News Regarding the Upcoming Film, Grace of Monaco.

February 25, 2013 Alexandra

According to Deadline, it seems that Bob and Harvey Weinstein, of The Weinstein Company, has bought the US rights for the upcoming Nicole Kidman movie, Grace of Monaco.

The Hollywood big shots and former owners of the now defunct Miramax Films allegedly purchased the movie for “…$5 million minimum guarantee for the rights and a prints and advertising commitment around $10 million for a minimum 800 screen run…”

Grace of Monaco, directed by Olivier Dahan, will be released sometime in 2014.

Please click here for more information about this latest news from Deadline.

Royals in General

“Emperors of Rome”

February 24, 2013 Alexandra

Rome: Power and Glory

Though there are some inaccuracies within this documentary, Rome: Rise and Fall of an Empire, is an interesting program to watch on this lazy Sunday.

A mildly cheesy docudrama about Emperor Constantine

Spanish Royals

Her Majesty Queen Sofia of Spain Attends the Inauguration of the Expansion of the Farmavenix Headquarters. (VIDEO)

February 24, 2013 Alexandra

On February 21, 2013, Her Majesty Queen Sofia of Spain attended the inauguration of the expansion of the Farmavenix headquarters in Guadalajara, Spain.

Monaco Princely Family

TSHs Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco Attend a Rugby Match in England.

February 24, 2013 Alexandra

On Saturday, February 23, 2013, Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco attended a rugby match between France and England at the Twickenham Stadium in England.

Royals in General

“The Heretic Pharaoh: Egypt’s Golden Empire”

February 24, 2013 Alexandra

It’s a slow news day so here is the documentary entitled, The Heretic Pharaoh, from the series, Egypt’s Golden Empire.

Spanish Royals

His Majesty King Juan Carlos I of Spain Considering Abdication? Pfft. As if!

February 23, 2013 Alexandra 3 Comments

On Friday, February 22, 2013, the Spanish royal court denied rumors that His Majesty King Juan Carlos I of Spain is planning to abdicate in favor of his awesome son, His Royal Highness Prince Felipe of Asturias:

“His Majesty has not raised at any time the possibility of abdicating nor plans to do so… His Majesty will keep working as usual and will continue to honor his commitments…”

So there you have it. The old king is not going anywhere and the people of Spain are stuck with him forever and ever and ever. Well, until he passes…

Click here to read an article about this latest drama from the Latino Daily News (in English). 🙂

Spanish Royals

Iñaki Urdangarin, The Duke of Palma, Appears in Court… Again. (VIDEOS)

February 23, 2013 Alexandra

Mr. Iñaki Urdangarin arrived at court on the island of Mallorca on February 23, 2013, accompanied by his lawyer, to be “…questioned by Judge José Castro regarding allegations he and his former business partner, Mr. Diego Torres, funneled millions of euros to companies they controlled.”

Upon his arrival the disgraced former athlete and husband of Her Royal Highness Infanta Cristina of Spain was warmly greeted by hundreds of angry protestors as well as journalists. 🙂

Click here, here and here to watch another video as well as to read articles from the BBC News, EFE, and the Guardian newspaper.