Prince Albert II of Monaco Current Events - Part 29: August 2010 - March 2013 - Page 34

NGalitzine · #**661** 10-31-2012, 04:57 PM

I am beginning to question how much time Albert actually spends in Monaco. He certainly seems to have a pretty heavy schedule galavanting around the globe on a regular basis. He might want to spend a bit more time at home and concentrate on the important business of providing an heir which is easier to do if you are both relaxed and in the same place.

gerry · #**662** 10-31-2012, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by NGalitzine

I am beginning to question how much time Albert actually spends in Monaco. He certainly seems to have a pretty heavy schedule galavanting around the globe on a regular basis. He might want to spend a bit more time at home and concentrate on the important business of providing an heir which is easier to do if you are both relaxed and in the same place.

with all the nasty rumours flying around Monaco and even nastier people spreading them in residence, it seems to me that the Prince and Princess are doing the right thing for the Succession in keeping le Rocher at a distance!

**iceflower** · #**663** 11-01-2012, 03:37 AM

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On October 31 Prince Albert has opened the 2012 Peace and Sport International Forum in Sochi, Russia, the host city of the 2014 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. It's the 6th edition of the forum but the first time ever that it has been hosted outside Monaco.

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**iceflower** · #**664** 11-02-2012, 08:09 AM

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On October 30 Prince Albert attended the inauguration of the new ceiling fresco of the Chapel of Mercy in Monaco:

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And today, November 2, Prince Albert has arrived for the mentioned visit in Kazakhstan.

(Take a look at the special position the photographer has

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LadyFinn · #**665** 11-02-2012, 04:26 PM

Next week Albert will make an official visit to Turkey
Official visit by HSH Prince Albert II to Turkey - Prince’s Palace of Monaco

LadyMacAlpine · #**666** 11-02-2012, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by NGalitzine

I am beginning to question how much time Albert actually spends in Monaco. He certainly seems to have a pretty heavy schedule galavanting around the globe on a regular basis. He might want to spend a bit more time at home and concentrate on the important business of providing an heir which is easier to do if you are both relaxed and in the same place.

He already has one in Caroline and Andrea who has been preparing for it according to sources in some articles I read some time ago. I still wouldn't be surprised once Andrea is married and had some more time to see Albert abdicate in favor of Andrea. It is documented in interviews that he really didn't want the job so I can't see him really wanting to have his child and the position placed on them taking away what most take for granted freedom of choice. Before he ever said it in an interview I posted had Albert been given a choice of careers it would have been working with children. I can also see him having chosen to work in the sports field. Just my thoughts on abdicating.

NGalitzine · #**667** 11-02-2012, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by iceflower

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And today, November 2, Prince Albert has arrived for the mentioned visit in Kazakhstan.

(Take a look at the special position the photographer has

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Looks kind of cold in Kazakhstan. Guess he wont be doing any swimming while he is there borat mankini picture - Bing Images

**iceflower** · #**668** 11-03-2012, 03:29 AM

Kazakhstan has temperatures near freezing point these days..

Here are some information, pics and videos of day 1:

** caspionet.kz: Albert II, Prince of Monaco, pays official visit to Kazakhstan **

** inform.kz: Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev, Prince Albert II of Monaco met in Astana **

** inform.kz: Epoch of Grace Kelly, Princess of Monaco expo opens in Astana **

**iceflower** · #**669** 11-06-2012, 06:03 AM

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Prince Albert has started his visit to Turkey today, November 6.

He visited Anitkabir, the Mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk in Ankara as well as the Ataturk and War of Independence Museum. The Turkish President Abdullah Gul formally welcomed Albert at the Cankaya Presidential Palace and afterwards a bilateral meeting was held.

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**An Ard Ri** · #**670** 11-06-2012, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by iceflower

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Prince Albert has started his visit to Turkey today, November 6.

He visited Anitkabir, the Mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk in Ankara as well as the Ataturk and War of Independence Museum. The Turkish President Abdullah Gul formally welcomed Albert at the Cankaya Presidential Palace and afterwards a bilateral meeting was held.

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Prince Albert II is certainly one of the most travelled European royals of late!

sophie25 · #**671** 11-06-2012, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by NGalitzine

I am beginning to question how much time Albert actually spends in Monaco. He certainly seems to have a pretty heavy schedule galavanting around the globe on a regular basis. He might want to spend a bit more time at home and concentrate on the important business of providing an heir which is easier to do if you are both relaxed and in the same place.

I've been thinking exactly the same thing. The Princess is almost 35 and becoming pregnant can take a bit longer at that age than in someone younger especially with a first child. The constant travelling even when together will hinder things further and I think then they should both slow down. Also, even if some say PA already has an heir in Andrea we shouldn't forget that PC expressed a great desire to have children before she got married but if she really wants this to happen they will have to spend longer together in the same place, it's just common sense.

**iceflower** · #**672** 11-07-2012, 03:02 AM

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Here are some more pics, a video and additional information about day 1 in Turkey:

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** tccb.gov.tr: Prince Albert II of Monaco at the Çankaya Presidential Palace **

** tccb.gov.tr: First State Visit from Monaco to Turkey **

** todayszaman.com: Monaco prince’s landmark visit set to boost relations with Turkey **

**iceflower** · #**673** 11-08-2012, 01:57 AM

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On the second day in Turkey, November 7, Prince Albert attended a meeting with members of the Chambers of Economic Development of Istanbul and the Principality. He gave a speech at the Boaziçi University and attended a cocktail party organised by his Foundation.

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** todayszaman.com: Prince of Monaco warns against climate change in İstanbul **

QUEENECE29 · #**674** 11-09-2012, 02:36 AM

Conrad Hotel Istanbul
VIP ADRES 9 KASIM 2012 / 2 - Hürriyet

Bogazici University Istanbul
Anadolu Ajans

Anitkabir - Ankara
Anadolu Ajans

with Prime Minister
Anadolu Ajans

with President
Anadolu Ajans

Galatasaray Club President
Anadolu Ajans

Museum of Anatolian Civilizations
Anadolu Ajans

**iceflower** · #**675** 11-15-2012, 02:20 AM

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On November 13, Prince Albert attended the closing ceremony of the 10th Congress of FICAC, the International Federation of Consular Corps and Associations, in Monaco.

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And yesterday, November 14, Prince Albert has opened the Monaco Media Forum that will take place until November 16.

** Pic ** Monaco Media Forum 2012 **

**iceflower** · #**676** 11-17-2012, 07:50 AM

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Prince Albert attended the opening of Catherine and Remy Marion's photographic exhibition 'Polar Bear' held at the Galerie des Pecheurs in Monaco on November 16, 2012.

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**iceflower** · #**677** 11-18-2012, 02:55 AM

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French chef Alain Ducasse with Prince Albert during their visit to the Mediterranean market place as part of celebrations of the 25th anniversary of his restaurant Le Louis XV in Monaco on November 17, 2012.

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**iceflower** · #**678** 11-24-2012, 03:22 PM

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Prince Albert attended the IAAF athlete of the year awards at the IAAF Centenary Gala in Barcelona today, November 24, 2012.

** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** Pic 3 ** zimbio/gettyimages gallery: IAAF Centenary Gala Show **

NGalitzine · #**679** 11-30-2012, 02:08 PM

The Franco-Iberian Royals Message Board: Prince of Monaco Royal Protector of the Corps of the Asturian Nobility

Albert has been appointed as a Royal Protector of the Corps of Asturian Nobility..

**An Ard Ri** · #**680** 11-30-2012, 03:36 PM

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The Franco-Iberian Royals Message Board: Prince of Monaco Royal Protector of the Corps of the Asturian Nobility

Albert has been appointed as a Royal Protector of the Corps of Asturian Nobility..

Strange that a Spanish royal was not appointed?