The Royal Correspondent

On May 17, 2013, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco arrived in Chabeuil, France for a brief visit.  According to the Palais Princier, the sovereign prince, “…visited the old Hôtel des Princes and inaugurated the Place ‘Marie-Pelline Grimaldi of Monaco: Maid of Chabeuil’.”

From there Prince Albert II travelled to Montélimar where he was warmly welcomed to the town by the Deputy Mayor of Montélimar, Mr. Franck Reynier, as well as by local government officials and dignitaries.  After pleasant lunch held in his honor Prince Albert II visited Château des Adhémar, toured the “…town’s market square and the Sainte-Croix…” and much more.

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On Wednesday, May 15, 2013, Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco inaugurated a restaurant for the elderly, A Pignata — which actually opened in January so I really have no idea why it’s being re-inaugurated.  But, whatever — and a relaxing area, L’Espace Snoezelen, in Monte-Carlo.

On Wednesday, May 15, 2013, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco arrived at the Hôtel des Ventes de Monte-Carlo to view an exhibition by Irish artist, Mr. Mark McFadden.  

If you are interested in learning more about Mr. McFadden and his work please visit his official website here.

In other news, last evening the sovereign prince and Princess Charlene had a lovely dinner at the Cordon d’Or located at the Lycée Technique et Hôtelier in Monaco.

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Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco attended the opening night of the Italian Luxury Club at held at Zelos in Monte-Carlo on May 10, 2013.

During their brief visit the princely couple were presented with a check worth 10,000 Euros “…for the benefit of the Fondation Princesse Charlene de Monaco.”

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This morning the sovereign prince and princess presided over the inauguration of the Lycée Technique et Hôtelier in Monaco.  During the event Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene mingled with staff and dignitaries.

On Friday, May 10, 2013, Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco attended the 2013 White Feather Foundation Charity Ball in Beausoleil, France.  The purpose of the foundation, run Princess Charlene’s close friend, Mr. Julian Lennon, is to:

“…embrace[s] environmental and humanitarian issues and in conjunction with partners from around the world helps to raise funds for the betterment of all life, and to honour those who have truly made a difference.”

For more information about the White Feather Foundation please visit click here.

Photo courtesy of the Palais Princier

On the evening of May 7, 2013, Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco attended the 2013 Prix Monte-Carlo Femme de l’Année (Woman of the Year) awards and gala held at the Sporting d’hiver in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

The Prix Monte-Carlo Femme de l’Année “…celebrates women from diverse sections of society and various parts of the world, who, thanks to their personal or professional actions, have had a positive impact on their own lives or on the lives of others.”

This year’s recipients of the award went to the President of the Ecoute Cancer Réconfort Association, Ms.Adeline Garino, and the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine and Cervical Cancer Prevention Specialist, Dr. Diane Harper.

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On Sunday, May 5, 2013, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco accompanied by Her Royal Highness Princess Caroline of Hanover attended Les Violons de l’espoir charity concert held at the Grimaldi Forum.

Funds raised during last evening’s concert, organized by the Association Les Amis de l’Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte-Carlo, were donated to the University of Jerusalem’s Center for Brain Sciences.

Guests in attendance listened to the Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte-Carlo perform works by Beethoven, Bloch, Tchaikovsky and more. Following the concert there was a lovely gala dinner held at the Hotel de Paris.

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Last Friday His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco, as President of the Croix Rouge Monégasque, inaugurated a new exhibition entitled, De Grands Artistes Pour Une Grande Oeuvre, held at the Musée des Voitures Anciennes.   “Each year a painting of sculpture is offered to the Croix Rouge Monégasque by a famous artist and put on display at the museum.”

Last evening His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco attended the Brazil Monaco Project gala, 1st Brazilian Night in Monaco, held at the Hôtel de Paris.  Roughly 200 guests attended the event including local dignitaries, celebrities, and of course a bunch of really good-looking people in fabulous outfits.

Meanwhile, the South African newspaper, Sunday World, published their interview with the lovely Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene of Monaco.  Please click here to read the article.

On May 4, 2013, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco accompanied by Her Royal Highness Princess Caroline of Hanover attended the 46th Concours International de Bouquets held at the Chapiteau de Fontvieille in Monaco.  This year’s theme is Expressions Artistiques.

The 46th Concours International de Bouquets is organized by the Garden Club de Monaco and will end on Sunday, May 5, 2013.