Prince Albert II of Monaco Current Events - Part 28 (Sep. 2009 - August 2010)

[iceflower]

Prince Albert handing out the medals and trophies to the Italian
winners of the 3rd Beach Volleyball tournament for women in
Monaco on April 18, 2010.


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[Bones]

if there was any lingering doubts that Prince Albert has the greatest job on earth, I think they should now be thoroughly dispelled.
Congratulations to the Italian ladies!

 

[Renata4711]

PA's pleasure must have been somewhat diminished yesterday.

Yesterday, seven thiefs robbed a private Bank, the Crédit Foncier de Monaco.

The headlines: "L'Incroyable hold-up" - "La Principauté en état de siège" The Principality in a state of siege.... and so on.

Monaco was immediately shut down by the police and the Public Safety teams.

Seven persons of Latin American origin got away with 100000 euros, without violence.

Monaco.maville.com La Principauté en état de siège

The bank is Monaco's oldest, founded in 1922. It is the sponsor for the Ballets de Monte Carlo.

www.cfm.mc - the bank's website

Article in the Riviera Times:

http://www.rivieratimes.com/monaco-article/items/monaco-blockaded-after-daring-theft.html

 

[DuedePhiladelphia]

PA's pleasure must have been somewhat diminished yesterday.

Yesterday, seven thiefs robbed a private Bank, the Crédit Foncier de Monaco.

WOW --I thought survielliance of Monaco was top notch!!! The principality is described as one of the safest places. I wonder if they had lay offs in the safety sector?

 

[Renata4711]

If you think about it, 100 000 euros is a comparatively paltry sum by Monaco standards, especially when it has to be shared between seven

Looking at the bank again, it has an HQ plus six branches in Monaco.
100 grand will barely register on their radar....

 

[foursox]

At the moment it's tennis that fascinates Albert The Monte
Carlo Tennis Masters tournament takes place from April 10 to
18.

Prince Albert II of Monaco watches the semifinal match ---
The lady next to him is Cristiana Crociani, sister of Princess
Camilla of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, Duchess of Castro.

Mélanie de Lusignan attended as well.


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whereabouts was Charlene - not there? thanks

 

[DuedePhiladelphia]

If you think about it, 100 000 euros is a comparatively paltry sum by Monaco standards, especially when it has to be shared between seven

Looking at the bank again, it has an HQ plus six branches in Monaco.
100 grand will barely register on their radar....

I understand that it is not much money for MC's standards -- But! it happened! and seven people is alot of people to rob a bank and drive away!!!

 

[iceflower]

whereabouts was Charlene - not there? thanks

She attended the following day, the final match on Sunday, you
can find pics of that event in the family's current event thread.

 

[Marisaa]

Did Albert render the condolences about the death of Polish president in Russia?Anything known about it?

 

[Renata4711]

Don't know about that, but Monaco Centre de Presse reported today that PA's travel plans have been cancelled due to "le nuage volcanique"...

Accueil*>*Monaco Info en ligne*>*Programme du jour(Fr)

20 - 22 April 2010:

Prince Albert and Monaco's Minister of State Michel Roger make an official visit to the fourth "WIMA" Trade Show at the Grimaldi Forum, for NFC (Near Field Communication) technology.

(WIMA = Wireless Information Multimedia Applications)

Accueil*>*Monaco Info en ligne*>*Programme du jour(Fr)

 

[iceflower]

Here are the pics of the mentioned event:


Prince Albert II of Monaco and new State Minister of Monaco, Michel
Roger (pic 2) visit WIMA 2010 at Grimaldi Forum, in Monaco April 21,
2010.

WIMA is the leading international event for NFC technology will present
a bouquet of products, services & innovative applications on its brand
new exhibition area for 2010.


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[Juanita]

Prince Albert is at the funeral for the Juan Antonio Samaranch

 

[Renata4711]

Seeing PA and Michel Roger together, it seems to me that the new Minister of State looks more dynamic and "with it" than his two predecessors.....

 

[iceflower]

Prince Albert is at the funeral for the Juan Antonio Samaranch

Prince Albert at the funeral mass for former International Olympic Committee
president Juan Antonio Samaranch at Barcelona's cathedral on April 22, 2010.

Samaranch, one of the longest-serving presidents of the IOC, passed away
from a cardiorespiratory arrest at a Barcelona hospital on April 21, 2010 at
the age of 89. Hundreds of people, including top athletes and politicians, paid
tribute to Samaranch as he lay in wait in Barcelona.

On pic 2 Albert is pictured with Jacques Rogge, President of the International
Olympic Committee, on pic 3 he greets Maria Teresa Samaranch, daughter of
Juan Antonio Samaranch.


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[Nathalie Cox]

My condolences to the Samaranch family.

 

[iceflower]

Prince Albert today received Queen Silvia and King Carl Gustaf
of Sweden for the 59th World Baden-Powell Fellowsip Event
Scout Foundation diner at the Hotel de Paris, in Monaco 24
April 2010.


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[iceflower]

Prince Albert attended the opening of the new youth centre
"Ni Box" and tried out its bowling alley, Monaco, April 24,
2010. Albert was accompanied by the new State Minister of
Monaco, Michel Roger.

I couldn't resist putting the funny bowling pics in a chronological
order


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** belga gallery **

 

[Renata4711]

I love pic 3 - he's looking very athletic. Did Michel Roger also do some bowling?

Whether yes or no - he's already making an impact in the Principality.

 

[goody7058]

I wonder can PA really bowl or photo op. I wish PA can make a impact in his love life.

 

[michelleq]

Prince Albert attended the opening of the new youth centre
"Ni Box" and tried out its bowling alley, Monaco, April 24,
2010. Albert was accompanied by the new State Minister of
Monaco, Michel Roger.

I couldn't resist putting the funny bowling pics in a chronological
order


** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** Pic 3 ** Pic 4 ** Pic 5 ** Pic 6 **

** belga gallery **

Where was Charlene?

 

[Renata4711]

PA was there in an official capacity with the Minister of State.

They opened a new youth centre.

CW would not have attended such an official event.

 

[Renata4711]

This evening, in the Palais de Justice, the Superior committee of Magistrates is being installed.
PA will give a speech.

Later on, he will attend an event organised by his Foundation:
the first Euro-Mediterranean Forum on efficient energy, at the Fairmont.
Accueil*>*Monaco Info en ligne*>*Programme du jour(Fr)


Regarding Monegasque Law, I found the following link from "Monaco - AHJUCAF:
Monaco - AHJUCAF
This is a site about all the French-speaking Supreme Courts world-wide.
The abbreviation stands for:
Association des Hautes jurisdictions de cassation des pays ayant en partage l'usage du français - Phew!

The link is about a "Questionnaire sur l'indépendance de la justice Monaco" - a ver long document!

 

[iceflower]

Prince Albert II of Monaco attends the French L1 football
match Monaco vs Le Mans, on April 27, 2010 at the Louis
II stadium in Monaco.


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[Renata4711]

Two TGV high speed trains have already been fully booked for the Final in Paris !!

Allez les Rouge et Blanc...

 

[sandsla]

Prince Albert attended the opening of the new youth centre
"Ni Box" and tried out its bowling alley, Monaco, April 24,
2010. Albert was accompanied by the new State Minister of
Monaco, Michel Roger.

I couldn't resist putting the funny bowling pics in a chronological
order


** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** Pic 3 ** Pic 4 ** Pic 5 ** Pic 6 **

** belga gallery **

Thanks Iceflower I think we're missing the last shot that shows the result?
He looks like he knows how to bowl, I think he might even have it on Obama here?

 

[iceflower]

Maybe it's better that we do NOT know the result..


Today, May 10, 2010, Prince Albert as President of the CIESM attended
the 39th International Congress of Mediterranean Science Commission in
Venice, Italy.
The CIESM acts as a focus for the exchange of ideas, the communication
of scientific information and the development of scientific standards across
the Mediterreanean Sea and Black Sea. Held every three years the event
takes place between May 10th and 14th this year.

The lady pictured with him is Italian Environment Minister Stefania Prestigiacomo.


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[Lakshmi]

Albert seems agitated in presence of Italian minister. She is attractive.
On the other hand should should dress way better. She looks like she was going on the weekend not at conference at international level.

 

[Renata4711]

Since its re-opening on April 2nd, the Oceanographic Museum has been visited by more than 100,000 visitors!

Monaco.maville.com Musée océanographique : déjà 100 000 visiteurs !

And another article on PA meeting the Italian environment minister....
It seems that the Mediterranean is a barometer, in the sense that imminent major changes can be "read" in advance, e.g. proliferation of jellyfish, acidification of the seas etc.
By the way, the French have a lovely name for the Mediterranean - la Grande Bleue.

Monaco.maville.com Protection de la « Grande Bleue » : le prince Albert II à Venise

 

[Tosca]

Albert seems agitated in presence of Italian minister. She is attractive.
On the other hand should should dress way better. She looks like she was going on the weekend not at conference at international level.

Don't worry, Mrs. Prestigiacomo is happily married and has one son.

 

[iceflower]

Catherine Deneuve and Prince Albert pose for photographers during the
inauguartion of a new Hediard shop in Monaco on May 11, 2010. The
Hediard company, France's top names in fine foods, is owned by the
Luxadvor group controlled by Russian magnate Sergei Pugachev (see
pic 2).


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