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.

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 …read more

The royal family of Monaco, led by Prince Albert, were in full force to celebrate their country’s National Day. Here are some more photos of the royals as they interacted with the crowds who gathered for the event on November 19, 2008. We also see them at the Opera Gala, which was part of the celebrations.

It’s been a while since I last saw the royal family of Monaco together in one place. So these photos of their celebrations of Monaco’s National Day, November 19, 2008, are such a treat! Looks like everybody was there, too.
The celebrations included the annual Thanksgiving Mass, awarding of medals at the Prince’s Palace, Army Parade, and an evening at the Opera. Prince Albert, head of the Monagesque royal family, was dashing as always at all the events. Princess Caroline, Princess Stephanie, Charlotte Casiraghi, Andrea Casiraghi, Pierre Casiraghi, oh, yes, they were there, and I’ve got photos to show you!

Monaco’s Prince Albert had a full day in Munich, Germany on Tuesday, September 23, 2008.

Monaco’s Prince Albert with Dr. Beatrice Bischof at the American House in Munich, Gemany on September 23, 2008
Among his engagements was a speech about protecting the environment in the 21st  century, given during a visit to the USA cultural center “Amerikahaus” (American House). The event was organized by the American German Business Club, the Foreign Affairs Association, the Bavarian-American Center at Amerika Haus, Wirtschaftsjunioren München and the HSG Alumni Club München International. 

Finally we get a glimpse of Monaco’s Prince Albert at the Olympic Games in Beijing. As a member of the International Olympic Committee, the prince is there on an official capacity, and of course, as an avid sportsman and former Olympian.
Prince Albert attended the weightlifting event of these Summer Games, with his girlfriend Charlene Wittstock.

Monaco’s Prince Albert, Tour de France director Christian Prudhomme and Team CSC cyclist Frank Schleck
Prince Albert, a regular visitor to the Tour de France, is preparing to host the start of next year’s race in Monaco. During the sixth stage of the race on Thursday, he closely followed the event while riding in the car of race director Christian Prudhomme.
“I think it will be a very beautiful event. The Tour hasn’t been Monaco in 44 years. It’s about time,” Albert said, adding that he still does some sport to keep in shape – but only when he has …read more