General News & Information about Albert, Charlene & Family Part 6: February 2022 -


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Yesterday, July 3, Prince Albert and Alexandre had lunch with Norwegian footballer Erling Haaland, footballer Sander Berge, former footballer Alf-Inge Håland and Umar Kamani creator of Pretty Little Thing:


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Bunte, the German tabloid, is stirring up things with some stories about the Princely House of Monaco.
https://www.bunte.de/royals/fuerste...-monaco-schwere-demuetigung-fuer-charlne.html

First, they say, Prince Albert was humiliating Princess Charlène, his wife. The background is an ongoing corruption scandal in the Principality of Monaco.

Alledgedly some advisors close to the Princely House are involved in some shady deals with real estate. They were recently kicked out of their jobs with the Palace.

And one of them was not only a financial advisor to the Prince but the personal, quasi paternal right hand of Princess Charlene too.

In an interview with the French newspaper "Le Figaro" the Prince said, that he discussed the matter with his two sisters Stéphanie and Caroline. He said, that everything was done in consultation with them, because the monetary fortune of the Princely House was involved.

Princess Charlène? Was not mentioned...

Bunte explains this by declaring, Princess Charlène is excluded from important decisions...

But the storytelling of Bunte, the German tabloid, does not end here!
https://www.bunte.de/royals/fuerste...ert-verteidigt-sie-ihren-platz-am-palast.html

Going on, they declare, the Princess is fighting for her standing at the Princely Court, since she did hold a meeting of her foundation with a photo op in the gardens of the Palais Princier...
 
victor1319 said:
Bunte, the German tabloid, is stirring up things with some stories about the Princely House of Monaco.
https://www.bunte.de/royals/fuerste...-monaco-schwere-demuetigung-fuer-charlne.html

First, they say, Prince Albert was humiliating Princess Charlène, his wife. The background is an ongoing corruption scandal in the Principality of Monaco.

Alledgedly some advisors close to the Princely House are involved in some shady deals with real estate. They were recently kicked out of their jobs with the Palace.

And one of them was not only a financial advisor to the Prince but the personal, quasi paternal right hand of Princess Charlene too.

In an interview with the French newspaper "Le Figaro" the Prince said, that he discussed the matter with his two sisters Stéphanie and Caroline. He said, that everything was done in consultation with them, because the monetary fortune of the Princely House was involved.

Princess Charlène? Was not mentioned...

Bunte explains this by declaring, Princess Charlène is excluded from important decisions...

But the storytelling of Bunte, the German tabloid, does not end here!
https://www.bunte.de/royals/fuerste...ert-verteidigt-sie-ihren-platz-am-palast.html

Going on, they declare, the Princess is fighting for her standing at the Princely Court, since she did hold a meeting of her foundation with a photo op in the gardens of the Palais Princier...
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I don't think, that Charlene has anything to do with the Grimaldi family fortune, it belongs only the Grimaldis and their children. I don't see any problem, that it was not discuss with her.
 
victor1319 said:
Bunte, the German tabloid, is stirring up things with some stories about the Princely House of Monaco.
https://www.bunte.de/royals/fuerste...-monaco-schwere-demuetigung-fuer-charlne.html

First, they say, Prince Albert was humiliating Princess Charlène, his wife. The background is an ongoing corruption scandal in the Principality of Monaco.

Alledgedly some advisors close to the Princely House are involved in some shady deals with real estate. They were recently kicked out of their jobs with the Palace.

And one of them was not only a financial advisor to the Prince but the personal, quasi paternal right hand of Princess Charlene too.

In an interview with the French newspaper "Le Figaro" the Prince said, that he discussed the matter with his two sisters Stéphanie and Caroline. He said, that everything was done in consultation with them, because the monetary fortune of the Princely House was involved.
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Thank you for posting this, victor1319. I would be interested to learn more about the corruption allegations that have apparently been rocking the principality since at least 2021. It is interesting that Prince Albert II strenuously denied that his advisers were in any way culpable instead of saying something about waiting for a proper investigation, as heads of state often do. Given that, and his relatively strong authority in the principality compared to most European monarchs, I would say that if there is any truth to the corruption allegations then it reflects poorly on him.

Can anyone share more information about the allegations of corruption and the Le Figaro interview?
 
I'd take anything written in one of those trashy Tabloid/Celeb magazines with a grain of Salt.
It wasn't long ago that the tabloids were claiming the Princely Couple were divorcing :whistling:
 
An Ard Ri said:
I'd take anything written in one of those trashy Tabloid/Celeb magazines with a grain of Salt.
It wasn't long ago that the tabloids were claiming the Princely Couple were divorcing :whistling:
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That is why I am more interested in serious reporting about the alleged corruption in the principality in connection with the leaked real estate documents than the tabloid's allegations about the couple's marriage. :flowers:
 
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Tatiana Maria said:
Thank you for posting this, victor1319. I would be interested to learn more about the corruption allegations that have apparently been rocking the principality since at least 2021...
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Hi, Tatiana Maria, I have mostly bad news: The French newspapers are funny - They want money...:ermm:

The article in Le Figaro is here for 99 €uro cent:
https://www.lefigaro.fr/internation...aire-place-nette-dans-la-principaute-20230712
(In French, sorry!)

The original report from Le Monde english is here (2,49 €uro):
Part 1: https://www.lemonde.fr/en/france/ar...shaking-the-prince-s-entourage_5983521_7.html

Part 2: https://www.lemonde.fr/en/france/ar...-to-create-a-palace-revolution_5983616_7.html

And here is a new short snippet from Switzerland - but it is for free, without any hustle:
https://www.schweizer-illustrierte....entlasst-engen-vertrauten-von-charlene-621110
(In German, sorry!)


And another with some backgrounds from Austria:
https://www.derstandard.at/story/30...naco-muss-sich-in-immobilienaffaere-erklaeren
(IN German, sorry!)
 
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Bunte reports. A follow up to the corruption scandal in Monaco.
https://www.bunte.de/royals/fuerste...tenpalast-fuerchtet-skandalenthuellungen.html

Monaco has the "problem", that state attorneys and judges are chosen under the prerogative of France.

So: There were search warrants issued and houses searched by the police. Namely those of the personal lawyer of Prince Albert, Thierry Lacoste, the Chief of Government, Laurant Anselmi, and the President of Monaco's Supreme Court, Didier Linotte. Additionally the residence of Prince Albert's financial advisor und personal right hand man of Princess Charlène was searched.

The lawyer of Mr. Palermo, Prince Albert's financial advisor, comments: The assault on Claude Palermo is an assault on the Prince. All secrets were lifted - personal and stately as well.

Mr. Palermo is said to know everything: From the personal money account data of the Prince to state investments. Especially about the newest multi-billion projects, which are in question with the corruption allegations.

And it is said, that this Mr. Palermo has now a bad opinion of Prince Albert and Princess Charlène after he was dismissed by the Palace.

I fear, there is more to come!:ermm::whistling:

For Tatiana Maria:
Bild, the German daily, reported and was cited by Bunte...
https://www.bild.de/unterhaltung/ro...stenhof-die-monaco-affaere-84942796.bild.html
(Sorry, only in German!)

Le Monde, the French newspaper, cited by Bunte...
https://www.lemonde.fr/societe/arti...rt-ii-secoue-la-principaute_6183506_3224.html
(Sorry, in French and behind a paywall!)
 
iceflower said:
Albert, Charlene and the twins have been pictured enjoying their summer vacation on the yacht "Avantage" off Corsica. Owner of the yacht is Bulat Utemuratov, "a controversial oligarch from Kazakhstan":
** bild article: Albert und Charlène urlauben auf Oligarchen-Jacht **
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I have been reading at Bunte online, that this "oligarch" from Kazakhstan owns a villa in or near Monaco and is financially involved in the billions of Dollar worth land reclaiming from the sea and private real estate projects in Monaco.

This will not make the corruption allegations go away!
 
They really should not be seen with Bulat Utemuratov. I don't understand Albert and Charlene. Do they really want to be linked to another scandal?

The couple can more than afford to rent a yacht for the summer if they so desire. I don't understand why they would want to smooch off a Kazakh tyrant accused of money laundering and embezzlement...etc.
 
The DM is claiming that Charlene is now living in Switzerland and will only return to Monaco for official appearances.
 
Mirabel said:
The DM is claiming that Charlene is now living in Switzerland and will only return to Monaco for official appearances.
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No, Bild is claiming that.

https://www.bild.de/bild-plus/unter...ur-noch-zeremonielles-paar-85125404.bild.html

The Daily Mail clearly states that it is is merely reporting on reports in "European media", specifically Bild and Voici.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/...aco-Switzerland-Prince-Albert-ceremonial.html

The Voici report can be read here:

https://www.voici.fr/news-people/in...charlene-voit-son-mari-sur-rendez-vous-763818
 
The Daily Mail and Bild often lean towards sensationalism, but I don't a lot about Voici. How trustworthy is it?
 
victor1319 said:
Bunte reports. A follow up to the corruption scandal in Monaco.
https://www.bunte.de/royals/fuerste...tenpalast-fuerchtet-skandalenthuellungen.html

Monaco has the "problem", that state attorneys and judges are chosen under the prerogative of France.

So: There were search warrants issued and houses searched by the police. Namely those of the personal lawyer of Prince Albert, Thierry Lacoste, the Chief of Government, Laurant Anselmi, and the President of Monaco's Supreme Court, Didier Linotte. Additionally the residence of Prince Albert's financial advisor und personal right hand man of Princess Charlène was searched.

The lawyer of Mr. Palermo, Prince Albert's financial advisor, comments: The assault on Claude Palermo is an assault on the Prince. All secrets were lifted - personal and stately as well.

Mr. Palermo is said to know everything: From the personal money account data of the Prince to state investments. Especially about the newest multi-billion projects, which are in question with the corruption allegations.

And it is said, that this Mr. Palermo has now a bad opinion of Prince Albert and Princess Charlène after he was dismissed by the Palace.

I fear, there is more to come!:ermm::whistling:

For Tatiana Maria:
Bild, the German daily, reported and was cited by Bunte...
https://www.bild.de/unterhaltung/ro...stenhof-die-monaco-affaere-84942796.bild.html
(Sorry, only in German!)

Le Monde, the French newspaper, cited by Bunte...
https://www.lemonde.fr/societe/arti...rt-ii-secoue-la-principaute_6183506_3224.html
(Sorry, in French and behind a paywall!)
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hereditarytitles said:
Several international papers published some more details about this newest scandal. Here is one in English

https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20230804-ex-ally-sues-monaco-s-ruler-in-rock-files-scandal
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victor1319, a massive thank-you for your very well-sourced explanation! Thank you to hereditarytitles, too, for sharing the English-language report.

Again, I must express my surprise that this has not received more discussion on forums and in the foreign press. It appears to be one of the most important European royal news stories of these past few years, with greater consequences for the principality than the princess consort's withdrawal from public life (which is important also).

I regret that I still have not found the time to read all the available coverage, but I have a few thoughts to begin with:


I find it difficult to believe Prince Albert II's suggestion that three people who served as his right-hand men and close confidantes for decades (plus the supreme court chief justice) all collaborated to betray his trust by working on illegal real estate dealings behind his back while leaving him entirely in the dark.

I also find it difficult to believe that the Monegasque police would conduct house searches on their Sovereign Prince's right-hand men and close confidantes if they did not have at least some evidence that the leaked documents were credible.

I am not sure what to make of the statement from Claude Palmero's lawyer, referring to the police search of Mr. Palmero's home, that an attack on Claude Palmero is an attack on the Prince and all personal and state secrets will be revealed. Translated into English, it sounds as if it could be interpreted as blackmail (i.e., if Prince Albert II will not shield Mr. Palmero from scrutiny, then Mr. Palmero will stop keeping the prince's secrets), but it also sounds as if it could merely be an attempt to use the Prince's rank and status to shield Mr. Palmero. I would appreciate it if French speakers could clarify.

Even if the leaker (whoever they are) leaked the compromising documents for purely selfish reasons, as the accused men believe, that does not mean the leaker was wrong to do so, or that documents appearing to show illegal activity should not be investigated.


Finally, can anyone share the link to the Dossiers du Rocher website with the leaked documents or the Le Figaro interview(s) in which Prince Albert II addressed the scandal?
 
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victor1319 said:
Hi Tatiana Maria!

Your wish for "Le dossier du rock"...

Here in a substack I found it: https://dossiersdurocher.substack.com/
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Thank you very much! I appreciate your work to find sources.

A couple of further thoughts on the issue:

It is remarkable that Prince Albert II felt the need to defend himself in the French media but not in the media of his own principality. That seems to say something of the Prince's power to keep the domestic media and public under control when it relates to threats to his reputation.

As head of state, the Prince is immune from prosecution, even abroad, and I doubt he will be a target of police investigation. However, if (and I understand it is very much an if) clear evidence that he was repeatedly or seriously involved in corrupt business dealings, or in concealing them, were published, then I would hope he would take responsibility by abdicating.
 
Tatiana Maria said:
However, if (and I understand it is very much an if) clear evidence that he was repeatedly or seriously involved in corrupt business dealings, or in concealing them, were published, then I would hope he would take responsibility by abdicating.
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Yeah, to close the gap to the "Charlène living abroad" thematics - I have the suspicion, it is a deflection... "Look a squirrel!"... to break the newscycle.

Prince Albert abdicting? No, he can't! His son is much too young. And Monaco is a little place! Princess Caroline is working with this infamous Mr. Pastor in the real estate business for example. Pierre Casiraghi is a property developer in Monaco and so on...

Democracy? Would not work, since Monaco does not collect real taxes besides value added tax and a bit for tobacco and so on... Until now Prince Albert was left with the responsibilities for the public deficit - And he is fighting!
 
They look pretty happy in those holiday pictures. She may be happy in the marriage but not really in the role. I also do not think the constant shadow of Nicole Coste and the non stop promotion of her son helps this situation. In the past 18 months she has turned up at the St. Devote celebrations and the Red Cross ball, just why? If she is unwelcome at these events but turns up anyway Albert could stop her coming into the Principality so why doesn't he? It's a hugely uncomfortable position to put his wife in and if she's struggling already it's going to make things worse. I truly feel that NC is hoping to step into Charlene's shoes one day and one wonders what gives her that hope.
 
I think that sums is up perfectly - happy in the marriage but not the role.

Of course the hard thing is Albert can't just up sticks and leave Monaco or even abdicate (if that is even possible) as his heir is so young and as I understand it he still plays an active role in day to day management of the principality. If this weer a more normal marriage he may have changed jobs and agreed to move somewhere else for a fresh start.

I think perhaps the most realistic hope we can have is Charlene gets better enough, confident enough and happy enough to live at Roc Agel (or somewhere else close enough to Monaco), allowing her to be there for Albert and her children and allow them to still go to school, work etc in Monaco daily.
 
A number of inappropriate, speculative posts and replies to them have been removed.

Please refrain from speculating on the state of marriage, separation and separate lives. Further speculative posts into that direction will be deleted without notice.
 
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Princess Charlene has given an interview to Monaco Matin today, that will be published in tomorrow's issue.

The photo was also taken today during the interview. According to the summary given, she talked about the twins' first day at school after the summer break, the work of the Princess Charlene Foundation and her patronage of the Animal Refuge Monaco:


** monaco-matin: La princesse Charlène se confie en exclusivité à Monaco-Matin **
 
MonacoRoyalFan, I agree. Good for her. She should have done this some time ago. Now hopefully the spiteful tongues will stop wagging and spouting hatred. (..)
 
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