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Random Royal News Regarding Their Royal Highnesses Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje and Princess Maxima of the Netherlands and Her Serene Highness Princess Stephanie of Monaco. Plus, News Regarding Pierre Casiraghi and His New BFF Mr. Adam Hock.

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After recently dumping their old holiday villa in Mozambique Their Royal Highnesses Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje and Princess Maxima of the Netherlands decided it was time to buy a new vacay spot in beautiful southern Greece.  According to BBC News the royal couple purchased their new $5.9 million villa near the village of Kranidi.

Click here to read the BBC News article.

Meanwhile, Her Serene Highness Princess Stephanie of Monaco was recently on holiday in Marbella, Spain.  The princess was seen enjoying the sites in the lovely Spanish town alongside a mildly handsome dude.  At this time it is unknown if this dark haired guy is Princess Stephanie’s new boyfriend or bodyguard.  Click here and here to view photos.

Finally, the New York Post is reporting that “…lawyers for the royals Pierre are firing off legal letters to media in France and Germany…” who wrote about the February 12, 2012, infamous Double Seven brawl between Mr. Pierre Casirahgi and Mr. Adam Hock.  Apparently, Mr. Casiraghi’s attorneys believe that the punching match between Mr. Casiraghi and Mr. Adam Hock is a “private matter.”

Huh.  Oh-kay.

 Click here to read the article in its entirety.

Sources: BBC News, Essential Magazine and Svensk Damtidning

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Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco Attend the 2012 Monte-Carlo ATP Masters Series Tournament (VIDEO)

On April 16, 2012, Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco attended the 2012 Monte-Carlo ATP Masters Series Tournament in Monaco.

During today’s event, the prince and princess presented the Médaille en Vermeil de l’Education Physique et des Sports (Vermeil Medal for Physical Education and Sports) to Serbian tennis player, Mr. Novak Đoković.  According to the Palais Princier de Monaco:

The Medal, established in 1939, is awarded to outstanding individuals who contribute to the development of physical education and sports in the principality.

Click here to view photos.

Source and photo courtesy of the Palais Princier de Monaco

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Random Royal News Regarding Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco (VIDEO)

On April 13, 2012, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco held a meeting with the board of directors from the Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco (FPA2).  According to a press release, during the meeting new projects were presented for approval by “… the members of the Council…” which includes:

…a campaign, led by the Pew Charitable Trust, which is aimed at the creation of a marine area protected in the North-west of Canada in the Arctic passage and the conservation and protection of the Mediterranean monk seal in collaboration with the Tethys Research Institute, the Hellenic Society for the Study and Protection of the monk seal and the WWF Greece.

The Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco (FPA2) also announced its support of MIT Museum’s new exhibition, Rivers of Ice: Vanishing Glaciers of the Greater Himalaya.  To read more about the exhibition please click here.

Meanwhile, Mr. Shaun Adriaanse, CEO of the South African Olympic Swimming Team (SAOST), has announced that they have accepted Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene of Monaco’s offer to help the SAOST prepare for the upcoming summer Olympics in London by providing the team accommodations as well as a practice facility in Monaco free of charge.  Click here to read the article in its entirety.  (in English)

Sources: Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco and EyewitnessNews.za

Photo courtesy of M.F/K.Lagerfeld

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His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco Visits the 2012 WIMA NFC Show and Conference (VIDEOS)

On April 12, 2012, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco visited the 2012 WIMA NFC Show and Conference held at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco.

According to the official website for 2012 WIMA this event:

… is the leading global conference & exhibition exclusively dedicated to NFC technology, bringing together the entire NFC ecosystem from industry leaders, to start-up companies, application developers, service providers, standards organisations, government bodies and research & educational institutions to its annual event in Monaco.

For more information about 2012 WIMA NFC Monaco please visit their official website here.

Click here to view photos and watch a video.

Click here to view another gallery of photos.

Sources and photo courtesy of: 2012 WIMA NFC Monaco and Palais Princier de Monaco

Monaco Princely Family, Royal documentaries, Royalty and Films

Rare Film Footage of the Late Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace of Monaco (VIDEOS)

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It’s a slow news day of course, so I suppose now is the time to post rare film footage of the late Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace of Monaco courtesy of the British Pathe.