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.
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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! 🙂
On the evening of Thursday, May 14, 2015, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco attended the 8th Annual Peter Benchley Ocean Awards held at the Carnegie Institution for Science in Washington, D.C.
Named after the late Mr. Peter Benchley, author of the book Jaws and ocean activist, the awards are:
“…are unique in acknowledging outstanding achievement across many sectors of society leading to the protection of our ocean, coasts and the communities that depend on them.
The awards also celebrates the life and legacy of a man (the late Mr. Peter Benchley) who spent more than 40 years educating the public and expanding awareness of the importance of protecting sharks and ocean ecosystems.
At the heart of every great non-profit, every policy initiative, and every activist success story, are the tireless efforts of extraordinary individuals —marine scientists, policy makers, photo journalists, explorers and activists— who have committed their lives to working on important ocean issues. To date fifty-five Benchley Ocean Award honorees have been recognized for excellence and achievement across many ocean conservation disciplines.
We are deeply grateful that the larger marine community sees the awards as an important factor in bringing world leaders, scientists, and policy makers together to elevate marine conservation on the global agenda and move it forward. It is a humbling testament that they refer to the Benchley Awards as the ‘Academy Awards for the Ocean’.”
During last evening’s ceremony Prince Albert II received the Award for Excellence in National Stewardship for his role in supporting scientific research expeditions and high level collaborations around the important issues of overfishing and climate change.
Earlier in the day, the sovereign prince participated in the panel discussion entitled, The Ocean in 2050, held at National Geographic’s Grosvenor Auditorium in Washington, D.C.
Photos courtesy of Getty Images/K.Connor
Recently, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco attended the inauguration of Cartier’s Prince Rainier III exhibition at Cartier Monaco. The exhibition showcases the special longtime relationship between the famous jewelry house and the Princely family.
Photo courtesy of the Palais Princier
On Tuesday, May 12, 2015, Her Royal Highness Princess Caroline of Hanover participated in a meeting with members of the Fondation Prince Pierre de Monaco at the Grand Véfour in Paris. The purpose of yesterday’s meeting was to establish the list of nominees for the 2015 Prix Littéraire (Literary Prize). The prestigious prize honors “…renowned French writers…”
The nominees are: Mr. Henri Lopes, Ms. Amélie Nothomb,Ms. Chantal Thomas, Mr. Fred Vargas, and Ms. Anne Wiazemsky.
Photo courtesy of the Fondation Prince Pierre de Monaco
On May 9, 2015, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco attended the 1st Annual Monaco ePrix in Monte-Carlo. The Monaco ePrix is a:
“…new FIA Championship, which showcases electrical-energy innovations in a racing environment and designed to appeal to a new generation of Motorsport fans. It aims to accelerate the electric vehicle market and to promote sustainability.
Commencing in Beijing in September 2014, the Championship will compete in the heart of ten of the world’s leading cities, racing around their iconic landmarks. Ten Teams, each with two Drivers, will go head-to-head in electric single-seater race cars capable of speeds in excess of 225km/h. to challenge for the Drivers and Team Championships.”
On Monday, May 11, 2015, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco inaugurated the new International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) along the Quai Antoine 1er on Port Hercule.
In a press release IAAF President, Mr. Lamine Diack, noted that the new headquarters is an:
“…especially proud moment for the IAAF to move into a specifically designed office space on the quay of Monaco’s world famous port. On behalf of the IAAF Council and all the staff, I would like to thank Prince Albert and the Principality of Monaco for providing us with this stunning location. Ever since our association’s move to Monaco in 1994 we have greatly appreciated the warmth of your welcome and hospitality. The IAAF feels very much at home in Monaco and looks forward to enjoying many more productive years in residence in the heart of the capital of world athletics.”
Meanwhile, the sovereign prince was also proud of the IAAF and their new building noting:
“…Monaco has been the home of world athletics ever since my father Prince Rainier III warmly welcomed the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) to the Principality in 1994. Since the beginning, Monaco has embraced athletics with our annual meeting Herculis evolving in the IAAF’s competition calendar from Grand Prix to Super Grand Prix status – in 2004 and 2005 hosting the World Athletics Final – to being a member of the IAAF Diamond League series, today’s premier invitational circuit of athletics.
As Honorary President of the International Athletics Foundation, President of the Monegasque Athletics Federation and as an IOC member, I am especially pleased that the Olympics’ number one sport has flourished during its time in Monaco. I fervently hope that newly housed in these impressive offices the long standing relationship between Monaco and the IAAF will continue to prosper.”
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