The artwork in these pics was quite nice as well as the pics of the fun PA was having!! The ocean-y background with the stallion was particularly fetching at a glance!
Prince Albert has been a Knight of the Maltese Order since June 1989.Anyone know any more about what the meeting with the Knights of Malta was all about? The photo of Prince Albert holding the insignia makes me wonder. He's not a member is he? I never heard of him being one and he doesn't really fit the "type" I have in my mind for the modern Knights of Malta. It just makes me curious as I've never seen anyone posing with a bauble like that unless they were presenting it to someone or being given it themselves. Might be good for the Prince's ego though. I guess the Knights of Malta are the only "sovereignty" other than the Vatican that Monaco can boast of being bigger than .
but it seems like a nice piece of art for decoration.
Ah-h-h so glad someone clarified what the gift w-a-s so we too could know hee! Pics turned out great. the artwork on the walls are phenominal, very pretty! 
Although all the pics look super you were right about the choc-latte jacket it looks mah-velous on PA in pic 2. The oktoberfest is a delightful time of year! 
The Sovereign Prince seems to be on the move alot and keeps a busy schedule. Perhaps the Holy Father gave him some tips on how to celebrate Oktoberfest the proper German way?
Although Pope Benedikt comes from Bavaria, the cradle of the Nevertheless I'm quite sure that Albert told him about the start
lemon-ade & beer that 'must' be an 'interesting' flavour?! however, love PA'S fun tie it's something he shares with Ranier that sense of understated fun he brings to an outing!!w-o-w that's a lotta beer
Ah-h-h-h it's easy to understand the 'sprite' & spritzy thing to do with beer! Oktoberfests here along with the beer the emphasis is always on the fruit harvests and more or less a celebration of autumn!!
while the pics is beautiful the most captivating pics are always with that mischevious smile of his!
Is this the first time Charlene has gone along with Albert on a visit to the States? It's always nice to see the 'extended members of the family' come visit us on this side of the pond. Albert and Charlene both looked great at the awards ceremony. I have also noticed that Albert seems to make the most of his visits, getting alot done while he's around. Maybe it's the environmentalist in him.
