Monaco Revue -- The celebrity and lifestyle magazine with purpose

Social Diary by Candace Durocher

United for a better world
Warm greetings and broad smiles were the order of the evening when European royalty joined with African near-royalty in Monaco to raise funds for various charities.

Members of Monaco's ruling family graciously welcomed internationally cherished elder statesman Nelson Mandela and his wife, Graça Machel, at the United for a Better World benefit (Sept 02, 2007). The Grimaldi clan included sovereign Prince Albert II and his elder sister Princess Caroline, both of whom had previously met Mandela, South Africa's former president. Also present were the princess' husband, Prince Ernst of Hanover, and daughter Charlotte Casiraghi.

The international gathering brought together singers Bono, Julian Lennon and Dame Shirley Bassey, Jordan's Queen Noor, actor Norman Freeman and supermodels Naomi Campbell and Petra Nemcova. The 3,500-euro dinner was held to raise funds for Amade, an international children's charity with Princess Caroline as its president, as well as for the Nelson Mandela Foundation, the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund, and The Mandela Rhodes Foundation. Photos: © DP Inc.

The warmth between the family and the former first couple was palpable as Prince Ernst (left) greeted Mrs Machel; Princess Caroline looked on as Prince Albert welcomed Nelson Mandela

(From left to right) Princess Caroline, Prince Albert, Nelson Mandela, and his wife Graça Machel

(From left to right) Charlotte Casiraghi, Prince Ernst, Princess Caroline, Prince Albert, Nelson Mandela, Graça Machel and South Africa's 2000 Sydney Olympics swimmer Charlene Wittstock

(Left) Irish singer Bono, in his signature eyewear, showed up for the evening event with Queen Noor of Jordan and singer Julian Lennon; (right) supermodel Naomi Campbell

Dame Shirley Bassey's effervescence added sparkle to the evening, while Academy award winning US actor Morgan Freeman, accompanied by his wife Myrna, put in a stately appearance

(Left) Supermodel Petra Nemcova had the glow of a mother-to-be; (top) present for the event was Amade secretary general Francis Kasasa (with Barbara Van Duüren-Kasasa), who is also from South Africa and acts as Monaco's consul in his country

Comment Top Home