Funeral of Prince Rainier: April 15, 2005

[monaco70s]

Prince Faisal of Jordan has arrived

Alexander Of Yugoslav

 

[monaco70s]

Caro, Stephanie and Albert go to Blue room.

 

[monaco70s]

The procession of Royals and heads of State will soon begin.

 

[Dennism]

Yes, they are showing them now. Just saw Juan Carlos and Willem Alexander.

 

[monaco70s]

The royal procession ahs begun

 

[Ariel]

I just read in the newspapers that just 200 citizens from 3000 expected have arrived to the funerals, they have said it the place looks desert. It sounds strange to me but i just read it in the news.

 

[Dennism]

Albert, Caroline and Stephanie have appeared and are walking down the steps for the cortege. Caroline´s children are behind them.

 

[MoonlightRhapsody]

OOOOhh...I'm trying to find a channel here in California that is broadcasting the funeral! CNN isn't doing it.

 

[monaco70s]

I see All the family and also Elizabeth Ann

 

[Dennism]

There is now a slow procession following the coffin through the narrow streets.

 

[monaco70s]

Sad

 

[Dennism]

Yes, very sad. That music was heart-wrenching.

 

[monaco70s]

The funeral has begun, Antoniette is next to Caroline, Vigirina Gallico, lady in waiting is behind.

 

[monaco70s]

I really like how the Cathedral was decorated. Rainier's orders and condecorations were placed next to his coffin.

Ernst Jr. and Prince Franz OF Baviera were with the family in the procession. Also Elizabeth Ann and her daughter Melanie.

 

[monaco70s]

What really touched me was that Prince Rainier's dog joined the procession. There will be shot 36 cannons.

Apparently Princess Caroline chose some of the music played today.

 

[Danielle]

They all look so sad.

 

[monaco70s]

Andrea, Charlotte, Pierre, Ernst Jr., Christian, and Melanie lit the candles. Largerfeld is there too.

 

[Danielle]

Andrea, Charlotte, Pierre, Ernst Jr., Christian, and Melanie lit the candles. Largerfeld is there too.

I found that very touching.

 

[monaco70s]

So did I. I think I saw The Princes of Venice

 

[monaco70s]

There are 3 bouquets from Prince Rainier's 3 children. Chris Levine and Marco Casraighi just said a prayer.

 

[Dennism]

Cnn is going to it every once in awhile. They mentioned how deserted Monaco looked just like Ariel said.

 

[HMQueenElizabethII]

I wonder should we make a thread for the funeral of Prince Rainier or we pot the pics in this thread too?

 

[monaco70s]

I think post them here

 

[Dennism]

Here are some photos from the procession first:

 

[monaco70s]

They just commulgated

 

[Dennism]

More photos from the Procession

 

[HMQueenElizabethII]

From AAP Image:

 

[HMQueenElizabethII]

Some more photos:

 

[HMQueenElizabethII]

Very sad Caroline and Stephanie:

 

[HMQueenElizabethII]

Some more photos: