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Thousands of Prince Albert's Papers Online for the First Time

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23rd September 2021
Prince Albert’s legacy can be seen across the UK and across the Commonwealth. His name and likeness can be found in museums, towns, and geographical features. He helped to establish several different societies that still exist to this day. The Royal Collection has made over 5,000 of Prince Albert’s papers available on the Prince Albert: His Life and Legacy website.  Prince Albert…
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Monaco

Albert and Charlene, 10 years: The Eagles concert

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30th June 2021
When Prince Albert of Monaco married South African Charlene Wittstock in 2011, rock legends, The Eagles, performed at their star-studded celebrations at Louis II Stadiumon 30 June. The royal wedding festivities kicked off on the eve of the wedding with the concert…
Monaco

Prince Albert of Monaco presents Formula 1 winner with prize

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26th May 2021
Prince Albert of Monaco presented the final prize to the winner of the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday, 23rd of May. The prize went to Dutch pilot Max Verstappen, who runs for the Red Bull team. Prince Albert had already visited the Monaco Grand Prix circuit the previous day to tour the facilities and meet with some members of the teams and some volunteers of the Monaco Red Cross…
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Royal Residences: A brief history of Balmoral Castle

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18th December 2020
One of The Queen’s homes, Royal Central takes a look at Balmoral Castle: Where is it located? Balmoral Castle is on a large estate in Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The castle is located near the village of Crathie and 50 miles west of Aberdeen. When was it built and when was it used as a royal residence? Balmoral has been one of the residences of the British Royal…
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Monaco

A healthy Prince Albert heads to the theatre

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26th August 2020
Prince Albert II of Monaco took part in festivities for the 50th anniversary of the Théâtre du Fort Antoine on 21 August. The former fortress turned open-air theatre is hosting special events throughout the summer as part of its 50th-anniversary celebrations.  Prince…
European RoyalsMonaco

Prince Albert II: the landmark dates as he celebrates 15th anniversary of his reign

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15th July 2020
Prince Albert II of Monaco marks the 15th anniversary of his accession as Sovereign Prince of Monaco this year. Prince Albert, son of Prince Rainier III and American actress Grace Kelly, succeeded his father on 6 April 2005, only five days after he had been called by the Crown Council of Monaco to take over as Regent due to his father’s failing health. This week marks fifteen years since…
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