On March 23, 2013, Their Royal Highnesses Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stephanie of Luxembourg attended the “…closing ceremony of the 11th edition of the European Union Science Olympiad (EUSO)…” held at the Cercle Cité according to the Cour Grand-Ducale.
For more information about the event as well as to view photos please click here (in English).
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Nicolas Fouquet est sans doute, l’un des personnages les plus fascinants du règne de Louis XIV. Surintendant des finances du roi, découvreur des plus grands artistes du XVIIème siècle,et bâtisseur du splendide château de Vaux le Vicomte Fouquet a connu une ascension fulgurante et l’une des chutes les plus vertigineuses de l’Histoire.
A longtime and close friend of the Princely family of Monaco, royal historian and French journalist, Mr. Stéphane Bern, revealed the alleged name of Her Royal Highness Princess Caroline of Hanover’s grandson born on March 21, 2013. So, what is the baby’s alleged name? Sacha. Mr. Bern attended the 2013 Bal de la Rose and tweeted the alleged name after the gala evening ended.
Now, if the name is indeed Sacha, the parents, Mr. Andrea Casiraghi and Ms. Tatiana Santo Domingo, could change their minds at the last-minute and rename their baby either Chuck, Stanley, or River Ocean Blue. Or, perhaps the baby’s name isn’t Sacha at all. Perhaps Princess Caroline gave Mr. Bern a fake name (though I sincerely doubt she would) just to throw him off. Who knows. In time we shall definitely know… 🙂
On the evening of March 23, 2013, Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco accompanied by Her Royal Highness Princess Caroline of Hanover, Ms. Charlotte Casiraghi and Mr. Pierre Casiraghi attended the 2013 Bal de la Rose held in the Salle des Ètolies at the Sporting Monte-Carlo.
Per Monte-Carlo SBM:
“This year, Her Royal Highness the Princess of Hanover, president of the Fondation Princesse Grace, has asked her friend Karl Lagerfeld to add his special touch to the Bal de la Rose du Rocher in honor of the 150th anniversary of the SBM.
Karl Lagerfeld’s first reaction? “Let’s have a ‘Belle et Pop gala!” He has chosen the strong contrast between a typically 1900 ‘Belle époque’ ball and a decidedly ‘Pop!’ end to the evening.
As a tribute to Maestro Louis Frosio, violinists greeted the guests in the hall of the Sporting Monte-Carlo. Behind trompe l’œil balustrades, the walls were covered in postcards from yesteryear.
The guests will arrived via the stage which was decorated with a backdrop representing the Place du Casino de Monte-Carlo in 1900. The décor of the Salle des Etoiles was reminiscent of the architecture of the Casino and the Jardin d’Hiver – created by the Ecole Eiffel – in the Hôtel Hermitage.
The tables were covered in cotton sateen printed with gaming table motifs, dice and multi-colored special “Bal de la Rose” chips. Gold and silver timbales were filled with red Baccara roses, peonies and poppies.
Mr. Stéphane Bern presented the tombola which boasts numerous luxurious prizes. The Bal de la Rose du Rocher brought alive the magic and richness of the history of the Société des Bains de Mer.”
Guests were entertained this evening with performances by singer Rita Ora, rapper Theophilus London, DJ Caroline de Maigret and the Prague Philharmonic.
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On the evening of March 23, 2013, His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan, accompanied by Her Majesty Queen Rania of Jordan and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Hussein Bin Abdullah II, hosted a gala banquet at the palace in Amman for President Obama and his delegation.
This morning the President visited the ancient and fabulous city of Petra.
His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan and President Obama: The press conference.
On the evening of March 22, 2013, Her Majesty Queen Sofia of Spain accompanied by her sister Her Royal Highness Princess Irene of Greece attended the concert, La Pasión Según San Mateo by J.S. Bach, held at the Auditorio Nacional de Música in Madrid.
According to the Spanish royal court, upon Her Majesty’s arrival she was warmly greeted by the Director-General of the Instituto Nacional de las Artes Escénicas and Música and the Technical Director of the Orquesta y Coro Nacionales de España, Mr. Félix Alcaraz.
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