie

      Day 11 - August 5th 

      • Denmark
        • King Frederik 
      • Monaco 
        • Prince Albert
      • Netherlands
        • Princess Catharina-Amalia
      • Sweden 
        • King Carl Gustaf & Queen Silvia
      • Spain 
        • King Felipe 
      • UK
        • Duchess Sophie

      Day 12 - August 6th 

      • Denmark
        • King Frederik 
      • Monaco 
        • Prince Albert
        • Princess Alexandra of Hanover
      • Norway
        • Crown Prince Haakon & Crown Princess Mette-Marit
          • Mette-Marit postponed her trip to France due to her son's arrest. 
      • Spain 
        • King Felipe 
      • Sweden 
        • King Carl Gustaf & Queen Silvia

      Day 13 - August 7th 

      • Belgium 
        • Princess Elizabeth
        • Prince Gabriel
        • Prince Emmanuel
        • Princess Eléonore 
      • Luxembourg
        • Grand Duke Henri
      • Monaco 
        • Prince Albert
        • Princess Alexandra of Hanover
      • Denmark
        • King Frederik 
      • Norway 
        • Crown Prince Haakon & Crown Princess Mette-Marit
      • Sweden 
        • King Carl Gustaf & Queen Silvia

      Day 14th - August 8th 

      • Belgium 
        • Princess Elizabeth
        • Prince Gabriel
        • Prince Emmanuel
        • Princess Eléonore 
      • Luxembourg
        • Grand Duke Henri
      • Monaco 
        • Prince Albert
        • Princess Alexandra of Hanover
      • Norway 
        • Crown Prince Haakon & Crown Princess Mette-Marit
      • Sweden 
        • King Carl Gustaf & Queen Silvia

      Day 15th - August 9th 

      • Belgium 
        • Princess Elizabeth
        • Prince Gabriel
        • Prince Emmanuel
        • Princess Eléonore 
      • Luxembourg
        • Grand Duke Henri
      • Monaco 
        • Prince Albert
        • Princess Alexandra of Hanover
      • Norway 
        • Crown Prince Haakon & Crown Princess Mette-Marit
      • Sweden 
        • King Carl Gustaf & Queen Silvia

      Day 16th - August 10th 

      • Belgium 
        • Princess Elizabeth
        • Prince Gabriel
        • Prince Emmanuel
        • Princess Eléonore 
      • Luxembourg
        • Grand Duke Henri
      • Monaco 
        • Prince Albert
      • Norway 
        • Crown Prince Haakon & Crown Princess Mette-Marit
      • Sweden 
        • King Carl Gustaf & Queen Silvia
      • Spain
        • Queen Sofia

      Day 17th - August 11th - Closing Ceremony

      • Denmark
        • King Frederik 
        • Crown Prince Frederik
      • Belgium 
        • Princess Elizabeth
        • Prince Gabriel
        • Prince Emmanuel
        • Princess Eléonore 
      • Luxembourg
        • Grand Duke Henri
      • Monaco 
        • Prince Albert
      • Sweden 
        • King Carl Gustaf & Queen Silvia
      • Spain
        • Queen Sofia

      Saturday 20 July 2024

      Belgium National Day

      Koninklijk escorte te paard - Nationaal defilé 21-07-2018 15-12-38
      Paul Hermans, CC BY 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

      Belgium's National Day takes place annually on July 21st. The event marks the anniversary of the investiture of Belgium's first king, King Leopold I in 1831.

      Belgium's National Day has been celebrated on different dates through out history. The date July 21st was set in 1890. 

      July 20th 

      • Pre-National Day concert
      July 21st

      • Te Deum at the Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula
      • Military Parade on the Place des Palais
      • Party in Park
      • Fireworks

      Sunday 14 July 2024

      Statements from Monarchies following Assassination Attempt on former US President Trump (2024)

      President Trump was shot at & injured during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, U.S. At least one other bystanders was killed during the assassination attempt. I would expect to see public statements from a number of monarchies. (Some will send messages privately, and some will have statements released by other government officials). 

      Current Monarchies

      Bahrain

      His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent a cable to Republican presidential candidate, former US President Donald Trump, expressing his strong condemnation of the assassination attempt he was subjected to while attending an election rally in the US state of Pennsylvania.

       His Highness affirmed his condemnation of all forms of political violence that contradict democratic norms and values, expressing his relief that former President Donald Trump is fine. 

      -  Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa (Translated)

      Jordan

      Deeply shocked and outraged by the heinous attempt on former US President Donald Trump’s life during a political rally. Jordan condemns this vicious attack and all kinds of political violence. 
      - King Abdullah II


      Kuwait

      His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent on Sunday a cable to former US President and Republican candidate Donald Trump, voicing his relief over the safety of the official who survived a heinous assassination attempt during a campaign rally in the State of Pennsylvania.

      His Highness the Amir strongly condemned the criminal act that went against human principles and values, wishing Trump a swift recovery and good health.  

      - Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah

      Morocco 

      His Majesty King Mohammed VI sent a telegram to Mr. Donald Trump in which His Majesty expressed his sympathy and solidarity following the assassination attempt to which he was a victim yesterday, Saturday, during an election rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

      In this cable, His Majesty the King said that he received with great sorrow and grief the news of the horrific assassination attempt that took place yesterday at an election rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

      His Majesty expressed his relief that "you are safe and sound", expressing his sympathy and solidarity following this heinous attack.

      In this cable, His Majesty the King strongly condemned the political violence, wishing Mr. Trump "a speedy recovery so that you can continue to serve your great nation."

      His Majesty the King's telegram read: "Our sympathies and prayers accompany you, Mr. President, and your family, as well as the innocent victims of this unfortunate act." 

      - King Mohammed VI (Translated)

      Spain 

      Shocked by the terrible attack you have suffered during an campaign event in Pennsylvania, I want to send you, together with the Queen, our solidarity and relief to know that your wounds are not serious.

      I also want to express to all the beloved people of the United States of America my most strong condemnation of any act of violence, even more so when it is directed against the values of democracy.

      The Queen joins me too, Mr. President, to wish you a complete recovery, as well as that of the injured people, and to send our condolences to the family of the deceased.

      I take this opportunity to convey to you the testimony of my highest consideration and personal esteem.  - King Felipe (Translated)

      UAE

      Our thoughts are with former US President Donald Trump and those affected in the incident in Pennsylvania. The UAE condemns in the strongest terms all forms of violence and terrorism. - Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan 

      UK

      Palace confirmed that King Charles sent a private letter. 

       

      Former Monarchies

      Iran
      I am shocked and dismayed by the assassination attempt on President Trump. I extend my best wishes to Mr. Trump and his family and pray for his speedy recovery. I also offer my condolences to the victims and the American people. Political violence has no place in democracies. - Prince Reza Pahlavi


      Serbia 

      “I most strongly condemn the assassination attempt of American Presidential candidate Mr. Donald Trump which happened during a pre-election campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. To Mr. Trump and his family, who we have known for years, my wife, HRH Crown Princess Katherine, my family, and I send my sincere wishes for a quick and successful recovery, and to be together and support each other in these very difficult and most stressful moments for them. Together you will emerge even stronger. To the family of the man who was tragically killed I send my sincere condolences, and to those injured I wish a speedy recovery.

      This kind of violence is completely unacceptable not only in political battles, but in each and every aspect of life, and we all must look deep into ourselves and ask – what has brought us here, as a society? Nobody has the right to take another person’s life in his or her hands, just because you disagree with their political views. Everybody has every right to disagree with another person, to fight for his or her views, stand and fight for the beliefs that are important, it is the essence of democracy, but this fight excludes any kind of violence. The political arena is the place where battles must be won with words and positive actions, confirmed in the voting stations. You can and you should support whoever is closer to your political views, but never harm another person because of that. The world has already suffered too much because of irresponsible behavior and heated passions. We all must unite and support true democratic principles of understanding, respect for others, and tolerance”.  - Crown Prince Alexander

      Monday 24 June 2024

      Royals at Wimbledon (2024)


      Royal attendance is not usually announced in advance (except for those attending in an official capacity).  But look out for: 

      President/Patron: Princess Kate (Patron of Wimbledon & LTA) & Duchess of Gloucester (Honorary President of LTA)
      Other Royals: Queen Camilla, Duchess Sophie, Prince & Princess Michael of Kent, etc.  
      Foreign Royals: (varies each year) 
      Extended Family: Phillips/Tindalls, The Kent & Gloucester's children, Middletons/ Matthews, Camilla's sister, etc.

      The Royals almost always sit in the Royal Box at Centre Court. The day's matches in the Centre Court usually begin at 1:30 PM, except during the final weekend when matches begin at 2 PM. We will not see a royal attend every day. Expect higher attendance during the 2nd week. 

      Monday July 1st (Day 1)
      • None
      Not in Royal Box
      • Lord Frederik Windsor
      • Crown Prince Pavlos of Greece
        • Princess Maria-Olympia of Greece

      Tuesday 2nd (Day 2)
      • None
      • (Duchess of Gloucester will attend the Lawn Tennis Association Tennis Awards at the National Tennis Centre)

      Wednesday 3rd (Day 3)
      • Duchess of Gloucester
        • Also attended President's Lunch

      Thursday 4th (Day 4)
      • Mike & Carole Middleton (Princess Kate's parents)

      Friday 5th (Day 5)
      • Prince Michael of Kent
      • Earl & Countess of St. Andrew (Son & Daughter-in-law of The Duke of Kent)
      • Lady Rose & George Gilman (Daughter & Son-in-law of The Duke of Gloucester)
      Not in the Royal Box
      • Lady Amelia Windsor (Daughter of the Earl & Countess of St. Andrew, grand daughter of The Duke of Kent)
      • Lord Frederik Windsor (Son of Prince Michael of Kent)

      Saturday 6th (Day 6)
      • None
      • [Sports people in Royal Box]

      Middle Sunday 7th  (Day 7)
      • None
      Not in the Royal Box
      • Lord Frederik & Lady SophieWindsor

      Monday 8th  (Day 8)
        • Duchess of Gloucester
        • Princess Michael of Kent
        • Prince Albert of Monaco
        • Mélanie-Antoinette de Massy (Prince Albert’s 2nd cousin)
        Tuesday 9th (Day 9)
        • Princess Beatrice & Edo Mapelli Mozzi
        • Lady Sarah & Daniel Chatto (The late Princess Margaret’s daughter & son-in-law).
        Wednesday 10th (Day 10)
        In Royal Box
        • Queen Camilla
        • Annabel Elliot (Queen Camilla’s sister)
        • Peter Phillips (Princess Anne’s son) & girlfriend Harriet Sperling 
        Not in Royal Box
        • Zara & Mike Tindall (Princess Anne’s daughter & son-in-law)
        • Mike & Carole Middleton (Princess Kate’s parents)
        Thursday 11th - Quarter Finals  (Day 11)
        • None announced
        Friday 12th - Semi-Finals  (Day 12)
        In Royal Box
        • Duchess of Gloucester
        • Prince & Princess Michael of Kent
        • Earl of Snowdon (son of the late Princess Margaret)
        • Lady Hellen Taylor (daughter of The Duke of Kent)
          • Eloise Taylor
        Not in Royal Box
          Pippa & James Matthew (Princess Kate’s sister & Brother-in-law)

        Saturday 13th - Finals (Day 13)
        • None announced
        Sunday 14th - Finals (Day 14)
        • Princess Kate
          • Princess Charlote
        • Prince & Princess Michael of Kent
          • Lord Frederik & Lady Sophie Windsor
        • Pippa Matthews (Princess Kate's sister)

        Holyrood Week 2024

         


        Each summer the British Monarch spends a week at the Palace of Holyrood in Edinburgh, Scotland and has a week of official engagements. 

        Monday, July 1st
        • Not engagements announced

        Tuesday, July 2nd
        • Ceremony of the Keys in the Forecourt of the Palace of Holyroodhouse
          • Attending: 
            • King Charles & Queen Camilla
        • Investiture at Palace of Holyrood House
          • Attending: 
            • King Charles
        • Host reception for those who work to promote Scottish Literacy
          •  Attending: 
            • Queen Camilla
        • Host Garden Party at Palace of Holyroodhouse
          • Attending: 
            • King Charles & Queen Camilla
            • Prince Edward & Duchess Sophie
        Wednesday, July 3rd

        • Order of Thistle Service at St. Giles Cathedral
          • Attending:
            • King Charles* & Queen Camilla*
            • Prince William*
            • Princess Anne 
              • (Not listed as attending on press release, but would normally attend as a Lady of the Order of Garter)
            • Prince Edward* & Duchess Sophie
          • Knights/Ladies of the Order are marked with Asterisks. 
          • Prince Edward & Queen Camilla will be formally invested into the order
        • Various engagements in Argyll and Bute.
          • Attending: 
            • Princess Anne
          • Still listed on the schedule, but we will see if Anne is recovered by then. 
        Thursday, July 4th
        • Election Day
        Friday, July 5th
        • Host the Scottish Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award celebration event in the gardens of the Palace of Holyroodhouse
          • Attending: 
            • PRince Edward