Queen Fabiola Gathers Belgian Royals for Her 80th Birthday

The Belgian Royal Family gathered at the Castle of Laeken Tuesday afternoon to celebrate Queen Fabiola’s eightieth birthday. She had her party a week early; the queen does not turn eighty until June 11th. Princess Mathilde was in attendance along with seven-week-old Princess Eléonore, who also carries the name Fabiola amongst her five names. Doña Fabiola Fernanda Maria de las Victorias Antonia Adelaïda de Mora y Aragón was born on June 11, 1928 in Madrid. She married King Baudouin on December 15, 1960. She was thirty-two years old. King Baudouin passed away July 31, 1993. They were married thirty-two years.

Trained as a nurse, the queen has focused on issues such as dyslexia and mental health. She has also devoted time to initiatives that help the disadvantage in the Belgian population and Third World countries. Amongst her talents, the queen speaks fluent Spanish, French, Dutch, English, German and Italian.Photos: REUTERS

Queen Rania Elucidates on the Issues of Arab Women

Yesterday, Queen Rania of Jordan released another video on YouTube to address some of the pressing questions regarding the treatment and freedoms of Arab women. In the process, she is asking for additional dialogue from YouTubers. Rania wants you to share with her “your experiences of how women all over the world are overcoming social, economic and cultural barriers.”

Below is the YouTube video Jordan’s Queen Rania On Arab Women.