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Why is it in every article they say Stephanie suffered minor injuries after the accident , they never stay anything about her Spinal injury or any of her other injuries .

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From the exhibit

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From the exhibit

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The prestigious charity event "The Rose Ball" took place on Saturday, March 22 in Monaco. It was the first time since 1954 that the ball drew fewer celebrities than the preceding season.

The Prince of Monaco issued a communiqué on Friday saying organizers were "plainly conscious of the gravity of the international situation" though still wished for the event to go forward as planned.

Karl Lagerfeld and Hedi Slimane were among the 800 guests who attended the raffle dinner. All of the profits from the ball were donated to the Princess Grace Foundation.

Charitable events have recently been on the mind of Karl Lagerfeld, legendary designer behind Chanel, Fendi and Lagerfeld Galleries.

From the 5th of March until the 5th of April, he is the focal point of a sumptuous exhibit in the Bon Marché Department Store located on the rive gauche of Paris. Having never been shy of the perpendicular pronoun, Lagerfeld has outdone even himself.

The entire front display windows of the store have been transformed into a shrine, with hundreds of Lagerfeld silhouettes and initials filling every inch of space.

Oversized signboards on either side of the store feature a massive photograph of his profile. Once inside, visitors can browse through rows of monitors featuring Karl, on endless tape, talking.

The focal point of the exhibit, seemingly to be a hologram, has yet to materialize.

A CD compilation of music called K, and said to include the designer's favorite tunes, is on sale with profits destined for the Princess Grace Foundation.

During Her lifetime, Princess Grace of Monaco was deeply committed to helping young aspiring artists realize their career goals.

National in scope, the Foundation's program is dedicated to identifying and assisting young talent in theater, dance and film through grants in the form of scholarships, apprenticeships and fellowships.

The Princess Grace Foundation was set up in 1964, and in accordance with the wishes of H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince of Monaco, the foundation has continued to expand its wide range of activities.

In accordance with H.S.H. Princess Caroline's express wish, the emphasis of its activities is today placed on helping children.

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Magic of Monaco

MAGIC OF MONACO Rose (Rose Ball), which benefits the Princess Grace Foundation, is held in March. More than 25,000 roses in ravishing bouquets always decorate the Salle des Etoiles in the Sporting Club d’Eté complex. The Ball is attended by members of the Ruling Family and hundreds of the world’s wealthiest and most beautiful people – elegant men, stunning women, swirling dresses and the dazzle of diamonds. In April the Masters Series Monte-Carlo Tennis Tournament is held at the Monte-Carlo Country Club. I attended the finals with former Beatles drummer, Ringo Starr, one of the many celebrities who love living in Monaco. The tournament is played out against the sparkling backdrop of the Mediterranean. The Monaco Grand Prix in May is one of the great inter- national events of the year. The Principality erects special pro- tective barriers around the two-and-a-half mile circuit and pro-vides many seated viewpoints from Port Hercule round to the Place du Casino. All the yachts in port are magnificently decor-ated with flags and bunting as part of the celebration. The race attracts thousands of visitors from around the world. The thunderous roar of racing cars echoes as far as the nearby village of Roquebrune in France. Many spectators wisely decide to wear ear defenders. The 2007 Monaco Grand Prix was won by Fernando Alonso with Lewis Hamilton a close second; both were driving McLarens. I photographed this event from a friend’s garden high above the course during a party with 100 other Formula 1 aficionados. For car enthusiasts there is Top Marques Monaco, which features an array of prestige clean-energy vehicles. It is the only ‘live-drive’ Supercar show in the world. In the summer of 2007, the Grace Kelly Exhibition took place at the Grimaldi Forum. I was given access before the official opening and was greatly moved by this breathtaking retrospective of her life and work. In Monaco you will come to appreciate the beneficial influence that the life of HSH Princess Grace has had on the Principality. She is loved and revered as this beautiful American who became a princess through her marriage to HSH Prince Rainier III and who gave up her film career in order to dedicate her life to serving Monaco so devotedly. The Princess’s own fame brought a renewed international focus to her adopted country. It was a tragedy that she died so young, but her memory will remain forever and her grace, in every sense of the word, lives on. The Monte-Carlo Red Cross Gala Ball is held under the high patronage of HSH Prince Albert II in the Salle des Etoiles of the Sporting Club d’Eté, typically during the first weekend of August. One of the great highlights of my year was attending this most important fundraising event in Monaco’s annual social calendar. In September, Port Hercule is colonised by the Monaco Yacht Show, arguably the largest and most important in the world. Hundreds of mega yachts, some with helicopters, and some with price tags close to 100 million euros, are moored together beside wooden walkways stretching out into the harbour. The event also provides an opportunity for suppliers to showcase their wares. I even saw a minuscule aeroplane for sale which could fit onto a yacht. At the same time, the Monaco Watch Fair and Auction in aid of research into Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy takes place. Theworld’sgreatestwatchmakers produce unique timepieces for buyers. At the 2007 event I watched spellbound as one luxury watch by de Witt, yet to be constructed to the purchaser’s own precise specifications, was auctioned for the charity for the spectacular sum of 750,000 euros.Still on a nautical theme, there are rowing regattas as well as sailing races in small boats in the waters in and around Monaco. One of the pictures shows a small colourful flotilla being led out of the harbour for sail training. There is also a picture of Monaco’s last remaining fishermen, the Rinaldi family, venturing out to sea to bring in the freshest of Mediterranean fish for the local daily market.Monaco’s National Day is celebrated on 19th November (Saint Rainier’s Day) which is also the saint’s day of the late HSH Prince Rainier III, Prince Albert’s Father. The streets are festooned with red and white flags, the Monégasque national colours. Gifts, flowers and chocolates are also decorated in these colours. Many children wear red and white and I even observed some dogs with red and white collars. I felt privileged to attend the Thanksgiving Mass in the Cathedral, the conferring of honours and decorations at the Palace Inset: A monogram of Princess Grace’s initials on the gates of the Rose Garden in Fontvieille that bears her name Opposite: A view of Monaco from old Roquebrune

 

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Event Detail

Event: Rose Ball
Date: Mar 25 2006 8:00 PM
Address:
Location: Sporting Monte-Carlo
Description: This is one of the major charity events in Monaco. Created in 1954, it benefits the Princess Grace Foundation. Each year H.H.R. The Princess of Hanover selects a new theme. There are always ravishing bouquets of over 25,000 roses to decorate the Salle des Etoiles in the Sporting d'Eté complex. Top-name performers delight the audience, most of them dressed to the nines in designer gowns. The public is welcome to join this prestigious event.

 

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from Lusa PT
Invitation to this year's Rose Ball

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Hello Magazine

The Monegasque royals have marked the arrival of Spring with their traditional Rose Ball. Princess Caroline wore an unusual white gown with blue ribbons when she welcomed old friends Karl Lagerfeld and Rudolph Valentino to the Monte Carlo Sporting Club.
The Rose Ball is considered the most important event in Monaco's social calendar. Year after year the cream of Monegasque society is joined by showbiz stars and aristocrats from all over the world, as the royal family plays host to a lavish banquet in the heart of Monte Carlo. Proceeds from the bash go to the Princess Grace Foundation, which helps disadvantaged children.

 

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Video of the Rose Ball
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXjfyruF5EY
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Monaco TV
Monaco Rose Ball (March)

The Rose Ball is considered the most important event in Monaco's social calendar. Year after year the cream of Monegasque society is joined by showbiz stars and aristocrats from all over the world, as the royal family plays host to a major charity event in the heart of Monte Carlo. Proceeds from the bash go to the Princess Grace Foundation, which helps disadvantaged children. Famous performers delight the audience and the public is welcome to join this prestigious event.

This extremely prestigious evening is, each year, themed around a different country and a different rose.

 

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European Explorer
There is always something to do throughout the year in Monaco. One of the country's favourite events is the annual Spring Arts Festival and is filled with entertainment as well as performances by the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra as well as Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo. In March there is the Rose Ball and is one of Monaco's largest charity events. Established in 1954, it benefits the Princess Grace Foundation. May is the month to visit if your a huge motor sport fan where the Monte-Carlo Historic Grand Prix is held the event being held on the city streets.

 

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