Friday 28 April, Variety Theatre
Discussion on “The maternal body” with Julia Kristeva, philosopher and psychoanalyst at 2 pm, followed by discussion on “modesty and privacy” with Eric Fiat, philosopher, at 3.30 pm. Organised by Philosophical Encounters in Monaco
Information: +377 99 99 44 55
Saturday 29 April, Louis II Stadium
French Ligue 1 Football Championship: Monaco vs Toulouse
Information: +377 92 05 74 73
Saturday 29 April, 8.30 pm, Espace Léo Ferré
Concert by Claudio Capéo
Information: +377 93 10 12 10
Sunday 30 April, 5 pm, Théâtre Princesse Grace
Husbands and Wives by Woody Allen with Florence Pernel and José Paul
Information: +377 93 25 32 27
After a police manhunt that left the Principality in a state of shock late afternoon and evening on Saturday, March 25, Monaco-Matin reported on Sunday that two additional arrests were made in the Cartier robbery case. Both occurred late Saturday night, one person was arrested in Monaco and the other in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin.
In all, four people have now been arrested in Monaco or in France. Three allegedly were involved in the heist and one was an accomplice. A fourth robber is still on the run.
The Cartier crew are from La Zaïne neighbourhood in Vallauris, the town close to Antibes and known for pottery and Picasso.
On Saturday, at 7 pm, Monaco’s Public Prosecutor issued a statement saying, “A robbery took place this afternoon around 3:40 pm in Monaco in the Cartier boutique at Place du Casino by three individuals, at least one of whom was armed.”
It also stated that the rapid intervention of the police forces made it possible to arrest one of the three without bloodshed and recover a weapon.
“The roadblock set up around the Principality also prevented the other two individuals and their accomplice, who was waiting for them with a vehicle from escaping. The vehicle was set on fire by the perpetrators and recovered by the police.”
“There were no shots, no injuries, and no hostages taken,” according to the statement. The staff of the boutique, shocked by the events, were given psychological support.
Father Walter Raymond of St Paul’s Monte Carlo was at a concert Saturday night and returned home to a team of inspectors treating the church Library like a crime scene, dusting for finger prints.
Father Walter told Monaco Life on Sunday, “This morning I reported to our wardens that it seems as though one or two of the fugitives made their way down avenue de Grande Bretagne, stopped at St Paul’s, climbed down the two ladders to my yard and then down to the new terrace where they broke through the plywood door covering blocking access and took refuge in the Library.”
There has been no confirmation from the police.
As it happened Saturday March 25
5:17 pm: The luxury jewellery store Cartier at Place du Casino in Monte Carlo was reportedly robbed Saturday afternoon around 4 pm.
Gun shots were supposedly heard (although the Prosecutor’s Office would later deny any shots were fired) around the area and the two alleged suspects were seen fleeing in a vehicle.
A message from Monaco police was sent out via Facebook at 4:28 pm: “Armed and dangerous men in Monaco. Be vigilant and please don’t hesitate to contact the police.”
A source with knowledge of the case confirmed to Monaco Life at 6 pm that one of three Cartier robbery suspects has been apprehended.
Monaco’s Casino Square is currently blocked off pending investigation.
According to first reports of the afternoon by France Bleu Azur, a car fire in a Monaco tunnel was used to create a diversion. The video was posted on Facebook around 5 pm by Andrea Lapini.
This video of the police investigation in the port was shot by a Monaco resident:
Article first published March 25, 2017.
(L-R): Pierre Frolla, Ambassador for the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation, Agnès Falco, Secretary General of the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation, HSH Prince Albert II, Bruno Senna, Ambassador for the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation, and Jo-Ann Strauss, Master of Ceremonies Photo: © Eric Mathon / Palais Princier
As Monaco Life reported earlier this month, a world first sporting event will take place in Monaco on June 4, thanks to an initiative by Princess Charlene. The Riviera Water Bike Challenge (RWBC) is the first relay race of its kind on water, covering 21 kilometers between Nice and Monaco using Schiller S1 water bikes.
The charity challenge is in support of the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation’s project in Burkina Faso, and in partnership with the Monaco Red Cross and Burkina Faso Red Cross, to put into service an aquatic rescue centre.
The major fundraising event to support the RWBC was a gala dinner held in the presence of HSH Prince Albert at the Monaco Yacht Club on Friday, March 24.
In addition to the limited number of gala tables, available in three packages – Ruby, Sapphire, and Diamond – there were also three separate auction elements to raise funds for the Foundation.
Until 5 pm Friday, there was a silent online auction of 17 Lots, including tickets to the Wimbledon 2017 Men’s Final, a Michael Schumacher Gold Anniversary Helmet, Rafael Nadal’s tennis racket, a training session with Paula Radcliffe, and 2 passes to access the Monaco Grand Prix Fairmont Hairpin.
In addition, there was a live auction on the night involving 8 Lots ranging from sports (HSH Prince Albert II’s Olympic shoes and Nico Rosberg’s Mercedes Benz Racing Suit) to art (last photograph of Charlene Wittstock before she got married, signed by Julian Lennon) to South Africa (Nelson Mandela’s handprints).
Finally, guests had the opportunity to bid for a place on a specific Riviera Water Bike Challenge team. In total there will be 10 teams, each made up of 2 celebrity sports personalities and 2 amateurs.
Between the live and silent auctions €266,150 was raised.
The athletes on hand Friday evening will take part in June’s Riviera Water Bike Challenge. This includes women’s marathon world record holder, Paula Radcliffe, Monaco Olympic gymnast Kevin Crovetto, Pierre Frolla, four-time world record holder in free diving and Ambassador for the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation, AS Monaco striker Valère Germain, Dan Luger, rugby world champion with England and Bruno Senna, race car driver and ambassador for the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation.
Monaco’s mayor Georges Marsan, as well as Jacques Raffaele, Mayor of la Turbie, were present. As were Frédéric Platini, Secretary General of the Monaco Red Cross, Michael and Gareth Wittstock, Brett Gosper, CEO of World Rugby, and Judah Schiller, creator of the Schiller Bikes, which will be used to race.
The evening was presented by South African TV star and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Jo-Ann Strauss, while entertainment was provided by Garçons Chics, Capital Collective and the South African Cenestra Male Choir.
Article first published March 26, 2017.
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