International homage to H.S.H. Princess Grace of Monaco

[libra65]

Originally Posted by iceflower

First pic from today!
Prince Albert II of Monaco and his sister Stephanie pose, 11 July 2007, as they arrive for the opening of the exhibition "The Grace Kelly Years" which takes place from 12 July to 23 September 2007 at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco. AFP PHOTO VALERY HACHE

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I add some more:

Steph

Brother and sister

A portrait of Grace

Great collection of magazine covers

Steph and Albert looking at a picture of their beloved mother

The wonderful dresses

In front of one of the most famous portraits

Thanks again iceflower. The pictures are great. I can't help but notice that the portrait of Grace was taken the day she met Rainier as she is wearing the dress (with the big flowers) and hat that years later she said she hated the way she looked in them. She couldn't understand how he even gave her a second glance.

I like Steph's dress, which is odd because I don't usually go for animal prints. Unfortunately, she looks like she is getting too much sun again.

[shappica]

^ I agree, Stephanie is too taned. Great pics btw.

[hibou]

Thank you! Wonderful pictures Stephanie looks fabulous although a bit too tan. I am sad that Caroline is not there or the trio to celebrate this event.
Of course one has to wonder if Charlene attended.

[Grace]

Yes, Charlene attended, at least the "cocktail party" after the exhibition. Very strange Caro didn't go, as we know until a couple of days ago she was in Monaco...

[christinacg]

Stephanie looks cute I think. I usually hate animal print dresses but that one isn't so bad. Missing Caroline at this event though.
And "wow" at all of those magazine covers of Grace. She was so incredibly photogenic

[monaco70s]

Thanks a lot for the pics It is a pity that Caroline and the Grimaldi grandchildren weren't there for this important event :( I hope we get more pics of the exhibition. Will a book containing pics of the items displayed be sold in the Grimaldi Forum?

BTW I could see in the dresses, the one she wore for 1958's Red Cross Ball, the pink dress she wore in Cannes in 1968, and 1969's Rose Ball dress along with the big head dress she wore for the competition in that Ball.

Interesting to see the painting from the Palace's Mirror room in the expo and also all of those magazine covers, some which have been posted already here in the forums.

[hibou]

Originally Posted by Grace

Yes, Charlene attended, at least the "cocktail party" after the exhibition. Very strange Caro didn't go, as we know until a couple of days ago she was in Monaco...

I didn't know Caroline was in Monaco until two days ago and now she is gone? How did you find out Charlene was at the cocktail party and not the event. How odd is that?

[rarotonga]

Originally Posted by hibou

I didn't know Caroline was in Monaco until two days ago and now she is gone? How did you find out Charlene was at the cocktail party and not the event. How odd is that?

I wasn't there, but from my experiences with exhibits, there usually is a cocktail party simultaneously or right after the exhibit opening. Maybe, she stayed away from the cameras when brother and sister opened the exhibit and had their pictures taken due solely to the fact that she's not family - yet (ick!)

[hibou]

Originally Posted by rarotonga

I wasn't there, but from my experiences with exhibits, there usually is a cocktail party simultaneously or right after the exhibit opening. Maybe, she stayed away from the cameras when brother and sister opened the exhibit and had their pictures taken due solely to the fact that she's not family - yet (ick!)

Thanks she must have stayed away from the cameras or was asked too. Usually at large exhibition openings there are always refreshments available and then sometimes a smaller dinner afterward or in this case it sounds like a small cocktail party afterward. I still find it odd that she did not attend the exhibition as she could have come in before their arrival and avoided the cameras. I just wonder how people know she was there. I am sad that Caroline was not there or the trio.

[iceflower]

You are all most welcome

Here are some more pics from yesterday:

1. From the exhibition:
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2. With Steph and Albert
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[goody7058]

I thought that Steph dress was cute and very tasteful. Pr.Albert looks very relax. I was praying that Caroline show up for exhibition sent she is Princess of Monaco. I was hoping that they show up together to show people around Monaco they are United as One.

[Henri M.]

Steph ?

It is Princess Stéphanie. I even doubt the Princess is called 'Steph' in the familial circle.

Where is the end?

Alex and Máxi in the Netherlands?

Phil and Math in Belgium?

Freddie and Mary in Denmark?

Beth and Phil in the United Kingdom?

Gus and Syl in Sweden?

So make four characters more with your keyboard and write Stéphanie instead of that awful, cheap and vulgar Steph.

[Grace]

Originally Posted by hibou

Thanks she must have stayed away from the cameras or was asked too. Usually at large exhibition openings there are always refreshments available and then sometimes a smaller dinner afterward or in this case it sounds like a small cocktail party afterward. I still find it odd that she did not attend the exhibition as she could have come in before their arrival and avoided the cameras. I just wonder how people know she was there. I am sad that Caroline was not there or the trio.

I know simply because I was in Monaco yesterday (thought not at the exhibition), so I've seen her; after the opening there was a cocktail at Grimaldi Forum, I think, and then a sort of concert at the Terrasses du Casino. There's where I saw Charlene with Albert; I assume she was also at the exhibition but I can't be sure. As for Caroline, she was pictured in Monaco two days ago, that's how I know she was there.

[paca]

Originally Posted by monaco70s

Thanks a lot for the pics It is a pity that Caroline and the Grimaldi grandchildren weren't there for this important event :( I hope we get more pics of the exhibition. Will a book containing pics of the items displayed be sold in the Grimaldi Forum?

BTW I could see in the dresses, the one she wore for 1958's Red Cross Ball, the pink dress she wore in Cannes in 1968, and 1969's Rose Ball dress along with the big head dress she wore for the competition in that Ball.

Interesting to see the painting from the Palace's Mirror room in the expo and also all of those magazine covers, some which have been posted already here in the forums.

Yes, and it is on sale in bookshops as well from the start of the exhibition.Take a look at the fnac site, you might find the title there and be able to order it online somewhere.

Originally Posted by Grace

I know simply because I was in Monaco yesterday (thought not at the exhibition), so I've seen her; after the opening there was a cocktail at Grimaldi Forum, I think, and then a sort of concert at the Terrasses du Casino. There's where I saw Charlene with Albert; I assume she was also at the exhibition but I can't be sure. As for Caroline, she was pictured in Monaco two days ago, that's how I know she was there.

If it was at the Casino, it probably was for the sky mirror. If you look at the pics, you'll see that Albert had his picture taken there at 18.45h. The day before they had something turcish going on. If Charlene was at the Grimaldi Forum, then there will be pics somewhere. It was an international opening with international journalists. Since the jumping etc he seems to have kept her a little under wraps and away from international photographers. NIce matin he can control, the others not. But even some of the St jean pics turned up on the MC matin website (maprincipaute). Attention was yesterday on the Grimaldi Forum, not on the casino. And we know from St jean that she sometimes joins later, so they might have met up there. I don't suppose that Steph was at the Casino too?

And yes Caro was recently in Monaco. She might have paid a private visit before the opening as we know that she was involved as well in the preparation.

[Grace]

No, it was at the Terasses du Casino, after dinner, and it was most definitely for the exhibition opening. There was a sort of jazz concert, and all the guests were given the official exhibition book. I happened to walk by when Albert and Charlene were going away (around midnight I think), followed by Mme Gallico; I didn't see Steph so I don't know if she went or not, but of the rest I'm pretty sure. I also saw an Italian journalist who always covers this kind of stuff...

BTW, as per TBHRC pics, Caro is now off on the Pacha with her family...

[tbhrc]

Gallery from Isifa:

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And another wonderful gallery can be found at IBL:

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[paca]

Originally Posted by Grace

No, it was at the Terasses du Casino, after dinner, and it was most definitely for the exhibition opening. There was a sort of jazz concert, and all the guests were given the official exhibition book. I happened to walk by when Albert and Charlene were going away (around midnight I think), followed by Mme Gallico; I didn't see Steph so I don't know if she went or not, but of the rest I'm pretty sure. I also saw an Italian journalist who always covers this kind of stuff...

BTW, as per TBHRC pics, Caro is now off on the Pacha with her family...

Well, then our Italian friends might discover something in their tabloids soon. Long time that we didn't see Mme Gallico around, but I suppose that as Graces former lady in waiting and friend she wouldn't miss the occasion. Or maybe she is back into helping Charlene behave and hopefully dress appropriately. Did she look decently dressed or was it another of the Isabelle Kristensen style outfits?

Btw Caro was dining Tuesday evening with Ernst in Beaulieu (as did Jack Nicholson) at the African Queen, so she was just down the road for the exhibition opening on Wednesday.

[hibou]

Originally Posted by Grace

I know simply because I was in Monaco yesterday (thought not at the exhibition), so I've seen her; after the opening there was a cocktail at Grimaldi Forum, I think, and then a sort of concert at the Terrasses du Casino. There's where I saw Charlene with Albert; I assume she was also at the exhibition but I can't be sure. As for Caroline, she was pictured in Monaco two days ago, that's how I know she was there.

Thanks Grace, it's always good to have a Sherlock on the ground that can tell us what they see so when the tabloids get carried away we know what actually happened!

Originally Posted by paca

Well, then our Italian friends might discover something in their tabloids soon. Long time that we didn't see Mme Gallico around, but I suppose that as Graces former lady in waiting and friend she wouldn't miss the occasion. Or maybe she is back into helping Charlene behave and hopefully dress appropriately. Did she look decently dressed or was it another of the Isabelle Kristensen style outfits?

Btw Caro was dining Tuesday evening with Ernst in Beaulieu (as did Jack Nicholson) at the African Queen, so she was just down the road for the exhibition opening on Wednesday.

paca you usually come up with their headlines Let's see what they do now!

[Martha]

Grace Kelly´s family want to remember her like princess, I have read that Grace was not accepted for many royals because She was an actress. She made a lot of interesting films. Nowadays many situations have changed with the rules in most royal houses

[rarotonga]

Originally Posted by paca

Well, then our Italian friends might discover something in their tabloids soon. Long time that we didn't see Mme Gallico around, but I suppose that as Graces former lady in waiting and friend she wouldn't miss the occasion. Or maybe she is back into helping Charlene behave and hopefully dress appropriately. Did she look decently dressed or was it another of the Isabelle Kristensen style outfits?

Yes, do tell us how CW was dressed for this ocassion. Mme Gallico holds a special place in the family, and having been around in Monaco for a long time, I would pay careful attention to her counsel.