Wedding of Albert II, Prince of Monaco, and Charlene Wittstock

Wedding of Albert II, Prince of Monaco, and Charlene Wittstock
Albert II and Charlene Wittstock on their wedding day
Date 1 July 2011 (civil ceremony)
2 July 2011 (religious ceremony)
VenuePrince's Palace of Monaco
LocationMonaco-Ville, Monaco
ParticipantsAlbert II, Prince of Monaco
Charlene Wittstock

The wedding of Prince Albert II of Monaco and Charlene Wittstock took place on 1 and 2 July 2011 at the Prince's Palace of Monaco. The groom was the sovereign prince of the Principality of Monaco. The bride was a South African Olympic swimmer. A two-day public holiday for the celebrations was declared.[1]

Commentators said that the wedding would be important for Monaco to survive as a tax haven.[2] Monegasque authorities believed that the event would increase tourism.[3] The civil ceremony was held in the Throne Room, conducted by Philippe Narmino, president of the Council of State, while the religious ceremony took place in the courtyard of the palace, and was presided over by Archbishop Bernard Barsi.[4]

  1. ^ Bart, Katharina (27 April 2011). "Monaco Hopes for Tourism Boost From 'Other' Royal Wedding". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 16 May 2011.
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  3. ^ "Prince Albert's wedding festivities begin". CBS News. 30 June 2011. Retrieved 30 June 2011.
  4. ^ Cite error: The named reference bbc1 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).

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