Monaco Princely Family

Pope Benedict XVI to Visit the Principality of Monaco in 2012

The French newspaper, Nice-Matin, is reporting that His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI will visit the Principality of Monaco sometime in 2012.  Now the Riviera Times has picked up on the story though they remain skeptical.

Per the Riviera Times:

Although the date that the religious leader will land in the Principality is still not officially set in stone yet, Archbishop Bernard César Barsi has revealed that he will celebrate a Catholic Solemn Mass in the Stade Louis II. It’s estimated that around 22,000 faithful followers will fill the stadium to worship with and to see in person the German-born head of the Catholic Church.

Ahead of this mass, it is planned for the Bishop of Rome, to pay a visit to the palace, the official residence of the Prince of Monaco, and to then join local cardinals at the Principality’s cathedral.

To read the article in its entirety please click the link:  Riviera Times Article


 

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Charlene Wittstock, the Future Princess of Monaco, on the Cover of Point De Vue

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On the latest issue of the French magazine, Point de Vue, is the future Princess of Monaco, Charlene Wittstock, looking lovely in a long dress and her hair in a delicate ballerina bun.

The image of Miss Wittstock on the cover was taken at the when she was in South Africa to participate in the famous Midmar Mile Race as well as to raise money for the Special Olympics.  In the magazine there is a nice article about Charlene according to several French royal watchers.  If you happen to run across Point de Vue magazine at your local newsstand, read it or buy it.

Source and photo courtesy of: Point de Vue

British Royals, Royal Wedding

BBC America is Determined to Make Their Viewers Nauseous With Royal Wedding Fever Overload

The daily paper, Variety (the entertainment bible), published an article this afternoon regarding the channel BBC America and the upcoming British royal wedding.  Basically, BBC America will air several documentaries about the British royal family which includes:

  1. “Prince William & Prince Harry: Into the Future” airing on March 22, 2011.
  2. “Modern Monarchy: Dos and Don’ts” airing March 29, 2011.
  3. “Diana’s Dresses” airing April 24, 2011
  4. “Princess Diana — Her Life in Jewels” airing on April 24, 2011.

There is more within the article so please click the link to read it in its entirety:  Variety

Source: Variety Photo courtesy of: Mario Testino/Clarence House Press Office

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Princess Clotilde of Venice and Piedmont Attends a Fashion Show in Paris

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On March 3, 2011, Princess Clotilde of Venice and Piedmont attended a fashion show in Paris, France along with other fashion writers, bloggers, and buyers.  The venue:  The Grand Hotel.  The Show:  Balmain.

Like Princess Tatiana of Greece, the former actress turned Princess, Clotilde’s position as a princess is pretty much useless (the Venice and Piedmont house are non-reigning in Italy.)  So, yeah… basically she doesn’t really do anything unless of course one considers attending fashion shows and cocktail parties a job.  However, I will say that she seems to be a very kind person.  Why?  Well, she along with her husband, Prince Emanuele Filiberto decided to adopt two Kenyan orphans… financially that is.  You see, the couple will take care of these two orphans by taking care of them monetarily until they are of age.  The children will remain in Kenya while Clotilde and Emanuele will live a billion miles away and perhaps visit every so often.

To view the Balmain Fall/Winter 2011 collection please click the link:  The Fashion Spot.  To view more photos of Princess Clotilde please click the link: Life.com

Source and photo courtesy of: Life.com by Francois G. Durand/Wireimage

Monaco Princely Family

HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco Attends the Grand Opening of the Art of Olympians Museum

Yesterday, March 5, 2011, HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco attended the grand opening of the Art of Olympians museum in Fort Myers, Florida.  This black tie event brought out some of the world’s most famous athletes as well as local politicians.  Noticeably absent from Prince Albert’s side, his fiancée, Charlene Wittstock.  It is unknown why she did not accompany her fiancé to Florida; however, I am going to assume that she is back home in Monaco prepping for their upcoming wedding in July.

To read and see more photos from the event as well as to watch a video please click the link: VIdeo

Source and photo courtesy of:  News Press.com by Amanda Inscore/news-press.com

British Royals, Royal Wedding

The Official British Royal Wedding Website Finally Available Online

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Now, I just know this is going to make your day, but finally the official website to the upcoming British royal wedding is now online.

The website is quite nice and has a lot of features including videos and links to Clarence House’s official Twitter page.  The site also has key information about the service, procession, reception, and other inane crap.

So, click the link and enjoy:  Official Royal Wedding 2011

Photo courtesy of: Mario Testino/Clarence House Press Office

Monaco Princely Family

Charlene Wittstock in Gstaad, Switzerland Sans HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco

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On March 1, 2011, the future Princess of Monaco, Charlene Wittstock, enjoyed the afternoon on the slopes in Gstaad, Switzerland with her friends.  Meanwhile, HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco was no where to be found.  Why?  He was on his way back to sunny Monaco to prepare for his upcoming trip to Fort Myers, Florida.  So what’s the upcoming trip all about for the Prince?  Well, it’s a semi-important gig that no one cares about called The Art of the Olympians (I mentioned it about a month ago which you can read here.)  But, that doesn’t matter.

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Moving on, Charlene and her friends continued to enjoy themselves in the snow as well as partaking in a cozy carriage ride (poor horse.)  It is unknown, as usual, how long the happy future Princess of Monaco will stay in Gstaad, but one thing is for sure… she’ll be back in Monaco or South Africa sooner than you think.

Now, I have to say this because it is so sad.  It seems that there are a small group of people who say that Charlene is hamming it up/attention whoring it for the cameras whilst in Gstaad, but I disagree.  I see a normal woman having fun like any other sane person on planet Earth.  I mean, who wouldn’t?  She’s on vacation with friends, FFS, whilst being photographed by the paparazzi.

To view more photos of Charlene in Gstaad please click here.

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