Prince Albert wasn’t the only Monaguesque royal who enjoyed the opening day of the Tour de France. His nephews Andrea and Pierre Casiraghi joined in the festivities as well.

Andrea Casiraghi talking business on his cellphone

The Casiraghi brothers were quite a contrast last weekend. Andrea was business-like in a suit, while Pierre appeared super casual in a T-shirt, shorts and loafers.

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Monaco’s Prince Albert II and his niece Charlotte Casiraghi were interviewed by Stade2 after the recent International Jumping Competition in Monte Carlo. The link was sent to us by Merry Royals reader Rodrigo (thanks!). The interview is in French, but there’s a translation below.

We’ve only seen photos of Charlotte, so it’s great to hear her voice! She’s very charming and poised, though this is apparently her first interview.

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It looks like Charlotte Casiraghi of Monaco is busy these days with show jumping. Just a few days after the Grand Prix Horse Jumping Competition in France, Charlotte is once again in the saddle. This time, it’s at the International Monte Carlo Jumping Competition on June 25 and 26, 2009.

A few of Charlotte’s family members and their significant others were present to give their support: her mother Princess Caroline, her brother Andrea and his girlfriend Tatiana Santos Domingos, and Charlene Wittstock (Prince Albert’s girlfriend).

It was a beautiful sunny day in Monaco for the royals to enjoy. I love seeing Charlotte at these competitions. We usually spot her at fashion events. Yes, she does more than just look good; she’s a great horsewoman too!

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Charlotte Casiraghi of Monaco was in Vidauban, France this weekend for the annual Grand Prix Special International Horse Jumping Competition. The event was held at the stables of Domaine Equestre des Grand Pins in Provence.

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Charlotte Casiraghi of Monaco enjoyed the Monaco Grand Prix Formula 1 race with her family over the weekend. The race ran from May 21-24, 2009 through the streets of Monte Carlo.

Charlotte watched the race earlier with her boyfriend Alex Dellal, and her brother Pierre Casiraghi and his girlfriend Beatrice Borromeo. At that time, she and some of the others wore big red ear muffs to protect against the loud noise coming from the racing cars. The ear coverings were probably not the best accessories for her dark green dress that day.

On the last day of the race, Charlotte opted for the more discreet ear plugs. She wore a simple white minidress with a red flower print, paired with high white sandals.

I hope you like these photos!

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The royal family of Monaco gathered to watch the Formula One Grand Prix over the weekend. The prestigious race, organized by the Automobile Club de Monaco, was held this year on May 21-24, 2009. The racing circuit winds through city streets and attracts the best Formula 1 racers in the world.

Prince Albert, Charlotte Casiraghi, Andrea Casiraghi, and Pierre Casiraghi were present at the awarding ceremony on the last day.

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Prince Albert took the wheel of a model of the brand new Venturi electric car during the 2009 Formula 1 Grand Prix on Saturday, May 23, 2009 in Monaco. This was the first official demonstration of the Venturi Volage and a celebration of 25 years of Venturi Automobiles.

The Monaco Grand Prix draws the elite car makers, racers and enthusiasts every year. Prince Albert, as the royal host, gets one of the first looks at this innovative car.

Image: Bauer-Griffin

Monaco’s glamorous royal family rocked the annual Rose Ball last Saturday. The theme of this year’s ‘Rock n’ Rose’ Bal de la Rose, held at the Sporting Club of Monaco, was rock and roll.

The royals turned out in support of the charity event to benefit the Princess Grace Foundation. Prince Albert was in simple tuxedo, nothing too rock and roll there. His dates for the night, his sister Princess Caroline of Hanover and girlfriend Charlene Wittstock, accessorized with the theme in mind. Princess Caroline carried flowers inside a black motorcycle helmet. Charlene, with funky hair in place, wore a single fingerless glove on her left hand.

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Paul McCartney, Nancy Shevell, Charlotte Casiraghi, Salma Hayek and Francois-Henri Pinault at the Stella McCartney Fall-Winter 2009-2010 show in Paris on March 9, 2009.

Major events in the Paris fashion scene are happening this week, and Monaco’s Charlotte Casiraghi is in the thick of things.

On March 9, 2009, the lovely royal attended Stella McCartney’s ready-to-wear collection show at the Carreau du Temple. Squeezed into the front row with Charlotte were other notable personalities:  Sir Paul McCartney, his girlfriend Nancy Shevell, Salma Hayek, and her husband billionaire Francois-Henri Pinault.

Charlotte stayed on in Paris to soak in the latest fashion and attend rocking parties, including one thrown by designer Karl Lagerfeld at the Chanel boutique.

On closer look at the photo above, Charlotte was wearing the same cute little bracelet she had on at the Etam Fashion Show last month.

Image: Newscom

Charlotte Casiraghi at the Etam lingerie show in Paris on February 5, 2009.

Monaco’s Charlotte Casiraghi, a close friend of Natalia Vodianova, was on hand to watch the supermodel debut the new Spring/Summer 09 lingerie collection of Etam. The fashion show was held on February 5, 2009 at The Ritz in Paris. Charlotte also attended the after party at the Regine.

Charlotte wore a black tube top over a short black skirt with a silver sequin design. To keep warm, she had a black leather jacket. High-heeled black boots, a black handbag and a bracelet completed her ensemble.

The 22-year old daughter of Princess Caroline is known for her love of fashion, and is often seen at shows and industry events.

A couple more photos of Charlotte after the jump:

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