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March 22, 2013

Tatiana Gives Birth To a Boy

Tatiana Santo Domingo, fiancee of Andrea Casiraghi, gave birth to a boy on Thursday.

Princess Caroline’s office confirmed the arrival, saying “Her Serene Highness Princess Caroline has the pleasure of announcing the birth of her grandson, born on 21 March 2013. Both mother and baby are doing well”.

The French version included Tatiana’s mother, Vera Santo Domingo:

S.A.R. la Princesse de Hanovre et Madame Vera Santo Domingo ont la joie de vous annoncer la naissance de leur petit-fils, né le 21 mars 2013.

The baby is the first grandchild for Caroline and her late husband, Stefano Casiraghi.



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November 20, 2012

Monaco’s National Day Got A Bit Brighter

Monaco’s national day got a bit brighter on November 19th when Charlotte Casiraghi, daughter of Princess Caroline, appeared.

Charlie looked gorgeous and quite the elegant lady. Sophisticated! The coquettish hat, the Mona Lisa smile, and the soft, lush curls make Charlotte a knockout this year. In previous years, her clothes have been lovely, but the hair… eh, not so much.

This year:
A million points for this look.

Charlotte blue

Pascal Le Segretain

National Day, 2005:
An uneven part and shaggy hair.

Charlotte hat

PASCAL GUYOT

National Day, 2008:
A wee bit too long and unruly.

Long hair

Pool Interagences

National Day, 2011:
A severe, unhappy looking bun.

Charlotte

PLS Pool

That Gad Elmaleh must have a good effect on her! I think I like that guy. What are your thoughts on this year’s National Day styles? Whom do you prefer style-wise: Charlene, Charlotte, Caro, or Stephanie?

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November 2, 2012

Dueling Tiaras: Fabulous Fringe

We’ve got some fabulous fringe tiaras this week. Beautiful and pointy, there is a certain strength in these unique tiaras. Some of the more famous fringes are seen here.

So, who wore it best?

Queen Elizabeth II (Britain)

queen's russian fringe

The British version of the fringe tiara was made from diamonds taken from a necklace given to Queen Mary as a wedding gift. The tiara was then passed to her daughter-in-law Queen Elizabeth (the Queen Mum). Elizabeth wore this tiara much to the chagrin of Sir Henry “Chips” Channon, the famous diarist. He referred to it as an “ugly spiked tiara”, but despite his misgivings, it has been a mainstay in the royal collection. It has graced the head of Queen Elizabeth II for her wedding as well as other royal occasions throughout her life. It was also lent to the Queen’s daughter, Princess Anne, for her wedding to Captain Mark Phillips.

Crown Princess Victoria (Sweden)

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The Swedish fringe tiara once belonged to another Victoria – Princess Victoria of Baden, who received it as a wedding gift from her parents upon her marriage to Crown Prince Gustaf of Sweden (Gustav V).

Crown Princess Pavlos (Greece)

Marie Chantal with fringe tiara

© Corbis

Not much is currently known about the fringe tiara of Crown Princess Pavlos, Marie-Chantal. It is said to have been purchased for the Princess by her father, Robert Miller.

Princess Michael of Kent (Britain)

Princess Michael

Seen here with gracious permission from the office of HRH Princess Michael

This was a wedding gift to Princess Michael’s mother-in-law, Princess Marina of Kent, from the City of London in 1934. This fringe can be mounted with round diamonds for a uniquely beautiful look.

Princess Caroline (Monaco)

[See the photos here]

Created by the iconic Cartier, this tiara was a gift from Prince Louis II of Monaco to his daughter, Princess Charlotte. There is evidence that Charlotte wore this tiara as a headpiece, low on the forehead as was the style of the 1920s. Her granddaughter, Princess Caroline, is not usually seen wearing the tiara as a headpiece; rather, she often wears it as a necklace.

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August 21, 2012

Monaco and Luxembourg Engagements

Royal engagement rings are usually quite delicious, and the bling on display in Monaco and Luxembourg this year are no exception.

On April 26th, Guillaume, Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg, presented Countess Stéphanie de Lannoy with a stunning ring. Every inch of it is coated in diamonds, topped off with a 4-carat sparkler.

Monaco and Luxembourg Engagements

© Belga Photo/Eric Lalmand

Though not technically royal, Andrea Casiraghi didn’t disappoint. He proposed to Tatiana Santo Domingo, his long-time girlfriend, with a huge yellow diamond. On July 4th, Princess Caroline of Monaco publicly announced the engagement on behalf of her son.

Monaco and Luxembourg Engagements

The Santo Domingo ringo
© Svenskdam.se

Both rings are completely gorgeous. Which one do you prefer?

Tiara tip to: The Riviera Times

Wedding Bands for Him – Gemvara

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March 5, 2012

Charlotte Casiraghi’s New Love?

Charlotte Marie Pomeline Casiraghi at the gala...

Image via Wikipedia

Word is that Charlotte Casiraghi’s new love is French-Moroccan comedian and actor Gad Elmaleh. The pair set tongues wagging when Charlotte was seen with Elmaleh in a posh nightclub back in December 2011. The pair cuddled on a plush sofa and seemed very much an item. Their night out came shortly after Charlotte’s split from her boyfriend of four years, Alex Dellal.

Then in January, Charlotte was photographed leaving Elmaleh’s apartment. The scandal? Elmaleh is 41 years old, twice Charlotte’s age, and he has a son, Noah, from a previous relationship with actress Anne Brochet. His previous companions have included the ballerina Aurélie Dupont and journalist Marie Drucker.

People are worried that Charlotte’s relationship with an older man could end in scandal like her mother’s woeful marriage to older playboy Phillipe Junot. Princess Caroline was a blushing bride at 21, and her new husband was 38. Caroline and Junot divorced only two years after their nuptials at Saint Nicholas Cathedral in Monaco.

I get the feeling, however, that the older man this time may be real happiness.  Gad Elmaleh looks like he is much more cheerful and good-natured, whereas Alex Dellal looked dour and mean.

Who knows how this will play out? It’s just nice to see Charlotte smile.


 

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November 12, 2011

Albert and Charlene Attend Princess Grace Awards

Together with Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco, Montblanc celebrated the Princess Grace Awards at the gala premiere of the Montblanc Collection Princesse Grace de Monaco.

The Awards ceremony, held in New York City on November 1st, included the presentation of 21 awards to emerging artists in theater, dance and film, as well as the Prince Rainier III Award, presented to Julie Andrews.

Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco arrive to attend the Princess Grace Awards Gala in New York November 1, 2011. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson (UNITED STATES – Tags: ENTERTAINMENT ROYALS)

Some of the stunning tributes to Princess Grace by Montblanc, the creator of fine writing instruments, are seen below [click to enlarge]:



Prince Albert and Princess Charlene were joined by a cadre of celebrities. Attendees included:

Anne Hathaway and Carlo Giordanetti

Julie Andrews

Martha Wainwright and Rufus Wainwright

Petra Nemcova

Selita Ebanks and CEO of Montblanc North America Jan-Patrick Schmitz

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September 9, 2011

Montblanc Launches “Collection Princesse Grace de Monaco”

VIP guests from around the world came together in Monaco on September 8th to celebrate the global launch of the Montblanc “Collection Princesse Grace de Monaco”.

Montblanc pays tribute to Her Serene Highness Princess Grace of Monaco and her artistic legacy with their new collection, which consists of four one-of-a-kind fine jewellery sets, timepieces and writing instruments. Montblanc is proud to unveil items that are “true to Princess Grace’s iconic timeless style and sophistication”.

The setting (click to enlarge photos):

HSH Prince Albert arrives with his wife, Princess Charlene (c) and his sister, Princess Caroline (l).

Caroline, Albert, and Charlene viewed the collection with great pleasure.

Several celebrities attended the gala:

Jerry Hall

Eva Herzigova

Sarah Marshall, in a very unique outfit!

All photos by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images for Montblanc. Many thanks to Montblanc for the use of their media.

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July 21, 2011

Top ten royals you SHOULD know

Everyone knows Kate Middleton, now the Duchess of Cambridge. The gorgeous Queen Rania of Jordan ranks high in the royal elite, and Queen Elizabeth II is a legend. Which modern-day royals rank in your top 10? Let’s hear the nominations as we research the hard-working and history-worthy royals across the world.

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