We are still here... and it feels absolutely fantastic! It is a good time to feel fortunate and to reflect on those good times and say 'we are lucky!'
Here are some and I say some, of my favourite moments in 2012 and they are all thanks to you...
Dance students demonstrate their outstanding talent with the production of their very own Christmas Show.
As President of Fight Aids Monaco, HSH Princess Stephanie tours South Africa to see for herself the work that is being done to combat the disease.
Paula Traboulsi, Monika del Campo Bacardi, Sandrine Garbagnati-Knoell, Marquise Roberta Gilardi Sestito, Elizabeth Wessel, Inna Mayer, Tina Zegg
On Saturday, December 15th in the magnificent Salle Empire of the Hotel de Paris took place another edition of the glamorous Christmas Ball marking the opening of the winter season in Monte-Carlo. The founder Sandrine Garbagnati with the assistance of an international committee of accomplished women this year chose to give the proceeds of the event to the association « Monaco Aide et Presence » that promotes educational opportunities and access to health care for children around the world.
Santa Claus was there for the traditional pictures, and singer Ivana Vanoli brought the Christmas cheer with her Holiday songs, while the Swiss designer AKRIS presented a top class fashion show. Andrea T Mendoza, resident DJ Billionaire had the jet set guests dancing well past the midnight hour. Among the sponsors Bank Sarasin and the jeweller Zegg&Cerlati.
"Action Innocence" celebrates it's 10th year protecting children on the internet. The work must continue.
The amount raised through the event €136,000! Read More...
On Wednesday evening, December 12th during the traditional YCM winter cocktail HSH Prince Albert II welcomed the new society members and presented a report on the activities of the club and the progress of the new clubhouse.
The most convivial moment was when the new members exchanged their ties for the one with the logo of the club and celebrated with a toast of traditional blue drink representing the sea.
Photo by Celina Lafuente de Lavotha: HSH Prince Albert making his presentation surrounded by the members of the board
Filmmakers worldwide celebrated the 12.12.12 and Monaco also contributed with their own special footage.
The Spice Girls have influenced the music scene with their vivacious personalities and catchy songs.
And now 16 years after they were formed, we have Viva Forever, the musical.
Read more and see the Spice Girls on video.
Let the Christmas show begin...
Victoria gets to work in her Pet Country Kitchen to make yummy bacon-flavoured doggy treats.
A great Christmas gift too for your special pet.
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