Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh walk past the Yeomen of the Guard as they depart Manchester Cathedral after attending the traditional Royal Maundy Service, Thursday, April 5, 2007. The Queen today observed centuries-old Maundy Thursday customs in a ceremony watched by some 1,000 guests. The Easter Week service dates back to at least the 12th century.
Queen Elizabeth ll receives a bouquet of flowers during a walkabout outside Manchester Cathedral following the traditional Royal Maundy Service on April 5, 2007. Following a tradition that dates back to the 12th century, she distributed silver Maundy coins to 81 men and 81 women - to signify her age at her birthday on April 21.
Britain's Prince Charles, center, talks to visiting schoolchildren following the opening ceremony for the Clore Learning Centre at the Hampton Court Palace, England, Tuesday, March 6, 2007. The $4.6 center will be an educational hub dedicated to learning at the palace, once home to King Henry VIII. It is hoped that the new dedicated educational facilities will attract a greater number of visitors.
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, watches as Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and President of The Prince's Foundation for the Built Environment, tries his hand at stonemasonry during their tour of Gorton Monastery to see the work being done by students and craftsmen to restore the landmark building in Manchester, England.
Denmark
Crown Prince Frederik, left, tries to convince Prince Christian, second in line to the Danish throne, to keep walking towards him on his first day of school in Fredensborg, Denmark, Tuesday, March 27, 2007. Prince Christian joined dozens of other toddlers for his first day at a public nursery school.
Prince Christian, second in line to the Danish throne, walks between his father, Crown Prince Frederik, left, and his mother, Crown Princess Mary, on his first day of school in Fredensborg, Denmark, Tuesday, March 27, 2007. The 17-month-old prince joined other new pupils when he arrived at the Dronning Louise Children's House, north of Copenhagen.
Japan
Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito, holding hands with his daughter Princess Aiko, waves at well-wishers as Crown Princess Masako smiles upon their arrival at Nagano station in Nagano, central Japan, Friday, March 16, 2007. The royal family is on a vacation in a ski resort in the region.
Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako wave to well-wishers as they arrive with their daughter, Princess Aiko at Nagano station in Nagano, central Japan, Friday, March 16, 2007. The royal family is on a vacation in a ski resort in the region.
Saudi Arabia
South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun, left, talks with Saudi Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz during their meeting in Riyadh, Sunday, March 25, 2007. Roh arrived the previous day for a three-day official visit aimed at boosting South Korea's economic relations with the leading Middle East country.
Saudi King Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz, right, accompanies Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir after his arrival at Riyadh air force airport in Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, March 27, 2007, a day before the Arab summit on how to revive Middle East peace efforts.
King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz al-Saud of Saudi Arabia, right, walks with Jordanian King Abdullah II after his arrival, to attend the Arab Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, March 27, 2007.
Belgium
Queen Paola of Belgium, Maria Teresa, Grand Duchess of Luxembourg, Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg and King Albert II of Belgium attend the Royal Namur Theatre on March 22, 2007, in Namur, Belgium. The Grand Duke and Duchess of Luxembourg were in Belgium for a three-day state visit.
Norway
Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit, center, with her husband, Crown Prince Haakon, and her son Marius arrives at Oddernes church in Kristiansand, southern Norway, for the funeral of her father, Sven O. Hoeiby, on Monday, March 26, 2007.
Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit is photographed with her husband, Crown Prince Haakon, and her son, Marius, at the funeral of her father, Sven O. Hoeibys, at Oddernes church in Kristiansand, southern Norway, March 26, 2007.
Jordan
Queen Rania of Jordan delivers a speech during the annual gathering of Unesco's Goodwill Ambassadors at the Unesco headquarters in Paris, Tuesday, April 3, 2007. Unesco's Goodwill Ambassadors who help promote the organization's ideals, are meeting in Paris April 3-4 to discuss literacy, climate change and water.
Queen Rania of Jordan looks on during the annual gathering of Unesco's Goodwill Ambassadors at the Unesco headquarters in Paris, Tuesday, April 3, 2007. Unesco's Goodwill Ambassadors who help promote the organization's ideals, are meeting in Paris April 3-4 to discuss literacy, climate change and water.
Her Royal Highness Princess Firyal of Jordania, right, H.E. Sheikh Ghassan I. Shaker, and Mehriban Aliyeva, left, the first lady of Azerbaijan, attend the UNESCO Goodwill Ambassadors Annual Gathering at the UNESCO headquarters on April 3, 2007, in Paris.
Morocco
Princess Lalla Meryem of Morocco attends the UNESCO Goodwill Ambassadors annual meeting on April 3, 2007, at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris.
Spain
Spain's Crown Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia are seen with their daughter, Leonor, during a visit to the Faunia Nature park on the outskirts of Madrid, Wednesday, April 4, 2007.
Spain's Crown Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia are seen with their daughter, Leonor, during a visit to the Faunia Nature park on the outskirts of Madrid, Wednesday, April 4, 2007.