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Social Diary by Candace Durocher

Memories of National Day 2007

November 19, Monaco's National Day, came and went quietly, like most other such holidays, which is never a bad thing. For more on the activities in the Palace square, see editor Celia Sankar's column as she was present for the ceremony. As for us, we are not partial to standing around outdoors on a chilly morning waiting to be waved at by anybody. Leave for us the nocturnal roving in Monaco's warm, elegant halls.

Nevertheless, I'm happy to share these memories of the morning's proceedings captured by our friend Ed, a photographer who has the eye of an artist. Also, there's a panorama shot by a member of the French battalion which joined Monaco to help mark the National Day. Frédéric Buttigier had the rare privilege of photographing the event from inside the Palace and was accosted by our editor as soon as he emerged from those hallowed precincts. In case you are wondering, the answer is, yes, he did capture up close and intimate photos of the princely family during his time with them on the balcony; and, no, he is not sharing.

UPDATE: Subsequent to this column going online, Frédéric Buttigier kindly sent along a photo he took capturing the princely family inside the palace. It's too large to add to the page, but you can see it here.

Photos: © Edward Wright of EdWrightImages.com

Monaco's ladies bundle up in style to take in the parade on a chilly November morning

Charlotte Casiraghi and her brother Pierre, the fourth and third in line to the Monaco throne


Princess Stephanie supporting her big brother	Princess Caroline and her brood

The solitary figure of Prince Albert II, whose hands will shape Monaco's future

What the princely family sees: A view from the inside looking out. Photo: © Frédéric Buttigier, Fanfare du 27e Bataillon de Chasseurs Alpins d'Annecy

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lh, st louis mo	Posted at 8:47pm on Friday, June 6th, 2008
All the athletes are great as they strive to perfect their professionalism. They all are winners.
Mekedes, doha	Posted at 10:12am on Sunday, May 4th, 2008
Good job mesi we love you take care youself...
gonderew, israel	Posted at 12:57pm on Sunday, December 2nd, 2007
Haile you are one real Ethiopian! I am proud of you.
Getnet, mugher	Posted at 12:15am on Wednesday, November 28th, 2007
As always, all Ethiopians are proud of our jewels, so we expect more from you and the likes.
Wossen, Boston, USA	Posted at 10:50am on Tuesday, November 27th, 2007
I am so happy you won, and proud of you. Mesi and Haile you are the pearl of Africa!!
bango-haile, Addis Ababa	Posted at 8:58am on Tuesday, November 27th, 2007
I was expecting the crown from Meseret or Haile. No more surprise since we are Ethiopians familiar with such glories. Anyway, Meseret has laid the foundation for Ethiopian and African women as her name implies. Congratulations Messi ! You deserve it. But you begin my sweet.
debu, addis abeba	Posted at 8:44am on Tuesday, November 27th, 2007
Congrats, Mesi and Tyson.
hirut, Addis Ababa	Posted at 5:42am on Tuesday, November 27th, 2007
Conguratulation
Samuel K, Vizag ,India	Posted at 3:40am on Tuesday, November 27th, 2007
Long Live Ethiopia! We were heroes of the first Millenium and now we will regain it in the third. Bravo Mesi. Proud of You. --Koranibish
Stoddart P., London	Posted at 2:11am on Tuesday, November 27th, 2007
Congratulations to all winners. Keep up the good work and keep clean. In this time of so many conflicts and disappointments in leadership, we need heroes to look up to whom we can look at and say this is what's best about us as human beings.

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