Daily Archives: July 1, 2022

Monaco Princely Family

The Palais Princier de Monaco Releases a New Photo of Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco.

On Friday, July 1, 2022, the Palais Princier de Monaco released a new photo of Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco on the occasion of their 11th wedding anniversary.

The image, photographed by Mr. Eric Mathon, was taken in the back garden of the Palais.

On Wednesday, June 23, 2010, the Palais Princier de Monaco announced the engagement of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II and Miss Charlene Lynette Wittstock, an Olympian swimmer from South Africa.

On July 1, 2011, at 5 P.M. the couple were civilly married in the Throne Room at the Palais Princier. The two witnesses were Mrs. Donatella Knecht de Massy and Mr. Chris Levine (Prince Albert II’s first cousin) with Mr. Philippe Narmino conducting the civil marriage.

After the civil ceremony, the princely waved to the crowds from the balcony of the Salon des Glaces at the Palais Princier. After a reception on the Place du Palais Princier with hundreds of Monégasques and government officials, Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene attended a private cocktail reception for friends and family at the Hermitage hotel in Monte-Carlo.

Later in the evening, the princely couple along with hundreds of people from around the world arrived at Port Hercule in Monte-Carlo to attend a concert by French artist, Jean-Michel Jarre, in honor of the princely wedding.

The couple were married in a religious ceremony held in the courtyard of the Palais Princier de Monaco on July 2, 2011. Guests in attendance included Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, Their Royal Highnesses The Earl and Countess of Wessex, Their Royal Highnesses Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden, Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden, His Royal Highness Prince Carl Philip of Sweden, Her Royal Highness Princess Madeleine of Sweden, Their Royal Highnesses Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde of Belgium, Duke and Duchess of Brabant (now Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians), Their Royal Highnesses Prince Joachim and Princess Marie of Denmark, Their Imperial and Royal Highnesses Prince Georg Friedrich and Princesss Sophie of Prussia, The Duke and Duchess of Vendôme, The Duke and Duchess of Castro (Bourbon-Two Sicilies), and a then Their Royal Highnesses Prince Willem-Alexander and Princess Maxima of Oranje (not Orange) to name a few.

The 2010 engagement photo of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco and a then Miss Charlene Lynette Wittstock

By the way, I love that the couple used the same colors and background tones in their 2010 engagement photo; moreover, the image was taken not too far from where their princely couple’s engagement photo was taken twelve years ago. 🙂

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Members of the Crown Princely Family of Denmark Cheer On the Tour de France Cyclists in Copenhagen.

On the afternoon of Friday, July 1, 2022, Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark accompanied by their children, His Royal Highness Prince Christian of Denmark, Her Royal Highness Princess Isabella of Denmark and Her Royal Highness Princess Josephine of Denmark cheered on Tour de France cyclists, as they passed Amalienborg Slot, during the first stage of the world’s most famous race.

The 13.2-kilometer route took cyclists around the beautiful streets of Copenhagen passing iconic landmarks such as the Little Mermaid and racing through the world’s busiest cycling lane, Dronning Louises Bro (Queen Louise Bridge).

The winner of the first stage of the Tour de France was Mr. Yves Lampaert, of Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl. Mr. Lampaert finished the 13.2 km race in 15 minutes and 17 seconds in rainy conditions that slowed several riders.

After presenting the yellow driver’s jersey to Mr. Lampaert, Crown Prince Frederik posted a message stating:

“Today’s single start in Copenhagen was amazingly beautiful, and even though the clouds opened along the way, the atmosphere from all spectators was great.

A big thank you to the race organizers and volunteers who made the Grand Départ a success. Many of us are looking forward to the next two stages on Danish soil – and of course the riders’ further moves in France.”

Tomorrow, July 2, the second stage of the Tour de France will begin in Roskilde, passing some of the most beautiful landscapes in the country and the final 20 kilometer stretch over the Great Belt Bridge to Nyborg.

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TRHs Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg Host Another Garden Party at Château de Berg

On Thursday, June 30, 2022, Their Royal Highnesses Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg hosted another garden party at Château de Berg in Colmer-Berg.

Also, in attendance were Their Royal Highnesses Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stephanie of Luxembourg and His Royal Highness Prince Louis of Luxembourg.

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HRH Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg Attends the 39th Edition of the Ettelbruck Agricultural Fair

On Friday, July 1, 2022, His Royal Highness Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg attended the opening of the 39th Edition of the Ettelbruck Agricultural Fair held at the Däichwisen in Ettelbruck.

Held under the theme, Luxembourg Agriculture: Tradition with a Future, the three-day fair will house 250 exhibitors and 500 animals. According to a press release, the Ettelbruck Agricultural Fair has become the:


“…essential meeting point for all professionals in the green sector for farmers, foresters, horticulturists, trade, scientific research in agro-biotechnology. Particular emphasis is placed on the presentation of Luxembourg products and raising consumer awareness of the discovery of regional products.”

During today’s opening, Grand Duke Henri visited various exhibitors, mingled with visitors, ate delicious food and overall had a wonderful time.

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His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands Presides Over the Ceremonial Transfer in Wierden

On Friday, July 1, 2022, His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands presided over the ceremonial transfer of the Monument Vossenbosch to the Malukan community in Wierden.

The day began with a visit to a church. Soon, His Majesty arrived at the Monument Vossenbosch where he was informed about the deep symbolism and the creation of the monument.

The Monument Vossenbosch Foundation then transferred the monument to the Malukan community in Wierden. Thereafter, His Majesty King Willem-Alexander spoke with the first, second, and third-generation Moluccans about their experiences as well as their feelings about the time they spent in Vossenbosch, their integration, and the future.

Photos courtesy of RVD

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(VIDEO) HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco Gives a Speech During the Polar Oceans: Engine to the Global Ocean, Side-Event of the UN Ocean Conference in Lisbon.

On Tuesday, June 28, 2022, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco gave a speech during the United Nations Ocean Conference side-event entitled, Polar Oceans: Engine to the Global Ocean.

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His Majesty King Felipe VI of Spain Meets with Participants of the XVII Edición de La Fundación Jóvenes Líderes de La Carolina

On Friday, July 1, 2022, His Majesty King Felipe VI of Spain met with 25 young leaders of the XVII Edición de La Fundación Jóvenes Líderes de La Carolina (17th Edition of the Fundacion Carolina’s Young Ibero-American Leaders Program) at Palacio de La Zarzuela in Madrid.

Organized by the Fundación Carolina and Banco Santander, the 25 young people were selected to participate in conferences, meetings and visits to institutions and companies in Madrid, Bilbao, and Brussels, for two weeks, which will allow them to carry out a deep immersion in the Spanish and European realities, which take place from June 26 through July 10, 2022.

According to the Spanish royal court, the 17th Edición de La Fundación Jóvenes Líderes de La Carolina addresses, debates, and reflects on the challenges after the pandemic in Spain, the European Union as well as in Latin America, and the Caribbean:

“…the triple ecological, productive and digital, and social transition, based on a new pact with citizens, which also incorporates future generations and their rights, and aims to reactivate the mobilization of societies within the framework of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals.”