Prince Emanuele Filiberto, Princess Clotilde and Family 5: May 2008- - Page 2

**Tosca** · #21 06-27-2008, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Odette

Has anyone seen "La vie en rose"? Clotilde played the young Edith Piaf's mother. She also has a role on a play in Paris. They seem in love but do not always live in the same city.

I wonder what happened with the old country cottage that was being restored for them in Umbria about two or three years ago, and where they were intending to live with their to daugthers... Also wondering if Clotilde is still being attending the University for foreign students in Perugia.

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Originally Posted by iceflower

Prince Emanuele at a fashion event in Florence, Italy, June 19, 2008:

He was there to launch his own new line of men's clothing called "Principe d' Italia" (Prince of Italy). Not exactly the kind of stuff everyone can afford...

Odette · #22 06-27-2008, 10:50 AM

I wonder too about their plans to settle in Italy. I wonder as well how the Italians really feel about that branch of the family with the Duke of Aosta on the other side living in Italy and speaking Italian and apart from his divorce and remarriage he leads a quiet scandal free life.
I do not believe Italy is ready to restore the monarchy but even if they do do you believe E.F will be the choice?

**Tosca** · #23 06-27-2008, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Odette

I wonder too about their plans to settle in Italy. I wonder as well how the Italians really feel about that branch of the family with the Duke of Aosta on the other side living in Italy and speaking Italian and apart from his divorce and remarriage he leads a quiet scandal free life.
I do not believe Italy is ready to restore the monarchy but even if they do do you believe E.F will be the choice?

As I said many a time already, the Italians do not care a bit about the Prince of Venice, and his parents. Neither do they care about the Duke of Aosta.
Why should we restore the monarchy? This country has a lot more serious problems to solve. Bad economy to start with...

Odette · #24 06-27-2008, 11:10 AM

It was just a question in my mind. I read interviews E F gave before and of course if you hear him tell the tale the Italians adore him. Then there are these pesky questions about his father's alleged activities and the run for the Senate (?) EF made a few months back.
Personally I do not see any of the deposed monarchies being restored and as you said between illegal immigration, bad economy,social issues and other problems none of these countries need additional divisive issues.

**iceflower** · #25 06-30-2008, 03:30 PM

Clotilde Courau arrives at the Dior '09 Spring Summer
Haute Couture fashion show on June 30, 2008 in Paris, France.

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assia · #26 07-01-2008, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by iceflower

Clotilde Courau arrives at the Dior '09 Spring Summer
Haute Couture fashion show on June 30, 2008 in Paris, France.

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Who is she giving her hand to ? The bodyguard ?

zarat · #27 07-01-2008, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by iceflower

Clotilde Courau arrives at the Dior '09 Spring Summer
Haute Couture fashion show on June 30, 2008 in Paris, France.

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I'm not a specialist of fashion but in my humble opinion the colour of her dress doesn't fit to her hair..

Odette · #28 07-01-2008, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by iceflower

Clotilde Courau arrives at the Dior '09 Spring Summer
Haute Couture fashion show on June 30, 2008 in Paris, France.

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What time of the day was these photos taken? Whose hand is she holding?

Odette · #29 07-01-2008, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by zarat

I'm not a specialist of fashion but in my humble opinion the colour of her dress doesn't fit to her hair..

The hair, the sunglasses the evening gown and those shoes???????? standing on the sidewalk?

**iceflower** · #30 07-01-2008, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Odette

What time of the day was these photos taken? Whose hand is she holding?

I would say early afternoon, as she attended another event that
evening:

Clotilde Courau at Giorgio Armani '09 Spring Summer Haute Couture
fashion show at the Chaillot Palace on June 30, 2008 in Paris, France

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And here are pics from today:
Clotilde Courau attends Chanel '09 Spring Summer Haute Couture
fashion show at the Grand Palais on July 1, 2008 in Paris, France

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pamk · #31 07-01-2008, 12:30 PM

My take on the above posts:

The Duke of Aosta is no saint --- yes, he has been divorced and then there is the remarriage, but there is also the illegitimate baby with the newscaster a few years ago --- the poor baby is mentally handicapped. The Duke made a big deal of the whole affair in the press.
EF --- I somewhat admire him - at least he is trying to make a career for himself. He puts himself out there and shakes hands, attends events - and yes - has opinions. He should not be judged by the actions of hes father. I will say that if EF is going into the fashion business, he needs to clean himself up - better fitting suits, better personal grooming and do not wear brown shoes with gray suits!
As for Clothilde --- designers send free clothes to the annointed few celebrities who are attending their couture shows and the celebrities wear those clothes (the newest fashion) to the shows. Usually, free airfare, hotel,
limos, etc. are also thrown in. Some celebrities may also demand an "appearance fee." So, for Clothilde to wear that crazy get-up to the Dior show - that is a look worn by a model in the Dior show. Then, at Armani, she wears Armani and at Chanel, she wears Chanel. The couture house gets lots of free press and the celebrity gets lots of freebies --- Such a hard life!

Count · #32 07-01-2008, 06:26 PM

In the Italian aristocrats and monarchists clubs you can sometimes hear these words: "The last Savoia died in 1983". we refer to HM King Umberto II, he was the last male member of our Royal family with a Royal behaviour...At that time I was monarchist too (for family tradition) but after the death of King Umberto I changed my mind. Republic is very good and it will not change.
Emanuele Filiberto is trying to do better than his father but anyway his behavious is not the one of a King.

Odette · #33 07-01-2008, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by pamk

My take on the above posts:

As for Clothilde --- designers send free clothes to the annointed few celebrities who are attending their couture shows and the celebrities wear those clothes (the newest fashion) to the shows. Usually, free airfare, hotel,
limos, etc. are also thrown in. Some celebrities may also demand an "appearance fee." So, for Clothilde to wear that crazy get-up to the Dior show - that is a look worn by a model in the Dior show. Then, at Armani, she wears Armani and at Chanel, she wears Chanel. The couture house gets lots of free press and the celebrity gets lots of freebies --- Such a hard life!

Nothing wrong with that. What I find amusing is when the royals become celebrities for a few yards of fabric and some baubles.........One is either a HRH or a celebrity. These two should not mix.

Odette · #34 07-01-2008, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Count

In the Italian aristocrats and monarchists clubs you can sometimes hear these words: "The last Savoia died in 1983". we refer to HM King Umberto II, he was the last male member of our Royal family with a Royal behaviour...At that time I was monarchist too (for family tradition) but after the death of King Umberto I changed my mind. Republic is very good and it will not change.
Emanuele Filiberto is trying to do better than his father but anyway his behavious is not the one of a King.

You are not the only one who feels this way and this is not only for Italy. A lot of deposed monarchs kept their mouths shut and their dignity intact, then their children became or married celebrities who "compete" for magazine covers with the starlets.

Princess Robijn · #35 07-02-2008, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Odette

Nothing wrong with that. What I find amusing is when the royals become celebrities for a few yards of fabric and some baubles.........One is either a HRH or a celebrity. These two should not mix.

The problem with Princess Clotilde is that she is both. And as long as Italy isn't a monarchy, I have to be honest and say I don't really see the problem.

Odette · #36 07-02-2008, 08:01 AM

I do not think it is a problem. I find it amusing that when it suits (does not apply only to her) them they are wearing their tiaras and when it does not they are hugging Armani or Valentino or whoever is the donor of the outfit......

giov · #37 07-02-2008, 10:34 AM

Thanks for all the pics Iceflower!

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Originally Posted by Odette

I wonder too about their plans to settle in Italy.

A few months ago, I saw an interview to Clotilde on a show called "La vita in diretta".
They asked her: "When will you move to Italy?" , and she answered "mai", that means "never". It was funny because they had asked the same question to EF ,one minute before, and his answer was: " in a few months"!

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Originally Posted by pamk

I will say that if EF is going into the fashion business, he needs to clean himself up - better fitting suits, better personal grooming and do not wear brown shoes with gray suits!

I don't see him like a future succesful fashion businessman, in Italy at least.
Pamk, men can wear brown shoes and gray suits, in Europe at least. It is considered a right choice.

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Originally Posted by Princess Robijn

The problem with Princess Clotilde is that she is both. And as long as Italy isn't a monarchie, I have to be honest and say I don't really see the problem.

Totally right!