October 2008 Archives
Beatrice & Fergie photos
Sarah, Duchess of York and her daughter Princess Beatrice (along with Beatrice’s boyfriend, Dave Clark) attended a dinner for Fergie’s charity Children in Crisis in London yesterday. (Photos)
Jordanian royals at Bond film
King Abdullah II of Jordan, his wife, Queen Rania, and their daughter Princess Iman attended the Paris premiere of the James Bond movie “Quantum of Solace” on October 30, 2008. (Photos)
Queen Sofia in controversy
A new biography of Spain’s Queen Sofia says she opposes the use of the word "marriage" to describe same-sex unions. Gay marriages are legal in Spain.
This video about the book and the controversy is in Spanish.
Spanish royals in Peru
Queen Sofia and King Juan Carlos of Spain, and the President of Peru Alan Garcia and his wife Pilar Nores, pose at the presidential palace in Lima on October 27, 2008 before a signing of agreements ceremony. The Spanish royals are in a two-day official visit to Peru. (HO/AFP/Getty Images)
Queen Rania photos
Here are some good photos of Jordan’s beautiful Queen Rania when she accompanied her husband, King Abdullah II, on his recent official visit to Argentina. During her stay in Argentina, the queen visited a school to promote the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
Fergie & daughters
Sarah, Duchess of York and her daughter Princess Eugenie were recently photographed visiting a cancer unit together and going out to dinner with Fergie’s other daughter, Princess Beatrice.
William and Harry’s charity ride
Prince William and Prince Harry are taking part in a 1,000-mile motorbike ride in South Africa to benefit charity, including Harry’s own Sentebale organization. (Sorry, the photos and videos originally posted here are no longer available.)
Queen Elizabeth videos
Busy Queen Elizabeth II recently met Olympic athletes (Video) and hosts of the children’s TV show “Blue Peter.” (Video)
Albert II & Charlene Wittstock: photo
On October 15, Prince Albert of Monaco and his girlfriend, Charlene Wittstock, attended the 2008 Princess Grace Awards gala in New York City. (Photo)
Queen visits Google
Today Queen Elizabeth II visited the British headquarters of Google. (Video)
While she was there, the Queen uploaded this YouTube video of a 1968 Olympic reception at Buckingham Palace.
