Britain's Prince Charles, right, looks on as Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, left, tastes some cheese during a visit to a cheese shop in London, Friday, Jan. 23, 2009. The royal couple visited three businesses in London that hold The Prince of Wales's Royal Warrant to show their support for traditional crafts.
Britain's Prince Charles stands next to wooden lasts during a visit to cobbler John Lobb's workshop in London, Friday, Jan. 23, 2009.
Maldives' President Mohamed Nasheed, right, talks with Britain's Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, in Male, during the prince's unofficial visit to Maldives.
Britain's Prince William, right, applauds after his brother, Prince Harry, left, delivered a speech in London, Jan. 8, 2009. The princes were attending a reception as joint patrons to mark the formal launch of the charity the Henry Van Strawbenzee Memorial Fund.
Britain's Prince William delivers a speech in London, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009. William and his brother, Prince Harry, were attending a reception as joint patrons to mark the formal launch of the charity the Henry Van Strawbenzee Memorial Fund.
Prince Harry listens as his brother delivers a speech in west London on Jan. 8, 2009. Princes William and Harry have honored a childhood friend who died as a teenager by becoming patrons of the charity the Henry van Straubenzee Memorial Fund, dedicated to his memory.
Britain's Prince William speaks at an event to mark the 40th anniversary of the Centre Point charity in London. Centre Point is marking the milestone with a Change Their Lives Forever Campaign, aimed at getting all young people into some kind of training.
Britain's Prince William, right, speaks to Jasmine Edwards and an unidentified teenager during an event to mark the 40th anniversary of the Centre Point charity in London.
Britain's Prince Harry, right, closes a deal with broker Andy Brown at the offices of city traders ICAP in London. Harry attended the 16th annual ICAP Charity Day in London, where all global revenues from trading that day go to 100 charities, including Sentebale, of which Prince Harry is Patron.
Prince Harry with broker Jay Aaronson at the offices of city traders ICAP in London where he attended the 16th annual ICAP Charity Day in London.
Prince Harry with broker Amanda Hartnell at the offices of city traders ICAP in London where he attended the 16th annual ICAP Charity Day.
Prince Harry at the offices of city traders ICAP in London where he attended the 16th annual ICAP Charity Day.
Japan
Japanese Empress Michiko, left, is greeted by actress Meryl Streep, right, before the premiere of Streep's film "Mamma Mia!" in Tokyo on Jan. 22, 2009.
Prince Akishino of Japan, center, poses with his wife, Princess Kiko, right, and his daughters Princess Mako, left, Princess Kako, second from left, and son Prince Hisahito on the Akasaka imperial estate in Tokyo. The prince, Emperor Akihito's second son, celebrated his 43rd birthday.
Japan's Princess Aiko, center, poses with her parents Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako as they take their dogs for a walk on the Akasaka imperial estate in Tokyo. The photo marks Princess Masako's 45th birthday.
Japanese Emperor Akihito, Empress Michiko, Crown Prince Naruhito, Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko, from left, walk toward guests during a garden party hosted by the imperial couple in Tokyo.
Spain
Spain's Queen Sofia, left, smiles while listening to Dominican Republic's President Leonel Fernandez during their meeting at the National Palace in Santo Domingo, Jan. 20, 2009. Sofia is on a five-day trip to Hispaniola, the island shared by Haiti and the Dominican Republic, to visit projects sponsored by Spain.
Spain's Queen Sofia holds a couple of babies during her visit to Los Mina neighborhood in Santo Domingo, Jan. 20, 2009.
Spain's Queen Sofia, center, arrives to the National Palace in Santo Domingo for a meeting with Dominican President Leonel Fernandez, Jan. 20, 2009.
Spain's Queen Sofia, left, receives a present from a student during her visit to a primary school in the neighborhood of Villas Agricolas in Santo Domingo, Jan. 19, 2009.