This evening in Dublin, Ireland, H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco and his fiancee, Charlene Wittstock hosted a reception at Farmleigh House for various Irish dignitaries and politicians including the President of Ireland, Mary McAleese and Mr. McAleese.  According to the online news source, RTE.ie, seventy guests attended the event and were treated to a lovely musical performance by, “A group of students and musicians from Monaco…”

All in all this trip, so far, has been a success.   Tomorrow morning the couple will travel to Galway and then on over to Newport, County Mayo to visit his late mother’s ancestral home.

To view many photos from the reception at Farmleigh House please click the links: Photos and more photos.

To watch a video from the reception please click the link: Video

Source: RTE.ie Photo courtesy of: Zimbio.com by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images Europe