Here is a quick video wrap-up regarding past events such as the recent Pique-Nique de la Croix-Rouge Monégasque (with Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene), and Princess Caroline of Hanover and Prince Albert II of Monaco at the Jumping International de Monaco award ceremony held at Port Hercule.
And, finally, on Day 2 of Holyrood Week, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II “…conducted an investiture ceremony before hosting a garden party for some 8,000 guests… “ on July 3, 2012.
On July 3, 2012, Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene of Monaco attended the opening of the new Louis Vuitton boutique located on the place Vendôme in Paris.
In a press release, Louis Vuitton CEO, Mr. Yves Carcelle, stated:
We are pleased to open our first store dedicated to jewelry and watches… and feel great pride in the idea of opening our first shop in the historic cradle of the expertise of senior jewelry…
Jewels and watches for sale start at 650 Euros for small earrings to 9 million Euros for a 30 carat solitaire diamond ring.
The Palais Princier de Monaco recently announced that Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco will make an official visit Germany beginning on July 9-10, 2012.
The purpose of the princely couple’s visit is to “… reinforce the close ties between both countries.” On the agenda, Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene will be officially welcomed to the country by the President of Germany, Mr. Joachim Gauck and his partner, Ms. Daniela Schadt, at Schloss Bellevue on July 9. From there the sovereign prince will:
… meet the Finance Minister, Mr. Wolfgang Schaüble, before participating in a working lunch with the Foreign Minister, Guido Westerwelle. He will [also] meet with Klaus Wowereit, Mayor of Berlin.
The next day, the prince and princess will travel to Stuttgart where they will meet with:
… Mr. Winfried Kretschmann, Minister-President of the State of Baden-Württemberg. The sovereign prince will also visit the Mercedes-Benz Museum and its research centre as well as the Bosch Company.
Meanwhile, this afternoon in Paris, France, Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene attended the début collection by Raf Simons for the house of Christian Dior Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2012-2013 collection. Other attendees included actresses Marion Cotillard and Jennifer Lawrence and fashion designers such as Olivier Theyskens and Marc Jacobs.
Christian Dior Haute Couture Show Fall/Winter 2012-2013; Part 1 and 2.
And, finally, Vogue Italia claims that Her Royal Highness Princess Caroline’s son, Mr. Andrea Casiraghi, will finally marry his beautiful longtime girlfriend, Ms. Tatiana Santo Domingo. The lovely couple will allegedly marry sometime in 2013. Click here for more information.
UPDATE!
Her Royal Highness Princess Caroline of Hanover confirmed on Wednesday, July 4, 2012, that indeed Andrea and Tatiana are engaged! In a statement, released by the Palais Princier, Princess Caroline stated:
J’ai la joie de vous annoncer les fiançailles de mon fils, Andrea Casiraghi, avec Mademoiselle Tatiana Santo Domingo!
Wonderful news and congrats to the couple. 🙂
Sources: Palais Princier de Monaco, Now Fashion, Vogue Italia and Monaco Matin.
On Saturday, June 30, 2012, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco received the first Toyota Rechargeable Prius (called the Prius Plug-In here in the United States) car from the President of Toyota France, Mr. Pascal Ruch. The environmentally friendly car is one of the first Rechargeable Prius’ delivered in Europe.
This new model, which will be released this fall in France, was given to the sovereign prince for two months and will be used for “private travel.”
The car is equipped with a lithium-ion battery (LIB) and is able to drive for 11-15 miles using electricity. Then it switches to the “… full hybrid technology.” The sovereign prince’s new Prius can be recharged from one of 424 charging stations installed in Monaco and can “… travel around the principality using pure electric mode, generating zero CO2, NOx or particulate matter emissions.”
So far, here in the United States, the new Prius Plug-In has received mixed reviews. The company, Toyota, still needs to work out some of the kinks and other stuff. If you are interested in learning more about this car pleaseclick here.
Also, on Saturday, Prince Albert II joined Her Royal Highness Princess Caroline of Hanover to watch the Jumping International de Monaco at Port Hercule.
And, finally, Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco are celebrating their first wedding anniversary today. Last year on Saturday, July 1, 2011, the princely couple said “Oui” during their civil wedding ceremony held in the Throne Room at the Palais Princier.
Prince Albert II recently spoke to the Brazilian magazine, ÉPOCA, regarding his happy marriage to the princess and their 1st wedding anniversary:
We are really happy and I have the feeling that it happened yesterday. I am very proud of what my wife has accomplished this past year. Creating her Foundation [which is] dedicated to children and sport, and being so involved in her new role in Monaco. She is fulfilling a difficult mission in a perfect way and I thank her for that!
Civil Wedding
Interview with Euronews journalist, Isabelle Kumar, before the Jean Michel Jarre concert in Monaco on July 1, 2011.
Joyeux Anniversaire Prince et Princesse! 🙂
Sources and photos courtesy of: Monaco Matin and Palais Princier de Monaco
After a brief holiday in Malibu, California for Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene of Monaco and participating in the RIO+20/United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development in Brazil for His Serene Highness Prince Albert II the princely couple are finally back home in lovely Monaco.
This afternoon, the sovereign prince and princess participated in the 2012 Pique Nique de la Croix Rouge Monégasque held at the Jardins Princesse Antoinette. The purpose of the event was to meet and mingle with the “… volunteers and staff from the Croix Rouge Monaco who thanked him, the prince, for his hard work throughout the year.”
On Friday, June 29, 2012, Her Royal Highness Princess Caroline of Hanover became patron of the 17th RGP Régiment du Génie Parachutiste. The ceremony took place in Montauban, France. To read more about the princess’s new patronage pleaseclick here (in French).
Meanwhile, this evening at the Vlaamse Opera in Antwerp, Belgium, Her Royal Highness Princess Mathilde attended the performance of, Sterrendansgala, according to La Monarchie Belge. Tonight’s performance was:
…held on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Koninklijke Balleschool Antwerpen (Royal Ballet School of Antwerp). For 60 years, the school has trained outstanding classical [ballet] dancers from various countries.
On June 27, 2012, Their Royal Highnesses Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde of Belgium were in Lontzen to visit a German-speaking community.
According to La Monarchie Belge, the royal couple began their day with a visit to “Haus Harna” where:
… they were informed of various cultural projects by the youth. They then travelled to Eupen where they visited ”Work & Job”, a training and professional integration project for job seekers. The day ended with the royal couple attending a reception held in their honor at the Ministry of the German-speaking community.
In other news, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco’s personal foundation, Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco, signed a “Cooperation Agreement” with “… Forum das Americas, Brazil’s pioneering think-tank on global affairs and hemispheric dialogue” during the recent RIO+20 conference in Brazil. The agreement:
… provides a framework for the development of multissectorial joint initiatives, was signed by Forum das Americas Founder and President Mario Garnero and The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation CEO, H.E. Bernard Fautrier, with the support of the Italian Minister of the Environment, H.E. Corrado Clini.
The Cooperation Agreement was signed in the presence of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco, who declared: ‘I decided to set up a Foundation whose purpose is to protect the environment and to encourage sustainable development … this is a common global challenge that requires urgent and concrete action in response to three major environmental issues: climate change, biodiversity and water. It is therefore with great pleasure that our Foundation forges this partnership with Forum das Americas, so ably led by Mario Garnero.’
The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation CEO, H.E. Bernard Fautrier, believes ‘the partnership with Forum das Americas provides an excellent vehicle for us to play a constructive role in the global debate on sustainable development, as well as in projects in Brazil.’
Mario Garnero, whose sustainable development leadership ranges from biofuels to green technologies and environment-friendly textiles, indicates that ‘our cooperation with the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation is more that a matter of great honour for Forum das Americas. It is an effective instrument to improving awareness and best practices in sustainability.’ Garnero adds that ‘we will start work from day-zero in implementing a cooperation program that will be of great benefit to the peoples of Brazil and Monaco.’
And, finally, on July 7, 2012, a concert will be held at the Palais Princier courtyard “…for the benefit of the Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco.” For more information pleaseclick here.
Source: La Monarchie Belge, PR Newswire and Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco
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