On September 2, 2011, in front of the Palais Princier de Monaco H.S.H. Prince Albert II along with the mayor of Nice, France, Christian Estrosi, began a partnership with the Auto Bleue Electric Car (ABEC) program between Monaco and Nice.
The Auto Bleue Electric Car program offers these environmentally friendly ABE cars for rent at a small cost. Currently, those who wish to rent one of these cars may do so in over 26 locations along the French Riviera including Nice and Cagnes-sur-Mer. Now, Monaco is on the list.
To watch a video, view photos as well as to learn more about the Auto Bleue Electric Car please click the links below:
On September 2, 1838, Lydia Liliʻu Loloku Walania Wewehi Kamakaʻeha on the island of O’ahu many know her as Her Majesty Queen Liliʻuokalani of Hawai’i. In honor of Hawai’i’s great and last queen there will be various celebrations throughout the islands this weekend.
One major event will be the ‘Onipa‘a celebrations to be held at I’olani Palace on Sunday September 4, 2011. The event begins at 10am. For more information click here.
In today’s edition of the newspaper, Monaco-Matin, there is an article about H.S.H. Princess Charlène and her charity work with the Special Olympics as well as The Giving Trust Organization in South Africa. The article also mentions that the princess is currently developing her own foundation which will be announced in the coming months. Click here to read the article.
Finally, there is a nice photo series from the French newspaper, Nice-Matin, of Princess Charlène. Click here to view the photos.
On September 1, 2011, H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco attended the Les Amis du Liban à Monaco gala ball in Monte-Carlo. The foundation known as Les Amis du Liban à Monaco began in 2004 by Bouran Bourey with the purpose to:
…provide a better everyday life for the youth of Lebanon and the world, regardless of environment, religion or social status. The association also contributes to the improvement of the lives of the neediest. In 2009 alone Les Amis du Monao has invested in more than $500,000 in many projects related to education, health and culture, field collaboration with the WHO the Lebanese Red Cross and Monaco, the UNDP, and many other organizations. (source)
In case you were wondering, H.S.H. Princess Charlene was not in attendance. Why, I have no idea.
To view photos from the event as well as to learn more about Les Amis du Liban à Monaco please click the links below:
The Royal Correspondent 