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T.S.H.s Prince Albert II, Princess Charlene and Princess Stephanie of Monaco Attend an Auction

On December 1, 2011, T.S.H.s Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene along with H.S.H. Princess Stephanie of Monaco participated in an auction, held at the Méridien Beach Plaza, to raise money for Fight AIDS Monaco.

During this year’s auction raised over 462,000 Euros from the sale of  50 art pieces sold including photographs, paintings and sculptures.  To learn more about Princess Stephanie’s personal charity, Fight AIDS Monaco, please click here.

To view photos please click here. 

Sources and photo courtesy of: Palais Princier de Monaco and Nice Matin.

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T.S.H.s Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene along with H.S.H. Princess Stephanie of Monaco Attend the ‘Nuit des Associations’

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On November 30, 2011, T.S.H.s Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene along with H.S.H. Princess Stephanie of Monaco attended the Nuit des Associations (Night of Associations) event held at the Salle des Etoiles du Sporting Club in Monaco.

The purpose of the gathering is to “…highlight the exceptional involvement of volunteers of different associations represented at the event.”  

To learn more about Nuit des Associations as well as H.S.H. Prince Albert II’s patronage, Jackpot du Coeur (a charity launched last year during the Nuit des Associations) please click the links below:

To view photos please click here. 

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H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco Participates Attends the ‘Sustainable Use of Oceans’ Workshop in Monaco. Plus, Other News.

On November 28, 2011, H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco participated in the Sustainable Use of Oceans forum/workshop addressing the issue of “…sustainable use of oceans in the context of the green economy and poverty eradication…” held at the Musée Océanographique.

The purpose of this important event is to prepare for the upcoming United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (aka Rio+20) and to “…ensure [that] the seas and oceans are at the top of the political agenda…” during the UNCSD event.

Meanwhile, it was announced that Prince Albert II will receive the ASCAT Award on December 2, 2011.  To read more about this upcoming event please click here. 

Source: Bemonaco2011

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T.S.H.s Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco Visit Roquebrune-Cap-Martin

On November 29, 2011, T.S.H.s Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco visited Roquebrune-Cap-Martin.  Upon their arrival the princely couple were greeted by Mayor Patrick Cesari and local dignitaries.  During their visit the prince and princess planted an Olive tree and unveiled a commemorative plaque with the inscription stating, “In recognition of the common history and relations of friendship between Roquebrune-Cap-Martin in the Principality of Monaco.”

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H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco News

H.S.H. Prince Albert II held a meeting with Mr. Luiz Figueiredo, under-Secretary for the environment, energy, Science and technology of Brazil, to the Palais Princier on November 28, 2011. During their meeting they discussed bilateral issues and the upcoming Rio+20 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development.

To learn more about the upcoming conference please click here.

Source and photo courtesy of the Palais Princier de Monaco

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H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco Visits the Aquarium de San Sebastián (VIDEOS)

H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco visited the Aquarium de San Sebastián in Spain on Friday, November 25, 2011.

Upon his arrival the prince was greeted by the president of the aquarium, the deputy of the Government in Gipuzkoa, Pedro Luis Rio, the Basque Minister of Culture, Blanca Urgell, and the speaker of the City of San Sebastian, Joshua Ruiz.

Following the unveiling of a commemorative plaque in the lobby, the prince placed a wreath below a portrait of his grandfather, Albert I of Monaco.  Then he signed the book of honor and toured the aquarium.  Afterward,  Prince Albert II visited the Balenciaga Museum which displays four gowns designed by Balenciaga for his mother, Princess Grace.  The designs were given to the museum in 2003.  After viewing the exhibit Prince Albert told reporters that his visit to the museum was “…very emotional…”  

To watch two video reports from today’s event please click the links below:

Source: Diario Vasco