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Kate Middleton Named 'Hat Person of the Year'
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Kate Middleton Named 'Hat Person of the Year'

Kate Middleton, now officially called Catherine Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge has been named ''Hat Person of the Year'' by the Headwear Association. The Duchess have sported stylish hats at almost her every official engagement. Pictured is Catherine in two of her best "hat" moments during her official Canda trip (Left) in July 2011, and at the Order of The Garter Service in Windsor, England June 13, 2011.
Princess Charlene Celebrates Sainte Devote
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Princess Charlene Celebrates Sainte Devote

Prince Albert II of Monaco (R) and his wife Princess Charlene burn a small fisherman boat during the traditional Sainte Devote celebration in Monaco Jan. 26, 2012. Saint Devote, the country's patron saint, is a cherished part of Monegasque heritage.
Princess Charlene Celebrates Sainte Devote
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Princess Charlene Celebrates Sainte Devote

Prince Albert II of Monaco (R) and his wife Princess Charlene burn a small fisherman boat during the traditional Sainte Devote celebration in Monaco Jan. 26, 2012.
Spain's Princess Letizia
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Spain's Princess Letizia

Spanish Crown Prince Felipe, Queen Sofia, Peru's President Ollanta Humala, Spanish King Juan Carlos, Peru's first lady Nadine Heredia and Spain's Princess Letizia pose before a gala dinner at the Royal Palace in Madrid Jan. 25, 2012.
Spain's Princess Letizia
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Spain's Princess Letizia

Spanish Crown Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia arrive for a gala dinner at the Royal Palace in Madrid Jan. 25, 2012.
Belgian Queen Paola
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Belgian Queen Paola

Belgium's Queen Paola (L), European Council President Herman Van Rompuy and his wife Geertrui Van Rompuy (C) attend a traditional new year reception for international institutions' representatives at the Royal Palace in Brussels Jan. 25, 2012.
Royals at Lunar New Year Celebrations
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Royals at Lunar New Year Celebrations

Thailand's Queen Sirikit (C) and Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn (R) arrive in Chinatown for Lunar New Year celebrations in Bangkok Jan. 23, 2012. The Lunar New Year, which began on Jan. 23, marks the start of the Year of the Dragon, according to the Chinese zodiac.
Prince Albert II of Monaco and Princess Charlene
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Prince Albert II of Monaco and Princess Charlene

Prince Albert II of Monaco (R) and Princess Charlene arrive to attend the awards ceremony for the 36th Monte Carlo International Circus Festival in Monaco Jan. 24, 2012.
Princess Charlene Attends Monte Carlo International Circus Festival
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Princess Charlene Attends Monte Carlo International Circus Festival

Princess Charlene of Monaco (C) poses with Russian artists "Vorobiev" at the awards ceremony for the 36th Monte Carlo International Circus Festival in Monaco Jan. 24, 2012.
Housing report fears hold the dollar gains
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Housing report fears hold the dollar gains

The dollar again break the levels above 1.55 against the euro on continue speculations for U.S. housing report today. The Fed decision to raise the interest rates will delay. It will be very stupid to raise the interest rates in a moment when the economy is in recession said George Marshal forex analyzer in World-Signals. The Fed will raise the interest rates far at the end of 2008 or even in the beginning of 2009. The inflation hurt the Euro Zone where will be necessary fast action said Mr. Marshal. The European Central Bank is close to the time when will be necessary to raise the interest rates due too the very high inflation. We can see the dollar in new pressure above 1.60 said also Mr. Marshal. The U.S. economy is weaker than ever and recession is possible.

As the first month of 2012 draws to an end, here is a look at the lives of some of the royal ladies of the world and what were they up to in January’s last week.