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#102
03-25-2007, 11:24 AM
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#103
03-25-2007, 12:52 PM
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I think that both Caroline and Stephanie have been doing a great job during these 2 years after Prince Rainier's death, in fact I remember that shortly after their father died, it was said that both sisters will be having divided responsabilities, one in charge of cultural and social events, while the other one would be in charge of humanitarian affairs. I really like the fact that they're getting their children involved in the events they're in charge like the Circus, the Balls, the Dance Forum etc because afterall they'll be in charge of those events in the future.
It was also great seeing Elizabeth Ann and Melanie at the Ball like always. Tatiana looked stunning in one of the dance pics posted. I agree with someone who posted about Eugenie dress looking awesome but maybe not right for this ball, I guess it was more for the Red Cross Ball in August. Is it me or does in some closeup pics of Caroline, it looks as she had red highlights in her hair. The top part of her dress looks like an additional necklace. She was wearing the same bracelet she wore for the Chanel Monte Carlo show in December, and her 70s/80s/90s traditional metallic ball purse. Charlotte's dress reminded me of the dress Princess Grace wore in 1969's Rose Ball which was also beaded at the top. IMO I think Charlotte's hair looked great last night, she looked natural and youthful, much better than when she has her hair done by a hairdresser.
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#105
03-25-2007, 01:35 PM
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HRH Princess Caroline must be commended for her sustained efforts and intiatives to be a unifying and cohesive force in Monaco. This was amply demonstrated by the success of the Bal de la Rose last night.HRH's adherence to family values from personal experience were evidenced at The Bal de la Rose as the Grimaldis looked happy, healthy, and prosperous.HRH Princess Caroline was singular and outstanding with her presence there as matriarch. I have nothing but admiration for the Grimaldis as the dynastic brilliance finally shone through with the triumph of the Bal de la Rose 2007.OLE! Last edited by Jaya; 03-25-2007 at 02:46 PM.
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03-25-2007, 01:37 PM
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03-25-2007, 03:56 PM
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03-25-2007, 05:01 PM
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03-25-2007, 06:17 PM
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Also, I never said Caroline and Stephanie shouldn't do their part. They are doing MORE than their fair share. Albert, however, has the biggest responsibility and you can't deny he hasn't fulfilled his duty.
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03-25-2007, 07:09 PM
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C y S And maybe, I'll find out The way to make it back someday To watch you, to guide you Through the darkest of your days.....
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#113
03-26-2007, 01:10 AM
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Perhaps Albert wouldn't have appeared so glum in the photos if Steph was there to give him a twirl!
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#114
03-26-2007, 02:49 AM
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I believe that PA is attracted by the kind of personss not suitable for his positions, and he does not want to "lie" by marrying someone, which may be suitable, be which he does not love. It is not a bad behavior, the opposite from CprinceCharles, who married someone suitable, but without attraction nor love..... (Our friends from the British Forum will jump....)
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#115
03-26-2007, 03:17 AM
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Its not that Albert hasn't found someone suitable. He himself has said there was one once (its suspected to be Ms. Mary Whaite), but its all that being the next Princess of Monaco, wife of the Sovereign entails which makes them run from even being considered!
If you take out Albert, the marriage still will bring eternal media attention, scrutiny of everything from children (and relations with Albert's previous), weight, clothes, attitude, speech (especially if they are not native-speaking French and don't learn Monaguasque), image, availability to public, charity work...add Albert and his baggage--why did he choose her, are they married for the children, does she get along with his exes, is he seeing them more than her, is she around for every event, why is she influencing policy...EVERY SINGLE ASPECT of Albert's wife's life will be global fodder whether from a photo or a whisper. Albert feels very responsibility regarding Monaco's future. But Caroline and her children are safety nets. His is truly only going to marry for love and that person may not understand what they are in for--look at Charlene. She might have thought she was on top of the media but read any thread on her here to see how she has divided just a few people on a messageboard, let alone his country, her country... Caroline willingly took on the First Lady duties of Monaco when Grace died. I truly think the work helped her through Stefano's death. Stephanie was uncomfortable with the whole thing even before Grace died. But now some maturing years have her putting her stamp on FAM. She sees how valuable she can be. I seriously doubt either of them feel that Albert has dumped any of the Monaco RF load on them because he "doesn't want" to get married. It could be that once he does marry, his wife won't want to take the load because of the such wonderful jobs Caroline and Stephanie have done. There she couldn't "win" for trying or refusing! Perhaps this discussion would be best read in A Wife for Albert?
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03-26-2007, 06:21 AM
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There's a gallery also @ masterphoto
The blonde lady sitting next to Prince Albert is Camilla, the Duchess of Calabria, née Camilla Crociani. She's happily married to the Prince Carlo of Bourbon Two Sicilies, and has two daughters with him. So no speculations, please!  She went to the ball with her husband.
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#117
03-26-2007, 06:30 AM
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03-26-2007, 08:29 AM
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Even though Charlotte looked good and much better than last year, Eugenie Niarchos defintely was the best dressed of the young crowd at the Ball. Charlotte would have looked STUNNING in a dress like that! 
