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News Regarding the Upcoming Film, Grace of Monaco.

According to Deadline, it seems that Bob and Harvey Weinstein, of The Weinstein Company, has bought the US rights for the upcoming Nicole Kidman movie, Grace of Monaco.

The Hollywood big shots and former owners of the now defunct Miramax Films allegedly purchased the movie for “…$5 million minimum guarantee for the rights and a prints and advertising commitment around $10 million for a minimum 800 screen run…”

Grace of Monaco, directed by Olivier Dahan, will be released sometime in 2014.

Please click here for more information about this latest news from Deadline.

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Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco Visit the Lycée Technique and Hôtelier de Monaco.

Monaco2013On February 20, 2013, Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco visited the new building of the Lycée Technique and Hôtelier de Monaco.  During their visit the princely couple toured the gym, auditorium, the computer lab, staff room, and much more.

Photo courtesy of the Palais Princier

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His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco Visits Haiti. (VIDEOS)

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alOn February 15, 2013, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco arrived in Haiti for a brief visit.  Today, the sovereign prince will meet with the President of Haiti, Mr. Michel Martelly and inaugurate the Prince Albert II of Monaco Nursery and Elementary School.  The new school was funded by Monaco Collectif Haïti.

According to the Palais Princier Prince Albert II will also meet with:

“Dr Jean-William Pape, Director of the GHESKIO Centre, a precursor in research and the fight against HIV/AIDS, and Dr Alain Mérieux. And, he will also participate in working meetings with Michaëlle Jean, UNESCO Special Envoy, and Chantal Moreno, representing the International Francophone Organization (OIF).

The Prince will then visit the premises of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti.”

 

 

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HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco Participates in 2013 Rio Carnival Parade. (VIDEOS)

alOn the evening of Sunday, February 10, 2013, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco participated in the first night of the 2013 Rio Carnival Escola de Samba Parade (school parade) held at the famed Sambódromo in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

The sovereign prince danced down Sambódromo alongside the members of the Portela Samba School, beautiful dancers in elaborate costumes, giant floats, and musicians playing their Agogôs bells, Repiniques, Pandeiros, Surdo and Tamborim drums with much delight.  In case you were wondering why the sovereign prince was dancing in the parade, well, he was the Portela Samba School’s special guest.  Basically, he was asked to join in.   🙂

For more information about Rio Carnival, the Samba schools, and more please click here.

 

 

Portela School performing during the 2013 Rio Carnival at the Sambódromo.

Portela Samba School rehearsing for two days before the parade.

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His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco in Brazil. (VIDEO)

Dancing PrinceWhile Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene of Monaco spends a lovely and relaxing holiday in St. Barts with her friends His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco is currently in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil having a blast.  His timing could not have been better.  Why?  Well, it is Carnival!   🙂

Any way, on Friday, February 8, 2013, the sovereign prince visited the Casa do Menor São Miguel Arcanjo, a charity for at risk children.  Afterwards, the fun-loving prince danced with the locals and generally had a fabulous time.

Click here to watch a video of Prince Albert II get his groove on as well as to view photos.

Photo courtesy of O Dia