Sainte Devote Celebration: 2007 - 2023

[sophie25]

Always look forward to watching this live every year, a nice opportunity to see the children.

[cdm]

https://www.instagram.com/p/CKhEzESh...=1m4x1n28ybzv3

https://www.instagram.com/p/CKhEoDCB...=14pi8tk12u9r1

https://www.instagram.com/p/CKhBOKyh...d=1o84oqxacek2

This IG has some pictures of this years celebration.

I see Pauline and Camille in the background of the picture in the chapel.

[Florestane]

Originally Posted by cdm

https://www.instagram.com/p/CKhEzESh...=1m4x1n28ybzv3

https://www.instagram.com/p/CKhEoDCB...=14pi8tk12u9r1

https://www.instagram.com/p/CKhBOKyh...d=1o84oqxacek2

This IG has some pictures of this years celebration.

I see Pauline and Camille in the background of the picture in the chapel.

Lovely to see them all. Gabriella was very taken with the burning of the boat. Like her little pink outfit. There were slight Michael Jackson vibes with the hat and mask.

Love Charlene's coat - cosy and stylish.

[An Ard Ri]

Its such a wonderful tradition and Feast day and the fact we saw the Princely family is an extra bonus this year.

[iceflower]

Here are some more photos of today's celebration:


** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** Pic 3 ** Pic 4 ** Pic 5 ** rex gallery ** gtresnews gallery **


** gettyimages gallery: MCO: Ceremony Of The Sainte-Devote In Monaco ** ppe gallery **


** dailymail article: A bonne fire! Monaco’s Princess Gabriella and Prince Jacques steal the show as they join..**


** pm gallery: La princesse Gabriella et le prince Jacques ont embrasé la barque de Sainte-Dévote **


** pp gallery: Jacques et Gabriella de Monaco de sortie : total-look Dior et premier sac de luxe à 6 ans ! **

[sophie25]

The pictures WOULD have been lovely if it wasn't for those horrible, sinister looking masks. No one and no occasion looks pleasant with these over people's faces, especially children's. I also don't personally see why members of all the one family walking outside at a distance from other people must wear them but that's just my opinion, it's not the Princely family's fault that these are the rules.

[togram]

Charlene was very elegant. A lovely coat that was perfect for a chilly evening.

[Denville]

Originally Posted by sophie25

The pictures WOULD have been lovely if it wasn't for those horrible, sinister looking masks. No one and no occasion looks pleasant with these over people's faces, especially children's. I also don't personally see why members of all the one family walking outside at a distance from other people must wear them but that's just my opinion, it's not the Princely family's fault that these are the rules.

If they didn't wear masks, they would be bashed for failing to wear them....

[sophie25]

Originally Posted by Denville

If they didn't wear masks, they would be bashed for failing to wear them....

Your right, they absolutely had to wear the masks, I wasn't questioning the family but the logic of some of the rules themselves. It's a pity though that the children, at least, wore masks that were so severe. PG's little pink outfitt was in stark contrast to her black one, even a white or floral mask would have been a lot nicer.

[Denville]

Originally Posted by sophie25

Your right, they absolutely had to wear the masks, I wasn't questioning the family but the logic of some of the rules themselves. It's a pity though that the children, at least, wore masks that were so severe. PG's little pink outfitt was in stark contrast to her black one, even a white or floral mask would have been a lot nicer.

i dont think it matters waht they look like. If they protect people, then everyone should be wearing them.. and the best ones are the ones that protect best, regardless of what they look like

[HereditaryPrincess]

Great photos of the family at the festivities today, nice that they were able to continue despite Coronavirus.

Originally Posted by sophie25

The pictures WOULD have been lovely if it wasn't for those horrible, sinister looking masks. No one and no occasion looks pleasant with these over people's faces, especially children's. I also don't personally see why members of all the one family walking outside at a distance from other people must wear them but that's just my opinion, it's not the Princely family's fault that these are the rules.

An odd comment. What is sinister about wearing a mask during a pandemic? Masks aren't meant to be a fashion accessory, they're meant to keep you safe.

[Florestane]

The twins are 6 now.

Gabriella's black mask is quite a heavy contrast to the light pink - a lighter colour might have been more harmonious in terms of the outfit - but as a previous poster said, as long as it works...

Great to see them and I'm glad that a way was found to carry on with the tradition this year.

[victor1319]

Originally Posted by Florestane

Gabriella's black mask ...

It is dark blue. You can see this clearly in the last posting of the Prince Albert... thread, that their masks are dark blue.

So it is color-blocking, very fashionable . Nah, you are right, but I think, we all look a bit like bank robbers now.

[rominet09]

Pity they had to wear masks, especially the children !

[Denville]

Originally Posted by rominet09

Pity they had to wear masks, especially the children !

Its a pity any of us have to wear masks.. but if they help saves lives, its hardly to be regretted...

[iceflower]

The celebrations continued today, January 27, with the traditional mass at the Cathedral of Monaco:



** gettyimages gallery: MCO: Ceremony Of The Sainte-Devote In Monaco ** updated rex gallery **

[rominet09]

Originally Posted by Denville

Its a pity any of us have to wear masks.. but if they help saves lives, its hardly to be regretted...

Of course you are right, I wear masks too (about 25 of them handmade with my favourite fabrics !) and here you have to wear them even in the streets.... I said it was a pity because you cannot see their cute faces !!!!!

[An Ard Ri]

I'm really pleased to see that the Mass went ahead given all the restrictions and lockdowns of late.

Another semblance of normality being restored.

The Prince and Princess at Mass this morning at Monaco Cathedral of Notre-Dame-Immaculée
https://www.ppe-agency.com/show.php?...-2021%20Monaco

[melina premiere]

Video of the Sainte Devote and the burning of the canot

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MRKRgEt8Mw

[sophie25]

Do we know why the relics were not taken to the forecourt of the palace to be received by the Princely family from the balcony? I thought that would have been ok as it happens outside.