On Monday, May 20, 2013, Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco arrived in Lucciana on the island of Corsica for a brief visit.
According to the Palais Princier, the princely couple attended a:
“…solemn Mass at the Cathédrale Santa Maria Assunta presided over by the Bishop of Corsica, Monsignor Olivier de Germay, and the Archbishop of Monaco, Monsignor Bernard Barsi. The princely couple then participated in a procession around the Cathédrale de Mariana, toured an archaeological site, and visited a craft fair. In the afternoon, the sovereign prince and Princess Charlene visited the Paroisse Saint Michel dedicated to Sainte Dévote.”
On the evening of May 18, 2013, Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco attended the 2014 Dior Cruise Collection fashion show and cocktail reception in Monaco.
Guests in attendance included famous actors and actresses, models, hundreds of extremely tanned and insanely wealthy people, CEOs, “celebrities” who became “famous” for questionable reasons as well as a hanger-on or two. Or, three. Or, four. Whatever…
So, yeah, there is not much else to say. After all it is just a silly fashion show.
Click hereandhereto gaze upon a bunch of really good-looking people and one unfortunate looking individual.
On May 17, 2013, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco arrived in Chabeuil, France for a brief visit. According to the Palais Princier, the sovereign prince, “…visited the old Hôtel des Princes and inaugurated the Place ‘Marie-Pelline Grimaldi of Monaco: Maid of Chabeuil’.”
From there Prince Albert II travelled to Montélimar where he was warmly welcomed to the town by the Deputy Mayor of Montélimar, Mr. Franck Reynier, as well as by local government officials and dignitaries. After pleasant lunch held in his honor Prince Albert II visited Château des Adhémar, toured the “…town’s market square and the Sainte-Croix…” and much more.
On Wednesday, May 15, 2013, Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco inaugurated a restaurant for the elderly, A Pignata — which actually opened in January so I really have no idea why it’s being re-inaugurated. But, whatever — and a relaxing area, L’Espace Snoezelen, in Monte-Carlo.
On Wednesday, May 15, 2013, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco arrived at the Hôtel des Ventes de Monte-Carlo to view an exhibition by Irish artist, Mr. Mark McFadden.
If you are interested in learning more about Mr. McFadden and his work please visit his official websitehere.
In other news, last evening the sovereign prince and Princess Charlene had a lovely dinner at the Cordon d’Or located at the Lycée Technique et Hôtelier in Monaco.
Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco attended the opening night of the Italian Luxury Club at held at Zelos in Monte-Carlo on May 10, 2013.
During their brief visit the princely couple were presented with a check worth 10,000 Euros “…for the benefit of the Fondation Princesse Charlene de Monaco.”
This morning the sovereign prince and princess presided over the inauguration of the Lycée Technique et Hôtelier in Monaco. During the event Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene mingled with staff and dignitaries.
On Friday, May 10, 2013, Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco attended the 2013 White Feather Foundation Charity Ball in Beausoleil, France. The purpose of the foundation, run Princess Charlene’s close friend, Mr. Julian Lennon, is to:
“…embrace[s] environmental and humanitarian issues and in conjunction with partners from around the world helps to raise funds for the betterment of all life, and to honour those who have truly made a difference.”
For more information about the White Feather Foundation please click here.
Photo courtesy of the Palais Princier
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