His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco met with the crew members of PlanetSolar at the port of Monaco on May 5, 2012.
The crew just completed a round the world trip in a massive solar-powered catamaran. So, how long did it take to sail around the world? Only 584 fun-filled days. 🙂
Amazing.
Click here and here to read more about PlanetSolar’s adventures (in English).
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Source: Palais Princier de Monaco
On May 4, 2012, Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco arrived at Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport via private jet for a brief visit to Porto, Portugal.
The purpose of their visit to the lovely country is to participate in an enthronement ceremony with the Confraria do Vinho do Porto (Port Wine Brotherhood). Confused about what this brotherhood and ceremony is all about? Click here to learn more.
Any way, the event takes place at the beautiful Palácio ad Bolsa tonight at 4pm.
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Source and photo courtesy of Caras
Last week, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco was presented a 100% electric ambulance from Monte-Carlo Ambulances, Ms. Michèle Moll. The new vehicle is designed by Renault.
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Meanwhile, this morning at the Palais Princier de Monaco courtyard the sovereign prince along with Her Serene Highness Princess Stephanie of Monaco and Mr. René Croési, president of L’Association Nationale Monégasque de l’Ordre Souverain Militaire de Malte, presented keys to a new car to the Association Monégasque pour l’Aide et la Protection de l’Enfance Inadaptée (AMAPEI).
Source: Palais Princier de Monaco
On Sunday, April 29, 2012, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco enjoyed his leisurely day off by participating in a “charity bicycle race” to raise money for the Princesse Charlene de Monaco Fondation.
The sovereign prince along with “…thirty high-profile racers cycled from St.Tropez to the principality…” At this time it is unknown how much money was raised for the Princess Charlene’s personal foundation which helps disadvantaged youths around the world.
Source: Cozycot.com
On Saturday, April 28, 2012, Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene of Monaco attended L’Exposition Canine Internationale de Monaco held at the Espace Fontevielle in Monaco.
The two-day event, organized by the Societe Canine de Monaco, was also attended by Baroness Elizabeth-Anne de Massy, Melanie-Antoinette de Massy, and the princess’s brother, Mr. Gareth Wittstock.
According to the newspaper, Monaco Matin, the baroness “resumed” the L’Exposition Canine Internationale de Monaco in honor of her late mother, Princess Antoinette, and her grandmother Princess Charlotte:
My mother was quite passionate about dogs, but unfortunately in recent years she participated less and less for health reason.
Today, I believe that the event is truly in need of the young. The objective is to revive this event to a high level internationally as it once was…
Source and old photo courtesy of: Monaco Matin
As you may or may not know by now the famous Beau Sancy diamond, currently owned by His Imperial and Royal Highness Prince Georg Friedrich of Prussia, is about to be sold at auction via Sotheby’s in Geneva next month. In the video above, Mr. David Bennett discusses the history of the diamond and much more.
Meanwhile, at the Palais Princier de Monaco, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II held a meeting with the President of the 66th session of the General Assembly of the United Nations, Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Naser.
And, that’s it. 🙂
Source and photo courtesy of: Palais Princier de Monaco
Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene of Monaco inaugurated the new permanent exhibition entitled, ‘Turtle Island’, at the Musée Océanographique in Monaco on April 24, 2012.
According to the official website for the Musée Océanographique ‘Turtle Island’ “… consists of three exhibition spaces.” The first area is dedicated to the discovery and the protection of land and sea turtles. It is a space where adults and children alike can view various turtles including a Sulcata tortoise (turtle) from Mali. There are information signs that will help to raise public awareness about these unique species.
The second area will is a game space with a sea theme.
The third area is the relaxation lounge area located in the West Terrace of the musée where parents can sit, relax, eat while watching their children play, discover, scream, cry and generally have a fantastic time.
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