October 2008 Archives
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.
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 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.
Royal support for protesters
Today Queen Sirikit of Thailand attended the funeral of a young woman who was killed during a political protest last week. The Queen’s daughter Princess Chulabhorn also attended the funeral. Their presence is viewed as a sign of royal support for demonstrations against the government.
Spanish royals on National Day
Yesterday in Madrid, King Juan Carlos, Queen Sofia, and their children watched a military parade in honor of Spain’s National Day. Here are some photos.
Opening of Danish parliamentary session
Denmark’s Queen Margrethe and other members of the Danish royal family attended the opening of the Folketingets parliamentary session at Christiansborg Castle in Copenhagen yesterday.
Bahrain’s crown prince in Japan
The crown prince of Bahrain, Shaikh Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa (left), shakes hands with Japanese prime minister Taro Aso at Aso’s official residence on October 8, 2008 in Tokyo, Japan.
Pictures of Emma Behn
Norway’s royal court has released some photos of Princess Martha Louise’s newborn daughter, Emma Tallulah Behn, taken by the baby’s father, Ari Behn.
Sarah Ferguson’s new book
Prince Andrew’s ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York — better known as Fergie — was in a New York bookstore yesterday signing copies of her new children’s book.
The book, called Tea for Ruby, is about an accident-prone girl who is invited to have tea with the Queen. It’s intended for children ages 4 to 8.
