Prince Albert II honours the 80th anniversary of the Liberation of Leipzig
Prince Albert II participated in an event commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Liberation of Leipzig in front of Capa Haus, an iconic landmark, on 17 April. The Sovereign was accompanied by Burkhard Jung, Mayor of Leipzig and HE Lorenzo Ravano, Ambassador of Monaco to Germany. Named after war photographer Robert Capa, the landmark pays tribute to American soldier Raymond J. Bowman, who fell and was the last casualty of the war in the area. The ceremony began with “The War Is Over” performed by David Timm and Reiko Brockelt, followed by speeches, the laying of a wreath and a minute of silence.
Prince Albert II also celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Foundation for Post-Conflict Development (FPCD), of which he is a patron. The Sovereign met Claudia Abate, whose father, Frank A. Abate, served in the same battalion as Raymond J. Bowman, killed by a German sniper at the age of 21. Dr. Braumann presented the “Citizen Movement,” and guests viewed the powerful film “Hitler’s Last Victims – Leipzig and the End of the War.”
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Richard Read, grandson of Major Richard Eaton, one of the first to arrive at Abtnaundorf following the massacre was also in attendance. Prince Albert II presented the FPCD 20th Anniversary Award to the Capa Haus Initiative, “recognizing their commitment to remembrance and peace-building.”
Princess Charlene and the St. Devote Tournament 2025
The 13th St. Devote tournament will be returning to Monaco on 25 and 26 April at the Louis-II stadium. The international competition, which will bring together young players under the age of twelve, is organized by the Monegasque Rugby Federation in partnership with the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation. 24 teams representing 21 nations will be participating. Last year, South Africa’s Blue Bulls won and will be defending their title. An introduction to rugby for children aged 2 to 7, activities for children and young adults with disabilities and a course inspired by Ninja Warrior are also on the program.
Pauline Ducruet brings her Alter Fashion Label to London
Pauline Ducruet travelled to the UK to present her fashion designs in a pop-up shop in Notting Hill after giving an exclusive interview to Tatler magazine.
“It’s Monaco in Mayfair! What happened when Pauline Ducruet landed in London with her luxury label, Alter?” reads the headline. Ducruet gave the interview while hosting an intimate lunch for her label at Isabel in Mayfair.
Princess Stephanie’s daughter revealed that she and her sister would always go into her mother’s wardrobe to try on dresses, but because she was also a tomboy, she would also try on suits, jeans and motorcycle jackets. Gender-fluidity is a major feature of her label, which creates clothing for all genders. The label also uses upcycled materials.
“Been working on this project for a long time, and now it’s out! Our «sac culotte» and the «Denim capsule» are both out online & in store,” said Pauline Ducruet on social media while wearing her new denim designs and holding her new denim purses. In the Tatler interview, Ducruet revealed that she dislikes how stores divide the men’s section and the women’s section, saying, “What if I’m attracted to a design? What if I want to wear it myself? In my life in general, I hate to be put in boxes. It was very important to me to design pieces for people, not for genders.” Pauline Ducruet also revealed that she especially loves Camden and that she loves hunting for bargains and shopping in vintage stores there.
