Yearly Archives: 2011

Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg

H.R.H. Prince Guillaume, The Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg to Visit Japan

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According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (MOFA), H.R.H. Prince Guillaume, The Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg will visit Japan starting on May 14-18, 2011.

It was also noted that the prince will:

… visit, Their Majesties the Emperor and the Empress of Japan will invite H.R.H. Prince Guillaume to the Imperial Palace for a luncheon. His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince of Japan will have an audience with H.R.H. Prince Guillaume.

More information should be released… hopefully.

Source: MOFA

Monaco Princely Family, Princely Wedding

New Information About the Upcoming Princely Wedding in Monaco: UPDATES!!

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Several additions as well as new information regarding the upcoming princely wedding in Monaco was released this morning via the Palais Princier de Monaco.

According to the Palais Princier de Monaco, H.S.H. Prince Albert II and his fiancée, Charlene Wittstock, have decided that the band, The Eagles, will be one of the entertainment groups who will play for the Monegasque people on June 30, 2011.  The concert will be held at the Louis II Stadium and will last for at least two hours.

Second, on July 1, 2011, the people of Monaco are invited to watch the civil wedding live in the Palais Princier de Monaco square.  After the service the new princely couple will join their people at the Place du Palais for “…a buffet prepared by the Fairmont Monte-Carlo, with Mediterranean and South African dishes by Chefs from South Africa and Monaco.”

Third, new partners/sponsors of the wedding were announced.  They are: Perrier-Jouet Champagne and Mont Blanc.  If you are interested in purchasing official wedding souvenirs the Palais Princier de Monaco has a special page just for you.  Items for sale include a keyring, mugs, candles, plates, and much more.  Click here to learn more.  Also, the Palais Princier de Monaco has set up a Twitter and Facebook account for the upcoming marriage.  Click these links to view and/or join: Facebook and Twitter

Fourth, regarding the issue international broadcasting of the princely wedding to those living outside of Monaco and France.  According to the press release:

R&G Productions to host the live broadcast of the wedding of HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco and Miss Wittstock.

Consequently, R&G will air the international signal for the wedding ceremonies for international distribution to all countries having so requested.

As host broadcaster, R&G Productions will also be in charge of supplying any additional technical resources and services requested by international broadcasters present at the event, as well as managing and catering for broadcasters with their own production and transmission resources at the TV compound.

Now, it was nice of the Palais Princier de Monaco press office to finally tell us (those interested in the upcoming wedding) who will host the broadcast; however, it really doesn’t help much to be honest.

Finally, according to the French newspaper, Nice-Matin, Miss Wittstock will have six bridesmaids and two groomsman all of whom are, “…the children of Monaco and the surrounding communities (Cap d’Ail, la Turbie, Menton, Beausoleil, Peille Roquebrune), accompany the couple.”

That’s sweet.  No, really it is.

More information will be released within the next few days, according to sources, so please stay tuned.   🙂

Anyway, we have less than 50 days to go, people… can you feel the excitement?!!  Thought so.   🙂

Source:  Palais Princier de Monaco and Nice-Matin

Photo courtesy of:  Nice-Matin via Palais Princier de Monaco and Zimbio.com by Amedeo M.Turello/Getty Images Europe

Monaco Princely Family

H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco Honors the Military Guards of La Force Publique

On May 11, 2011, H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco participated in a well-known event “… honoring the military guards of La Force Publique…”   This ceremony, which was held in the courtyard of the Palais Princier de Monaco, essentially honors the members of His Serene Highness’s Corps des Sapeurs-Pompiers and Compagnie des Carabiniers du Prince (those who serve him and his country.)

The prince looked all spiffy in his military uniform as he smiled from ear to ear whilst walking past the current members of the Corps des Sapeurs-Pompiers and Compagnie des Carabiniers du Prince.

To view photos from today’s event please click the link here.

Source: GI   Photo courtesy of:  Wikipedia, Monaco

Monaco Princely Family

H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco Meets with Various Officials and Remains Bored While Doing So

Hot off his trip to sexy Brazil, on May 10, 2011, H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco had an arduous and otherwise boring day filled with official duties.

So what did he do? Well, he met with three VIP officials, from around the world, whereupon each of them presented the prince with letters of credence at the Palais Princier de Monaco.

First, he met with Kornelios Korneliou from Cyprus.  Then, he met with Francisco Galindo Velez from El Salvador. And, finally he met with Michel Robitalle, Quebec’s Delegate General.

After meeting with each of these VIP men, there was boring small talk and smiles for the press.  Then H.S.H. Prince Albert invited each of the men — separately — into the palais’ drawing-room where each man had a one-on-one discussion about important matters… like who they believe will be the Eurovision 2011 winner.

I’m kidding.  They most likely discussed economic and bilateral relations.

To view photos from today’s event please click the link here. 

Source:  Palais Princier de Monaco  Photo courtesy of: Zimbio.com by Bauer Griffin

Monaco Princely Family

H.R.H. Princess Caroline of Hanover, H.S.H. The Hereditary Princess of Monaco Attends a Fashion Show in the South of France

On May 9, 2011, H.R.H. Princess Caroline of Hanover, H.S.H. The Hereditary Princess of Monaco attended the Chanel fashion show in Cap d’Antibes, France.

Accompanied by her youngest daughter, H.R.H. Princess Alexandra of Hanover, the royal duo supported Princess Caroline’s closest friend, fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld,  when he showcased his designs for Chanel , “…as part of “Croisiere 2011-2012…”  

According to various reports, after the show H.R.H. Princess Caroline and Princess Alexandra attended the screening of Mr. Lagerfeld’s latest film, “The Tale of a Fairy.”

To view photos from today’s event please click the link  here.

Monaco Princely Family

H.R.H. Princess Caroline of Hanover, H.S.H. The Hereditary Princess of Monaco: News and Activities Update

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On May 7, 2011, H.R.H. Princess Caroline of Hanover, H.S.H. Hereditary Princess of Monaco attended the 44th Annual Concours International de Bouquets in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.  The lovely princess was in a fantastic mood as she walked through the myriad of flowers that were spread throughout the event venue at the Casino de Monte-Carlo.

The purpose for H.R.H. Princess Caroline attending this event was to judge the floral competition.  Every year, the Monaco Garden Club, organizes this competition which allows relative amateur floral designers from “… 100 to 150 distant countries…” a chance to showcase their talents to the world. Moreover, every year there is a theme in which all participants must adhere to.  This year’s theme:  South Africa.

To learn more about the Monaco Garden Club please click the link here.  To view photos please click the links here and here. 

Two days before the 44th Annual Concours International de Bouquets the princess participated in the final selection of various Chasubles that are to be worn during the “…the centenary of the Cathédrale de Monaco consecration…”  

According to the French newspaper, Nice-Matin, Princess Caroline’s main objective and duty was, “… to evaluate and override some of the clothing.  Key criteria’s include: originality, construction, finishing and symbolism.”  The winner of the competition will have the honor of seeing their design on the Cathédrale de Monaco’s Archbishop Bernard Barsi when His Holiness Pope Benedict visits Monaco, the princely family and Archbishop Barsi in 2012.

Finally, these lovely Chasubles will be on display at the Cathédrale de Monaco until the end of May 2011.

To view photos please click the link here.

Source:  Nice-Matin and Garden Club de Monaco

Photos courtesy of:  Daylife by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images Europe,  Zimbio.com by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images Europe and Nice-Matin by Chavaroche Franz

Hawaiian royal family

A Lovely Article About the Late H.R.H. Princess Ka’iulani of Hawai’i

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On April 13, 2011, writer Deborah O. Melvin wrote a nice article for the Big Island Weekly newspaper entitled,”The Shattered Vase, A Hula Drama”, about the late H.R.H. Princess Ka’iulani of Hawai’i and the new hula dance, The Shattered Vase by Kumu Paul Neves.

According to Ms. Melvin the new hula by Mr. Neves, “…focuses on the princess’adult life, her uncle King Kalakaua’s death, her aunt, Queen Lili’uokalani’s imprisonment in ‘Iolani Palace, and her trip from schooling in England to Washington, D.C.”

Please click the link here to read article in its entirety.   🙂

Photo courtesy of: Big Island Weekly