According to the South African newspaper, Times Live, the Palais Princier de Monaco is about to undergo a major renovation. Famed interior designer, Stephan Falcke, was hand-picked by H.S.H. Princess Charlene of Monaco to redecorate the palace.
To read the article in its entirety please click here. To learn more about Mr. Falcke please click here.
Source: Times Live.co.za
This years Red Cross Gala Ball may be over, but the photos and videos are still coming in through the news wire. Click here to watch a video from AFP. Click here to watch a video from newspaper, Nice-Matin.
Also, the paper is reporting little details about the decor last evening “…5,000 Roses, Hydrangeas, and other 3,000 flowers…” There was a raffle as well and the prize was the “Princess Charlene Alhambra Set” by Van Cleef & Arpels. The necklace is made up of diamonds and turquoise.
To view photos please click the links below:
Photo courtesy of: MCIT/Luc Bassompierre / Realis
On August 5, 2011, Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco attended the 63rd Annual Red Cross Gala Ball at the Sporting d’Eté Club in Monte-Carlo.
According to the French newspaper, L’Express (yes, that paper), approximately:
…800 guests paid 1,000 Euros to attend the fundraiser gala event. After dinner the guests listened to Joe Cocker, a British singer with the gravelly voice. The Monaco resident, Shirley Bassey, was responsible for organizing the evening and a raffle with lots of prestige.
The princess looked lovely in a dress by Akris; moreover, it’s nice to see the Océan Tiara (as a necklace) for the for the first time on Princess Charlene. Oh, yeah, Prince Albert looked nice too. Anyway… Other members of the princely family of Monaco attended including H.R.H. Princess Caroline, H.S.H. Princess Stephanie, and members from the de Massey as well as the Wittstock family.
To view photos of the event please click here and here.
To read an article about the gala, from Europe 1.fr, please click here. Another article here.
Source: L\’Express
Photos courtesy of: Daylife/Reuters/Eric Gaillard
On August 4, 2011, H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco attended the exhibition, Art of Graffiti, at the Grimaldi Forum in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.
Per the website, Visit Monaco, the exhibition:
…presents a world première of a unique panorama of bright, colorful works, accessible to all, created by leading international artists.
“Pressionism,” the latest art movement of the twentieth century, was formerly ephemeral, but is now inscribed in the history of art.
At its first exhibition in Paris, more than 80,000 visitors in five weeks flocked to see the Gallizia collection! Its creator, Alain-Dominique Gallizia and Yves Saint-Geours, President of the Grand Palais, are pleased to have been able to reach such a wide, diverse audience.
This time, Alain-Dominique Gallizia is presenting 500 paintings in Monaco; eight collections, including one on the theme of love – a first for all these artists, who have risen to the challenge of working on the same theme for the first time.
This major summer exhibition celebrates the anniversary of the art of Graffiti, gives it an official name and inscribes it in the history of art.
If you happen to be in Monaco at this time why not visit this fantastic show. It all ends on August 19, 2011. To learn more about the exhibition please click here. To view photos please click here.
Source: Visit Monaco
Photos courtesy of: La Informacion.com and Grimaldi Forum
In honor of the princely wedding in Monaco last month, the world-famous jewelry design house, Van Cleef & Arpels (the same company that designed the lovely Océan Tiara for the princess), has created a new line of limited edition jewelry entitled, The Princess Charlene Magic Alhambra Set. Click here to learn more as well as to view a photo.
Source: Glam.uk
The 63rd Annual Monaco Red Cross Ball is an event that many, especially royal watchers, look forward to each year and this season will be one to remember. Why? Well, it will be H.S.H. Princess Charlene’s first regal event as an official member of the princely family of Monaco. Though it is highly unlikely, but I would be a fantastic time for the princess to wear the lovely Océan Tiara by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Anyway, the ball will be held tomorrow, August 5, at the Sporting d’Eté Club in the Salle des Etoiles with a special performance from Joe Cocker (the dude who sings the theme song from The Wonder Years television show). Also, there will be an “…elegantly prepared meal…” and fireworks at the end of the evening.
Overall, the Monaco Red Cross Ball is a great event that raises money for various charities and anyone who is everyone attends this gala event.
Sources: Riviera Review, Riviera Times and Visit Monaco
According to the Monte-Carlo News, H.R.H. Princess Caroline of Hanover was recently spotted on the island of Ischia (north of Capri) enjoying the warm weather, friends, and other stuff. Click here to read the article as well as to view photos.
Meanwhile her estranged husband, H.R.H. Prince Ernst August of Hanover, is out of the hospital and seems to be doing well. The prince is still on holiday in Ibiza with his “lady friend” where they were seen soaking up the sun and generally having a good time. To view photos please click here.
Sources: Monte-Carlo News and Hello!
Photo courtesy of: Palais.mc
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