H.S.H. Princess Charlene of Monaco Bans H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco From Having Contact with His Past Girlfriends… Allegedly.

According to the British newspaper, Telegraph (via the French magazine, Paris Match), H.S.H. Princess Charlene of Monaco has allegedly put her foot down regarding her husband having contact with his ex-girlfriends… specifically the Baby Mama to the prince’s son, Ms. Coste.  Per the Telegraph:

…Charlene is now reported to be stamping her authority on her notoriously wayward 53-year-old husband, who already has two illegitimate children.

Paris Match magazine revealed this week that the former South African Olympic swimmer had one former lover, air hostess Nicole Coste, struck off the guest list to Monaco’s lavish Red Cross Ball.

A source close to the Monaco royal palace (it’s probably a certain cranky and eternally pissed off old man from Santa Barbara, CA) told Paris Match: ‘Charlene had to tolerate the presence of Ms Coste during last year’s Red Cross ball when they were engaged.

But now they are married, she has put her foot down and had Ms Coste struck off the guest list.

She does not want to give her the status of a privileged guest at an official function, and does not want Albert to consort socially with any of his previous lovers.’

Eyes

… and the drama continues.  Listen, people, this latest bit of “news” is most likely a rumor so just your roll your eyes and laugh.

To read the article in its entirety please click here. 

Source: The Telegraph

The Duchess of Alba: Giving it All Up for Love

The 18th Duchess of Alba, Maria del Rosario Cayetana Alfonsa Victoria Eugenia Francisca Fitz-James Stuart y de Silva, one of the most famous nobles as well as richest women in the world, is about to marry a man 24 years younger than her.  His name: Señor Alfonso Díez.

It is not the age difference that has every one talking about their upcoming nuptials rather that the Duchess has decided to give up her personal fortune for love… all  €600 million to an estimated €3.5 billion  to her children.

To read an article about this interesting story and why she has decided to give it all up for love please click here.  

Source: The Guardian

Photo courtesy of: Daylife/Carlos Alvarez

Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands Attends a Concert in Amsterdam

It’s been quite some time since I posted some news about Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, but now I finally can!  Anyway, the lovely Dutch queen attended a concert in Amsterdam on August 8, 2011 to watch the European Union Youth Orchestra perform various classical pieces.

To view photos please click here. 

Photo courtesy of: Koninklijkhuis.nl

The Palais Princier de Monaco to be Redecorated by South African Interior Designer, Stephan Falcke

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

Videos and Photos From the 63rd Annual Red Cross Ball in Monaco.

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

T.S.H.s Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco Attend the 63rd Annual Red Cross Gala Ball

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