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Fall 2009 pictures gallery

A graceful imperial respect paid. Imperial Palace, Tokyo, Japan, November 14, 2009.

US President Barack Obama (L) bows as he shakes hands with Japanese Emperor Akihito (C) and as Empress Michiko (R) looks on upon Obama's arrival at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on November 14, 2009. Billing himself America's first 'Pacific president', Barack Obama on November 14 said the United States did not seek to 'contain' China and promised a full US role in charting Asia's future.

US President Barack Obama (L) bows as he shakes hands with Japanese Emperor Akihito (C) and as Empress Michiko (R) looks on upon Obama's arrival at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on November 14, 2009. Billing himself America's first 'Pacific president', Barack Obama on November 14 said the United States did not seek to 'contain' China and promised a full US role in charting Asia's future. (Getty Images)

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Emperor Akihito Celebrates 20th Anniversary On The Throne. Imperial Palace, Tokyo, Japan, November 11, 2009.

Japanese Emperor Akihito (L) and Empress Michiko arrive at the National Theatre of Japan to attend the memorial ceremony in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the Emperor's accession to the throne on November 12, 2009 in Tokyo, Japan. The Japanese government conducted a commemorative ceremony for the anniversary of Emperor Akihito's enthronement on November 12, 1990.

Japanese Emperor Akihito (L) and Empress Michiko arrive at the National Theatre of Japan to attend the memorial ceremony in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the Emperor's accession to the throne on November 12, 2009 in Tokyo, Japan. The Japanese government conducted a commemorative ceremony for the anniversary of Emperor Akihito's enthronement on November 12, 1990. (November 11, 2009 - Photo by Kiyoshi Ota/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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The 173rd Extraordinary Diet Session Begins. Upper House, Tokyo, Japan, October 25, 2009.

Japanese Emperor Akihito (R) attends the opening ceremony to deliver a speech to open the 173rd Extraordinary Diet Session in the Upper House on October 26, 2009 in Tokyo, Japan. Japanese government will bring 12 bills including measures to combat the H1N1 Influenza and to freeze the sale of shares in Japan Post Holdings Co. during the 36-day session.

Japanese Emperor Akihito (R) attends the opening ceremony to deliver a speech to open the 173rd Extraordinary Diet Session in the Upper House on October 26, 2009 in Tokyo, Japan. Japanese government will bring 12 bills including measures to combat the H1N1 Influenza and to freeze the sale of shares in Japan Post Holdings Co. during the 36-day session. (October 25, 2009 - Photo by Junko Kimura/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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***Sweden Royals***

Sweden Parliamentary Opening. Stockholm, Sweden, September 15, 2009.

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - SEPTEMBER 15: Princess Madeleine of Sweden and Prince Carl-Philip of Sweden at the Parliamentary Opening on September 15, 2009 in Stockholm, Sweden.

Princess Madeleine of Sweden and Prince Carl-Philip of Sweden at the Parliamentary Opening. (Reuters Pictures)

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*More pictures of Prince Carl Philip in Spring/Summer 2009 (Volvo Ocean Race and Water Prize) : click here.*

World Childhood Foundation USA Anniversary Gala. New York, US, October 20, 2009.

Her Royal Highness Princess Madeleine of Sweden (L) and Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden attend the World Childhood Foundation USA anniversary gala at The Harvard Club on October 21, 2009 in New York City.

Her Royal Highness Princess Madeleine of Sweden (L) and Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden attend the World Childhood Foundation USA anniversary gala at The Harvard Club. (October 20, 2009 - Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images North America)

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The World Childhood Foundation’s Symposium. New York, US, October 20, 2009.

Her Royal Highness Princess Madeleine of Sweden and Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden attend the 2009 World Childhood Foundation's Anniversary Symposium: Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children - 10 years in the Field at United Nations on October 21, 2009 in New York, New York.

Her Royal Highness Princess Madeleine of Sweden and Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden attend the 2009 World Childhood Foundation's Anniversary Symposium: Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children - 10 years in the Field at United Nations in New York, New York. (October 20, 2009 - Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images North America)

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European Conference Against Human Traffic. Brussels, Belgium, October 18, 2009.

Queen Silvia of Sweden arrives to attend the European Conference against Human Traffic at Palais d'Egmont on October 19, 2009 in Brussels, Belgium.

Queen Silvia of Sweden arrives to attend the European Conference against Human Traffic at Palais d'Egmont. (October 18, 2009 - Photo by Mark Renders/Getty Images Europe)

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Queen Silvia Of Sweden Visits Dementia Patients At St. Hildegardis Hospital. Cologne, Germany, October 17, 2009.

Queen Silva of Sweden opens the first german section in a hospital for dementia patients following the model of her organisation Silviahemmet, a non-profit foundation focusing on educating professionals and on delivering day-care within the area of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias on October 17 in Cologne, Germany..

Queen Silva of Sweden opens the first german section in a hospital for dementia patients following the model of her organisation Silviahemmet, a non-profit foundation focusing on educating professionals and on delivering day-care within the area of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. (October 16, 2009 - Photo by Mark Keppler/Getty Images Europe)

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***Denmark Royals***

HRH Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and his crewman Chris Meeham compete in the Men's 35+ Tasar class sailing during day seven of the 2009 World Masters Games at Woollahra Sailing Club on October 16, 2009 in Sydney, Australia.

HRH Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and his crewman Chris Meeham compete in the Men's 35+ Tasar class sailing during day seven of the 2009 World Masters Games at Woollahra Sailing Club on October 16, 2009 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images AsiaPac)

2009 Sydney World Masters Games – Day 7

Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark Participates In Sydney World Masters Games

2009 Sydney World Masters Games – Day 5

2009 Sydney World Masters Games – Day 4

2009 Sydney World Masters Games – Day 3

IOC 2016 Olympic Venue Announcement – Day One

Copenhagen Opera House, Copenhagen, Denmark, October 1, 2009. The 121st session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) will vote on October 2 on whether Chicago, Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro or Madrid will host the 2016 Olympic Games. Rio won and will host the 2016 Olympic Games. (Getty Images Europe).

Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark are pictured before greeting guests at the opening Ceremony of the 121st IOC Session at the Copenhagen Opera House on October 1, 2009 in Copenhagen, Denmark. The 121st session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) will vote on October 2 on whether Chicago, Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro or Madrid will host the 2016 Olympic Games.Danish Crown Prince Frederik (R) and Danish Crown Princess Mary arrive to attend the Opening Ceremony of the 121st IOC Session at the Copenhagen Opera House on October 1, 2009 in Copenhagen, Denmark. The 121st session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) will vote on October 2 on whether Chicago, Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro or Madrid will host the 2016 Olympic Games.

CP Frederick of Denmark and his wife Mary.

Denmark's Prince Henrik (C), Queen Margrethe (R) and Crown Princess Mary arrive to attend the Opening Ceremony of the 121st IOC Session at the Copenhagen Opera House on October 1, 2009 in Copenhagen, Denmark. The 121st session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) will vote on October 2 on whether Chicago, Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro or Madrid will host the 2016 Olympic Games.

Denmark’s Prince Henrik (C), Queen Margrethe (R) and Crown Princess Mary.

King Juan Carlos, of Spain, Queen Sofia, and Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Zapatero (L),  meet with International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge as they attend the Opening Ceremony of the 121st IOC Session at the Copenhagen Opera House on October 1, 2009 in Copenhagen, Denmark. The 121st session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) will vote on October 2 on whether Chicago, Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro or Madrid will host the 2016 Olympic Games.

King Juan Carlos, of Spain, Queen Sofia, and Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Zapatero (L), meet with International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge

U.S. first lady Michelle Obama talks with Prince Albert of Monaco at a reception following the opening Ceremony of the 121st IOC Session at the Copenhagen Opera House on October 1, 2009 in Copenhagen, Denmark. The 121st session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) will vote on October 2 on whether Chicago, Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro or Madrid will host the 2016 Olympic Games.

U.S. first lady Michelle Obama talks with Prince Albert of Monaco at a reception following the opening Ceremony of the 121st IOC Session at the Copenhagen Opera House on October 1, 2009 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands arrives to attend the Opening Ceremony of the 121st IOC Session at the Copenhagen Opera House on October 1, 2009 in Copenhagen, Denmark. The 121st session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) will vote on October 2 on whether Chicago, Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro or Madrid will host the 2016 Olympic Games.

Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands.

***Norway Royals***

Visit to Hungary. Budapest, Hungary, September 22, 2009.

Hungary's President Laszlo Solyom (R) chats with Norway's Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit in Budapest on September 22, 2009 during their visit to Hungary.

Hungary's President Laszlo Solyom (R) chats with Norway's Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit in Budapest on September 22, 2009 during their visit to Hungary. (Reuters Pictures)

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Norway's Crown Prince Haakon attends a business conference in Budapest on Norwegian financing mechanisms, September 23, 2009.

Norway's Crown Prince Haakon attends a business conference in Budapest on Norwegian financing mechanisms, September 23, 2009. (Reuters Pictures).

***Netherlands Royals***

Dutch Parliamentary Opening. The Hague, Netherlands, September 15, 2009.

Queen Beatrix (R), Crown Prince Willem-Alexander (L) and Crown Princess Maxima of the Netherlands enter the Hall of Knights for the Presentation of the 2010 Dutch Budget Memorandum and the opening of the Dutch Parliamentary Year in the Hague September 15, 2009.

Queen Beatrix (R), Crown Prince Willem-Alexander (L) and Crown Princess Maxima of the Netherlands enter the Hall of Knights for the Presentation of the 2010 Dutch Budget Memorandum and the opening of the Dutch Parliamentary Year in the Hague

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The 65th anniversary of Operation Market Garden during World War Two. Nijmegen, Netherlands, September 20, 2009.

Dutch Queen Beatrix (L) and Britain's Prince Phillip applaud World War II veterans parading in antique vehicles during a memorial service in Nijmegen September 20, 2009. The event was held to commemorate the 65th anniversary of Operation Market Garden during World War Two.

Dutch Queen Beatrix (L) and Britain's Prince Phillip applaud World War II veterans parading in antique vehicles during a memorial service in Nijmegen September 20, 2009. The event was held to commemorate the 65th anniversary of Operation Market Garden during World War Two. (Reuters Pictures)

***Monaco Royals***

Andréa Casiraghi at the 149th Hospices de Beaune Wine Auction. Paris, France, November 15, 2009.

Prince Andrea Casiraghi is a guest of honor at the 149th Hospices de Beaune Wine Auction.

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Laura Sabatini Casiraghi’s Funerals. Milan, Italy, October 30, 2009

The Casiraghi family attend the burial services of Caroline, Princess of Hanover's aunt Laura Sabatini Casiraghi who was buried in the family tomb.  After the ceremony Andrea and Charlotte prepare for their departure from Malpensa airport in Milan.

The Casiraghi family attend the burial services of Caroline, Princess of Hanover's aunt Laura Sabatini Casiraghi who was buried in the family tomb. After the ceremony Andrea and Charlotte prepare for their departure from Malpensa airport in Milan.

Laura Sabatini Casiraghi’s Burial Service

Laura Sabatini Casiraghi’s funeral

Laura Sabatini Casiraghi’s funeral (Pierre Casiraghi)

Pierre Casiraghi and girlfriend Beatrice in Rome

Paris Fashion Week – Stella McCartney Fashion Show Arrivals

Stella McCartney Show

Stella McCartney – Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010

Charlotte Casiraghi at the Fondazione Pistoletto

Princess Charolette attends Fences auction

***Luxembourg Royals ***

9th Anniversary of the throne by Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg  .

9th Anniversary of the throne by Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg. Prince Henri; Grand Duchess of Luxembourg; Maria Teresa; Prince Guillaume; Prince Louis of Luxembourg; Prince Sebastian and his wife Tessy Anthony.

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***Belgian Royals***

Europalia attracts Belgian royals. Brussels, Belgium, October 9, 2009.

The Belgian royal family attends the Europalia exhibit at the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.

The Belgian royal family attends the Europalia exhibit at the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium. (October 9, 2009 - Photo by Bauer Griffin)

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Princess Mathilde Meets « MyFashion » Workshop Participants. Brussels, Belgium, October 7, 2009.

Princess Mathilde from Belgium poses for a photo with young peoples who participated at a workshop called "my fashion" at FEDIS headquarters on October 8, 2009 in Brussels, Belgium.

Princess Mathilde from Belgium poses for a photo with young peoples who participated at a workshop called "my fashion" at FEDIS headquarters on October 7, 2009 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Mark Renders/Getty Images Europe)

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King Baudouin of Belgium Foundation – Gala Evening. Handelsbeursgebouw, Ghent, Belgium, September 22, 2009.

Princess Mathilde and Prince Philippe of Belgium attend a ''soiree gala'' organised by the Fondation Roi Baudouin at Handelsbeursgebouw on September 23, 2009 in Ghent, Belgium.

Princess Mathilde and Prince Philippe of Belgium attend a ''soiree gala'' organised by the Fondation Roi Baudouin at Handelsbeursgebouw. (September 22, 2009 - Photo by Mark Renders/Getty Images Europe)

Princess Mathilde of Belgium attends a ''soiree gala'' organised by the Fondation Roi Baudouin at Handelsbeursgebouw on September 23, 2009 in Ghent, Belgium.Princess Mathilde and Prince Philippe of Belgium attend a ''soiree gala'' organised by the Fondation Roi Baudouin at Handelsbeursgebouw on September 23, 2009 in Ghent, Belgium.

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Princess Mathilde and Princess Maxima attend the « M » opening. Leuven, Belgium, September 20, 2009.

Princess Mathilde and Princess Maxima attend the opening of iMi, the new Stedelijk museum of Leuven.

Princess Mathilde and Princess Maxima attend the opening of iMi, the new Stedelijk museum of Leuven. (Photo by Bauer Griffin)

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‘C’est Notre Terre Two – De Kyoto a Copenhague’ – Exhibition Launch. Brussels, Belgium, September 8, 2009.

(L-R) Prince Philippe of Belgium, Princess Mathilde of Belgiumand Princess Victoria of Sweden visit the exhibition "This Is Our Earth Two - From Kyoto To Copenhagen" at the Thurn & Taxi plant on September 9, 2009 in Brussels, Belgium.

(L-R) Prince Philippe of Belgium, Princess Mathilde of Belgiumand Princess Victoria of Sweden visit the exhibition "This Is Our Earth Two - From Kyoto To Copenhagen" at the Thurn & Taxi plant. (Photo by Mark Renders/Getty Images Europe)

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The Belgian Royals Arrive at School. Brussels, Belgium, September 1, 2009.

The Belgian Royal family, Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde take their children Princess Elisabeth (b. 25 October 2001) Prince Gabriel (b. 20 August 2003) Prince Emmanuel (b. 4 October 2005) to school.

The Belgian Royal family, Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde take their children Princess Elisabeth (b. 25 October 2001) Prince Gabriel (b. 20 August 2003) Prince Emmanuel (b. 4 October 2005) to school. (Photo by Bauer Griffin)

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***Great-Britain Royals***

Princess Anne Visits Christchurch. Christchurch, New Zealand, November 14, 2009.

HRH Princess Anne, Princess Royal talks to sheep farmers during a visit to the 2008 Royal New Zealand Show at the Canterbury Agricultural Park on November 14, 2008 in Christchurch, New Zealand.  Princess Anne is in New Zealand as part of the Commonwealth Agricultural Conference.  (Photo by Martin Hunter/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Princess Anne

RH Princess Anne, Princess Royal talks to sheep farmers during a visit to the 2008 Royal New Zealand Show at the Canterbury Agricultural Park. Princess Anne is in New Zealand as part of the Commonwealth Agricultural Conference. (Photo by Martin Hunter/Getty Images)

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Official Opening of New BOA Offices by HRH The Princess Royal. London, England, October 10, 2009.

HRH Princess Anne, Princess Royal, President of the British Olympic Association officially opens BOA's new offices on October 20, 2009 in London, England.

RH Princess Anne, Princess Royal, President of the British Olympic Association officially opens BOA's new offices. (Photo by John Gichigi/Getty Images Europe)

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The Princess Royal Unvelis The RAF Remembrance Garden. Alrewas, England, September 27, 2009.

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Dogs And Their Owners Participate In The International Sheepdog Trials

The 2009 Braemar Highland Games

British Royals watch Braemar games

Iraq Service Of Commemoration Is Held Marking The End Of Combat In Iraq. Brussels, Belgium, October 8, 2009.

Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh arrive for a Service of Commemoration to mark the end of combat operations in Iraq, at St Paul's Cathedral October 9, 2009 in London, England. The commemoration is being attended by veterans and the relatives of the 179 who died during the conflict which officially ended on April 30.

Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh arrive for a Service of Commemoration to mark the end of combat operations in Iraq, at St Paul's Cathedral October 9, 2009 in London, England. The commemoration is being attended by veterans and the relatives of the 179 who died during the conflict which officially ended on April 30. (Photo by WPA Pool/Getty Images Europe)

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Armistice Day Service

Britain Remembers

Services Of Remembrance Are Held For The Fallen On Armistice Day

Investitures Are Held At Windsor Castle

The Queen Visits London 2012 Olympic Park Construction Site

The Queen Visits Newmarket Animal Health Trust

The President Of India Makes A State Visit To The UK – Day 3

HRH Queen Elizabeth II smiles as she escorts the President of the Republic of India Prathibha Devi Singh Patil during the ceremonial start of her State Visit on October 27, 2009 in London, England.  The President will stay at Windsor Castle as a guest of the Queen from October 27 -29.

HRH Queen Elizabeth II smiles as she escorts the President of the Republic of India Prathibha Devi Singh Patil during the ceremonial start of her State Visit on October 27, 2009 in London, England. The President will stay at Windsor Castle as a guest of the Queen from October 27 -29.

The President of the Republic of India Pratibha Patil (R) is greeted by Britain's Queen Elizabeth II,as she arrives in Windsor at the beginning of a State Visit to to Britain on October 27, 2009, in Windsor, England. Patil, the first Indian woman elected to the ceremonial role, was taken on a state carriage procession to Windsor Castle, where she will stay during the trip and where she received a Guard of Honour.

Patil, the first Indian woman elected to the ceremonial role, was taken on a state carriage procession to Windsor Castle, where she will stay during the trip and where she received a Guard of Honour.

The Queen Holds An Investiture At Buckingham Palace

The Queen Attends The Opening Of The Supreme Court

Queen Holds Reception For British-Asian Dance Group Nutkhut

Princess Beatrice and Dave Clark Leave Nobu

Princess Beatrice Leaves the Chinawhite Launch Party

***Spain Royals***

‘El Mundo’ Newspaper 20th Anniversary Party. Madrid, Spain, November 4, 2009.

Queen Sofia of Spain (L), King Juan Carlos of Spain (C) and Vice President Maria Teresa Fernandez de la Vega (R) attend "El Mundo" newspaper 20th anniversary dinner at the Palace Hotel on November 4, 2009 in Madrid, Spain.

Queen Sofia of Spain (L), King Juan Carlos of Spain (C) and Vice President Maria Teresa Fernandez de la Vega (R) attend "El Mundo" newspaper 20th anniversary dinner at the Palace Hotel on November 4, 2009 in Madrid, Spain.

Spain´s Royals Attend ‘El Mundo’ Newspaper 20th Anniversary Party

F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi

King Juan Carlos Meets Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez

King Juan Carlos Meets Mahmoud Abbas

Spain´s Prince Felipe and Letizia attend Privacity Protection Conference

Spain´s Princess Letizia Visits Zamora

Princess Letizia attends ‘Children and Technologies’ Conference

Spanish Royals Attend the Red Cross Fundraising Day

Spain’s Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia Visit Sobrescobio Village

Prince of Asturias Awards Ceremony 2009

Spain´s Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia in Audience with the laureates

Spain´s Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia Attends a Concert in Asturias

Spanish Royals Host Gala Dinner with Michel Suleiman, President of Lebanon

Spanish Royals Official Lunch with Michel Suleiman, President of Libanon

Inauguration Of The Cervantes Institute In Chicago

Spanish Royals attend the 5th Terrorism Victims Tribute Concert

Princess Letizia at a Fashion Reception in La Zarzuela Palace

Prince Felipe & Princess Letizia Visit Paterna

Prince Felipe & Princess Letizia Meet Handball Team & Romanian Associations


This Month in Pictures – February 2009

The King And Queen Of Malaysia Visit Harrods
Queen Tuanku Nur Zahirah of Malaysia receives a gift from the owner of Harrods Mohammed Al-Fayed while attending the launch ceremony of a Malaysian Craft Promotion at Harrods on February 26, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Tim Whitby/Getty Images) .

This month in pictures – January 2009

National Gallery of Scotland Make Major Announcement On Titian Masterpiece

Dr Nicholas Penny, director of the National Gallery of London and John Leighton (R), director general of the National Galleries of Scotland attend an announcement on the acquisition of the Titian painting 'Diana and Actaeon' on February 2, 2009 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The National Galleries of Scotland and the National Gallery of London have secured the GBP50 million required to purchase the 16th century painting for the nation from the Duke of Sutherland. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

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Duchess of York & Princess Beatrice Visiting Winter Wonderland

Sarah Duchess of York and her daughter Princess Beatrice spotted enjoying some family time together at Winter Wonderland. Sarah has a slip on one of the rides and falls over much to Beatrice's amusement and later flashes the royal knickers!

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Prince Harry And Friends Party At The Whisky Mist Nightclub

Prince Harry chats to a mystery brunette at the bar of the Whisky Mist nightclub, where he partied with girlfriend Chelsy Davy, brother William and his girlfriend Kate Middleton. At the end of the night, Royal security drove Harry and William's friends back home, all at the expense of the tax payer. London. UK.

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Chelsy Davy Arriving At Her Internship.

Chelsy Davy arrives for her third day at the distinguished lawyer firm, Farrer and Co in Lincoln's Inn Fields where she is doing two weeks work experience.

Chelsy Davy arrives for her third day at the distinguished lawyer firm, Farrer and Co in Lincoln's Inn Fields where she is doing two weeks work experience. (PA)

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Princess Mathilde of Belgium delivers a speech during the 2008 Princess Mathilde Prize (worth 10.000 euros) ceremony which awarded two Anderlecht's parents network, "Mijn mama is een speelvogel" ('My mum is a game bird', name of a kindergarten) and "Garderie parentale" at the Royal Palace in Brussels on December 3, 2008. This year's theme was 'To support parents in children and young people education'. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

Princess Mathilde of Belgium delivers a speech during the 2008 Princess Mathilde Prize (worth 10.000 euros) ceremony which awarded two Anderlecht's parents network, "Mijn mama is een speelvogel" ('My mum is a game bird', name of a kindergarten) and "Garderie parentale" at the Royal Palace in Brussels on December 3, 2008. This year's theme was 'To support parents in children and young people education'. (Getty image)

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Prince Harry and Chelsy Davy at England vs. South Africa – Investec Challenge – UK, London, November 22, 2008.

Prince Harry and Chelsy Davy attend the Investec Challenge match between England and South Africa at Twickenham on November 22, 2008 in London, England. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)

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Luxurious Palace In Forbidden City Is Renovated

The interior decorations of the Juanqin Studio are seen after its renovation in the Forbidden City on November 10, 2008 in Beijing, China. Juanqin Studio (or "Juanqin Zhai"), is one of the most luxurious buildings in the Forbidden City built for Qing Emperor Qianlong (1711-1799). Juanqin Studio has nine rooms including a well-kept opera stage. Many exquisite artworks and materials can be seen in the building, including a Tongjing Painting drawn in part by the imperial painter Lang Shining.

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