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New Information About the Upcoming Princely Wedding in Monaco: UPDATES!!

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Several additions as well as new information regarding the upcoming princely wedding in Monaco was released this morning via the Palais Princier de Monaco.

According to the Palais Princier de Monaco, H.S.H. Prince Albert II and his fiancée, Charlene Wittstock, have decided that the band, The Eagles, will be one of the entertainment groups who will play for the Monegasque people on June 30, 2011.  The concert will be held at the Louis II Stadium and will last for at least two hours.

Second, on July 1, 2011, the people of Monaco are invited to watch the civil wedding live in the Palais Princier de Monaco square.  After the service the new princely couple will join their people at the Place du Palais for “…a buffet prepared by the Fairmont Monte-Carlo, with Mediterranean and South African dishes by Chefs from South Africa and Monaco.”

Third, new partners/sponsors of the wedding were announced.  They are: Perrier-Jouet Champagne and Mont Blanc.  If you are interested in purchasing official wedding souvenirs the Palais Princier de Monaco has a special page just for you.  Items for sale include a keyring, mugs, candles, plates, and much more.  Click here to learn more.  Also, the Palais Princier de Monaco has set up a Twitter and Facebook account for the upcoming marriage.  Click these links to view and/or join: Facebook and Twitter

Fourth, regarding the issue international broadcasting of the princely wedding to those living outside of Monaco and France.  According to the press release:

R&G Productions to host the live broadcast of the wedding of HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco and Miss Wittstock.

Consequently, R&G will air the international signal for the wedding ceremonies for international distribution to all countries having so requested.

As host broadcaster, R&G Productions will also be in charge of supplying any additional technical resources and services requested by international broadcasters present at the event, as well as managing and catering for broadcasters with their own production and transmission resources at the TV compound.

Now, it was nice of the Palais Princier de Monaco press office to finally tell us (those interested in the upcoming wedding) who will host the broadcast; however, it really doesn’t help much to be honest.

Finally, according to the French newspaper, Nice-Matin, Miss Wittstock will have six bridesmaids and two groomsman all of whom are, “…the children of Monaco and the surrounding communities (Cap d’Ail, la Turbie, Menton, Beausoleil, Peille Roquebrune), accompany the couple.”

That’s sweet.  No, really it is.

More information will be released within the next few days, according to sources, so please stay tuned.   🙂

Anyway, we have less than 50 days to go, people… can you feel the excitement?!!  Thought so.   🙂

Source:  Palais Princier de Monaco and Nice-Matin

Photo courtesy of:  Nice-Matin via Palais Princier de Monaco and Zimbio.com by Amedeo M.Turello/Getty Images Europe

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The Monaco Princely Wedding: New Information

For the past several months there were rumors swirling around South Africa and Monaco that H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco and his fiancée, Charlene Wittstock, will have a “second” wedding in Durban, South Africa.

Well, those rumors are true.

According to the Times Live newspaper, the princely couple will indeed celebrate their nuptials for a second time.  The event will be held at the “… Oyster Box Hotel in Umhlanga Rocks on July 7, 2011…” just five days after their lavish civil as well as religious ceremony in Monaco.

Wayne Coetser, a spokesperson for the Oyster Box Hotel, recently spoke to Times Live journalist, Brett Horner, whereupon he noted:

‘It’s a lavish affair, with a menu that will feature some South African delicacies,’ said Coetser, adding that only the best champagne would be served to complement the bespoke menu by executive chef Kevin Joseph.  ‘We’re keeping everything under wraps, but I can say it will be a luxurious affair…’

However, the celebrations will not include another religious ceremony; rather, the couple opted to invite 200 of their dearest friends for a mega food fest.  There are also speculations that the new princely couple will honeymoon somewhere in Africa… Kenya perhaps.

Finally, it is still unknown if the two-day civil and religious ceremony, that will take place on July 1 and 2, 2011, will be broadcasted by the major cable networks in the United States (i.e. CNN, MSNBC, etc.)  Nonetheless, as I previously reported those who subscribe to TV5 Monde may be able to view the wedding on their television sets in the United States. Also, France2 will stream the wedding online (only to those living in France) along with Monaco Info de Ligne.  For those living in Germany, the wedding will be available to watch via ZDF.

To read the article in its entirety please click the link here.  To learn more about the Oyster Box Hotel please click the link here. 

Source: Times Live  Photo courtesy of:  Zimbio.com by Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images Europe

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“The Future Princess of Monaco is Impeccable and Perfect!” Proclaims Famous Fashion Designer Karl Lagerfeld. Oh Boy…

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Hot off from the British royal wedding this past April 29, 2011, famous fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld has officially proclaimed, on the television network France2, that Charlene Wittstock is “…impeccable and perfect!”

According to the French newspaper, Nice-Matin, Mr. Lagerfeld is in love with Charlene’s sense of style and grace (no pun intended.)  For him, she is the ultimate up and coming fashionista.

Uh, okay… he pretty much says that about everyone.  Then days later he changes his mind.

He’s elderly so he can get away with saying such things.

Nonetheless, I will say that Miss Wittstock looked quite lovely at the royal wedding as well as at the pre-wedding reception in London hosted by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. But, I don’t agree with Mr. Lagerfeld’s comments.  Sure Charlene has her moments when she looks fantastic, but there are other times when she looks like a hot mess.

There I said it.  She’s not perfect.

To view Miss Wittstock’s fashion style whilst at the British royal wedding please click the links here,   here and here. 

Source:  Nice-Matin  Photos courtesy of:  Zimbio.com by Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images Europe and Billy Chappel/ALFAQUI

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H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco and Miss Charlene Wittstock Visit the Le Jardin Exotique in Monaco

On April 23, 2011, H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco and his fiancée, Charlene Wittstock, spent the day at the lovely Le Jardin Exotique in Monaco.

The couple had a chance to see the unique floral and fauna within the Jardin which originally opened to the public in 1933.  There were many well-wishers at the Le Jardin Exotique this afternoon and the couple were all happy and crap to met them.

Anyway, there are a myriad of photos from today’s event so please click the link to view:  Photos galore.  To learn more about the Le Jardin Exotique please click the link here. 

The next time royal watchers will see the couple will be on April 29, 2011 for the wedding between H.R.H. Prince William of Wales and Miss Catherine Middleton.

Photo courtesy of the Palais Princier de Monaco

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The Future Princess of Monaco, Charlene Wittstock, To Have Her Own Anthem

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According to the French newspaper, Nice-Matin, the future Princess of Monaco, Charlene Wittstock, will soon have her own anthem.  The musical piece was composed by Jean-Christophe Aurnague the, “…organist of the Church of the Sacred Heart.”

After the civil marriage on July 1, 2011, the new Princess Charlene of Monaco, will step out onto the balcony, to wave to her well-wishers, while the new anthem will play gloriously throughout the courtyard of the Palais Princier de Monaco.

Oh how lovely.

I’m sure we will hear this soon-to-be anthem at least a billion times by the end of the year, and I hope the piece will be good… it better be.   🙂

To read about Miss Wittstock’s anthem please click the link here.

Source: Nice-Matin  Photo courtesy of:  Zimbio.com by Bauer Griffin

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H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco and Charlene Wittstock Attend the ATP Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters Final

On April 17, 2011, in sunny Monaco H.S.H. Prince Albert II and his fiancée, Charlene Wittstock, attended the ATP Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters Final with hundreds of other tennis fanatics.  The couple cheered on the players and were — using the token word for all royals and princes — “happy and relaxed.”    After the end of the tournament, the couple awarded the winner’s trophy to Rafael Nadal.

To view photos from the event please click the links here and here.

To read more about the tennis match between Rafael Nadal and the dude who lost to him please click the link:  Article

Photo courtesy of: Zimbio.com by Julian Finney/Getty Images Europe

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The Future Princess of Monaco’s Family to Move to Monaco?

In this morning’s South African newspaper, The Benoni City Times, journalist Clyde Meela reports that the future Princess of Monaco, Charlene Wittstock, parents are considering moving to Monaco on a permanent basis.   Not only to be near their only daughter, but to escape from “…the state of crime in this country (South Africa)…” notes Michael Wittstock.

You see, a couple of months ago the elderly Mr. Wittstock was attacked, robbed, and beaten outside of his home in Rynfield, South Africa (which I reported about here) days before his daughter, Charlene, was to participate in the famous Midmar Mile race.    The poor man “… sustained a broken nose and facial injuries.” (Look Local.co.za)  Today, he is doing well, in case you were wondering.

Anyway, Mr. Wittstock confirms that his wife, Lynette, is currently in Monaco to support her daughter during the final preparations for her upcoming princely wedding.   Mr. Wittstock is still on the fence as to whether or not he and his wife should make the permanent move to glitzy Monaco.  Now, if I were him I would live outside of Monaco perhaps in Cap d’Ail or someplace in the French countryside.  Why?  Monaco, though a nice place to visit, is too damn crowded.   Better to have nature and crap all around you than crowded buildings, small streets, and so forth.

To read the article in its entirety please click the link:  Benoni City Times via Look Local.co.za