It had to be for fun since it's two man and four man bobsleds not three. It's also men and woman competing they also don't have mixed teams that I have become aware. Monaco was competing. Plus in competition the brake man isn't the only one who pushes. He also officially retired from it. I hope that helps.
Me too, Albert looks so lonely.
ohh PA looks like he's having a good time. The pics are very handsome especially with all the Monaco colors display good photo from the press don't you think? After the holidays there must be so much left over to do so it's not to hard to see why his sisters couldn't be there. Great pics PA is looking great. Are there more pics of the ralley or did i happen to miss them somewhere
I know this is responding to an event that happened earlier in the month but it seems to be quite a significant change in attitude from Prince Albert towards the controversial Monaco Zoo. Only last year, I heard Virginia McKenna interviewed on a breakfast programme in the UK where she was very outspoken about conditions. The fact that she is involved in this project suggests Albert may be adopting a different stance from his father. Also Albert is to be congratulated that he doesn't shun those who dare to criticise some aspects of Monaco in the media.
Apparently, you should be grateful to Charlene for this change. According to the newspaper it's only thanks to her and her love for wild animals that he changed his mind and policy.I know this is responding to an event that happened earlier in the month but it seems to be quite a significant change in attitude from Prince Albert towards the controversial Monaco Zoo. Only last year, I heard Virginia McKenna interviewed on a breakfast programme in the UK where she was very outspoken about conditions. The fact that she is involved in this project suggests Albert may be adopting a different stance from his father. Also Albert is to be congratulated that he doesn't shun those who dare to criticise some aspects of Monaco in the media.
So now she's the hidden power behind the throne as well.... JMO
all the pics are great my fav is number 2 Pa looks great in such an elegante' setting. While Pa always manages to look dashing in any photo he looks like he's lost weight in all pics.
It's so hard to tell in pics what one really weighs because the camera can either flatter or augment and it takes a skilled craftsman to make camera work right for some people. however, for PA it doesn't seem to be hard work to get good pics for him (boy oh boy would we like to know what kind of camera his people use huh!) they always do a great job. 
I think you'll change your mind if you look at the second of the
He had lost weight. Thanks for the pics.I think you'll change your mind if you look at the second of the
following pics, that pic is not one of the best of Albert
Prince Albert II of Monaco attends the 3rd World Stars Ski Evening
in the Hut at Rifugio Salei on February 8, 2008 in Val Gardena-Groeden,
Italy:
Prince Albert II of Monaco attends the 3rd World on February 9, 2008
in Val Gardena-Groeden, Italy:
hey great pics it's nice to see PA in italy. Hey, is PA really a good skier did he ever do skiing in the olympics or does he do it for fun. that snow mobiling looks like great fun one of my fav's. i like the silver coat he has on it looks nice. i love the outfit in pic 4. 
He's only competed in the Bobsled in the Olympics.
His jacket is quite nice. He apparently isn't trying to be a model of a man. And just enjoys himself in every way. And what else is there-being a highly coveted middle-aged man and all. Way to go Albert, but stay well, 'there's a long trail awinding '.
Iceflowers did you "manage" to stow away 
ohhh what icon do you mean? is it on first page or do we have to search for it. i don't know italian so can anyone tell me where to get it.
90 years old is a long lifetime. i am sure he'd seen alot of history in that time. how did PA get to know of him-- was he a family friend?
