On September 4, 2011, Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco attended the Yorkshire Variety Club Golden Ball in Leeds, United Kingdom to celebrate the club’s 50th anniversary.

Over forty years ago, Prince Rainier and Princess Grace of Monaco were guests of honor at “…the ball held by the Yorkshire committee of the Variety Club Children’s Charity.  Now, Prince Albert and his wife are attending the committee’s 50th birthday bash, along with a host of other stars.” (source)  So what does the Yorkshire Variety Club do?  Well, they raise money for the sick and disadvantaged youth throughout England.  In the end, this year’s mega ball raised an estimated $406,000 for various youth charities. (source)

To view photos as well as to learn more about the Yorkshire Variety Club please click the links below:

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Photo courtesy of: Palais Princier de Monaco

On August 27, 2011, T.S.H.s Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco attended the 100th anniversary of the Monte-Carlo Golf Club.

According to the newspaper, Monaco-Matin, the princely couple were accompanied by “…the president of the golf club, Henry Rey, and his wife.”  Over 200 distinguished guests attended this schwing-ding gala event; furthermore, they had the pleasure of listening to Prince Albert give a speech about… golfing.

To watch a video as well as to view photos please click the links below:

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On August 19, 2011, T.S.H.s Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco attended the 50th anniversary of the Stade Nautique Prince Rainier III located at Port Hercule in Monaco. During last night’s festivities the princely couple as well as thousands of attendees watched synchronized swimming, diving, and much more.

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Sources: Monaco Matin and Pure People  Photo courtesy of: Pure People

This is old news, but that’s okay.   🙂

On August 4, 2011, Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco attended the inauguration of the newly renovated Van Cleef & Arpels boutique in Monaco.  The princess unveiled the now famous “Princess Charlene Magic Alhambra” set inside an ultra exclusive section of the boutique known as the Charlène Salon.

Fantastique.

Per the Van Cleef & Arpels press release about the jewels on Facebook:

The long necklace consists of White gold, turquoises, approximately 9.1 carats of diamonds.  The earrings consists of White gold, turquoises, approximately 3.4 carats of diamonds.

Alhambra, Van Cleef & Arpels’ iconic motif was born in 1968.
Van Cleef & Arpels’ Mains d’Or have created a setting technique of the utmost refinement, minimising the amount of metal and emphasising the diamonds. The stones are selected in different sizes so as to enhance their sparkle. The jewel is as exquisite on the front as it is elegant when turned over: the exclusive honeycomb open-work setting has been perfected to let even more light refract into the diamonds.

This collection is a reinterpretation of the iconic Alhambra motif adorned with pavé diamonds and turquoises, evokes the shores of the Principality. A portion of the benefits from the sales will go to the associations and Foundations that have the endorsement of H.S.H. Princess Charlene of Monaco. The set is sold exclusively at the Van Cleef & Arpels Boutique in Monaco. (source)

Portrait of H.S.H. Princess Charlene of Monaco by Karl Lagerfeld?  Could be.

To view photos please click here.  To learn more about Van Cleef & Arpels please visit their official website here.

Source and photos courtesy of: Van Cleef & Arpels Official Facebook Page and Nice-Matin