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His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco Enjoys Day 9 of the London Olympics.

On the evening of August 5, 2012, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco along with the Secretary General of the Monaco International Committee, Ms. Yvette Lambin-Berti watched various Track and Field events held at the Olympic Stadium in London.

Also in attendance were His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent, Their Royal Highnesses Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje and Princess Maxima of the Netherlands along with their daughters, Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and third wheel (I’m kidding) His Royal Highness Prince Harry of Wales to name a few.

So what events did they royals enjoy this evening?  Well, they watched, with utter amazement I’m sure, as Mr. Usain Bolt of Team Jamaica won the gold medal in the Men’s 100m Final.  His time: 9.63 seconds!  Wow!!

Mr. Yohan Blake of Team Jamaica came in second place with a time of 9.75.  While Mr. Justin Gatlin came in third with a time of 9.79.

Another highly anticipated event of the evening was the Women’s 400m Final.  Ms. Sanya Richards-Ross of Team USA won the gold medal.  Her time: 49.55.  Ms. Christine Ohuruogu of Team GB won the silver medal and Ms. Dee Dee Trotter of Team USA  won the bronze medal.

British Royals

Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Enjoy Day 9,000 of the London Olympics!

On August 4, 2012,  Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge enjoyed day 9,000 8 of the 2012 London Olympics.

The royal couple, along with British Prime Minister David Cameron and thousands of spectators, filled the Olympic Stadium in London to watch Track and Field (or as some call it Athletics).

So what did the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge watch?  Don’t know.  However, they sure had a menu of options to choose from.  For example, there was the Men’s Long Jump Final, Women’s Heptathlon 800m, Women’s Pole Vault Qualifications, and the Men’s 400m Hurdles Semi-finals to name a few.

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Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco Attend the Bal de la Croix-Rouge Monégasque. (VIDEO)

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On the evening of August 3, 2012, Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco attended the Bal de la Croix-Rouge Monégasque held at inside the Salle Des Etoiles at the Sporting de Monte-Carlo. Also, in attendance were dozens of Monégasque government officials, Mr. Gareth Wittstock and his beautiful girlfriend, Roisin, the sovereign prince’s cousin, Mr. Chris Le Vine and his lovely wife, Baroness Elizabeth-Anne de Massy and her daughter, Melanie-Antoinette, Camilla of Bourban-Two Sicilies, Duchess of Castro and her husband Charles as well as hundreds of heavily tanned billionaires and millionaires with incredibly white teeth.

Guests paid up to 1,000 Euros to attend this famous gala ball which raises money for the Red Cross.  The theme this year is “technological contemporary” (what ever that means) with the Salle des Etoiles decorated in “… black, red and white tones.”  Apparently, over 8,000 black roses as well as white orchids filled the entire room.  Amazing!   🙂

This years musicals guests include former drug addict and now sober, Boy George, and an acoustic set by the aging rock band The Scorpions to name a few.  Also, during tonight’s ball there was a “…tombola… the top prize a diamond encrusted brooch by Repossi…” according to the Monaco Times.

Enjoy watching Prince Albert boogie on the dance floor whilst lip syncing to Hues Corporation’s “Rock the Boat”   🙂 

British Royals

Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal Enjoys Day 7 of the London Olympics.

Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal was at the Velodrome to watch Track Cycling alongside His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent.  And, once again, Team GB won the gold medal in the Men’s Team Pursuit.  Team Australia won the silver and Team New Zealand took home the bronze.

In the afternoon, the princess attended the Men’s Field Hockey Match, Group A, at the Riverbank Arena.  Team GB dominated Team Pakistan with the final score of 4-1.

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Their Royal Highnesses Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje and Princess Maxima of the Netherlands and Family Enjoy Day Seven of the London Olympics.

 

Their Royal Highnesses Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje and Princess Maxima of the Netherlands along with their daughters watched Team Netherlands participate in the Team and Individual Dressage Grand Prix events held at Greenwich Park on August 3, 2012.

The family cheered as rider Adelinde Cornelissen came in 2nd in the Individual Dressage event with a score of 81.687. Rider Edward Gal came in 11th with a score of 75.395.  In the team event Netherlands came in 3rd with a score of 76.809.

 

 

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Members of the British Royal Family Enjoy Day 6 of the London Olympic Games.

On August 2, 2012, His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh along with Their Royal Highnesses the Earl and Countess of Wessex attended the Men’s Lightweight Boxing match held at the ExCel Arena in London. The royals cheered as they watched Josh Taylor of Team GB and Domenico Valentino of Team Italy beat the crap out of each other.  Sadly, Mr. Taylor lost.  The score: 15-10.

Across town Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal watched the Men’s Double Trap Shooting Final held at the Royal Artillery Barracks. Mr. Peter Wilson of Team GB won the gold medal.   🙂

Meanwhile, Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended the Men’s Singles Quarterfinal match to support Mr. Andy Murray of Team GB who was playing against Mr. Nicolas Almagro of Team Spain.  So, who won?  Mr. Murray of Team GB, of course.   🙂

Afterward, the royal couple along with the ever present third wheel of the bunch (I’m kidding) His Royal Highness Prince Harry of Wales as well as Their Royal Highnesses the Earl and Countess of Wessex, Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal and her husband, Mr. Timothy Laurence, attended the Men’s Team Sprint Final in Track Cycling.

The royal family along with 6,000 fans clapped and screamed inside the Velodrome for Team GB cyclists Philip Hindes, Sir Chris Hoy and Jason Kenny.  The cycling trio won the gold medal and set a world record.  Team France received the silver medal and Team Germany won the bronze.

And, that’s it for today!   🙂