Category Archives: Monaco Princely Family

T.S.H.s Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco Attend theYorkshire Variety Club Golden Ball

September 4, 2011 Alexandra

On September 4, 2011, Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco attended the Yorkshire Variety Club Golden Ball in Leeds, United Kingdom to celebrate the club’s 50th anniversary.

Over forty years ago, Prince Rainier and Princess Grace of Monaco were guests of honor at “…the ball held by the Yorkshire committee of the Variety Club Children’s Charity. Now, Prince Albert and his wife are attending the committee’s 50th birthday bash, along with a host of other stars.” (source) So what does the Yorkshire Variety Club do? Well, they raise money for the sick and disadvantaged youth throughout England. In the end, this year’s mega ball raised an estimated $406,000 for various youth charities. (source)

To view photos as well as to learn more about the Yorkshire Variety Club please click the links below:

Photo courtesy of: Palais Princier de Monaco

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H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco News

September 3, 2011 Alexandra

On September 2, 2011, in front of the Palais Princier de Monaco H.S.H. Prince Albert II along with the mayor of Nice, France, Christian Estrosi, began a partnership with the Auto Bleue Electric Car (ABEC) program between Monaco and Nice.

The Auto Bleue Electric Car program offers these environmentally friendly ABE cars for rent at a small cost. Currently, those who wish to rent one of these cars may do so in over 26 locations along the French Riviera including Nice and Cagnes-sur-Mer. Now, Monaco is on the list.

To watch a video, view photos as well as to learn more about the Auto Bleue Electric Car please click the links below:

Source: Monaco Matin

Photo courtesy of: Palais Princier de Monaco

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‘Les premiers pas d’une Princesse Charlène’: An Article

September 2, 2011 Alexandra

In today’s edition of the newspaper, Monaco-Matin, there is an article about H.S.H. Princess Charlène and her charity work with the Special Olympics as well as The Giving Trust Organization in South Africa. The article also mentions that the princess is currently developing her own foundation which will be announced in the coming months. Click here to read the article.

Finally, there is a nice photo series from the French newspaper, Nice-Matin, of Princess Charlène. Click here to view the photos.

Photo courtesy of: Nice-Matin by G. Rungl

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H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco Attends the ‘Les Amis du Liban à Monaco’ Charity Gala

September 1, 2011 Alexandra

On September 1, 2011, H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco attended the Les Amis du Liban à Monaco gala ball in Monte-Carlo. The foundation known as Les Amis du Liban à Monaco began in 2004 by Bouran Bourey with the purpose to:

…provide a better everyday life for the youth of Lebanon and the world, regardless of environment, religion or social status. The association also contributes to the improvement of the lives of the neediest. In 2009 alone Les Amis du Monao has invested in more than $500,000 in many projects related to education, health and culture, field collaboration with the WHO the Lebanese Red Cross and Monaco, the UNDP, and many other organizations. (source)

In case you were wondering, H.S.H. Princess Charlene was not in attendance. Why, I have no idea.

To view photos from the event as well as to learn more about Les Amis du Liban à Monaco please click the links below:

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‘Fastes et Grandeur des Cours en Europe’: A Video of the Exhibition

August 30, 2011 Alexandra

Here is a video from France 3 about the exhibition, Fastes et Grandeur des cours en Europe, currently on display at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco. Also included in the news report is the exhibit L’histoire du Marriage Princier held at the Musée Océanographique de Monaco through November 2011.

Click here to watch the video.

Photo courtesy of: Palais.mc

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T.S.H.s Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco Attend the 100th Anniversary of the Monte-Carlo Golf Club (Video)

August 28, 2011 Alexandra

On August 27, 2011, T.S.H.s Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco attended the 100th anniversary of the Monte-Carlo Golf Club.

According to the newspaper, Monaco-Matin, the princely couple were accompanied by “…the president of the golf club, Henry Rey, and his wife.” Over 200 distinguished guests attended this schwing-ding gala event; furthermore, they had the pleasure of listening to Prince Albert give a speech about… golfing.

To watch a video as well as to view photos please click the links below:

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H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco Attends a Soccer Match

August 28, 2011 Alexandra

On August 26, 2011, H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco attended a soccer (football) match between FC Barcelona and FC Porto at the Stade Louis II in Monaco. The sovereign prince enjoyed the match not with his lovely wife, H.S.H. Princess Charlene, but with UEFA president, Michel Platini. Throughout the game the two friends cheered on their favorite team, giggled, and generally had a fabulous time.

Anyway, those who attended the match were wondering why the princess was not there; furthermore, many had also noticed that Prince Albert wasn’t wearing his wedding ring!