Emperor & empress arrive in Canada
Japan’s Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko arrived at the Ottawa International Airport on July 3, 2009 to start their 11-day official visit to Canada. (Photos: REUTERS/Chris Wattie)
Queen Rania is a U2 fan!
Jordan’s Queen Rania recently attended a U2 concert in Barcelona and praised the band the next day on Twitter. "Bono doesn’t have it like before, he has it better. From one magical moment to next. Electrifying performance… Top notch entertainment with top priority causes… fun & awareness."
Prince Alwaleed & wife Amira in Bulgaria
Princess Amira al-Taweelin (left) met Zorka Parvanova, wife of Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov, in Sofia on July 1. The princess and her husband, Saudi prince Al-Waleed bin Talal, were on a one-day visit to Bulgaria. (Photo: EPA/VASSIL DONEV)
Last shah’s son holds press conference
Reza Pahlavi, son of last shah of Iran, held a press conference and posed for photographers at the American Press Club in Paris yesterday. (Photo: EPA/LUCAS DOLEGA)
Monaco’s ruler cycles with champions
Prince Albert II (center) cycled with former champions during the World Stars cycling criterium in Monaco today. (Photo: REUTERS/Eric Gaillard)
Royal garden party in Edinburgh
Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh (at right in photo) gave a garden Party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh on June 30. Their son Prince Edward (second from left in photo) was also present. (Picture by JANE BARLOW via Zuma Press)
Swedish king & queen meet EU officials
Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf (front left) and Queen Silvia (in red) posed with European Union officials outside the Royal Palace in Stockholm on July 1 as Sweden took over the EU presidency. (Photo: REUTERS/Bob Strong)
Photo of Jordan’s new crown prince
This photo of Jordan’s Prince Hussein, eldest son of King Abdullah II, was taken at a ceremony in Amman on June 9, 2009 marking the 10th anniversary of his father’s accession to the throne. The prince turned 15 last month. Yesterday by royal decree he was named crown prince, which means he is the designated heir to the throne. (Photo: KHALIL MAZRAAWI/AFP/Getty Images)
