On September 3, Prince Albert II of Monaco, his children, Princess Gabriella and Crown Prince Jacques visited Dublin. Prince Albert visited Irish President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina Higgins at the presidential residence. Afterwards, Prince Albert visited Trinity College Dublin with his children to mark his major donation to the Old Library.
On the occasion of the visit, two ceremonies took place to mark the significance of the donation. An unveiling ceremony took place of a frieze with the names of Prince Albert and Princess Charlene on the University’s Benefactors Wall at the entrance to the Trinity College Dining Hall. A frieze containing the name of Prince Albert was also unveiled on the Gallery of the Long Room of the Old Library alongside the founding donors to the Library.
What can I say???
ReplyDeleteThe twins are always very well-dressed. But taking them with you everywhere ??
They are still little children (but now growing up very fast).
Gabriella is a real rebel)):
-Anna-
I had the same thoughts,
DeleteJosh
I don't think he takes them with him everywhere. And they haven't had any significant time with their mother for several months so I think it's lovely that he is taking the trouble to spend the time with them.
DeleteBee
Lovely to see Prince Albert continue the links to his great grandparents' country. The twins both look great, especially Princess Gabriella who seems a real live wire.
ReplyDeleteVery generous of the Prince. Nice to see him taking the kids out and enjoying each other’s company. I still don’t understand why her mum had to butcher Gabriella’s hair. What could possibly posses her to do that?
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It was said that Gabriella had cut her hair herself ...
DeleteDifficult to understand what is going on in this family : by leaving on her own to SthAf early this year, Charlene left her seat empty. Was she already ill at that time ? Who knows ...
Albert is demonstrating he can take care of his kids himself.
It was reported that Gabriella herself took a scissor to her own hair and Mum tried to fix it.
Deletewe don't know that. Its possible Gabriella cut her hair before she got to South Africa and mom tried to fix it. she did a job.
DeleteJill
I think Gabriellas Hair was cut by a Stylist, plain and simple.
DeleteHope her Mother is going to be well soon, sad to see the family separated.
Janine, I agree that Gabriella cut her own hair and not a stylist. If a stylist cut hair like her hair was cut they would have no clients!
DeleteWow...cute pair for sure, and G certainly is a precocious one, lol.
ReplyDeleteI like the way both are dressed. I also really appreciate how much Albert is taking them around with him on official business while their mum is away.
- Anon 9:13
They should have flown back to South Africa, Charlene had a medical emergency.
Deletew
Totally agree with w!
DeleteShe fainted. She had one night in hospital. Hardly an emergency warranting flying all the way to SA.
DeleteG
A mother is clearly missing here. My prayers are with Charlene. Speedy recovery & healing!
ReplyDeleteSorry, my comment has been in relation to the press headlines that Charlene collapsed Wednesday night and has been in Durban's hospital again. Shortly before another surgery, I read... Hopefully she has strong support of her family and/or friends.
ReplyDeleteRainha
DeleteYes, I agree with you.
I can say nothing about Albert's visit to Dublin now.
Sorry.
P.
I read about that as well.
DeleteRainha Leonor, thanks for that update, I didn't even heard about it.
DeleteThey should have cancelled this trip and flown back to South Africa
DeleteJill
Oh no! Sorry to hear about this. I didn't know. Thanks for posting about it here. Best wishes for Charlene and all the family.
Delete- Anon 9:13
Jill
DeleteI can only agree with you.
Albert should have cancelled this trip immediately.
P.
Sad children, family life very odd. jj
ReplyDeleteGive It up, please.
DeleteP.
My prayers are more than ever for Charlene in these hard hours after she collapsed a few days ago.
ReplyDeleteMay God help her recover and get back home soon.
P.
Often wondered why Princess Caroline, Stephanie have never visited their ancestral home, maybe a bit ashamed of their Paddy background , same with Jackie O , never mentioned her Irish maternal background, always the French connection. John Doherty
ReplyDeleteUnbelievable... princess Charlene is very ill in hospital..
ReplyDeleteThe next he thinks on is a country-visit...
-Anna-
Oh come on! I am sure visits like this get planned months in advance and it is not easy to cancel them on a drop of a hat. Besides, what should he and the kids do? Sit by her hospital bed all day long? She knows she is loved without them hanging over her. Events like this are a good distraction for all. How easy it is to judge the others!
DeleteAna Katarina, if my hubby had been rushed to hospital after a collapse, I would feel the need to stay as close to him as possible. Even if I had no other possibility than to "sit by his hospital bed all day long".
DeleteTotally agree, Ana Katerina. They've just seen their mother in, it appears, reasonably good health. Why on earth would you fly them back to see her in a hospital bed? I hope they haven't even mentioned it to them. And there are continuing travel restrictions to be considered too. Well done, Prince Albert, for keeping going with the planned visit.
DeleteYep, agree with you 100% Ana Katerina and Annie M.
Delete- Anon 9:13
C'est avec plaisir de voir les jumeaux accompagner leur père ; ils sont toujours aussi mignons bien habillés mais sur certaines photos, on peut remarquer leur tristesse compréhensible - J'espère que nous aurons de bonnes nouvelles de Charlène ! PS J'aurais bien aimé voir les adorables chiens du couple présidentiel ; je pense que cela aurait mis un petit peu du baume au cœur des enfants même si cela n'aurait pas suffi !
ReplyDeleteGabriella is always dressed in lovely and cute outfit, adorable.
ReplyDeleteMy respect to Prince Albert. He is a very caring father, not to left the children alone back in Monaco right after returning from South Africa without mom Charlene …… while he has to continue with his duty/ jobs.
/Louise
The children look super cute, but I don't think taking them to official things so much can be very interesting for them. J
ReplyDeleteThis is just my opinion but if Albert was any sort of husband he would be on a plane back to his sick wife. Some things should come first. The recent family photos show her looking too frail and weak.
Albert has to continue his life as a monarch; Charlene has taken he habit of leaving her seat empty for a long time, culminating now with her departure to SAfr, that has inevitably consequences.
DeleteMary T. Sorry but his place is with his wife. Charlene has been admitted to a hospital after a collapse. She has already been so unwell for months. I don't think it matters who or what position he has.
DeleteCharlene collapsed a few days ago. Albert is not at her side side now.
ReplyDeleteYes, Coralie,exactly my thoughts.
DeleteHe has no excuses.
P.
A precious family...a very sad situation. I pray they will all be together soon. The children are so cute. Ann B
ReplyDeleteI hope kids are enjoying to be with there father and they looks very happy around there father
ReplyDeletePrince Albert and the children just visited Princess Charlene on August 25th and I am sure he is in constant contact with her doctors, family and Princess Charlene too. If he needed to be in South Africa I am sure his Dassault Falcon 7X jet is on the tarmac and ready to go at any moment!
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