On Thursday, September 8, 2016, Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene of Monaco presented diplomas to 23 students who completed the Institut de Formation en Soins Infirmiers (IFSI) Nurses Training program at the Centre Hospitalier Princesse Grace in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.
On Wednesday, August 31, 2016, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco participated in a roundtable discussion inside the Mershon Center at Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio.
Issued discussed during yesterday’s event included “…climate change, biodiversity, and access to clean water.”
On Monday, August 1, 2016, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco attended the opening ceremony of the 129th International Olympic Committee session in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Other royals in attendance included His Royal Highness Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark.
On Thursday, July 28, 2016, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco attended a special Mass at the Église Sainte Dévote in Monte-Carlo in memory of Father Jacques Hamel.
Father Hamel was brutally murdered on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, while he celebrated Mass at the Église de Saint-Etienne du Rouvray in Normandy, France, by “…two [ISIS inspired] assailants…” according to the newspaper, New York Times. Father Hamel was 85.
If you would like to learn more about the life of the late Father Jacques Hamel please click here.
On Sunday, July 24, 2016, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco officially opened the 3rd Edition of the Euro Mini Jam held at the Parc Princesse Antoinette in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.
The Euro Mini Jam gathers guides and scouts from the ages of 12-15 years from various small states in Europe including Luxembourg, Liechtenstein, San Marino, Iceland, Isle of Man, and Malta to participate in “…activities such as a treasure hunt, hiking, rafting or sailing.”
On the evening of Saturday, July 23, 2016, Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco attended the 68th Edition of the Gala de la Croix-Rouge Monégasque held inside the Salle Des Etoiles at the Sporting de Monte-Carlo in Monaco.
Established in 1948 by the late His Serene Highness Prince Louis II of Monaco the annual gala is held for the “… generous donors and pays tribute to the work it [the Croix-Rouge Monégasque (CRM)] has been able to carry out with the donations, which finance its actions both locally and internationally…” according to a CRM press release.
Please click the links below to view photos from the event.
Gallery One, Gallery Two, Gallery Three
On Tuesday, July 19, 2016, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco arrived at the Grimaldi Forum in Monte-Carlo to attend the opening of the 6th Edition of the European Art Fair: Fine Art, Antiques and Jewelry (EAF) organized by the GIE Point Art Monaco. The sovereign prince is Patron of this prestigious four-day event.
According to a press release the EAF brings together, “… the world’s best exhibitors in ancient and modern art, objects and collectibles, and fine jewelry with the renewed participation of the Jewels of the World. The EAF will also pay a vibrant tribute to the shared heritage of the Europe that founded great art and the Old Masters who created timeless classics. More than ever, this year EAF Monaco is focusing on offering the world’s greatest collectors and museums desirable, prestigious works.”
The Royal Correspondent 