In Royal Circles

The Netherland's Queen Beatrix arrives for an award ceremony in Vlaardingen, southwestern Netherlands, Thursday, March 13, 2008. Former United Nations envoy for Kosovo Martti Ahtisaari received the Geuzen medal of honor, or "Geuzenpenning," a Dutch award for bravery.

Netherlands' Queen Beatrix, left, and Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, right, inspect the honor guard during a welcome ceremony upon the arrival of the president at Palace Noordeinde in the Hague, Netherlands, Thursday, April 10, 2008.

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, left, and Netherlands' Queen Beatrix, right, inspect the honor guard during a welcome ceremony at Palace Noordeinde in the Hague, Netherlands, April 10, 2008. The president and his wife were in the Netherlands for a two-day official state visit.

Japan

Japan's Prince Akishino, left, and his wife, Princess Kiko carrying their son, Prince Hisahito, are welcomed by the staff of an imperial ranch in Takanezawa, north of Tokyo, Friday, March 28, 2008. Prince Akishino, Princess Kiko and their children were staying at the ranch for a few days.

Japan's Princess Kiko and her son Prince Hisahito are greeted by the staff and their families upon their arrival at an imperial ranch in Takanezawa, north of Tokyo, March 28, 2008. Prince Akishino and his wife, Princess Kiko, were staying at the ranch for a few days with their daughters, Princess Mako, Princess Kako, and the baby prince.

Prince Hisahito is held by his mother, Princess Kiko, as the family of Prince Akishino arrives at the Imperial Stock Farm in the town of Takanezawa, Tochigi Prefecture, on March 28, 2008.

Peruvian President Alan Garcia, right, speaks with Japan's Emperor Akihito at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Monday, March 17, 2008.

Britain

Britain's Prince William arrives to talk with members of the "Cycle of Life" team at Clarence House in London, Monday, March 31, 2008, before they set off for their 5,000-mile ride across rural Africa in aid of charity "Tusk Trust."

Britain's Queen Elizabeth, left, and Lady June Hillary stand outside St George's Chapel, Windsor, on Wednesday, April 2, 2008, following a special service of Thanksgiving for the life of Sir Edmund Hillary. Hillary, who died at age 88 on Jan. 11 2008, shot to global fame as the first person to climb Mount Everest.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth attends the service of Thanksgiving for the life of Sir Edmund Hillary at St. George's Chapel, Windsor. England, Wednesday April 2, 2008.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth, left, receives Chile's President Michelle Bachelet at Windsor Castle, England, April 4, 2008. At left, on a table, is a portrait of the Queen with her husband, Prince Philip.

Sweden

Queen Silvia and King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, left, pose with Romania's President Traian Basescu with his wife, Maria, during the welcome ceremony at the Royals Mews in Stockholm, Sweden. Basescu was on a two-day state visit to Sweden.

Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf, right, and Romanian President Traian Basescu inspect the Honorary Guard at the yard of the Royal Palace in Stockholm, Sweden.

Swedish Queen Silvia, left, and Maria Basescu, wife of Romania's president, pat a horse during a visit at the Royal Stables in Stockholm.

Spain

Spain's King Juan Carlos, right, and Queen Sofia lay a wreath in Atocha train station, Madrid, Tuesday, March 11, 2008. Tuesday marks the anniversary of the Islamic terror bombings that killed 191 people at Madrid train stations four years ago.

Spain's King Juan Carlos, right, and Queen Sofia walk away after they laid a wreath in Atocha train station, Madrid, Tuesday, March 11, 2008. Tuesday marks the anniversary of the Islamic terror bombings that killed 191 people at Madrid train stations four years ago.

Spain's acting Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, right, is welcomed by Spain's King Juan Carlos at the Zarzuela Palace near Madrid, Friday, April 4, 2008. Zapatero was sworn in as prime minister the following week.

Spain's Queen Sofia, front center, talks to King Juan Carlos, front right, in presence of Crown Prince Felipe, right, after christening the warship, Juan Carlos I, at a shipyard in Ferrol, Spain, Monday, March 10, 2008.

Monaco

Prince Albert II of Monaco waves to the crowd as he leaves the Monaco Cathedral during the St. Devote festivities in Monaco.

Norway

Prince Haakon Magnus of Norway, left, visits Villa Grimaldi, a former a torture and execution center which has been turned into a Peace Park in Santiago, accompanied by Park Director Rodrigo del Villar. Chile's President Michelle Bachelet and her mother were held in Villa Grimaldi under the former military dictatorship of Gen. Augusto Pinochet. The man at right is unidentified.