Crown Princess Victoria Displays Engagement Ring at Photo-Op

Yesterday morning, Crown Princess Victoria officially announced her intent to marry Daniel Westling after receiving consent from her father and the Swedish government. The media was then invited to Princess Sibylla’s Apartment at the Royal Palace in Stockholm later in the afternoon for a photo opportunity with the newly engaged couple. Victoria and Daniel fielded some questions from reporters and the princess demurely displayed her diamond solitaire engagement ring. The wedding is planned for the summer of 2010.Part I of the Crown Princess Victoria and Daniel Westling engagement photo opportunity can be viewed here.

Part II of the Crown Princess Victoria and Daniel Westling engagement photo opportunity can be viewed here. Photos: REUTERS

Princess Eléonore Leaves Hospital

Princess Eléonore departed from the hospital this afternoon with her parents, Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde. She was born on April 16th. Before her appearance, Prince Philippe went to Anderlecht’s city hall to sign her birth certificate and before leaving the hospital, he and Mathilde fielded some questions from the media whilst Eléonore rested in her mother’s arms.
Photos: REUTERS

Queen Noor’s Quest To Controvert Stereotypes

Queen Noor of Jordan attended the First Forum in Madrid presented by the Alliance of Civilizations on Tuesday. Furthermore, she launched the Alliance of Civilizations Media Fund that would oppugn stereotypes which were “reinforced by popular culture and the media.” The fund’s objective would be to “support the production and distribution of films that entertain as well as enlighten” and “that will enhance the connections that already exist between different societies, but are seldom noted on screen and in popular culture.” The queen expostulated that stereotypes “can set the emotional and political stage for policies that result in chronic misunderstanding.”

Photo: REUTERS/Sergio Perez (SPAIN)