Both ZDF and Das Erste released a semi-extended interview/slightly different with Miss Charlene Wittstock and H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco. To watch please click the links: ZDF and MDR.de
To be honest with all of you, the interviews are pretty much the same; however, the ZDF asked a couple of questions that was not aired in my previous report about the couple’s interview (if that makes any freaking sense.) 🙂
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Recently, H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco and his fiancée, Charlene Wittstock, gave a televised interview with the German network, ZDF.
The interview took place at the Palais Princier de Monaco and during the interview the couple spoke about their upcoming nuptials, the desire to have children, and much more. Here is an article from the German online newspaper, MDR.de, which highlights what was said during the interview:
Many have doubted whether Prince Albert II, would ever find a woman to be by his side forever. Now, in only a few weeks, Miss Charlene Wittstock will soon become the Princess of Monaco. On the occasion of their wedding the couple gave interview for German television.
At the palace in Monaco the couple have confessed that the big wedding is completely to their liking. ‘If we could we choose, we would invite a small round nice people and stop somewhere, a very simple wedding ceremony,’ says Monaco’s Prince Albert. ‘But there are not only the other royal families and heads of state, will attend, we have also invited athletes, actors and musicians all of whom are friends of ours . ‘It will be fun,’ says Charlene Wittstock. 4,000 guests are invited to the religious wedding and over 200,000 spectators are expected to be in Monaco that day.
Prince Albert II of Monaco and Charlene Wittstock have known each other since the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. Now, eleven years later, they will marry. Did their love need a little time to develop? ‘A little bit,’ admitted Charlene. ‘There were a couple of years in between in which we had no contact,’ says Albert of Monaco. Then in 2005, they met again and the rest is history.
When asked how much the future role as Princess of Monaco will change her life, she says, ‘I think it will be something magical, but I will try to take it easy and carefully.’ The question remains whether the two other strong women in the Grimaldi family, Princess Caroline and her sister Princess Stephanie, will also take it so loose [?] now that Charlene will be number one. ‘They are both great women who have achieved much in their lives,’ says Charlene Wittstock. ‘They have always been incredibly supportive of me and always very kind to me.’
Almost all the royal families in Europe are expected at the wedding; however, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will not be there. ‘They simply have too many commitments at the time,’ said the prince. Asked about a possible heir to the throne in Monaco Charlene answers, ‘I would like to have children. I can not wait to start my own family,’ she says. ‘I agree with you,’ said the prince, who currently has two illegitimate children.
The interview will air sometime soon (I’ll let you know when it does, and if it will be streamed online on a later date.)
So, there you have it… only 43 days until the wedding in Monaco!
Finally, SBS has put online the latest episode from the epic documentary, A Royal Family: The Father-in-Law of Europe.
Click here to watch episode four.
If the previous direct link does not work for you try this link here.
And, here is the DR documentary, Kongehuset Indefra. Click here to watch the seven part series.
The Dutch television network, NOS.nl, has just released the half hour video documentary entitled De Koningin in Duitsland (The Queen in Germany) about the recent state Dutch visit to, where else, Germany. The program covers everything from the regal gala dinner in Berlin to Dresden and much more.
Please click the link to watch: Video
To view photos from the last two days of the state visit please click these links: here, here, here, and here. Plus, a nice article here.
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Chasing the Royals: The Media and The Monarchy is an interesting yet very creepy documentary, by John Curtin, that recently aired on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. The film focuses on the relationship between the British royal family and their BFFs… the paparazzi and the tabloid magazines.
I sense a 2011 Oscar nomination for best documentary next year. Pfft.
Anyway…
Click the link to watch and cringe: Part One, Part Two, Part Three, Part Four, Part Five, Part Six, Part Seven, Part Eight, Part Nine, and Part Ten.
Or, if you happen to live in Canada you can watch the entire program here.
Image courtesy of: Throng.ca
On June 22, 1982, the American television program, 20/20, interviewed H.S.H. Princess Grace of Monaco two and a half months before her death on September 14, 1982.
This in-depth interview with journalist Pierre Salinger is quite interesting to say the least. The late Princess discussed her life in Monaco, her family, the United States, her friends, her movie career, and much, much more.
So, if you have never seen this interview please click these links and enjoy: Part One, Part Two, Part Three, Part Four, Part Five, and Part Six.
And, finally here is the French documentary, Grace Kelly: Princess of Monaco. Click the links to watch: Part One, Part Two, Part Three, Part Four, Part Five, Part Six, Part Seven, Part Eight, Part Nine, Part Ten, Part Eleven, and Part Twelve
Besides His Majesty King George III, King Richard III, and Queen Elizabeth I, the history of Edward, Duke of Windsor has always fascinated me. Any way, here is an eleven part biased documentary entitled, Edward VIII: The Traitor King. Enjoy!
Here is a clip whereupon Edward, Duke of Windsor recalls his first encounter with his soon-to-be wife, Wallis Simpson. Click to watch: Duke and Duchess of Windsor
The Duke and Duchess of Windsor at the Queen Mary Memorial Unveiling in 1967.
Finally, if you have never read the book, A King\’s Story by HRH The Duke of Windsor I highly recommend you do.
The Royal Correspondent 