The Royal Forums

Mohammed’s Big Win At Royal Ascot Day 1

dazzling — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:56:39 +0000

Dawn Approach owned by Dubai’s ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, was named winner of the prestigious St James’s Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot day 1 race. Dawn Approach is from the Godolphin’s stables and trained by the stables trainer Jim Bolger. The Duchess of Cornwall presents Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum with the St James Trophy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yX8WMUv5cK4

King Abdullah II Visits The UK

dazzling — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:08:16 +0000

His Majesty King Abdullah II is starting a working visit to the United Kingdom today. His Majesty is scheduled to hold talks with the Prime Minister David Cameron, Foreign Minister William Hague and with a few members of the British Parliament committees. On the agenda of talks is the latest developments in the Middle East, Syria and the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. King Abdullah is also scheduled to give a lecture at the … Continue reading →

Kate Is Pretty In Pink

dazzling — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:19:13 +0000

It’s said to be the Duchess of Cambridge’s last event before the royal baby is due. The Duchess stepped out with the royal family to attend the yearly event Trooping the Colour ceremony in honour of the Queen’s official birthday. Eight months pregnant, Catherine choose a custom made Alexander McQueen pink coat for the event. The coat has a slightly oversized collar, 3/4 sleeves and completing the coat, the designer … Continue reading →

Prince Joachim Attends Rededication of Danish Military Cemetery

JessRulz — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 10:59:50 +0000

Prince Joachim travelled down to northern France on Friday June 14th, to attend a ceremony rededicating the Danish Military Cemetery in the town of Braine. The Prince held a speech at the gates of the cemetery, before unveiling a new bronze plaque on the wall rededicating the cemetery to the Danish soldiers who lie there. He then laid a wreath at the cemetery’s remembrance monument, before being given a tour … Continue reading →

Emir of Qatar To Abdicate?

dazzling — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 10:01:11 +0000

Several local and foreign trusted news agencies, including Reuters, the Daily Telegraph and the Financial Times, are reporting that Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, is to announce that he will be giving up his powers in favour of his son, the current Crown Prince, Sheikh Tamim. The reason for Sheikh Hamad to give up his powers is because of health problems. Also reportedly stepping down … Continue reading →

Princess Mary Presents Medals at Free From Bullying Relay

JessRulz — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 07:45:43 +0000

Denmark’s Crown Princess Mary was present yesterday at the sixth annual ‘Free From Bullying’ relay event held at Fælledparken in Copenhagen. Princess Mary, wearing a white top and jeans, took part alongside the hundreds of children running the relay in a pre-relay warm-up. It was then time for the yellow-shirt clad children to run the kilometer-long relay track, with the Princess and presenters from children’s station DR Ramasjang – Mikkel, … Continue reading →

Trooping the Colour 2013

JessRulz — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 07:09:16 +0000

The British Royal Family were out in full force yesterday to mark the Queen’s official birthday with the annual Trooping the Colour parade. Queen Elizabeth II was joined by her first cousin, the Duke of Kent, for the journey from Buckingham Palace down The Mall towards Horse Guards Parade to receive the official salute from the Household Cavalry. She was joined by the Duke in place of her husband, the … Continue reading →

Royal Wedding Look-Back: King Hussein and Lisa Halaby

salma — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 10:00:20 +0000

Today marks the 35th wedding anniversary of the late King Hussein I of Jordan with the American Elizabeth Halaby. Elizabeth (Lisa) Halaby was born in the United States into a prominent Arab-American family. She is the oldest daughter of Najeeb Halaby, former Pan American World Airways President, and Doris Carlquist. She has one sister, Alexa, and one brother, Christian. Lisa joined the first freshman class at Princeton to accept women, … Continue reading →

Queen Fabiola Turns 85

An Ard Ri — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:19:33 +0000

Her Majesty Queen Fabiola of Belgium celebrated her 85th birthday on June 11th. The Spanish-born widow of the late beloved King Baudouin of Belgium was born in Madrid in 1928. Queen Fabiola was the fourth daughter of the Count and Countess of Mora and her godmother was none other than Queen Victoria Eugenia of Spain. In December 1960, Doña Fabiola de Mora y Aragón married King Baudouin of Belgium at … Continue reading →

Vote in the May 2013 Picture of the Month Polls!

dazzling — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 07:17:18 +0000

Please vote in the May 2013 Picture of the Month Polls! The Official Poll features pictures showing the official side of royalty. This month’s Informal Poll showcases Weddings of Minor Royals. The polls will remain open until 30 June 2013. Good Luck to all the participating teams!