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Princess Marie Mash-up

Charlotte Chic

Maxima in Wassenaar

Royal Raingear

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Letizia’s Bulgari Ring

Maxima’s Engagement Ring

The Queen’s Button Earrings

Queen Alexandra’s Pearl and Diamond Earrings

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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In an article for Taki’s Magazine, writer Nadine Jolie says that Prince William has to settle for Kate Middleton whether he likes it or not. Settle he has – it seems that no one else can be produced nor are they willing to step forward. Or, God forbid, Kate and Wills really love each other!

Jolie lists a few potential mates that she says would be preferable to Miss Middleton: Princess Madeleine of Sweden, Princess Theodora of Greece and Denmark, and Monaco’s Charlotte Casiraghi, Grace Kelly’s granddaughter (how would that be for Anglo-American relations!).

Even though Europe still has a few single princesses up its collective sleeve, it would seem improbable that the heir to Queen Elizabeth II would marry another royal or a European at this point. However, to this blogger, marrying another royal would benefit the monarchy in Britain. The girl would already be a princess to begin with, so no speculation about social climbing. She would most likely have money, so there would be no accusations of “gold digging”. The girl would know what is expected in a royal marriage and already be acclimated to the limelight. The perfect solution!

Jolie produces some good ideas, except for Charlotte Casiraghi. I like her, but she is not British princess material. She’s far too carefree, having lived the glamorous high life in her family’s Mediterranean principality since she was born. Charlotte is undoubtedly elegant and poised, but the British Royal Family would be too restrictive for her. Monaco is royalty with a small ‘r’; Britain is royalty with a capital ‘R’ with mountains of world history on its shoulders. Diana Spencer was looking to marry into what she thought would be similar to Grimaldi glamor, but she realized too late that the Windsors did not work that way.

Jolie also points out that many aristocratic, well-heeled girls like Diana already knew that about their monarchy and turned Prince Charles down. The same can most likely be said for the aristo English roses of today. Arabella Musgrave, Olivia Hunt, and the triple-barreled traditional aristocrat Isabella Anstruther-Gough-Calthorpe are all shying away from being a royal bride. So, Kate Middleton it is.

Thanks to British Royal Wedding for the link!

This is a nice follow-up to the Monaco photo set! Watch Charlotte Casiraghi’s first interview. It is delightful. She is with her uncle, Prince Albert II.

*Fuller translation needed*

First question, about her interest in riding:
I started to ride when I was very young, and it is a sport I have practised for a very long time, and it was a great pleasure for me to participate in the jumping of Monaco. Event was held in the Fondelle tent; they now wished to have it in the harbour and it was a challenge.

Question about her participation :
It was very difficult for me because I haven’t been able to train in the last 3 weeks, so I had to leave my horse in the hands of my trainer, so it is fairly difficult to resume competition without any prior recent training. Fortunately, my horse has extraordinary concentrating powers, (or attitude, or smarts) and he was able to carry me (or support) in that slightly difficult moment, given my injury.

Question about her ambitions as a professional:
For the time being, I am trying to achieve good results in the amateur competitions. Well see how the season develops, but why not ?

November’s edition of August Annotations is now available. This month: Charlotte Casiraghi.

The poll has concluded, and Charlotte Casiraghi has garnered the most votes at 29%. Her profile will be out in November.

Notice Charlotte Casiraghi’s boyfriend, Felix. On his shirt is a picture of…the Queen! What is this shirt, and is it available anywhere?