Enelle said:At the Abaca site there are pics of the late Prince Rainier lying in Monaco Palace chapel . It makes me wonder whose idea it was to take pics like that. Thats awful. There should be some respect to P. Raineir
michelle said:This is a normal thing to be done. At least here in Europe it is. It is an official thing. Like it has been done when Grace died ( or the pope as well). This is not a so called paparazi picture. It's an official photo.
It's very sad to see him anyway. Although I know it will be even more difficult when I'm in Monaco for the funeral.
Enelle said:I'm from Europe too and in my country there is similiar custom. When my aunt died (she had brain surgery so you can imagine how she looked) they opened the coffin & took pics of her. But what is the most sad her daughter had to watch it all. It was horrible.
marezdote said:Any word on who is attending his funeral yet?
marezdote said:Any word on who is attending his funeral yet?
I would think that for someone of Rainier's position, who was the longest-reigning monarch the heads of each monarchy or their heirs could at least represent their respective families.
Sara,it just announced that Queen Sonja of Norway and Prince Andrew will be one of guests there.I think there will be more.sara1981 said:who attend Europeans Royals includes Kings&Queens and Couples Crown Prince and Princess, Prince&Princess,Duke,Earl and Countess,etc. makes lists to attend funerals of Rainier
if have tv coverages of Prince Rainier in USA?
Sara Boyce
According to a spanish magazine, King Juan Carlos will be attending.
Alexandria said:According to the Scandinavian Royals MB it, Prince Joachim will represent the Danish royal contingent.
An "odd" mix of representatives to Rainier's funeral: A queen (Norway), and the younger brothers of two heirs to the throne (Andrew and Joachim for Charles and Frederik).
I would think that for someone of Rainier's position, who was the longest-reigning monarch the heads of each monarchy or their heirs could at least represent their respective families.
monaco70s said:I agree with you Alexandria on each Royal House either sending the Monarch or at least the Heir.
Well I don't think King Harald won't attend the funeral due to his health condition, but Haakon could also attend with his mom. I'm sure Carl Gustav, Sylvia, and Victoria will attend the funeral, as well as King Juan Carlos & Queen Sofia.
I'm surprised Princess Benedicte won't attend as she attended Grace's.