Glamorous Princely Family celebrates Monaco’s National Day
Spirits were high and Monegasque flags were waving from every balcony as the Principality celebrated National Day with the Princely Family on 19 November. This year’s celebrations began with the solemn Mass of thanks and a Te Deum in the morning at the Cathedral, before the taking up of arms and the presentation of medals by Prince Albert II in the Court of honour and a military parade on the Place du Palais. Prince Albert II handed out 58 medals of honour and a medal of recognition to the Monegasque Red Cross.
Prince Albert II, Princess Charlene, Princess Caroline and Princess Stephanie attended the mass at the cathedral. The entire princely family wore glamorous attire for this year’s military parade in front of the palace: Prince Albert II, Princess Charlene, Prince Jacques, Princess Gabriella, Princess Caroline, Princess Stephanie, Pierre Casiraghi, Beatrice Borromeo, Charlotte Casiraghi, Dimitri Rassam, Princess Alexandra, Andrea Casiraghi, Tatiana Santo Domingo, Louis Ducruet, Marie Chevallier, Camille Gottlieb and Pauline Ducruet.
Princely Family attends National Day Gala Concert
After the National Day military parade, the Princely Family attended this year’s National Day Gala Concert, held at the Grimaldi Forum. Prince Albert II, Princess Charlene, Princess Caroline, Charlotte Casiraghi, Dimitri Rassam, Beatrice Borromeo, Andrea Casiraghi, Tatiana Santo Domingo and Gareth Wittstock all attended Hector Berlioz’s opera ‘La Damnation de Faust’.
Prince Albert II presents Vermeil Medal for Sports to Princess Charlene
On the occasion of the presentation of the Physical Education and Sports medals for Monaco’s National Day at the Stade Louis II, HSH the Prince presented HSH Princess Charlene with the Vermeil medal.
This honourable distinction pays tribute to Princess Charlene’s sporting career and her commitment to sports life of the Principality.
Princess Caroline presents 2022 Order of Cultural Merit
On National Day, Princess Caroline of Hanover presented the Order of Cultural Merit during a ceremony took place in the Salon Bleu of the Prince’s Palace. The Order of Cultural Merit honours and rewards those who have participated in the development of the arts, letters and sciences in Monaco and to those who have contributed to the intellectual influence of the Principality abroad. Several men and women received the distinction this year. The Order of Cultural Merit is Monaco’s fourth highest order and was established by Prince Rainier III in 1952.
Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene give out Christmas Gifts for Red Cross
Prince Albert II, Princess Charlene and Camille Gottlieb participated in this year’s Christmas Gifts Distribution by Monaco’s Red Cross on 16 November. The gifts were presented to beneficiaries receiving support from the Red Cross. Camille Gottlieb is the Head of Monaco Red Cross Youth Department. The heart-warming event took place at the Red Cross Centre.
Prince Albert and Princess Charlene watch France vs South Africa Rugby Game
Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene cheered from the stands during a rugby game between France and South Africa on 12 November. The match took place at the Velodrome stadium in Marseille. France continued their impressive winning streak when they won against South Africa with a score of 30-26.
Tendai Mtawarira, one of the world’s most iconic professional rugby players, shared a photo of himself with HSH Prince of Monaco Albert II and HSH Princess Charlene. The South African and Springboks player met the princely couple at the match in Marseille.
Signing of Agreement between the French Blood Establishment and Princess Grace Hospital
Prince Albert II visited the Princess Grace Hospital Centre (CHPG) on Tuesday 15 November to sign an Agreement between the French Blood Establishment (EFS) and the Blood Transfusion Center (CTS) of the CHPG.
The agreement, signed by the Director of the CHPG, Benoîte Rousseau de Sevelinges, and the President of the EFS, François Toujas, aims to define the terms of cooperation between the EFS and the CTS in terms of training, regulatory monitoring, science and improving the quality of the management system.
It also makes it possible to formalize the supply of blood products by the EFS, since it is not possible to ensure all necessary transfusions for the Principality’s three healthcare establishments (about 40% of which are covered by donations collected by the EFS).
For the occasion, the Sovereign took part in the CHPG’s #TeamDonneur campaign to raise public awareness about the vital cause. Prince Albert II also discovered the “Bloodmobile” a car that transports employees free of charge from their place of work to the Princess Grace Hospital Centre to facilitate blood donation.
Signing of Agreement between the French Blood Establishment and Princess Grace Hospital
Prince Albert II visited the Princess Grace Hospital Centre (CHPG) on Tuesday 15 November to sign an Agreement between the French Blood Establishment (EFS) and the Blood Transfusion Center (CTS) of the CHPG.
The agreement, signed by the Director of the CHPG, Benoîte Rousseau de Sevelinges, and the President of the EFS, François Toujas, aims to define the terms of cooperation between the EFS and the CTS in terms of training, regulatory monitoring, science and improving the quality of the management system.
It also makes it possible to formalize the supply of blood products by the EFS, since it is not possible to ensure all necessary transfusions for the Principality’s three healthcare establishments (about 40% of which are covered by donations collected by the EFS).
For the occasion, the Sovereign took part in the CHPG’s #TeamDonneur campaign to raise public awareness about the vital cause. Prince Albert II also discovered the “Bloodmobile” a car that transports employees free of charge from their place of work to the Princess Grace Hospital Centre to facilitate blood donation.
Be Safe Monaco celebrates 5th Anniversary
Be Safe Monaco, created by five young women including Camille Gottlieb, celebrated its 5th anniversary at the Automobile Club. Surrounded by her mother, Princess Stephanie, her brother, Louis Ducruet and her sister-in-law, Marie Chevallier, Camille Gottlieb and her four partners cut a cake to celebrate their association’s milestone. Be Safe Monaco, a partner association of Fight Aids Monaco, aims to prevent and raise awareness about the dangers of drinking and driving among young people.
