TSHs Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco Attend the 2013 Monte-Carlo Prix Femme de l’Année. (VIDEO)

PalaisPrincierOn the evening of May 7, 2013, Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco attended the 2013 Prix Monte-Carlo Femme de l’Année (Woman of the Year) awards and gala held at the Sporting d’hiver in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

The Prix Monte-Carlo Femme de l’Année “…celebrates women from diverse sections of society and various parts of the world, who, thanks to their personal or professional actions, have had a positive impact on their own lives or on the lives of others.”

This year’s recipients of the award went to the President of the Ecoute Cancer Réconfort Association, Ms.Adeline Garino, and the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine and Cervical Cancer Prevention Specialist, Dr. Diane Harper.

 

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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh at the State Opening of Parliament. (VIDEOS)

On the morning of May 8, 2013, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh attended, per tradition, the State Opening of Parliament at the palace of Westminster in London.  For the first time in 17 years His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales attended today’s event — major historical significance here, people — and for the first time Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall was present.

Per tradition Her Majesty gave a speech — written by the Government and approved by the Cabinet — highlighting the government’s program for the year ahead.  After the speech, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh along with Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall left the House of Lords.  Then there after members of Parliament had a lively debate regarding the government’s program for — you guessed it — the year ahead.

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TRHs The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall Host a Reception at St. James’s Palace. (VIDEO)

On Tuesday, May 7, 2013, Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall hosted a reception at St. James’s Palace for “…various members of the British Caribbean communities from the world of business, politics, sport, entertainment, charity and the media.”

During last evening’s event the royal couple and their guests “… watched a performance by the London Community Gospel Choir and the Pimlico Academy Steel Band…” according to the official website for The Prince of Wales.

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