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Tuesday saw the The European Court of Human Rights reject Monaco’s Princess Caroline’s lawsuit of a German magazine that published photos of her and husband Prince Ernst August of Hanover in 2002. This ruling is being seen as giving support to the European media’s right to report on celebrities.
 Click here for photos of the Princess The photos were taken while the couple were on skiing trip as Caroline’s father, the late Prince Rainier III, was growing ever more ill. The Princess cited that the magazine, Frau im Spiegel, violated hers and her family’s privacy during the difficult time by publishing the photos alongside a story about the ailing Monegasque ruler.
A German court had initially cited that the media had the right to report on the Monegasque royals “reconciled their obligations of family solidarity with the legitimate needs of their private life.” That was when Princess Caroline and Prince Ernst August took their case to the ECHR in 2008.
The European Court, based in Strasbourg, France, cited Caroline and her lawyers “had not provided any evidence that the photos had been taken in a climate of general harassment, as they had alleged, or that they had been taken secretly.”
“The photo, in the context of the article, did at least to some degree contribute to a debate of general interest,” the European court said in a statement. “The German courts characterization of Prince Rainier’s illness as an event of contemporary society could not be considered unreasonable.”
The Court noted that the Princess has sought privacy for her and her family for many years. In June 2004, she got the ECHR to condemn the German publication of photos of her at the Monte Carlo Beach Club. The court said her rights were violated under Article 8 of the European Convention of Human Rights.
This ruling could also harm Caroline’s daughter, Charlotte Casiraghi’s chances of winning her lawsuit against the paparazzi, which she filed for last month.
Sources: BBC, New York Times, Wikipedia
On Monday, Monaco’s Princess Caroline was the recipient of the Menschen in Europa award for her work with AMADE - Association Mondiale des Amis de l’Enfance. The award was given out in Passau, Germany and before the event, Her Royal Highness gave a rare interview about her humanitarianism.
 Click here to see more photos of the event “The situation of children looks today much different,” Caroline told Passauer Neue Presse. “The threats they face have changed considerably over the years. War, malnutrition, the global financial crisis, illiteracy, the AIDS pandemic. . . The challenges have evolved – as well as AMADE – but the core message remains the same as those who wanted to emphasize my mother: children must be the center of all our thoughts and interests.”
AMADE was established 50 years ago by Caroline’s mother, the late Princess Grace. While the Princess is pleased with how much work the charity has done, she believes there is still more to be done.
“If one takes a look back, we have come a long way and have won many battles. But when you look forward is the way, is to go much longer, and there is still fight out many fights.
“More than anything, these children need to feel that they are loved and that they are not violated. The cards, which they were given into the hand of life were purely arbitrary. You have not chosen, as orphans grow up, to lose their parents, have no access to medical care and education have to live in a country that was shattered by war. . . What they need is the feeling of being cared for. Tenderness. Like every other child in the world,” said Caroline.
“It is our responsibility to get involved and try to improve the world, our children will inherit,” she added.
At the gala ceremony, Princess Caroline was awarded by longtime friend, fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld. She also gave a speech, warning that the current global financial crisis would hurt children in third world countries. “Developing countries will have to pay a price.”
Sources: Passauer Neue Presse, Augsburger-Allgemeine
Earlier this week, Monaco’s Princess Caroline distributed the Prince Pierre Award in the literature category. The literature award is one part of the annual awards. The Prince Pierre awards include contemporary art and musical composition. Those are given out during other times in the year.
 View the original photo at the Prince's Palace website The winner for 2011 literature award went to writer and journalist Pierre Assouline, who has written numerous biographies and runs a popular blog about literature.
Princess Caroline gave Assouline the award on Tuesday, and on Wednesday, was invited to Monaco’s Palace to meet with Prince Albert II and Caroline. Also in attendance were the members of the Prince Pierre Foundation.
Though the literature award was set up in 1951, the Prince Pierre Foundation was established in 1966 by Prince Rainier III. The late sovereign of Monaco did so in honor of his father who was patron of literature and the arts.
Source: Fondation de Prince Pierre
 Click here for more photos of Princess Caroline at the birthday gala Earlier this week, Princess Caroline was one of the many guests at famed choreographer Robert Wilson’s 70th birthday in Berlin. The gala was thrown by Montblanc, the luxury company that launched Princess Grace inspired jewelry in September.
The evening included a production of “Voluptuous Panic”, an art performance and auction, and of course, the birthday dinner for Wilson.
Dressed in a floral gray and black two piece dress set, Princess Caroline looked dazzling as she entered Berlin’s Studio Elmgreen & Dragset. She sat beside Wilson during the night.
Other guests included actress Sunnyi Melles, actor Clemens Schick and singer Till Bronner.
Robert Wilson is a director, visual artist, designer and cultural visionary, and is a long-time friend of Montblanc. Last month, during the launch of Montblanc’s jewelry line inspired by Caroline’s mother, he put on the musical “Grace for Grace” which chronicled the late Princess of Monaco’s life from Hollywood actress to European Princess.
Special thanks to Janelle Muratori!
 Click here to see more pics On Thursday, Prince Albert II, his wife Princess Charlene and sister Princess Caroline, attended the world premiere of the line of jewelry inspired by Albert and Caroline’s mother, Princess Grace, née Grace Kelly. The jewelry was made by the luxury company, Montblanc.
As the royal trio entered the Opera Garnier where the jewelry was to be displayed, Prince Albert and Princess Charlene walked ahead of Princess Caroline. This seemed to show that Caroline, who took over as first lady of Monaco after her mother’s death in 1982, has gracefully given that role to Charlene.
Before the unveiling of the jewelry, there was a production at the Opera, called “Grace for Grace”. Created by Robert Wilson, the musical showcased the late royal’s life – from Philadelphia socialite, to Hollywood star, to European Princess.
After the show, the jewelry was allowed to be seen.
There were 350 guests at the launch that night, including numerous celebrities. They were: singer Natalie Imbruglia, models Carmen Kass and Eva Herzigova, and actresses Olivia Palermo and Naomi Watts.
The Montblanc collection was launched during the 60th anniversary of Grace Kelly’s Hollywood debut.
Thanks to Janelle Muratori!
 Click here for more images at Daylife.com! In their first appearance in Monaco since their July nuptials, Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene were all smiles and walked hand in hand into the Sporting Club in Monte Carlo for the 63rd annual Red Cross Ball – a major event for the principality.
Behind the couple were Albert’s two sisters: Princess Stephanie and Princess Caroline, who made her first appearance at the Ball since 2008. There is no word on what made her turn up for this year’s gala. Perhaps to show solidarity with her new sister-in-law.
Some fashion reporters noted Charlene’s hair was reminiscent of the late Princess Grace. Either way, the new Princess looked stunning in her dark fuschia strapless gown designed by Swiss designer Akris.
800 Monegasque and international guests paid 1000 eurors to be at the Ball. Entertainment was done by Joe Cocker.
Monaco resident Shirley Bassey, known for singing theme songs to James Bond films, was responsible for organizing the evening and a raffle with lots of prestige. The annual gala sees the Monegasque Red Cross collect about 400,000 euros.
Source: Le Parisien
 Click here for the original Hello! article The estranged husband of Monaco’s Princess Caroline is being hospitalized in Spain. Reportedly, Prince Ernst August of Hannover, age 57, is ill with pancreatitis, a condition brought on by heavy drinking. The Prince once suffered from the disease back in 2005.
That episode prevented Ernst from attending the funeral of his father-in-law, Prince Rainier III, the late sovereign of Monaco. At the time, Ernst said he will give up his wild ways.
“I don’t want (to die) yet. My daughter is only five years old,” he said of the now 12 year old Princess Alexandra.
Although married in 1999, Prince Ernst and Princess Caroline have been seen together in over two years. Early last year, the Prince was photographed kissing another woman while vacationing in Thailand. He also did not attend the wedding of Caroline’s brother, Prince Albert II earlier this month.
So far, there are no plans for Ernst and Caroline to divorce.
Sources: Hello!, Monsters and Critics
Thursday night saw glamour come back to Monaco as Princess Caroline attended the AMADE charity gala. It was refreshing to see the Princess again after she – plus other members of Monaco’s princely family – was absent from the Rose Ball because of the death of her aunt, Princess Antoinette.
 Click here to see more pics Caroline may still be in mourning, based on her simple outfit featuring a long black skirt and matching jacket. Her mood seemed somber.
But if anyone could lighten up the event, it was her two eldest children, Andrea and Charlotte Casiraghi. Charlotte dazzled as always in a floral strapless dress that was colored yellow.
Big brother Andrea wore some interesting shoes to go with his tuxedo. His girlfriend, Tatiana Santo Domingo, wore a gown with black and white stripes at the skirt, probably to go with her boyfriend’s shoes – or vice versa.
The charity gala included a stand-up comedian and an auction of artworks and unique items to raise funds that will go in aid to needy children worldwide.
Started by Princess Grace, AMADE (World Association of Children’s Friends) seeks to do just that. Princess Caroline is the charity’s president.
Source: ¡Hola!
It was a sunny day in Monaco Thursday, but the mood was somber as the tiny principality and its ruling family laid to rest the sister of the late Prince Rainier III. Princess Antoinette died last Friday at the age of 90 after many years of ill health.
 REUTERS/Lionel Cironneau/Pool At the Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate of Monaco, the Grimaldi family – Prince Albert II, his fiancée Charlene Wittstock, Princess Caroline and all four of her children, and Princess Stephanie – gathered for the funeral mass, conducted by Monsignor Bernard Barsi.
 REUTERS/Lionel Cironneau/Pool Dressed in black, and the women wearing black lace scarves over their heads, the family sang the hymns, said the prayers and listened to the moving eulogy done by Princess Antoinette’s granddaughter, Melanie de Massy.
 LIONEL CIRONNEAU/AFP/Getty Images Afterward, the coffin carrying the body of the late Princess was carried out of the Cathedral and placed in the Peace Chapel, where Antoinette was laid to rest.
Prince Albert II looked visibly upset and relied on Charlene for strength. Princess Caroline displayed a look of grief all too familiar to watchers of the Monegasque royal family.
The Prince has declared Monaco in a state of mourning until April 1st.
Sources: Pure People, Hello!
Saturday evening saw the start of Monaco’s social season with its annual Rose Ball. Its a time where celebrities pay thousands of euros to rub elbows with the principality’s ruling family. However, that family was not present at this year’s Rose Ball due to the passing of Princess Antoinette on Friday.
 Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images Because her death came so close to the Ball, to cancel it would’ve hurt Monaco financially. But there was no way Antoinette’s nephew, Prince Albert II, and his family and fiancée, could show up during an official mourning period in Monaco. So instead, Princess Caroline’s three older children – Andrea, Charlotte and Pierre Casiraghi – represented the princely family.
Arriving at the Ball with somber looks, and dressed in black, the Casiraghis’ looked dignified and were a credit to their mother and the rest of the family.
Andrea Casiraghi, age 26, gave a speech at the start of the Ball.
“We’re very sensitive to the fact that so many of you are here tonight. Our aunt was very fond of this Rose Ball, and it is likely that all of us to be most involved. Your presence is a tribute to her as you come. While mourning her passing, I recall that it remains for us a warm and loving face, like a rich and eventful life in the service of charity. She would not have liked this ball not happen tonight because of [her death]. Thank you all for your generosity. ”
Right after his speech, the three Casiraghis’ left the gala.
This year’s theme for the Rose Ball was Motown, a tribute to the soul music of Motown Records from 1960 – 1970. The decorations were that of Detroit’s abandoned factories, broken windows, walls of brick and metal, all in black and white. Glamorous table decorations were planned in contrast to that.
The Ball Rose is a charity event that benefits the Princess Grace Foundation.
Source: The Royal Forums, Monaco MaVille
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