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The Queen, as well as the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall, have postponed their upcoming engagements due to the current Coronavirus pandemic. The Queen was due to visit Cheshire and Camden on March 19 and March 26 respectively. There have been over 700 confirmed cases of the virus in the UK with 21 deaths. A newborn baby from London is the youngest confirmed sufferer of Coronavirus in … Continue reading
Posted in Denmark, Monaco, Norway, Sweden, The United Kingdom | Tagged Albert II of Monaco, Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Harald V of Norway, Margrethe II of Denmark, The Duchess of Cornwall, The Prince of Wales | 3 CommentsFuneral of the Count of Paris in Dreux
On February 2; it was the funeral Prince Henri, Count of Paris at the royal chapel in Dreux, the official burial site of members of the Orleanist royal family. The Count passed away on 21 January before he was due to attend the memorial mass for Louis XVI of France in Paris. His wife was unable to attend. The countess of Paris was hospitalized earlier this week. His four surviving … Continue reading
Posted in France | Tagged Albert II of Monaco, Archduke Georg of Austria, Archduke Karl of Austria, Carlos Hugo Duke of Parma, Crown Prince Moulay Hassan of Morocco, Funeral, House of Orléans, Prince Charles-Philippe Duke of Anjou, Prince Emanuele Filiberto of Savoy, Prince Gaston of Orléans, Prince Joseph of Orléans, Princess Maria Carolina of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, Princess Maria Chiara of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, Queen Sofia of Spain, The Count of Paris, The Duchess of Cadaval, The Duchess of Castro, The Duchess of Chartres, The Duchess of Orléans, The Duchess of Vendôme, The Duchess of Württemberg, The Duke of Angoulême, The Duke of Castro, The Duke of Chartres, The Duke of Orléans, The Duke of Vendôme | 3 CommentsThe Royals in PyeongChang: Opening Weekend
Following Friday night’s opening ceremony, the XXIII Olympic Winter Games kicked in to high gear over the weekend, with the first medals awarded and dozens of events held across PyeongChang and neighbouring Gangneung. Amongst the thousands of spectators were royals from the Netherlands, Monaco, Luxembourg and the UK. King Willem-Alexander, an honorary member of the International Olympic Committee, and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands were on hand on Saturday to congratulate three … Continue reading
Posted in Luxembourg, Monaco, The Netherlands, The United Kingdom | Tagged Albert II of Monaco, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands, Olympic Games, PyeongChang 2018, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, Sport, The Princess Royal | 2 CommentsJacques and Gabriella Join In The Circus Fun
Monaco’s youngest royals – three-year-old Hereditary Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella – made their debut appearance at the 42nd International Circus Festival of Monte-Carlo on Sunday, surprising royal watchers by at the afternoon performance. The twins, both wearing the Circus Festival scarf, were brought along by their father, Prince Albert II, to join other members of the family at the event. During the show, Princess Gabriella happily sat with her Tante Stéphanie, … Continue reading
Posted in Monaco | Tagged Albert II of Monaco, Camille Gottlieb, Circus, Hereditary Prince Jacques of Monaco, Patronage, Pauline Ducruet, Princess Gabriella of Monaco, Princess Stéphanie of Monaco | 3 CommentsStéphanie and Albert Lead The Way At Circus Festival Opening Night
The 42nd International Circus Festival of Monte-Carlo kicked off last night, with Prince Albert and Princess Stéphanie – who is chairwoman of the Circus Festival organising committee – in the front row to enjoy the event at the Chapiteau de Fontvieille. Ahead of the first performance, the Prince and Princess met with some of the acts who will be taking part in this year’s Circus Festival, and posed for photos on … Continue reading
Posted in Monaco | Tagged Albert II of Monaco, Circus, Louis Ducruet, Patronage, Pauline Ducruet, Princess Stéphanie of Monaco | 1 CommentPrince Albert and Princess Charlène Begin Visit to Burkina Faso
The Prince and Princess of Monaco arrived in Burkina Faso on Wednesday evening, ahead of a two-day official visit to the West African country. After an official welcoming ceremony at Palais de Kosyam, President Roch Marc Christian Kaboré and his wife, Sika Bella Kaboré, spent Thursday with Prince Albert and Princess Charlene, as they paid visits around Ouagadougou to various organisations. They visited a primary school in the town Saaba, and the National … Continue reading
Posted in Monaco | Tagged Albert II of Monaco, Bilateral Relations, Burkina Faso, Official Visit, President Kaboré of Burkina Faso, Princess Charlène of Monaco | Leave a commentNew Year’s Speeches from Denmark and Norway
Traditional New Year’s speeches from the monarchs of Denmark and Norway were released this evening, offering their respective peoples best wishes for the year to come and giving messages of moral support to the entire community. In Denmark, Queen Margrethe II spoke of how the country has weathered economic crises by utilising the broad talents of the entire population, saying that “Denmark needs different people with their individual abilities and talents, … Continue reading
Posted in Denmark, Norway | Tagged Albert II of Monaco, Harald V of Norway, Margrethe II of Denmark, New Year | 1 CommentSpreading The Christmas Cheer! Monaco’s Royals Hand Out Gifts
In the courtyard of the Prince’s Palace of Monaco on Wednesday, around 500 children from the Principality were welcomed by Prince Albert and Princess Charlène for an afternoon of fun at the Palace. Santa Claus was on hand to assist the Princely Couple, who were accompanied by Louis Ducruet and Camille Gottlieb, in distributing Christmas gifts to the children, before everyone headed to the Throne Room for afternoon tea and a … Continue reading
Posted in Monaco | Tagged Albert II of Monaco, Camille Gottlieb, Children, Christmas, Louis Ducruet, Princess Charlène of Monaco | 1 CommentPrincess Grace’s Children Attend Film Screening On Eve of 88th Birthday
On Saturday evening, the three children of the late Princess Grace of Monaco came together for a special screening of The Country Girl, the film that won her a Best Actress Academy Award. Prince Albert, Princess Caroline and Princess Stéphanie – who brought along her younger daughter, Camille Gottlieb – attended the screening at the Théâtre Princesse Grace. The Princess Grace Foundation USA hosted the event to mark the 35th anniversary of its … Continue reading
Posted in Germany, Monaco | Tagged Albert II of Monaco, Anniversary, Camille Gottlieb, Films, House of Hanover, Princess Caroline of Hanover, Princess Grace Foundation, Princess Grace of Monaco, Princess Stéphanie of Monaco | Leave a commentAlbert and Andrew Present For First Prince’s Cup in Port Hercule
As patrons, Prince Albert II of Monaco and the Duke of York were present for the first Prince’s Cup on Wednesday at Port Hercule. The Cup, a rowing competition, is held to benefit the Monaco branch of Outward Bound, an international non-profit organisation dedicated to “offering challenging activity courses in natural outdoor locations, which encourage personal development and growth”. The two Princes attended the launch and then watched the rowing races, … Continue reading
Posted in Monaco, The United Kingdom | Tagged Albert II of Monaco, Education, Patronage, Sport, The Duke of York | Leave a commentAlbert & Charlene Attend Princess Grace Awards
Princes Albert II -with moustache- and Princess Charlene of Monaco attended the 2017 Princess Grace Award Gala last night. The event was held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. The princess wore a wore a burgundy custom Ralph Lauren gown. The Award Gala was attended by a range of celebrities, such as actor Billy Zane and Kristen Davies. The iconic filmmaker James Cameron was this year’s recipient … Continue reading
Posted in Monaco | Tagged Albert II of Monaco, Awards, Celebrities, Princess Charlène of Monaco, Princess Grace Foundation, United States of America | 1 CommentAlbert and Charlène Attend Environmental Gala At Casino de Monte-Carlo
Thursday evening saw a glittering gala take place in the Salle Garnier at the Casino de Monte-Carlo, honouring actor Leonardo DiCaprio’s commitment to the preservation of the environment, with Prince Albert and Princess Charlène of Monaco in attendance. Prince Albert and Princess Charlène, in a lovely strapless evening gown with intricate gold, white and silver beading on the bodice, posed for photographs upon their arrival at the Monte-Carlo Gala for The Global Ocean, … Continue reading
Posted in Italy, Monaco | Tagged Albert II of Monaco, Celebrities, Environment, Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco, House of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, Princess Charlène of Monaco, Sustainability, The Duchess of Castro, The Duke of Castro | 2 CommentsPrincess Charlène Presents Medals At IAAF Diamond League ‘Herculis’ Leg
The Prince and Princess of Monaco were present on Friday for the Herculis athletics meet at the Stade Louis II. The meet is one of the IAAF Diamond League legs held each year. Princess Charlène – cutting a formidable figure in an apple green single-shouldered maxi dress paired with an intricate multi-coloured bead necklace – was tasked with presenting medals to several of the day’s winning athletes, including Wayde Van Niekerk from … Continue reading
Posted in Monaco | Tagged Albert II of Monaco, Princess Charlène of Monaco, Sport | 1 CommentBold And Beautiful: Charlène Dons Bright Red Maxi Dress For TV Soap Reception
The Princess of Monaco looked fabulous in a red flowing maxi dress on Sunday as she and Prince Albert attended a reception celebrating the 30th anniversary of American soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful. Working perfectly with Charlène’s tall physique, the dress featured a deep v-neckline which was the backdrop for a pearl cross necklace. The Princess and her husband posed for photos with some of the soap’s cast members, as … Continue reading
Posted in Monaco | Tagged Albert II of Monaco, Celebrities, Media, Princess Charlène of Monaco | Leave a commentHitting The Water: Prince Albert Takes Part In First Water Bike Challenge
Monaco’s Prince Albert hit the 21km stretch of water between Nice and Monaco on Sunday as part of the inaugural Riviera Water Bike Challenge, held to raise money for the Fondation Princesse Charlène de Monaco. He was joined by a number of famous athletes, such as Formula One’s David Coulthard and Nico Rosberg, marathon champion Paula Radcliffe, and South African Olympic swimming Ryk Neethling. Princess Charlene, who was originally said to have … Continue reading
Posted in Monaco | Tagged Albert II of Monaco, Celebrities, Fondation Princesse Charlène de Monaco, Patronage, Princess Charlène of Monaco, Sport | 1 CommentMonaco’s Princely Family Attend The Formula One Grand Prix
As they do each year, members of the Princely Family of Monaco were present for the 2017 Formula 1 Grand Prix de Monaco on Sunday. Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene headed onto the track ahead of the race, for the national anthem and a minute’s silence in honour of the victims of the Manchester terrorist attack. After the race, the couple were joined by Andrea and Pierre Casiraghi for … Continue reading
Posted in Monaco | Tagged Albert II of Monaco, Andrea Casiraghi, Beatrice Borromeo, Grand Prix, India Casiraghi, Pierre Casiraghi, Princess Charlène of Monaco, Sacha Casiraghi, Sport, Tatiana Casiraghi | Leave a commentRoyals Express Sorrow Over Manchester Attack
Europe’s heads of state have this morning expressed their sorrow and solidarity following the terrorist attack in Manchester last night, which killed 22 people when a bomb went off as people were leaving an Ariana Grande concert at Manchester Arena. Over 50 people were injured in the attack. Other royals also shared their messages of support on social media. Queen Elizabeth II this morning issued a message to the Lord-Lieutenant … Continue reading
Posted in Belgium, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Monaco, Romania, Spain, Sweden, The Netherlands, The United Kingdom | Tagged Albert II of Monaco, Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, Crown Prince Pavlos of Greece, Crown Princess Margareta of Romania, Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Felipe VI of Spain, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, House of Savoy, King Philippe of the Belgians, King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands, Prince Emanuele Filiberto of Savoy, Queen Letizia of Spain, Terrorism | 2 CommentsWho’s That On The Podium? It’s Raphaël!
There was a surprise guest on the winner’s podium at the 2017 FIA Formula E Monaco ePrix on Saturday afternoon, as Raphaël Elmaleh, three-year-old son of Charlotte Casiraghi, joined his mother during the trophy presentation. Young Raphaël was happily kept occupied by two toy race cars – how apt! – as Prince Albert II of Monaco presented trophies to the race’s top three finishers. Also present was Louis Ducruet, nephew of Prince Albert … Continue reading
Posted in Monaco | Tagged Albert II of Monaco, Charlotte Casiraghi, Louis Ducruet, Raphaël Elmaleh, Sport | 1 CommentNo Joy For The Home Side: Monaco Royals Attend Champions League Semi-Final
There were no smiles on the faces of the Monaco Princely Family on Wednesday May 3 as they watched AS Monaco Football Club go down 0-2 to Juventus during the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final. Prince Albert and Princess Charlène were joined by Andrea Casiraghi and Louis Ducruet, accompanied by his girlfriend Marie Chevalier, in the stands of the Stade Louis II for the match. All five … Continue reading
Posted in Monaco | Tagged Albert II of Monaco, Andrea Casiraghi, Football, Louis Ducruet, Princess Charlène of Monaco, Sport | Leave a commentPrince Albert Visits Site of the Second Battle of the Aisne
On Tuesday April 18, the Sovereign Prince of Monaco visit part of the site of the Second Battle of the Aisne, one of the many battles of the First World War. It was fought along France’s Chemin des Dames in April-May 1917. Prince Albert, whose great-grandfather Louis II of Monaco fought in the battle, visited the battle’s memorial, where he saw different artefacts connected to the conflict.
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