On November 7, 2012, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco visited Istanbul, Turkey where he participated in a meeting with members of the Chambers of Economic Development and representatives from his delegation.
During the luncheon meeting the sovereign prince gave a speech noting the importance of “… economic and commercial relations…” between Monaco and Turkey.
Afterward, Prince Albert II visited Boğaziçi University where he gave a speech regarding the environment stating, “Climate change is a reality, it is not an inevitability…” Following his speech Prince Albert along with hundreds of Boğaziçi University students and faculty attended a reception organized “… in the prince’s honor…”
This two-day meeting was organized by the “… Foundation Child & Youth Finance International in collaboration with the FSMA, the European Association of Co-operative Banks, the European Banking Federation, and World Savings Banks Institute (WSBI).”
On the evening of November 6, 2012,Her Majesty Queen Sofia of Spainattended the XXVII Premio BMW de Pintura and the “… traditional benefit concert for the Fundación Mundo en Armonía…” chaired by Princess Irene of Greece. Tonight’s event was held at the Auditorio Nacional de Música in Madrid.
On November 6, 2012, Her Majesty Queen Sofia of Spainpresided over the Premios Reina Sofía contra las Drogas held inside the Salón Magnolias at Zarzuela Palace in Madrid.
On November 7, 2012, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco visited Istanbul, Turkey where he participated in a meeting with members of the Chambers of Economic Development and representatives from his delegation. 
The Royal Correspondent 
