TSHs Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco Host A Reception. Plus, Other News.

PalaisPrincierOn the evening of June 12, 2013, Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco hosted a gala reception at the courtyard of the Palais Princier for those attending the 53rd Festival de Télévision de Monte-Carlo.

The sovereign prince is Honorary President of the festival which ends this evening at the Grimaldi Forum.

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And, finally, on June 11, 2013, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco held an audience at the Palais Princier with painter and sculptor, Ms. Anna Chromy.  During the meeting the sovereign prince was presented with the Chromy Award for his dedication to the “…preservation of the oceans and sustainable development…”  For more information about Tuesday’s meeting please click here.

 

Photo courtesy of the Palais Princier

HRH The Duchess of Cambridge Christens a New Cruise Ship. (VIDEOS)

On the morning of June 13, 2013, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge arrived at the port of Southampton to participate in the christening of Princess Cruises new ship, Royal Princess.

According to the official website for Princess Cruises:

“The 3,600-passenger Royal Princess is a new-generation ship. Among the special features found on board will be a greatly expanded atrium, the social hub of the ship; an over-water SeaWalk, a top-deck glass-bottomed walkway extending 28 feet beyond the edge of the ship; plush private poolside cabanas that appear to be floating on water; the new Princess Live! television studio; the largest pastry shop at sea; a special Chef’s Table Lumiere, a private dining experience that surrounds diners in a curtain of light; and balconies on all outside staterooms.”

Click here to watch the entire christening ceremony.

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