In Royal Circles

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, center left, stands with Spain's King Juan Carlos, center right, with Medvedev's wife Svetlana, left, and Spain's Queen Sofia during a ceremony at the Pardo Palace on the outskirts of Madrid, Monday, March 2, 2009. Medvedev was on a two-day visit to Spain to boost economic and political ties.

Visiting Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, center, Spain's King Juan Carlos, right, and Medvedev's wife Svetlana, left, seen during an official welcome ceremony at the Pardo Palace on the outskirts of Madrid, Monday, March 2, 2009.

From left, Spanish Crown Princess Letizia, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, Spanish King Juan Carlos, Queen Sofia, Russian first lady Svetlana Medvedeva and Crown Prince Felipe of Asturias, Spain's heir to the throne, seen at the Zarzuela palace, the official residence of the King and Queen of Spain, Madrid, Monday, March 2, 2009.

Spain's King Juan Carlos, right, greets Russian President Dmitry Medvedev before their meeting with rectors of some Russian, Spanish and Latin American universities in Madrid, Monday, March 2, 2009.

Queen Sofia of Spain poses for a picture before a meeting for a gala dinner with Spain's King Juan Carlos and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev at the Royal Palace, in Madrid, Monday, March 2, 2009.

From Left to right: Spain's Princess Letizia, Spain's Crown Prince Felipe, Queen Sofia, Russian first lady Svetlana Medvedeva, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and Spanish King Juan Carlos welcome their notable guests for a gala dinner at the Royal Palace in Madrid, Monday, March 2, 2009.

Spain's Crown Prince Felipe, Queen Sofia of Spain, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, Russian first lady Svetlana Medvedeva, Spain's King Juan Carlos and Spain's Princess Letizia, from left, pose for a picture before a gala dinner at the Royal Palace in Madrid, Monday, March 2, 2009.

Spain's Princess Letizia, right, talks to Spain's Queen Sofia, center, in the presence of Spanish King Juan Carlos, left, before a gala dinner at the Royal Palace in Madrid, Monday, March 2, 2009.

Spain's Crown Prince Felipe, center, Princess Letizia, left, and Queen Sofia talk before the arrival of Russian President Dmitry Medvedev for a gala dinner at the royal palace in Madrid, Monday, March 2, 2009.

Spain's Princess Letizia looks on during a gala dinner at the Royal Palace in Madrid, Monday, March 2, 2009.

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, second right, shakes hands with Spain's King Juan Carlos, second left, while Queen Sofia of Spain, left, and Russian first lady Svetlana Medvedeva, right, look on before a gala dinner at the Royal Palace in Madrid, Monday, March 2, 2009.

Thailand

Thailand's Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, left, talks with Indian Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee during the inaugural session of the Delhi Sustainable Development Summit 2009, in New Delhi, India.

Jordan

Jordan's King Abdullah II, left, and Portugal's President Anibal Cavaco Silva, right, review troops of the Portuguese presidential guard during a welcoming ceremony, at the Belem presidential Palace in Lisbon, Portugal, Monday, March 16, 2009. King Abdullah was on a two-day visit to Portugal.

Jordan's Queen Rania signs the guest book as King Abdullah II, left, chats with Portuguese President Anibal Cavaco Silva Monday, March 16, 2009, at the Belem presidential Palace in Lisbon.

Queen Rania of Jordan makes the opening speech during the Education For All High-Level Group Meeting in Oslo, Norway.

Britain

Britain's Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Patron of the War Memorials Trust, left, shares a joke with Lady Caroline Dalmeny during a reception for staff, volunteers and supporters of the War Memorials Trust at Clarence House in London.

Britain's Prince Andrew poses in the newly opened British Embassy in Podgorica, Montenegro, Friday, March 6, 2009. The Duke of York, on a two-day visit to Montenegro, met with political leaders and opened the British Embassy.

Britain's Prince Charles greets school children, during a visit to the Sri Swaminarayan Mandir school, in London, Wednesday, March 4, 2009, during celebrations of the Hindu festival of Holi.

Britain's Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall tour the Sri Swaminarayan Mandir temple during celebrations of the Hindu festival of Holi, in London, Wednesday, March 4, 2009.

Britain's Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall throw flower petals over school children who had performed for them at the Sri Swaminarayan Mandir school, in London, Wednesday, March 4, 2009, during celebrations of the Hindu festival of Holi.