Monthly Archives: July 2011

Monaco Princely Family

Monacogate: Aydiosmío!

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And, the drama known as Monacogate (thanks to Royalty Online for that nickname) continues for Their Serene Highnesses Princess Charlene and Prince Albert II of Monaco.

If you can read Spanish then grab yourselves some popcorn or Vegan oatmeal cookies and click here to read.

Sorry, but I don’t have time to translate the article for you.   🙂  However, here is a brief synopsis:

  • Albert’s ex and Baby Mama to his son, Alexandre, marched to the Palais Princier de Monaco screaming at the top of her lungs days before the princely wedding.
  • The Baby Mama demanded to see Prince Albert.
  • The guards refused to let her in.
  • Baby Mama acts like a lunatic.  Screams and cries.
  • Princess Charlene hears Baby Mama’s screams and orders the Palais guards to let the Baby Mama in.
  • The princess and the Baby Mama talk for a bit.
  • Baby Mama leaves.
  • The princess is stunned.
  • Then Baby Mama is photographed in Monaco (she doesn’t live there.  She lives in France)  — looking determined ,mad, and annoyed — two days before the princely wedding.
  • The Baby Mama is up to something.

Now, if this latest bit of information is true — which at this time is only a rumor let’s just get that out there — this saga in Monaco is better than a telenovela (Spanish soap opera) on the Univision network (a Spanish language network here in the U.S.).

Imperial House of Habsburg

H.I.R.H. Archduke Otto von Habsburg: Information About the Funeral Service in Vienna, Austria

On July 4, 2011, H.I.R.H. Archduke Otto von Habsburg passed away at the age of 98 and for the past several days requiems have taken place in his hometown of Pöcking and in Munich, Germany. Today, the late Archduke Otto lies in state at the Kapuzinerkirche in Vienna (Wien) until his funeral service on July 16, 2011.

Per Wien.info:

A great European passed away on 4 July 2011: Otto Habsburg-Lothringen, son of the last Austrian Emperor and Empress, Karl and Zita, passed away in his house in the Bavarian town of Pöcking. Otto Habsburg-Lothringen will be buried together with his wife Regina, who died in February 2010, in Vienna’s Imperial Burial Vault on 16 July 2011.

Otto Habsburg-Lothringen and his wife Regina (née Princess of Saxony-Meiningen) will be the last members of the former imperial court to be buried in the family vault next to Otto’s mother, Empress Zita. On Thursday and Friday (14 and 15 July 2011), the two deceased will lie in state in the Capuchin Church. The requiem for Otto Habsburg will take place on Saturday 16 July 2011 at 3:00pm in the Stephansdom. After that, the funeral procession will proceed across the Graben and Kohlmarkt, through the Imperial Palace and via the Ringstrasse to the Kaisergruft (Capuchins’ Crypt) on the Neuer Markt. 

Laying-out in the Capuchin Church: 14 & 15 July 2011 (10:00 am – 10:00 pm)
Requiem in St. Stephen’s Cathedral and burial in the Imperial Burial Vault: 16 July 2011 (starting at 3:00pm)

The funeral will be displayed on LED walls at Stephansplatz (St. Stephan’s Square), Neuer Markt (New Market), and at the Heldenplatz (Hero’s Sqaure.)

There will be many royal as well as heads of state attending the funeral service in Vienna including (source):

  1. T.M. King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden
  2.  H.R.H.Infanta Christina of Spain
  3. T.R.H. Prince and Princess Michael of Kent
  4. H.S.H. Prince Hans-Adam II of Liechtenstein
  5. T.R.H Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg
  6. H.M.King Simeon II of Bulgaria
  7. T.R.H. Princess Astrid and Prince Lorenz of Belgium
  8. T.R.H. Duke and Duchess of Bragança

I believe the funeral will be broadcast online via ORF.at beginning at 12pm Vienna (Wien) time on July 16, 2011.   Here is the link if you would like to watch the service.

Finally, if you are interested in discussing the amazing life of the late Archduke Otto with others I highly recommend these sites:

  1. Nobiliana (you have to register in order to participate in the discussions)
  2. European Royals

Source: Wien.info 

Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg

H.R.H. Hereditary Grand Duke Prince Guillaume of Luxembourg in San Francisco

On July 13, 2011, H.R.H. Hereditary Grand Duke Prince Guillaume of Luxembourg was in San Francisco, CA to celebrate 25 years of the Luxembourg Consulate in the city by the bay.  The handsome prince met with the mayor of San Francisco along with dozens of other local dignitaries.  During the celebration meeting:

Mayor Lee presented the Crown Prince with a proclamation to mark the visit and celebrate the 25th anniversary by declaring July 13, 2011 as “Consulate General of Luxembourg Day in San Francisco.” As part of the gift exchange, the Mayor presented the Crown Prince with a portfolio of pre-1906 earthquake images of San Francisco.

The ceremony concluded with the presentation by the Crown Prince to the City of a copper etched print by Luxembourg-born and current Bay Area resident, scientist and artist Philippe Emmanuel Lamesch. The print, entitled, “The Gate,” symbolizes the international diversity of Luxembourg and San Francisco and their role as a welcoming gateway in opening new opportunities for their residents and businesses.

To read the article in its entirety please click the link here.

Source and photo courtesy of: Bradenton.com by Jakub Mosur

British Royals

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall Visit the Eden Project

On July 12, 2011 The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall visited the famous Eden Project in Cornwall, United Kingdom.  Per the official site for The Prince of Wales, PrinceofWales.gov.uk:

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, who began their visit to the South West in Devon and Somerset yesterday, started today with a visit to the Eden Project near St. Austell, where they marked the ecological tourist attraction’s tenth birthday by driving a bamboo stake into the ground to symbolise the start of its Rainforest Walkway.

To view photos of the couple visiting the Eden Project please click here.  To learn more about the Eden Project please visit their website here.  Or, you can watch a video of this amazing attraction in Cornwall here.

Source: Princeofwales.gov.uk

Photo courtesy of: Daylife by Matt Cardy/GettyImages

Monaco Princely Family

‘Monaco’s Christine Stahl Denies Rumors of Albert and Charlene’s Split’: A Video Report

Days before their lavish wedding in Monaco, Christine Stahl, a representative for the Palais Princier de Monaco, spoke to AFP News about the rumors of Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene splitting up.  Click here to watch the video.  Yeah, it’s old news, but whatever.

Finally, here is a video of the princely couple arriving at their wedding reception in Durban, South Africa.

Photo courtesy of: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg

H.R.H. Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg News

On July 11, 2011, H.R.H. Grand Duke Henri attended the “… session  Academic organized by the Union of Towns and Luxembourg Commons (SYVICOL) held at Music Conservatory of the City of Luxembourg, in the part of the celebration of 25th anniversary  union.” 

Exciting, I know.

To view a photo please click here. 

Source: Cour Grand Ducale de Luxembourg

Photo courtesy of: Wikipedia