The Palais De Monaco

[An Ard Ri]

It was wonderful to see it being used for a formal occasion seeing as State Visits are very rare .

 

[burbankstorylady]

This is a little late but I just happened to go through this thread looking for something. I have to correct an error. Albert did not go to UMass. He went to Amherst College. They are both located in Amherst Massachusetts but are totally different schools. Amherst College is a private, very expensive college. UMass is a public land grant university. I have relatives that went to both.

I went to college in Boston too. I remember Amherst kids would go to Umass Amherst in the summer, because it was cheaper, and when you are paying for a school like that, any little thing helps and all the Cambridge lot (Harvard, MIT, etc.) would do UMB in the summer.

Anyway, I know this has nothing to do with Albert. I remember reading about his Amherst years and to my knowledge he never did summer courses so it doesn't apply to him.

Amherst is very athletic, with an impressive sports history. I believe it has the oldest football field in the nation. ??? Or maybe just the oldest college football field. I don't know. There was something like that.... That's why it seemed such an apt choice for Albert. He played a lot of sports while studying there too. I believe it's where he learned judo.

His friend, the former AS Monaco coach, whose name escapes me just now, was in his class in Amherst and together they arranged the AS Monaco v Amherst soccer match in Monaco, 1984ish? They did a big anniversary match more recently.

 

[Moonmaiden23]

The outward bound dinner was held in a beautiful room at the palace. Does anyone know whichone it is?

https://www.facebook.com/palaismona...2246.286449344700945/1783509484994916/?type=3

How very stately and beautiful that room is. When HRH entered the building I noticed that that the guards saluted and gave him the lowest most graceful bow..which must have pleased Andrew much.

It's one of the things I like about the Grimaldis...as tiny as their Principality is they entertain their guests with such Continental flair and elegance.

Can't wait till National Day next week.

 

[iceflower]

Here's a video of the Palace and its visitors on the European Heritage Day last Sunday:

 

[An Ard Ri]

On Sunday 23 September the Prince's Palace will participate in European Heritage Day by opening its doors free to the public:

The Grand Apartments of the Prince's Palace
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- Visits and conferences from the exhibition "François-Joseph Bosio, Monegasque sculptor, 250th anniversary of his birth"
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And the collection of cars of Prince Albert
https://scontent.fath3-4.fna.fbcdn....=0a5c1106bdc801d4adbc543dadc7efb5&oe=5C1BC090

Thats some collection of cars,pity he doesn't use the vintage car for the grand events in Monaco.

 

[C4A]

Beautiful. Thanks eya

 

[HereditaryPrincess]

It's wonderful to see the Monegasques supporting the breast cancer cause. The palace looked beautiful lit up in pink tonight - would've been great to see it in person!

 

[iceflower]

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The Princely Palace has participated in the 4th edition of the Palace Day today:


** fb gallery **

 

[An Ard Ri]

It was looted and left in a terrible state following the French Revolution thankfully its been lovingly restored.

The Palace Day looks like an interesting visit.

 

[eya]

The Palace joins the International Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October.

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[An Ard Ri]

I can't recall if the Princes Palace put up a Christmas Tree in Palace courtyard?

 

[eya]

Earlier this week, Prince Albert visited the restoration site of the "Grand Apartments" of the Prince's Palace.
The Sovereign Prince, who pays particular attention to the heritage and historical enhancement of his residence, decided, almost five years ago, to carry out a fundamental restoration of the painted decorations, exterior and interior, of the Palace; but also to renew the presentation of public visits, open from April to October.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/...3PZEba0Fz69CeJ7VeLpX8url91WSMVnl8&__tn__=HH-R

 

[sophie25]

Earlier this week, Prince Albert visited the restoration site of the "Grand Apartments" of the Prince's Palace.
The Sovereign Prince, who pays particular attention to the heritage and historical enhancement of his residence, decided, almost five years ago, to carry out a fundamental restoration of the painted decorations, exterior and interior, of the Palace; but also to renew the presentation of public visits, open from April to October.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/...3PZEba0Fz69CeJ7VeLpX8url91WSMVnl8&__tn__=HH-R

I had been wondering why it was taking so long to complete the restoration work in the palace courtyard. Now I understand as I didn't realise all of the state apartments are being done as well. There are only a limited number of craftsman in the world who can do this kind of work so it probably won't be fully complete for a while yet.

 

[Duc_et_Pair]

It is wonderful that Prince Albert has so much eye for his patrimonium.

 

[C4A]

The murals are magnificent...yes, it seems it turned out a bigger job than originally expected. Kudos to P Albert for protecting his family’s heritage and history in this way.

 

[Durham]

Possibly the best sited palace in Europe.

 

[Moonmaiden23]

It is wonderful that Prince Albert has so much eye for his patrimonium.

I agree. If memory serves, didn't Rainier III undertake to locate the remains of various Monagasque rulers and their consorts, and have them re-interred in the vault of the Cathedral? This took place around the time of the birth of Princess Stephanie in 1965.

In any case, I hope this interest in and respect for the preservation of the Grimaldi patrimony is in turn passed on to Prince Jacques.

The murals are astonishingly beautiful.

 

[An Ard Ri]

A lot of restoration and rebuilding was done during the long reign of Rainier III,the palace had been devastated during the French Revolution and some parts were demolished including the southern wing which was rebuilt.

 

[Duc_et_Pair]

Possibly the best sited palace in Europe.

I am not sure. The Grimaldis themselves have houses in the nearby Provence to escape the hectic in the tiny principality. They have a pied-à-terre in Paris and of course the Château and Domaine de Marchais in Picardie (close to Belgium) , which surface of lands and forests is much bigger than the whole principality at the Méditerranée.

Château de Marchais: picture

 

[Durham]

I am not sure. The Grimaldis themselves have houses in the nearby Provence to escape the hectic in the tiny principality. They have a pied-à-terre in Paris and of course the Château and Domaine de Marchais in Picardie (close to Belgium) , which surface is much bigger than the whole principality at the Méditerranée.

Château de Marchais: picture

That's me not being clear. I meant in terms of its picturesque location - the scenic combination of being set high with hills behind and the Mediterranean in front.

Lovely chateau!

 

[Moonmaiden23]

Marchais is one of the most enchanting castles I have ever seen. I read somewhere that it dates back to the Renaissance king Francis I of France?

 

[cdm]

Marchais has it’s own thread.
Marchais Estate https://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4265

 

[Duc_et_Pair]

That's me not being clear. I meant in terms of its picturesque location - the scenic combination of being set high with hills behind and the Mediterranean in front.

Lovely chateau!

Yes. The best spot on the town's citadel. Absolutely true
And a magnificent (and big!) palace.

Picture.

 

[sophie25]

I agree. If memory serves, didn't Rainier III undertake to locate the remains of various Monagasque rulers and their consorts, and have them re-interred in the vault of the Cathedral? This took place around the time of the birth of Princess Stephanie in 1965.

In any case, I hope this interest in and respect for the preservation of the Grimaldi patrimony is in turn passed on to Prince Jacques.

The murals are astonishingly beautiful.

I wonder if the birth of Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella precipitated this extensive restoration work. I'm not suggesting that PA wouldn't have taken care of such things anyway but perhaps the birth of his heirs concentrated his mind a bit more on what he wanted to leave the next generation. Apparently Roc Agel has also had a massive overhaul recently so both it and the palace should be in splendid condition by the time PJ inherits them.

 

[melina premiere]

I had the same idea as you Sophie25

The restauration began just after the Birth of the twins in january 2015

The restauration will go on still many years

Th private appartments were also restaurated

 

[sophie25]

I had the same idea as you Sophie25

The restauration began just after the Birth of the twins in january 2015

The restauration will go on still many years

Th private appartments were also restaurated

Yes I think so, I think PA will want everything to be just right for when PJ eventually inherits which I hope will still be for at least another two decades from now.

 

[C4A]

^^^previous
And P Gabriella, will she inherit any of the properties?

 

[Tarlita]

All these wonderful old buildings need updating and careful renovating every now and then.
Imagine how many power points were needed in the 1950's compared to today.
Imagine a 1960's bathroom.
And lets not forget how many guests were smoking cigars etc in the hay days of 1920's right thru to 2000's for instance. All that cigarette smoke embedded into wallpaper etc.

 

[sophie25]

All these wonderful old buildings need updating and careful renovating every now and then.
Imagine how many power points were needed in the 1950's compared to today.
Imagine a 1960's bathroom.
And lets not forget how many guests were smoking cigars etc in the hay days of 1920's right thru to 2000's for instance. All that cigarette smoke embedded into wallpaper etc.

The work must be costing millions but then money is no object for Prince Albert.

 

[Durham]

The work must be costing millions but then money is no object for Prince Albert.

I had no idea that the prince was so wealthy until I just looked it up after reading your post. He certainly can afford it!