In Royal Circles

Jordan's King Abdullah II, his wife, Queen Rania, and their son, Prince Hashem, attend the opening of the Children's museum, in Amman, Jordan, Wednesday, May 23, 2007. The museum seeks to create interactive learning experiences, encouraging and nurturing lifelong learning for children and their families.

Jordan's Queen Rania and her son, Prince Hashem, attend the opening of the Children's museum, in Amman, Jordan, Wednesday, May 23, 2007.

Queen Noor of Jordan, right, is interviewed by Paley Center president Pat Mitchell after a ceremony to celebrate the name change to The Paley Center for Media from the Museum of Television and Radio, Tuesday, June 5, 2007, in New York.

Jordan's Prince Faisal delivers his keynote address during the Arab and Asian dialogue, Friday, April 27, 2007, in Singapore. The forum seeks to boost economic and cultural relationships.

Belgium

Princess Mathilde of Belgium looks at a new brain scanner at the magnetoencephalography department of the Erasme hospital of Anderlecht on April 26, 2007, in Brussels.

Princess Mathilde of Belgium arrives at the Erasme hospital of Anderlecht to launch the magnetoencephalography department on April 26, 2007, in Brussels.

An employee explains to King Albert of Belgium how a motor works at the European Toyota Headquarters on May 2, 2007, in Brussels.

Japan

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II presents a gift of a silver-rimmed crystal bowl to Emperor Akihito left, and Empress Michiko of Japan who in return gave the queen and Prince Philip, right, a shell and lacquer work decorative box in the Carnarvon Room at Buckingham Palace, London, Tuesday May 29, 2007. The Japanese monarchs are on a 10-day tour of Europe.

Crown Prince Naruhito, Crown Princess Masako, Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko wait to greet Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko upon their return from Europe at Tokyo International Airport May 30, 2007, in Tokyo. The royal couple were on a 10-day trip in Europe.

Japan's Emperor Akihito helps Empress Michiko down the airplane stairs as the two return from Europe at Tokyo International Airport May 30, 2007, in Tokyo. The royal couple were on a 10-day trip in Europe.

Norway

Former President Bill Clinton meets Norway's Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mett-Marit before his paid lecture-circuit event, in Oslo Spectrum Wednesday, May 23, 2007.

Former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, and former President Bill Clinton meet Norway's Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mett-Marit before the start of a lecture in Oslo Spectrum in Oslo Wednesday, May 23, 2007.

Romania

Romania's former King Michael, right, and his wife, Anna de Burbon-Parma, look at the Hanno R. Ellenbogen award he received from the Prague Society in Bucharest, Romania, Thursday, May 10, 2007. Former Czech President Vaclav Havel and former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright are previous recipients of the Czech award for contributing to international understanding.

Monaco

Driver Fernando Alonso of Spain, foreground right, and teammate Lewis Hamilton of Britain, foreground left, take off their caps while national anthems are played during podium ceremonies at the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix, May 27, 2007. Princess Caroline of Hanover stands rear center, while her husband, Prince Ernst-August of Hanover, is at rear left, and her brother, Monaco's ruler Prince Albert II, is at rear right.

UAE

Defense Secretary Robert Gates, right, escorts United Arab Emirates (UAE) Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, left, through an honor cordon at the Pentagon, Wednesday, May 16, 2007.

Spain

Spain's Princess Letizia and baby daughter Princess Sofia leave the Ruber Clinic on May 4, 2007, in Madrid.

Britain

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is introduced to England player Paul Collingwood during the First Test on day one between England and the West Indies at Lord's Cricket Ground on May 17, 2007, in London.

Britain's Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, is introduced to the players during the First Test on day one between England and the West Indies at Lord's Cricket Ground on May 17, 2007, in London.

Sophie Rhys-Jones, Countess of Wessex, walks in the fairground as she attends the Royal Windsor Horse Show on May 12, 2007, in Windsor, England. She is married to Prince Edward, youngest son of Queen Elizabeth II.

Just home from the U.S., where she attended the Kentucky Derby, Queen Elizabeth II attends the third day of the Royal Windsor Horse Show on May 12, 2007, in Windsor, England.