Friday, June 6, 2014

Philippines ~ Spain 1995


 State Visit to the Philippines by
King Juan Carlos I & Queen Sofia of Spain
hosted by President Fidel Ramos & First Lady Amelita Ramos
Apr. 1995


Arrival Ceremony 
(Video Credit -Associated Press)


Pres.Fidel Ramos welcomes King Juan Carlos & Queen Sofia at
Malacañang Palace

Welcome Ceremony, Malacañang Palace

Welcome Ceremony, Malacañang Palace

King Juan Carlos & Pres.Fidel Ramos reviewing the honour guards
 during the welcome ceremony at Malacañang Palace

King Juan Carlos & Pres.Fidel Ramos reviewing the honour guards
 during the welcome ceremony at Malacañang Palace


King Juan Carlos signs the guest book of Malacañang Palace

King Juan Carlos & Pres. Fidel Ramos during a meeting at
 Malacañang Palace

King Juan Carlos & Pres. Fidel Ramos during a meeting at
 Malacañang Palace

King Juan Carlos is received by Jaime Cardinal Sin, Archbishop of Manila,
during a ceremony in which he received the Grand Cross of Gold
at the Pontifical University of Santo Tomas

King Juan Carlos during a ceremony in which he received the Grand Cross of Gold
at the Pontifical University of Santo Tomas
from Left Rector Rolando de la Rosa, King Juan Carlos,
 Jaime Cardinal Sin Archbishop of Manila & Foreign Min.Javier Solana of Spain

King Juan Carlos received the Grand Cross of Gold from the
Pontifical University of Santo Tomas
from Rector Rolando de la Rosa.

King Juan Carlos during a ceremony in which he received the Grand Cross of Gold
at the Pontifical University of Santo Tomas

school girls welcome King Juan Carlos at the National Library

 King Juan Carlos & Queen Sofia after laying a wreath at the monument of 
national hero Dr.Jose Rizal, Luneta Park

King Juan Carlos receiving the key to the City of Manila
from Mayor Alfredo Lim









Foreign Min.Javier Solana of Spain & Foreign Sec.Roberto Romulo of the Philippines
signed in the presence of King Juan Carlos & Pres.Fidel Ramos
a political declaration that both governments undertake to promote the negotiation of
a new treaty of friendship and cooperation.

Queen Sofia & Mrs.Amelita Ramos during a visit to the Jose Fabella Hospital of Manila,
where they chatted in the maternity ward with a mother of twins.

Queen Sofia visiting the Jose Fabella Hospital in Manila

State Dinner, Malacañang Palace

Queen Sofia greets former Pres,Corazon Aquino during
the State Dinner at Malacañang Palace

State Dinner, Malacañang Palace

State Dinner, Malacañang Palace

State Dinner, Malacañang Palace

State Dinner, Malacañang Palace

King Juan Carlos & Queen Sofia at the Manila Hotel





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His Majesty Juan Carlos I
King of Spain
 1975 to 2014
~
Her Majesty Queen Sofia 
Queen Consort of Spain
 1975 to 2014





Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Philippines ~ Netherlands 1962



Official Visit to the Philippines
by Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands
hosted by President Diosdado Macapagal & First Lady Evangelina Macapagal
November 21 to 24 1962

Princess Beatrix steps down the plane on her arrival in Manila

Princess Beatrix is greeted on her arrival by
Pres.Diosdado Macapagal & his daughter Gloria

Princess Beatrix is presented a flower garland by Gloria Macapagal
daughter of the president

Princess Beatrix is greeted by Gloria Macapagal
daughter of the president

Princess Beatrix is greeted on her arrival by
Pres.Diosdado Macapagal





Princess Beatrix & Pres.Macapagal during the
welcome ceremony, Manila Airport

Princess Beatrix & Pres.Macapagal during the
welcome ceremony, Manila Airport

Princess Beatrix, Pres.Macapagal & his daughter Gloria

Princess Beatrix, Pres.Macapagal & his daughter Gloria**
**Trivia- Gloria Macapagal Arroyo  ( president 2001 to 2010)

Princess Beatrix, Pres.Diosdado Macapagal & First Lady Eva
Macapagal at the Music Room of Malacañang Palace
before the luncheon tendered in her honor by the president

Princess Beatrix is introduced to Vice Pres.Emmanuel Pelaez
by Pres.Macapagal, First Lady Eva Macapagal looks on

Princess Beatrix greets guest at a luncheon in her honor
Malacañang Palace

Luncheon ,Malacañang Palace
from left: Vice Pres.Pelaez, Princess Beatrix, Pres.Macapagal
& First Lady Eva Macapagal

Luncheon ,Malacañang Palace
from left: Princess Beatrix, Pres.Macapagal & First Lady Eva Macapagal

Princess Beatrix visiting the Social Welfare Administration


Princess Beatrix plants a tree at the Social Welfare Administration
with her is Education Sec.Alejandro Roces

Princess Beatrix at Luneta Park to lay a wreath at
the monument of national hero Dr.Jose Rizal
with her is Education Sec.Alejandro Roces

Princess Beatrix at a reception given by the Dutch ambassador
at his residence in Forbes Park

Princess Beatrix at a reception given by the Dutch ambassador
at his residence in Forbes Park

 Princess Beatrix rides a tilbury with Education Sec.Alejandro Roces
before the start of a reception with a theme "Barrio Fiesta"
at the residence of Mr.Luis Araneta, Forbes Park

  Princess Beatrix rides a tilbury with Education Sec.Alejandro Roces
before the start of a reception with a theme "Barrio Fiesta"
at the residence of Mr.Luis Araneta, Forbes Park

Princess Beatrix is given a head garland at a
reception with a theme "Barrio Fiesta"
at the residence of Mr.Luis Araneta, Forbes Park

Reception with a theme "Barrio Fiesta"
from left Mrs.Imelda Marcos, Mrs.Helen Benitez, Princess Beatrix,
Education Sec.Roces & Mr.Luis Araneta

Reception with a theme "Barrio Fiesta"
from left Mrs.Imelda Marcos, Mrs.Helen Benitez, Princess Beatrix,
Education Sec.Roces & Mr.Luis Araneta

Princess Beatrix receives a gift, during a program at
St.Joseph's College, Quezon City

Princess Beatrix during her visit to Laguna

Princess Beatrix drives a jeepney during a visit
to the University of the Philippines in Los Baños, Laguna

Princess Beatrix took some picture of the countryside
during a visit to Laguna

Princess Beatrix waving to wellwishers during her
visit to Calamba, Laguna

Princess Beatrix at the reception hosted by 
Vice Pres.Emmanuel Pelaez at the Manila Polo Club

Princess Beatrix at the reception hosted by 
Vice Pres.Emmanuel Pelaez at the Manila Polo Club
the princess is introduced to former First Lady Luz Magsaysay


Princess Beatrix at the reception hosted by Vice Pres.Emmanuel Pelaez
at the Manila Polo Club

Princess Beatrix at the University of the Philippines Theater
to watch a gala performance of Filipinescas Dance Group
with her is Vice Pres.Pelaez & former First Lady Luz Magsaysay

Princess Beatrix during the departure ceremony

Princess Beatrix during the departure ceremony

Princess Beatrix greeting dignitaries during the departure ceremony

Princess Beatrix & Vice Pres.Pelaez during
the departure ceremony

Princess Beatrix & Vice Pres.Pelaez during
the departure ceremony




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Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrix (her title in 1962)
Heir to the Throne, Kingdom of the Netherlands
Princess of Orange-Nassau, Princess of Lippe-Biesterfeld
-
Her Majesty Beatrix
Queen of the Netherlands
1980 to 2013