National Day Monaco: 2006 - 2022

[Nathalie Cox]

Question: does anybody know why the 2 little kids that received Albert, Charlene and Caroline at the Opera are dressed all in white? Face included?

[Smush]

These two were part of the opera that was shown. They were on stage, I recall it was “Mephisto “.

[Nathalie Cox]

Originally Posted by Smush

These two were part of the opera that was shown. They were on stage, I recall it was “Mephisto “.

Thanks!

[CasiraghiTrio]

Originally Posted by melina premiere

KittyAtlanta, it could be a false fur handbag.
Charlene said in an interview, she is vegetarian because she likes a lot the animals and she does not want to eat their meat, she is also at born free assocation. I had some years a coat with false fur, it looked like to a thrue fur coat

this evening Monaco info shows the giving of the packages to people by Prince Albert, Princess Charlène and princess stéphanie, we notice that the prince and the princesses are very liked, prince Albert and Stéphanie know almost all the people, Princess Stephanie is very humble and parcularly loved by the people. We notice also that princess Charlène understandsvery well the french language and she speak also french with an accent
It is the first time we can watch an event of this sort in living, I hope we will see this event again to morrow, you could watch on monaco info line

I didn't know Charlene was a vegetarian. She does not eat any meat at all?

Stella McCartney said in her interview with Charlotte that she thought people shouldn't even wear fake furs because the representation is the same.

[azure]

Fake furs are very much alike with the true once. I don't find it that bad if she wears a fur as long as it is Fake. I understand her love about animals as i had been a vegetarian myself.

[fandesacs2003]

Were Steph's kids at the National Day?? I did not see any picture.

[iceflower]

No, as always they did not attend. A pity but therefore not surprising

[Nathalie Cox]

Originally Posted by CasiraghiTrio

I didn't know Charlene was a vegetarian. She does not eat any meat at all?

Stella McCartney said in her interview with Charlotte that she thought people shouldn't even wear fake furs because the representation is the same.

I remember having seen a pic (screencap of zdf documentary) of Charlene eating chicken with her hands, in her younger years. But, maybe she is vegeterian now. Or, a sort of a vegeterian. Actually, i don't understand vegetarians very well, because some say they are but they eat fish or chicken. (isn't that, like, white meal?)
But i think there's also a difference between vegan and vegetarian.

Interesting point of what Stella said. Doesn't she design anything with fur, then?

(sorry if i'm going off topic here with furs and vegetarians)

[azure]

Originally Posted by Nathalie Cox

I remember having seen a pic (screencap of zdf documentary) of Charlene eating chicken with her hands, in her younger years. But, maybe she is vegeterian now. Or, a sort of a vegeterian. Actually, i don't understand vegetarians very well, because some say they are but they eat fish or chicken. (isn't that, like, white meal?)
But i think there's also a difference between vegan and vegetarian.

Interesting point of what Stella said. Doesn't she design anything with fur, then?

(sorry if i'm going off topic here with furs and vegetarians)

Those vegetarians don't do it because they love animals, but they simply follow a diet which doesn't contain meat but fish. Therefore they do it for their health. There're maany types of vegetarians but i cannot type them here

[fandesacs2003]

Originally Posted by iceflower

No, as always they did not attend. A pity but therefore not surprising

Thanks.

I do not understand Stephanie's position. OK, when her kids very very young she wanted to protect them but now? At least Louis and Pauline are adults, they live in Monaco, and their very high life of level is mainly due to the Monaco heritage. How could they behavior so indifferent to their position? I think she exagerates. She has only the good points but no obligation??

[Nathalie Cox]

Originally Posted by azure

Those vegetarians don't do it because they love animals, but they simply follow a diet which doesn't contain meat but fish. Therefore they do it for their health. There're maany types of vegetarians but i cannot type them here

Ok! Yeah, i knew there were different types.
Thanks azure!

[iceflower]

This is the thread dedicated to the National Day celebrations 2012!

They will take place on Sunday, November 18th and Monday,
November 19th, 2012, additional events take place the preceding days.

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[iceflower]

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The Princely Palace has released the programme for this year's National Day celebrations today, November 15:

Thursday, November 15
14 H 30 Presentation of Medals of work by the Minister of State Oceanographic Museum
17 H 30 Presentation of Medals of Honor volunteers by Prince Hall of Mirrors

Friday, November 16
09 H 30 Medal of Honor Ceremony (Public) Oceanographic Museum
11 H 15 Socket Weapons and decorations ceremony by the Minister of State at the Grimaldi Forum Canopy
15 H 30 discount Medal of Honor (Centre Hospitalier Princesse Grace) Oceanographic Museum


Saturday, November 17
10 H 30 Discount packages to the Monegasque Red Cross by TSH Prince and Princess and HSH Princess Stephanie Monaco Red Cross
15 H 00 Medals for Physical Education and Sport by HSH Prince Ministry of State
17 H 15 Presentation ceremony in the Orders of St. Charles and Grimaldi by HSH Prince ,Throne Room

Sunday, November 18
9 H 45 Presentation of Medals of Merit National Blood by Prince, Throne Room
10 H 30 Medals for the Recognition of the Monegasque Red Cross by Prince Blue Room
11 H 30 Discount Decorations of Cultural Merit by HRH the Princess of Hanover Blue Room
14 H 30 Discount Packages by HSH Princess Stephanie Foyer Rainier III
18 H 30 Reception of the Diplomatic Corps and Consular Corps Large apartments
20 H 30 Fireworks Port of Monaco
21 H 00 Dinner in honor of Ambassadors Salle Belle Epoque, Hotel Hermitage


Monday, November 19
10 H 00 Te Deum Monaco Cathedral
11 H 20 Taking delivery of arms and badges of rank and medals Courtyard
11 H 40 Socket Weapons and military parade Palace Square (Hall of Mirrors)
13 H 00 Lunch Official Throne Room
20 H 00 Gala "La Fanciulla del West" by Giacomo Puccini Grimaldi Forum

For those who are interested, the Palace this year offers a large and very interesting overview of the mass, the prayers, the medals and much more:


** source: palais.mc: Dossier de presse Fête Nationale ** translation **

[iceflower]

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Today, November 17, Prince Albert, Princess Charlene and Princess Stephanie handed out presents at the Red Cross headquarters in Monaco.


Pic 12 is so nice


** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** Pic 3 ** Pic 4 ** Pic 5 ** Pic 6 ** Pic 7 ** Pic 8 ** Pic 9 ** Pic 10 ** Pic 11 ** Pic 12 ** Pic 13 **


** belga/afp gallery ** pp gallery: Charlene, Albert et Stéphanie de Monaco réunis pour une grande fête du coeur **


** gettyimages gallery: MCO: Monaco Red Cross Gifts Distribution **

[sophie25]

If PC receives the order of St Charles would it be today at the presentation ceremony with the other recipients?

[lazuli]

It would be so nice to see Andrea and Tatiana in the balcony of the palace next monday... sigh...

[kiina]

Originally Posted by iceflower

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Today, November 17, Prince Albert, Princess Charlene and Princess Stephanie handed out presents at the Red Cross headquarters in Monaco.

Pic 12 is so nice

** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** Pic 3 ** Pic 4 ** Pic 5 ** Pic 6 ** Pic 7 ** Pic 8 ** Pic 9 ** Pic 10 ** Pic 11 ** Pic 12 ** Pic 13 **

** belga/afp gallery **

Steph so natural! Love it! :-)

[C4A]

Is it possible to watch any of the events live? I expected Monaco Info to carry it, but nothing. Would love to know whether P Charlene received an order today...

[melina premiere]

Palais Princier de Monaco - Prince's Palace of Monaco (Official)'s Photos | Facebook

Princess charlene received the dignity of saint Charles this evening from prince albert
there is the photo and the announce on the official page of the palace on face book

[sophie25]

Originally Posted by melina premiere

Palais Princier de Monaco - Prince's Palace of Monaco (Official)'s Photos | Facebook

Princess charlene received the dignity of saint Charles this evening from prince albert
there is the photo and the announce on the official page of the palace on face book

Congratulations to PC I am thrilled that she now has the order and what a lovely way to be presented with it. Roll on the official portrait now with her wearing it (with a tiara of course!)