‘Les premiers pas d’une Princesse Charlène’: An Article

In today’s edition of the newspaper, Monaco-Matin,  there is an article about H.S.H. Princess Charlène and her charity work with the Special Olympics as well as The Giving Trust Organization in South Africa.  The article also mentions that the princess is currently developing her own foundation which will be announced in the coming months.  Click here to read the article.

Finally, there is a nice photo series from the French newspaper, Nice-Matin, of Princess Charlène.  Click here to view the photos.  

Photo courtesy of: Nice-Matin by G. Rungl

H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco Attends the ‘Les Amis du Liban à Monaco’ Charity Gala

On September 1, 2011, H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco attended the Les Amis du Liban à Monaco gala ball in Monte-Carlo.  The foundation known as Les Amis du Liban à  Monaco began in 2004 by Bouran Bourey with the purpose to:

…provide a better everyday life for the youth of Lebanon and the world, regardless of environment, religion or social status.  The association also contributes to the improvement of the lives of the neediest.   In 2009 alone Les Amis du Monao has invested in more than $500,000 in many projects related to education, health and culture, field collaboration with the WHO the Lebanese Red Cross and Monaco, the UNDP, and many other organizations. (source)

In case you were wondering, H.S.H. Princess Charlene was not in attendance.  Why, I have no idea.

To view photos from the event as well as to learn more about Les Amis du Liban à Monaco please click the links below:

 

Happy Birthday to Her Majesty Queen Rania of Jordan

A Happy Birthday to Her Majesty Queen Rania of Jordan one of the most inspiring, intelligent, compassionate, and beautiful women on the planet turns 41 years old today.

To learn more about Queen Rania please click the links below:

Photo courtesy of: Wikipedia

‘Fastes et Grandeur des Cours en Europe’: A Video of the Exhibition

Here is a video from France 3 about the exhibition, Fastes et Grandeur des cours en Europe, currently on display at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco.  Also included in the news report is the exhibit L’histoire du Marriage Princier held at the Musée Océanographique de Monaco through November 2011.

Click here to watch the video.   

Photo courtesy of: Palais.mc

H.R.H. Princess Maxima of the Netherlands Inaugurates Oranje Huis

On August 30, 2011, H.R.H. Princess Maxima of the Netherlands was in Alkmaar this afternoon to inaugurate Oranje Huis, a shelter for women and their children who are victims of domestic abuse.

To learn more about Oranje Huis as well as to watch a video please click the links below: