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Happy Birthday to Charlene Wittstock: The Future Princess of Monaco

January 25, 2011 Alexandra 3 Comments

On January 25, 2011, Miss Charlene Wittstock will celebrate her 33rd birthday.

Born in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and raised in South Africa the 5’11” blonde would become a swimming star in her native homeland. According to the Palais Princier de Monaco, Charlene, “…developed a passion for swimming at a very early age. In 1996, at 18, she won the South African Championship.”

The dedicated and competitive Miss Wittstock was chosen to be apart of the South African Olympic swimming team. Overall, the South African swimming team came in fifth place. Individually, Miss Wittstock never won an Olympic gold medal. However, at the 2000 Marenostrum International Swim Meet in Monaco she did win gold and she gained the attention of one Prince Albert II who was, “…presiding over the international competition.”

Soon, the 5’11” blonde and the Sovereign Prince of Monaco soon began to date.

Seriously.

Six years later she made her first official appearance alongside the Prince at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy. Soon, the couple were attached at the hip… seen together constantly from official events such as the Monaco Red Cross Ball, the Monaco Grand Prix, Monaco Film Festival, and the Swedish royal wedding.

On June 23, 2010, HSH Prince Albert of Monaco announced to the world that he had asked Charlene to marry him. Of course she said, yes, then he placed a massive diamond ring on her finger and official engagement photos were taken.

It is unknown how Miss Wittstock will spend the day (though she will attend the 35th Annual International Circus Festival in the evening), but what ever she does I am sure she will have a fabulous day with her family, friends, and her fiancé.

So there you have it! Happy Birthday, Charlene! 🙂

Here are some facts about Charlene Wittstock per the Palais Princier de Monaco

Growing up in Africa heightened her awareness of problems linked to childhood.
Ms. Wittstock gave swimming lessons to underprivileged children throughout her career.
She has frequently accompanied His Serene Highness on his travels to support charitable works.
Since 2009, she has been Honorary President of Ladies Lunch Monte-Carlo.
Since 2010, she has been associated with the Nelson Mandela Foundation.
She regularly participates in fund raising events for charities such as Amfar.
Surfing is one of her favourite sports as well as hiking up mountains.
Reading biographies and ethnic poetry from South Africa
Contemporary art

Nice photos of the couple for you to gaze upon:

Here is an interview with Miss Wittstock and Prince Albert. Click the link to view: You Tube

Photos courtesy of: Zimbio.com

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Happy Birthday to HRH Princess Caroline of Hanover, HSH Princess of Monaco!

January 24, 2011 Alexandra 5 Comments

On January 23, 2011, HRH The Princess of Hanover, the Hereditary Princess of Monaco, Caroline, turned 54 years young. The stunning eldest daughter of the late Prince Rainier III and the late Princess Grace of Monaco celebrated her day with family and friends.

With the loss of her mother in 1982 and with the loss of her father in 2005, Princess Caroline continued to forge ahead, but not without several personal as well as health problems. She has been married three times, divorced once, currently separated, and a widow. After the death of her husband, Stefano Casiraghi on October 3, 1990, Princess Caroline’s health began to deteriorate. In 1996, she began to experience hair loss. Soon, she lost it all. Though she never confirmed it in public many doctors, commenting about her hair loss, believed the beautiful Princess suffered from Alopecia Totalis, an autoimmune disorder brought on by severe stress as well as genetics.

In time her hair grew back and her health began to vastly improve.

Today, Princess Caroline is the proud mother of four, and is quite active with various charities/patronages for the Principality of Monaco including:

Les Ballets de Monte Carlo
Amade Mondiale
The Princess Grace Foundation
Monte Carlo Opera
The Spring Arts Festival
The Monte Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra
The Red Cross

So, there you have it! A CliffNotes version of HRH The Princess of Hanover, the Hereditary Princess of Monaco, Caroline.

Happy Birthday, Princess! 🙂

To watch various video interviews of Princess Caroline please click the link: A 1985 Interview with Barbara WaWa (Walters): Part One, Part Two, Princess Caroline, Princess Caroline and Family (ABC News), Princess Caroline Marries Stefano and Another Interview

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Monaco Has Been Officially Declared ‘The Safest Place in the World!!’ Oh Yeah, Prince Albert Was There

January 17, 2011 Alexandra

Yup that’s right! Monaco has been officially declared the safest and most epic country in the world… according to Monaco’s Police Chief/Director of Public Security, Andre Muhlberger.

HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco, looking fresh and relaxed after his exotic vacay trip to Egypt as well as his official trip to Lebanon, congratulated the Police force for a job well done.

In an article from today’s Monaco Telecom newspaper, Mr. Muhlberger notes, “…good figures for 2010…” ; however, he did state there were a wee of problems last year… but that’s not important.

It’s been shuffled under the rug.

Voila! No problemos!

Everything is fine here.

Any who, there are several photos of HSH Prince Albert II and the entire police force from today’s announcement. To view the photos please click the link: Monaco Telecom

In case you were wondering, Miss Charlene Wittstock did not attend the event.

Source: Monaco Telecom