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.

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

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.

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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Charlotte Casiraghi attends the gala dinner held at the Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias in Valencia, Spain.

Mandy replicates the look with the help of her favorite store: Kohl’s

212 Collection Solid Blazer and pants | Mundi Mystic Point Floral Clutch | Daisy Fuentes® Favorite Tee

(One of these days I will have a good place to shoot with some decent lighting! I swear.)

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The principality of Monaco is like a dream: sparkling waters, warm beaches, clear skies, fashionable boutiques, and more yachts than you can count.

There are casinos, spas, and everything you could possibly want for entertainment. For a taste of elegant culture, there is the Princess Grace Irish Library, the Monte Carlo Opera House, and Monaco’s preeminent ballet company.

It all seems so wonderful, but there have been scandals hiding behind the sunshine and sparkle. Marriage breakups, infidelity, and death cloud the Mediterranean skies of Monte-Carlo. Somerset Maugham even referred to Monaco as a “sunny place for shady people”.

This is the story of the Grimaldi family, who gained their principality through cutthroat maneuvers and are even said to be cursed when it comes to finding love.

Gaining power… Read more

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Montblanc creates a one-of-a-kind writing instruments, and the one created for Prince Albert II of Monaco and Charlene Wittstock as they sealed their union yesterday is no exception.

True to its rich heritage, the luxury Maison Montblanc prides itself on being associated with crowning emotional moments in the life of remarkable personalities around the world. The intricate writing instrument crafted for this special occasion is inspired by the architectural elements of the Palais Princier and the Principality Flag, embellished with precious stones and the monogram of the Princely Couple.

This gem of European craftsmanship embodies an unforgettable moment, full of romance and emotion. The unique fountain pen is made of solid white gold. The cap and barrel of this masterpiece is engraved with a rhomb-shaped pattern and is set with 161 rubies and 128 diamonds, reflecting this royal occasion and the colours of the Monegasque State. The largest stone to adorn the writing instrument is a ruby in rhomb cut set on the clip. The 18K gold nib is engraved with a dove, rings and crown – all meaningful symbols of this state union. As with all its creations, the Montblanc emblem adorns the top of the cap, for this occasion it is in mother-of-pearl reflecting the rarity of this piece and representing the future prosperity of the Princely Couple.

Following the wedding day, this unique writing instrument will endure in all its splendor as a memento of a special occasion in European history, and a personal treasure for the newlyweds.

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Today HSH Prince Albert II married Ms. Charlene Wittstock in a civil ceremony in Monaco. Here are the photos from the day. Tomorrow the religious ceremony will be held in the Main Courtyard of the Palace of Monaco, where Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Bernard Barsi.

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