Princess Charlene gave tourists to the Palace a thrill as she stopped to chat and take photos with them on Wednesday, a lovely gesture that will create a lifetime memory for those she met.
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Jeff Beck and Johnny Depp blow fans away in Monaco
Musical legend Jeff Beck and quirky actor Johnny Depp hit the stage together at the Opera de Monte-Carlo Saturday night for a sold-out one-night-only show that went on for four hours to the delight of an enthusiastic crowd.
Actor Johnny Depp, best known for taking on eccentric roles in top Hollywood films, has a not-so hidden talent. Turns out Depp, 59, is quite the musician as well. This was shown to full measure on Saturday night when he hit the stage with Jeff Beck, who regularly appears on lists as one of the greatest rock ‘n roll guitarists of all time.
Depp joined Beck on stage halfway through the 19-song set and played the Link Wray & His Ray Men classic “Rumble” before heading to the microphone to sing on the Dennis Wilson track ‘Time’, followed by the Killing Joke’s, ‘Death And Resurrection Show’. He also performed ‘This is a song for Miss Hedy Lamarr’, a tune of his own making.
The duo announced an upcoming album last month, entitled 18, which is due to come out on 15th July, and have even made a music video for their first single, the aforementioned ‘This is a song for Miss Hedy Lamarr’.
“It’s an extraordinary honour to play and write music with Jeff, one of the true greats and someone I am now privileged enough to call my brother,” Depp said in a release.
“I haven’t had another creative partner like him for ages,” Beck said of Depp. “He was a major force on this record. I just hope people will take him seriously as a musician because it’s a hard thing for some people to accept that Johnny Depp can sing rock and roll.”
The concert seems to show that the actor has moved on from the media circus brought on by the defamation lawsuit between him and his ex-wife, Amber Heard. Depp won all three defamation claims in the case, stemming from an op-ed Heard wrote in 2018 about her being a survivor of domestic abuse.
The trial was widely televised and became must-see TV for millions but did little to portray either party in a noble light.
Now, Depp is turning his energies to music to good effect. “He enjoys performing and has a busy summer ahead,” a Depp insider told People Magazine recently. “He is also looking forward to continue working. He just wants his career back. He loves filming.”
Photo source: Monte-Carlo SBM
Rosberg X Racing win in Sardinia
Nico Rosberg’s RXR team has won round three of the second Extreme E season in an action-packed week of racing on the sands of Sardinia.
Rosberg X Racing (RXR) were looking to bounce back from a disappointing first round on Thursday, where after taking the chequered flag, a hefty penalty saw them demoted to the bottom step of the podium. Mikaela Ahlin-Kottulinsky brought the car home for what seemed a comfortable victory, but Johan Kristoffersson’s huge first-lap collision with Carlos Sainz, which brought out a red flag, saw Rosberg’s team handed a 30-second time penalty.
Due to their sizable lead, the team still managed a place on the podium, whilst the No.99 GMC Hummer EV Chip Ganassi Racing team took their maiden victory of the electric rallying series.
RXR went into the second race of the week, and the third round of the series, looking to once again hit the front. The team have looked imperious, not just on the sands of Sardinia, but since the inception of the series over a year ago.
The reigning champions made light work of getting into the final, but didn’t have things all their own way in the race itself. Nasser Al-Attiyah gave the ABT team a healthy lead after his stint, but things fell apart for the team during the crossover.
Comically, it was the benign infringement of forgetting to put on her seatbelt that cost Jutta Kleinschmidt and the rest of the ABT team a place on the podium. That decision, however, was taken post-race so in her mind, RXR’s Ahlin-Kottulinsky needed to chase down the ABT for the victory.
She pulled off a spectacular late overtake through the water to take the lead and the chequered flag. ABT came home in second, but were later disqualified for the seat-belt infringement, giving Lewis Hamilton’s X44 side second place.
“It is such a pleasure to work with this team,” Rosberg said post-race. “It reminds me of my F1 days. It’s been a great team effort with everyone giving their best and being at the height of their game. Both drivers have been performing at an incredibly high level… I couldn’t be prouder.”
Extreme E doesn’t return until late September now, when the penultimate race of the season, the ‘Copper XPrix’, will take place in Chile.
Photo of 1st position, Mikaela Ahlin-Kottulinsky (SWE) / Johan Kristoffersson (SWE), Rosberg X Racing with trophies during the Sardinia II on July 10, 2022 in Capo Teulada, Sardinia, Italy. Photo by Colin McMaster
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PHOTOS: CHANNELING BOHO CHIC AT MAC SUMMER PARTY
Prince Albert joined Monaco Ambassadors Club members for a summer party with Bohemian vibes at La Vigie Lounge and Restaurant on Wednesday, reaffirming the event as a highlight on the club’s busy social calendar.
As the fresh sea breezes drifted in from the Mediterranean, members and guests of the Monaco Ambassadors Club (MAC) gathered on Wednesday 6th July at the farthest end of the Principality for one of the biggest parties of the year. The event was organised by the staff of the Monaco Ambassadors Club including General Secretary Alessandra Sparaco, Club Manager Catherine Bernaz, and Event Manager Manon Delpont.
Rattan rugs, wicker chairs, and a sea of pink flowers set the boho scene for guests, who also dressed in theme for the joyful occasion.
It was a packed house as guests mingled and networked over cocktails before heading to their tables to enjoy a sprawling buffet dinner prepared by the chefs at La Vigie Restaurant.
Prince Albert was presented with a box of Ortigia products by Ben Ashworth, Brand Director at Ortigia, and Benedetta Bizzini from Ortigia retailer Eleven Monte-Carlo. The luxurious Italian soap and fragrance company also gifted guests with their own Ortigia goodie bags. The company’s stunning silk kaftans were worn by the night’s models and hostesses.
Figuière was also a sponsor of the summer party, allowing guests to enjoy their trio of Cuvée Premiere wines for the evening. Figuière is a family-owned Domaine located in the French Riviera and has been producing organic wine for almost 40 years. Château owner Magali Combard joined in the festivities of the night.
A DJ set the party ambiance as guests danced late into the night.
The Monaco Ambassadors Club was created in 1973 under the direction of Princess Grace, and Prince Albert II of Monaco is now its Honorary President. The club has enjoyed a renewal in recent years, organizing a series of events and galas throughout the year.
The club has a network of exclusive members who share a common belief in l’art de vivre (the art of living), and new members are always encouraged to join and be a part of this exciting and dynamic community.
The next event on the calendar is an Evening Cocktail at the Wine Palace in October, combing business and art, followed by Thanksgiving dinner in November.
See more images from the MAC Summer Party below…
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Top photo: Prince Albert surrounded by the MAC Board of Directors and executive MAC team, by YG courtesy MAC