It has been 30 years since the late Her Serene Highness Princess Grace of Monaco has passed.  This evening her only son, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco, attended a screening of the film, To Catch a Thief, held at the Théâtre Princesse Grace.

The Blue Ray version of the film has been “… newly remastered in honor of Paramount Picture’s 100th anniversary…” and of course for the late Princess Grace.  Yesterday, there was a gala tribute to the late princess held inside the Salle Empire room at the Hôtel de Paris.

And, finally, here is a video news report from TF1 in remembrance of Princess Grace. 

Sources: Palais Princier and AFP

On Saturday, September 8, 2012, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco was at the Parc des Oliviers in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin where he unveiled a statue by sculptor, Mr. Mateo Mornar.  The statue, a giant bronze bear painted white, took two years to complete.

On September 10, 2012, the sovereign prince attended the 100th anniversary of the Ligue pour la Protection des Oiseaux (LPO) held at the Novotel in Monte Carlo.  During the celebrations a new stamp was unveiled designed by artist, Ms. Colette Thurillet, and a new film by Allain  Dubourg was shown.

And, finally, this afternoon Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco attended the inauguration of the new Conseil National building in Monaco.  Guests attending today’s event including government officials as well as “… numerous personalities within the principality.”

Sources: FPA and Palais Princier

On Friday, September 7, 2012, Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco were at the Parc Princesse Antoinette in Monaco to attend the 2012 Pique-nique des Monégasques.

According to the newspaper, Monaco Matin, over 500 guests attended yesterday’s celebrations including Baroness Elisabeth-Anne de Massy and her daughter, Mélanie-Antoinette de Massy, and the Mayor of Monaco, Mr. Georges Marsan to name a few.

During the event guests listened to music, watched dancers performed, well, traditional dances, and dined on delicious food.

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Sources: Monaco Matin and Palais Princier de Monaco.

On September 2, 2012, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco celebrated the 68th anniversary of the liberation of Monaco.  On the place du Palais there was a lovely exhibition showcasing various “…vehicles, weapons, clothing, and other unique items…”

In the evening there was a gala dance featuring jazz artists such as the Charly Vaudano Quintet.  Tomorrow the sovereign prince will participate in a wreath laying ceremony at the “… Monument aux Morts and on the graves of the Monégasque resistance fighters, Rene Borghini and Joseph Lajoux…”

Sources: Palais Princier de Monaco and MaBoum