Two Queens Make Forbes 100 Most Powerful Women List

Forbes.com announced the 100 Most Powerful Women list this week and two queens made the cut amidst the cross-section of corporate giants and politicians.

Queen Elizabeth II ranked at number fifty-eight and Queen Rania of Jordan was marked at number ninety-six. Elizabeth celebrated her sixtieth wedding anniversary last November. The British queen is the oldest reigning monarch surpassing her great-great grandmother, Queen Victoria, last December. Meanwhile, her royal counterpart, Queen Rania opened a dialogue amongst the YouTube community to controvert the common misconceptions and stereotypes in Middle Eastern culture. The Jordanian queen started the project in March and wrapped up the dialogue on August 12th.

The Forbes.com article, The World's Most Powerful Women, can be read here.

Mathilde and Pavlos Named on Best-Dressed List

Vanity Fair magazine has announced the international best-dressed list of 2008. Amongst those noted for their style were Princess Mathilde of Belgium and Crown Prince Pavlos of Greece. Winsome Mathilde was recognized for her tailored look in suits and dresses on royal engagements and Pavlos for his classic business suits and casual wear. The prince was also inducted into International Best-Dressed Hall of Fame. His wife, Marie-Chantal, received the International Best-Dressed Hall of Fame honour in 1999.

Vanity Fair’s 2008 International Best-Dressed List can be read here.