In today’s edition of newspaper, Monaco-Matin, there is an interesting short story about the history of the Grimaldi family. Essentially, it is a mini digital archive containing bios about the entire princely family of Monaco.
Click here to view; then click the play button on the second graphic and use your mouse to scroll and read (it’s in French, by the way.)
Source and photo courtesy of: Monaco-Matin
Recently, the future Princess of Monaco, Charlene Wittstock, gave an interview to journalist from SABC3 in South Africa as part of their upcoming special about the princely wedding. The German television network, ZDF, aired a portion of the interview from SABC3 weeks before their own two-part documentary entitled, Eine Fursten fur Monaco: Die Hochzeit von Albert & Charlene, that will air on June 21 and 30, 2011.
Here is a snippet from the SABC3/ZDF interview where Charlene speaks about her “second” wedding in Durban, South Africa, her dress, her future role, and other stuff. Click here to watch.
Thanks to journalist Thinus Ferreira from South Africa for the photo. 🙂
Read more here.
On June 7, 2011, H.R.H. Princess Maxima of the Netherlands attended the “I’m In” national summer activities at the Wibaut College in Amsterdam.
The purpose of the “I’m In” event was to encourage the youth to not drop out of school after their summer holidays are over. Who knew there was a high drop-out rate in the Netherlands… hmmm. Furthermore, this event also promotes the youth to get involved in summer activities (I guess so they will stay of out trouble.)
To view photos of the awesome Princess Maxima participating in this great event please click the links here and here.
Photo courtesy of: Koninklijkhuis.nl
On June 6, 2011, H.R.H. Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, along with various members of his family, attended various stages of the Tour de Luxembourg. Unfamiliar with the Tour de Luxembourg? Well, it’s a bike race that takes place in — you guessed it — Luxembourg. The race is also considered to be a prepping point for those who participate in the famous Tour de France.
Any way, there are several photos of the Grand Duke, who is looking quite healthy these days, so please click the link here to view.
Source and photo courtesy of: Cour Grand Ducale de Luxembourg by Paul Hinger
With less than three and a half weeks until the princely wedding in Monaco between H.S.H. Prince Albert II and Miss Charlene Wittstock, the German television network, ZDF, has released their programming schedule for the wedding.
Phew… long sentence. Sorry about that. 🙂
On June 21 and 30, 2011, ZDF will air a two-part documentary about the couple entitled, Eine Fursten fur Monaco: Die Hochzeit von Albert & Charlene. Part One will focus on Miss Wittstock, her life in South Africa, her swimming career and much more. The commentors in the documentary include many of Miss Wittstock’s close friends and family. Part Two, entitled Countdown: To the Fairytale Wedding (something like that) which focuses on the couple’s relationship and of course their upcoming nuptials.
On July 1, 2011, ZDF will have a special about the civil wedding. Then on July 2, 2011, the television network will show the entire religious wedding in Monaco beginning at 2:30pm hours before the ceremony is to begin hosted by Karen Webb and Norbert Lehmann.
To read more, in German, click the link: Wedding schedule
Photo courtesy of: TF1.fr
On June 6, 2011, in Monte-Carlo, H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco attended opening ceremony for the 51st Annual Monte-Carlo Television Festival held at the Grimaldi Forum.
This well known and fun event is where a bunch of studio heads, producers, directors, production companies, and actors come together to schmooze, try to one up each other, and to be oh so cool for about a week. The festival also includes:
… the international television programme competition and The Golden Nymph Awards, premiere screenings, a cutting-edge conference agenda, glamorous receptions and parties organised by major networks and studios – all of which contribute to the magical atmosphere of Monte-Carlo.
To learn more about the 51st Annual Monte-Carlo Television Festival please click the link here. To view photos please click the link here.
Sources: Mediterranean News and TV Festival.com
Photo courtesy of: Daylife by Reuters/Eric Gaillard
On June 6, 2011, H.R.H. Princess Maxima of the Netherlands visited an art exhibit “… at Lange Voorhut in The Hague…”, according to PPE. The sculpture exhibit, entitled ‘The Hague Under the Heavens’, showcases contemporary Chinese sculptures by nine different artists.
The title of the exhibit, ‘The Hague Under the Heavens’, comes from a proverb by Confucius. According to the official website for the sculpture exhibit, Den Haag Sculptuur.nl:
The exhibition will be presented under the title The Hague under the Heavens, referring to the Chinese Tian Xia or All under Heaven, one of the cornerstones of the Chinese Confucian worldview, based on trust in a world of harmony between heaven, earth and humanity, as long as everyone keeps to his or her assigned role in society. (source)
To view images of Princess Maxima of the Netherlands during today’s event please click the link here. To learn more about the artists, their works as well as to learn how the title of the exhibit came about please click the link here.
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