This evening at the l’Opéra Garnier terraces in Monte-Carlo the new princely couple of Monaco, Princess Charlene and Prince Albert II, held their wedding reception with hundreds of their dearest friends.

The prince gave a lovely speech to his bride as well as to her family and royal guests.  To watch Prince Albert’s speech please click the link here.   Later on in the evening there was a fantastic fireworks show — which you can view photos here —  that was unfortunately not broadcasted for international audiences.

Finally, there are several photos of the arrivals of the royal guests to the wedding reception and dinner so please click the links here,   here, here, here here, and  here to view.