On November 29, 2011, T.S.H.s Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco visited Roquebrune-Cap-Martin. Upon their arrival the princely couple were greeted by Mayor Patrick Cesari and local dignitaries. During their visit the prince and princess planted an Olive tree and unveiled a commemorative plaque with the inscription stating, “In recognition of the common history and relations of friendship between Roquebrune-Cap-Martin in the Principality of Monaco.”
H.S.H. Prince Albert II held a meeting with Mr. Luiz Figueiredo, under-Secretary for the environment, energy, Science and technology of Brazil, to the Palais Princier on November 28, 2011. During their meeting they discussed bilateral issues and the upcoming Rio+20 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development.
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Source and photo courtesy of the Palais Princier de Monaco
H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco visited the Aquarium de San Sebastián in Spain on Friday, November 25, 2011.
Upon his arrival the prince was greeted by the president of the aquarium, the deputy of the Government in Gipuzkoa, Pedro Luis Rio, the Basque Minister of Culture, Blanca Urgell, and the speaker of the City of San Sebastian, Joshua Ruiz.
Following the unveiling of a commemorative plaque in the lobby, the prince placed a wreath below a portrait of his grandfather, Albert I of Monaco. Then he signed the book of honor and toured the aquarium. Afterward, Prince Albert II visited the Balenciaga Museum which displays four gowns designed by Balenciaga for his mother, Princess Grace. The designs were given to the museum in 2003. After viewing the exhibit Prince Albert told reporters that his visit to the museum was “…very emotional…”
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Source: Diario Vasco
On November 23, 2011, H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco was at the Musée Océanographique to attend the unveiling of well-known free diver, Mr.Pierre Frolla, new book entitled, Pirate des Abysses (Pirates of the Abyss).
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On November 20, 2011, T.R.H.s Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary continued their official visit to Sydney, Australia. After visiting the famous Sculpture by the Sea exhibition and a stop by the Curating Cities: Sydney-Copenhagen exhibition project held at the Customs Houses, it was time for a good old fashion Aussie BBQ.
The royal couple, along with their business delegation as well as Australian business representatives, attended a BBQ held at the Royal Australian Navy’s Garden Island base where they dined on “…Tasmanian scallops, lamb and mint sausages, king prawns, Sydney rock oysters, barramundi, marinated Atlantic salmon, King Island beef eye fillet and pavlova with King Island cream.”
Later in the afternoon, Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary participated in a meeting with the Australian Governor-General at Admiralty House.
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On November 20, 2011, T.S.H.s Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco attended the 12th Annual No Finish Line charity race. This eight day race raises money for youth in need:
Every kilometre completed, either by running or walking, means 1 euro donated to the nominated charities which include the Cardio-Thorasic Centre in Monaco, Fight AIDS Monaco, Hospital Cheick Zaied in Mauritius and the construction of a new school in Segou in Mali.
This year’s winner of the No Finish Line charity race went to Mr. William Siechel of Scotland.
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Source and photo courtesy of: Daylife/V.Hache
On November 19, 2011, T.S.H.s Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco attended a gala concert held at the Grimaldi Forum. Also in attendance were H.R.H. Princess Caroline of Hanover and her family, the de Massy family, and Mr. Chris Le Vine.
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