Prince Albert II of Monaco Current Events - Part 28 (Sep. 2009 - August 2010)

[Sofiero]

Originally Posted by Renata4711

I've just received my copy of "Monaco - Vivre ma ville" in my inbox.
It's issued by the Mairie (Mayor's office) and, apart from articles, has many photos, including several of PA.
Monaco Vivre Ma Ville - Le magazine d'information de la Mairie de Monaco

My favourite is the lovely photo of the Christmas Market, with its "blue tree".
This tree can also be seen on the Monaco webcam !
Monaco Webcam

Thanks for the nice links.

[Renata4711]

Albert's New Year broadcast to the Monegasques:
(my summary of his speech - only 20% allowed!)

PA's somewhat solemn speech exhorts his people to solidarity with the less well off, and he reaffirms the ambition of a "solid" Principality on the international scene.

Although less touched by the economic downturn, Monaco experienced consequences in the social sector, but there are signs of recovery. He wants the Monegasques to realise that they live in a free and peaceful country, with security, comfort and good facilities, and he wants Monaco to adapt its development to the preservation of the environment.

He wants everyone's engagement and solidarity with the less well off, and wants all decisions and actions to strengthening Monaco's place on the competitive international scene.

He asks the younger generation for engagement towards the future, and he thanks the Monegasque Government and the outgoing Minister of State for his efficiency and authority, and the National Council, and he asks his people to advance in a spirit of unity.

He finishes with another reminder about those who are unemployed, isolated, ill.

Monaco.maville.com Les voeux du prince Albert II aux Monégasques pour 2010

[Glistening Seas]

So glad for the translation! Was the speech made live at least to Monaco!

Hopefully we shall see pics of the events?! Happy holidays to all. Hope everyone got what they wanted for Christmas hee. Best wishes for fab New Year

[Renata4711]

Albert records his speech(es) in advance, at the Riviera Radio studio in Monaco.

There is currently an image of PA on their website, when he visited Rob and Pete.
The Full English Breakfast | Riviera Radio

[Count]

Originally Posted by Renata4711

Albert records his speech(es) in advance, at the Riviera Radio studio in Monaco.

There is currently an image of PA on their website, when he visited Rob and Pete.
The Full English Breakfast | Riviera Radio

Albert has also received the title of dr honoris causa from the University of Nice Acropolis

[Glistening Seas]

The New Years Eve broadcast pics were quite nice! He kept his speech shorter this year! What was the award in Nice for?? Was it his global warming work or was it for something else???

[Count]

Originally Posted by Glistening Seas

The New Years Eve broadcast pics were quite nice! He kept his speech shorter this year! What was the award in Nice for?? Was it his global warming work or was it for something else???

He received it on 6th november for his engagement in research for Marine Biology from the Nice Sophia Antipolis University.

[Glistening Seas]

Pa's marine research is topic that is quite near to his heart. Then we could find out why those dolphins were in the Monaco waters so close to shore!! Although it seems not surprising Monaco seems irresistable to them too as it does to everyone else!!

[Renata4711]

From Nice-Matin:
PA has written a letter of condolence to to the widow of Philippe Séguin, a senir official who died suddenly aged 66.

PA describes Séguin as a statesman, a passionate servant of the French Republic, and formerly President of the National Assembly in that country; someone of independence of spirit, with strength of convictions, with authority and fidelity.

Monaco.maville.com Albert II écrit Ã* Mme Philippe Séguin

And here's a photo of the gentleman ... he looks great in his ermine gown.....

http://www.lesmanantsduroi.com/artic...ticle61150.php

[iceflower]

Monaco, January 11th 2010: Alexia Barrier, a young sailor of 30 years,
left the port of Monaco for her project "4myPlanet" a round the world
solo in the benefit of research and new technologies. Prince Albert
attended the event as well:


** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** belga **

[Renata4711]

Alexia on Monaco Telecom:

Alexia Barrier a quitté le Rocher | Portail info Monaco

...and on her own website.....nice music and visuals:
..::Alexia BARRIER::..

...and another one..... with PA !
http://www.4myplanet.eu/

[iceflower]

Interesting to see, thanks Renata4711!


Prince Albert, general director of International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor
(ITER) and Japanese Kanama Ikeda visit the construction site for International
Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) site in Saint-Paul-les-Durance,
southern France on January 12, 2010.
ITER is designed to produce 500 megawatts of power for extended periods,
10 times the energy needed to keep the energy-generating plasma - a form
of radioactive gas - at extremely high temperatures.


** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** Pic 3 ** Pic 4 ** belga ** belga 2 **

[Renata4711]

This project has a site in English: "ITER - the way to new energy"
ITER - the way to new energy

ITER is also on Facebook...and has more than 1500 fans....
ITER | Facebook

The project is situated in a very beautiful place:
Saint Paul lez Durance, near Aix-en-Provence
Site officiel de Saint Paul lez Durance ›*Iter

[Renata4711]

fROM THE PALACE:

Today. PA assembled the Monegasque government, the Monegasque Red Cross, and other organisations under a new project: MONACO COLLECTIF HAITI.

Palais de S.A.S. le Prince de Monaco - S.A.S. le Prince Albert II mobilise Monaco en faveur d’Haïti

[Renata4711]

"Valeri crosses the floor in historic move"

Another innovation by PA: for the first time ever, a National Council President (Stephane Valeri) has been allowed to "cross the floor" and become an advisor in the Prince's Government.

The new President of the Conseil National (Monaco's Parliament) is Jean Francois Robillon.

Valeri crosses the floor in historic move - The Riviera Times Online

[Glistening Seas]

It appears the illustrious PA and Monaco are making strides to continue with their biodiversity interests! It's wonderful that PA & Monaco are helping in Haiti as well !! The before & after pics of Haiti were astounding and certainly showed a tremendous movement took place. So it seems it will take a concerted effort from all Nations to do what is needed to once again intervene at a time when it is so needed.

[Bones]

It is wonderful that Prince Albert is responding so energetically to the catastrophe in Haiti. In the face of such a disaster it is very moving to see so many countries, from the largest to the smallest, responding with all the help they can muster. Prince Albert has really shown great compassion and decisive leadership in this crisis. God save the poor people of Haiti and here's to the Sovereign Prince for rushing to their assistance.

[iceflower]

Prince Albert visited the new offices of the public security services
and presented his new year wishes, Monaco, January 18, 2010



** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** Pic 3 ** Pic 4 ** belga **

[Glistening Seas]

Looks like a state of the art facility; how nice!
Pa always manages to look so elegant and so stately all the pics turned out great.

[Jaya]

Originally Posted by Bones

It is wonderful that Prince Albert is responding so energetically to the catastrophe in Haiti. In the face of such a disaster it is very moving to see so many countries, from the largest to the smallest, responding with all the help they can muster. Prince Albert has really shown great compassion and decisive leadership in this crisis. God save the poor people of Haiti and here's to the Sovereign Prince for rushing to their assistance.

The Sovereign Prince shows a personal initiative in this catastrophe that is above and beyond the call of duty.