On Friday, May 29, 2015, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco participated in the 2015 Climate Conference Sylt in Sylt, Germany.
During his brief visit the sovereign prince accompanied by representatives from the Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco toured the island of Sylt whereupon they learned about the local environment and so forth.
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On Monday, June 1, 2015, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco visited the Solar Impulse 2 mission control center in Monte-Carlo.
According to a press release, the Solar Impulse 2:
“…will land in the Japanese city of Nagoya, organizers said on June 1, as bad weather delayed a landmark attempt by a solar plane to cross the Pacific Ocean. The flight from Nanjing to Hawaii was scheduled to be the longest section of the maiden solar-powered global circumnavigation, an attempt to promote green energy…”
And, finally, on the evening May 28, 2015, the sovereign prince and Her Royal Highness Princess Caroline of Hanover attended the launch of legendary designer and author, Mr. Hubert de Givenchy, new book entitled, To Audrey with Love, held at the Galerie Ribolzi in Monte-Carlo. For more information about last Thursday’s event please click here.
On Saturday, May 30, 2015, Her Royal Highness Princess Caroline of Hanover accompanied by His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco attended the 48th Concours International de Bouquets held at the Chapiteau de l’espace, Fontvieille.
Organized by the Garden Club de Monaco this year’s theme was Russia. Though the Concours International de Bouquet is for amateurs only a handful of experts participate in the competition in specified category.
The bouquets in the competition “…are judged by two juries: the official jury is comprised of judges who are qualified in floral art. The special jury, chaired by HRH Princess Caroline of Hanover, is made up of celebrities from the literary and artistic worlds…”
On Sunday, the award ceremony was held at the Hôtel Hermitage in the presence of Princess Caroline.
Photos courtesy of the Palais Princier
On Sunday, May 24, 2015, Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco accompanied by Mr. Andrea Casiraghi, Mr. Pierre Casiraghi, and members of the Monégasque government attended the 73rd Edition of the Grand Prix de Monaco.
The princely couple along with thousands of Formula One fans cheered as German-born, Monégasque resident, Mr. Nico Rosberg, won the Grand Prix de Monaco for the second time. Coming in second place was Mr. Sebastian Vettel with Mr. Lewis Hamilton coming in at a disappointing third place.
On Saturday evening, May 23, 2015, Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene hosted a reception at the Palais Princier for VIPS attending the famous Grand Prix de Monaco as well as Formula One drivers participating in the legendary race.
Photos courtesy of Getty Images/B. Horvart and the Palais Princier
Recently, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco sat down for an informal meeting with Formula One race car driver, Mr. Nico Rosberg, at the Palais Princier gardens ahead of the 73rd Edition of the Grand Prix de Monaco.
On Tuesday, may 19, 2015, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco attended the 22nd World Stars Charity Football Match between A.S. Star Team MC and Formula One Drivers held at the Stade Louis II in Monaco.
The Star Team for Children raises money for Monaco charities that helps disadvantaged children around the world.
Please click here and here to view photos.
Photo courtesy of Getty Images/C.Coates
Legendary writer, producer, and director, Mr. Garry Marshall, is set to direct the upcoming film about Monaco’s first ever Olympic bobslegih team entitled, Royal Ice. Mr. Marshall’s credits include Pretty Woman, Frankie and Johnny, Runaway Bride, The Princess Diaries (including the sequel), Beaches, Happy Days, and of course the mega-hit television show, Joanie Loves Chachi.
Anyway, Royal Ice, originally written in collaboration with His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco and Mr. Marc Thomas, will have rewrites by Mr. Marshall. Production is expected to begin sometime in November 2015.
In an interview with trade paper, The Hollywood Reporter, Mr. Sergei Bespalov, Co-CEO of Aldamisa Entertainment which will produce the film, Royal Ice, notes that the story is an:
“…entertaining adventure about teamwork, big dreams and courage, featuring thrilling footage of the sport of bobsledding, as well as a great love story with some close-up looks at the world of Monaco’s royal princely family. It is a pleasure and a privilege to work with the Prince of Monaco and Garry Marshall on the same project…”
In 1987, a then HSH Hereditary Prince Albert II of Monaco established the Fédération Monégasque de Bobsleigh. Unfortunately, the team has never won an Olympic Gold medal. Perhaps one day they will! 🙂
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