On July 1, 2013, Her Royal Highness Princess Caroline of Hanover attended the 1st Concours des Jeunes Artistes de Monaco exhibition held at the Conseil National in Monte-Carlo.
According to the Gouvernement de Monaco students “…competed in three categories: literature, photography and visual arts. The theme of the competition was ‘Movement’…”
On June 28, 2013, Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco arrived at Port Hercule in Monaco to attend the 18th Jumping International de Monte-Carlo.
Photo courtesy of the Palais Princier
On June 26, 2013, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco arrived in the lovely village of Haut-de-Cagnes, France for a one-day visit as “…part of his travels to several French cities linked to the history of the house of Grimaldi.” Upon his arrival the sovereign prince was warmly welcomed by the mayor of the village, Mr. Louis Nègre, and by other local officials.
According to the Palais Princier, Prince Albert II began his visit with a tour of the newly restored Eglise Saint-Pierre du Haut-de-Cagnes. Soon, he was off to tour Château-Musée Grimaldi constructed by the sovereign prince’s ancestor, Rainier Grimaldi, in 1309. Whilst there the prince unveiled a shiny new plaque commemorating his visit.
Afterward, Prince Albert II toured the town square where he along with Mayor Nègre gave speeches in front of the locals and then attended a reception held in the sovereign prince’s honor.
Photo courtesy of the Palais Princier
On Sunday, June 23, 2013, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco arrived at the Yacht Club de Monaco to visit the “…International Fund for Animal Welfare’s research sailing vessel, Song of the Whale’…”
For detailed information about his visit as well as to view private photos please visit the International Fund for Animal Welfare’s official website here.
On June 24, 2013, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco arrived at the Musée Océanographique de Monaco to participate in the closing session of the 4th Edition of the Monaco Blue Initiative. The theme of this year’s two-day conference is Making the Best of Marine Resources: Ecological and Economic Challenges.
Those who participated in the conference, which included His Royal Highness Prince Carl Philip of Sweden, analyzed the “… current status of large predators, notably bluefin tuna and sharks, and discussed the role of MPAs in their preservation in the light of sustainable management of marine natural resources…” according to the official website for the Monaco Blue Initiative.
Launched in 2010 the Monaco Blue Initiative is organized in collaboration with:
“…the Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco and the Musée Océanographique de Monaco. Members meet annually to discuss the current global challenges of ocean protection and preservation. The Monaco Blue Initiative is now an effective platform for communication and exchange between the different sectors of activity and aims to analyze and put forward the possible synergies between the protection of marine ecosystems and socio-economic development.”
Photo courtesy of the Palais Princier
On the evening of June 23, 2013, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco, Her Royal Highness Princess Caroline of Hanover, and Her Serene Highness Princess Stephanie of Monaco watched from the balcony of the Palais Princier the 2013 Fête de la Saint-Jean (Feast of St. John the Baptist) celebrations.
During yesterday’s event the princely family clapped and smiled as members of the Palladienne de Monaco performed traditional dances around a bonfire in the palais square. If you are interested in learning more about Fête de la Saint-Jean please visit the site, Catholic Culture, here.
On June 22, 2013, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco accompanied Mr. Pierre Casiraghi attended the 150th anniversary of the Société des Bains de Mer and its “…relationship with 150 Grands Crus wines of Bordeaux…” celebrations in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.
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