Topic: Monaco

Marry Global, Eat Local: Monaco Royal Wedding To Serve Locally-Sourced Foods

I’ve always (silently) told myself that, should I ever have a wedding, I will definitely cut costs on the decorations, music, photography — even the dress — in favor of great food. I’m guessing Charlene Wittstock hardly had to bargain with her budget when planning her wedding to Prince Albert in Monaco next week, but she’s my kind of bride when it comes to catering: She’s hired celebrity chef Alain Ducasse (you may be familiar with one of his three Michelin triple-star restaurants) to prepare a multi-course gala dinner made with local, sustainable, ethical food. Would that I were one of Albert and Charlene’s 500 guests. More »

You Know You’re Unwell If…Prince Albert of Monaco Changes the Wedding Date on You

Like he just did to Charlene Wittstock, his bride-to-be. The royal bastard! Wait, stay those tears. The happy couple actually moved the date up from July 9 to July 2, 2011, so that they could attend an International Olympic Committee … More »

Prince Albert of Monaco Officially Engaged to Charlene Wittstock, South African Olympic Swimmer

It’s a royal engagement at least four years in the making. It was just announced that Prince Albert II of Monaco is engaged to longtime girlfriend, Charlene Wittstock, who’s a former South African Olympic swimmer. The couple has a 20-year … More »

Monaco Awaits Prince Albert’s Wedding

The following was originally published on June 21, 2006: Wedding bells are a-ringing for Monaco’s Prince Albert II, as he’s rumored to marry South African swimmer, Charlene Wittstock. According to The Times of London: The palace has so far refused … More »