All About Royal Families

On 26 May 1946, Jordan - the official name is: the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan - became independent. Jordan is located in Western Asia and it is bordered by inter alia Saudi Arabia, Syria, Iraq and the Dead Sea. The capital is Aman.  Jordan has a long history and it was a part from inter alia the Persian Empire,  the Roman Empire and the Ottoman Empire.  The current ruler of Jordan is a constitutional monarch: King Abdullah II.  The famous places in Jordan are: Wadi Rum, Petra and the Dead Sea. The movie Lawrence of Arabia was recorded at Wadi Rum.  Source pictures: Wikipedia + book cover 

Recently (in 2021), the Duchess of Cambridge revealed the newest hobby of her youngest son, Prince Louis. This is cycling. Is he the only royal who like(s)d to ride on a bike and what's the history of cycling?  History Bicycling was introduced around the 1800's and it became soon very popular. In 1868, the first bicycling race was held near Paris. In Europe cycling went strong until the 1950's. However it is still a favourite sport.  Belgium King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians are often pictured while riding on a bike and their children: Princess Elisabeth, the Duchess of Brabant, Prince Gabriel, Prince Emmanuel and Princess Eleonore as well. During their holidays in France they like to be out and around on bike. However they are pictured in  Belgium as well on their bikes: while they were promoting tourism during covid-19 and on Car Free Sundays.  It is no secret that Queen Fabiola of Belgium liked to ride on a bike as well...

In Monte-Carlo, Monaco, the Monte-Carlo Fashion week takes place from 14 till 18 May 2021. It is a festival of fashion and style. Designers from all over the world show their designs for the following seasons. This event is organized by the Fashion Council of Monaco together with the government.  Monte Carlo Monaco - own picture taken in 2013 All the prominent people in the fashion industry as well as stylish icons, including the royals attend the Fashion Week. More about the Mont-Carlo Fashion Week on this link  and on this link as well.  History In 2013 the Monte-Carlo Fashion Week was created by Frederica Nardoni Spinetti, the president and founder of the Chambre Monégasque de la Mode. More about the Chambre Monégasque de la Mode on this link .  Nowadays The Monte-Carlo Fashion Week is Under the High Patronage of  H.S.H. Princess Charlene of Monaco.  own pictures taken in 2013