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Video: Karl Lagerfeld estate auction

by: Cassandra Tanti
03/12/2021

Inside One Monte-Carlo, the story of legendary designer Karl Lagerfeld unfolded in a display of his personal possessions, ahead of the highly anticipated estate auction on the weekend. We spoke to Pierre Mothes, lead auctioneer and Vice President of Sotheby’s France.

 

The in person auction started Friday night followed by four sessions throughout the weekend, while bidding in the online auction closes Monday morning.

The auction is estimated to fetch between 2-3 million euros, although the end result is expected to be much higher.

 

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Gogo shows it’s never too late to learn

by: Stephanie Horsman
03/12/2021

To celebrate the International Convention on the Rights of the Child, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella joined their father Prince Albert and aunt Princess Caroline for the screening of a film showing that one is never too old to learn nor too old to fight for what is right.   

Gogo, which means grandmother in Swahili, is an unlikely heroine. This 94-year-old Kenyan, living in the heart of the Rift Valley, plucked up the courage at the ripe old age of 90 to enter primary school and receive the education she was denied as a child.

Gogo’s wish to gain an education, thus making her the oldest schoolgirl in the world, set an example for her village to fight against the forced marriages that are still prevalent in her homeland, as well as to pave the way for all girls who have long been denied access to proper schooling.

On her scholastic journey, she is encouraged by her 54 great-grandchildren, her teachers and the entire school, making her a sort of mascot, whilst she quietly pursues her studies.

Photo by Manuel Vitali, Government Communication Department

Her inspiring story led to the making of a documentary film directed by Pascal Plisson entitled Gogo. The film was screened on 29th November at the Salle des Princes at the Grimaldi Forum as part of the International Convention on the Rights of the Child celebrations, which were attended by Prince Albert II, Princess Caroline of Hanover, the princely twins and several other local personalities.

Priscilla Sitieni, aka Gogo, and her great-granddaughter joined Plisson for the event which was held to raise awareness, as well as much-needed funds, for children whose rights are violated on a daily basis. The film was the grand finale of a day which started in the afternoon with various activities, workshops and food stands. Additionally, many solidarity actions were carried out by the students of Monaco in their own classrooms.

The funds collected will contribute to the continuation of the interventions of the Department of National Education of Youth and Sports (DENJS) so that students from here and elsewhere can grow up and learn in favourable conditions.

The International Convention on the Rights of the Child is marked every year in the Principality and was created by the UN General Assembly on 20th November 1989.

 

 
Photo by Manuel Vitali, Government Communication Department
 
 

F1’s Lando Norris reveals move to Monaco

by: Luke Entwistle
02/12/2021

McLaren’s British driver Lando Norris on Wednesday announced his move to Monaco, joining other racing greats including Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen and Daniel Ricciardo in becoming residents of the Principality.
The 22-year-old British driver, who currently lives in Guildford, Surrey, shared the news on Twitter, releasing a photo of his new apartment in the Principality.
Having had a successful break-through season at McLaren, he says he feels that now is the time to join his fellow F1 drivers, and team-mate Daniel Ricciardo, in making the move to Monaco. “I currently feel that I’m in a comfortable position to make this decision, and take the time to move there,” he told
As host to the most iconic event on the motorsport calendar, it is no surprise that F1 drivers are lured to the Principality. Norris, however, says that leaving England behind wasn’t an easy decision: “I love England. It probably remains my favourite place, my friends and family are there,” Norris told Motorsport.com. “I think on numerous occasions I’ve said that, for me, taking pleasure, especially in what I do, is a priority with this sort of decision. It therefore isn’t an easy decision.”
Norris didn’t shy away from the fact that his move is, at least in part, financially motivated given Monaco’s low tax rates, citing the volatility of an F1 driver’s career. “It’s something that obviously a lot of drivers go to do and especially, with how racing is, I think we’ve seen for other drivers how quickly things can also go downhill.”


It is this that leaves Norris thinking about his life post-racing: “I have to look after my things for my future… of course, I understand that there’s going to be some criticism, but people do many things in life for money.”
Norris revealed that he will be receiving the keys to the apartment next month, stating, “I am really excited for this next chapter.”
Before that, the new Monaco resident has a fight on his hands to maintain fifth place in the F1 drivers’ standings, with only one point separating the Briton from Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc, with only two races to go.
The penultimate race of the season takes place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia this weekend, where both Leclerc and Norris will be hoping to secure a positive result.
 
 
Photo source: Lando Norris Twitter
 
 
 

MAM to merge with Swiss company

by: Stephanie Horsman
02/12/2021

Monaco Asset Management has signed a deal with Swiss-based wealth management company Chenton and agreed that within four years, the two companies will be operating jointly.

The deal between Monaco Asset Management (MAM) and Switzerland’s Chenton SA was signed on 15thNovember. The two companies will now begin the merging process, becoming integrated completely within four years.

“MAM and Chenton share a very similar business model, focused on European based UHNWI,” said Anthony Stent-Torriani, Founder and CEO of MAM. “Chenton SA, led by its Founder Alexander Jurgens, fits perfectly in our model.”

Monaco Asset Management has been in business since 1999 and is an independent wealth management company for private and institutional clients. It specialises in discretionary and advisory management and is “free from conflicts of interest.”

Chenton, known for having a conservative approach to investments, has been in operation since 2000 and manages the portfolios of a select group of UHNWI’s.

“Chenton’s integrity and focus on European clients have been its success for more than 20 years,” said Alexander Jurgens, CEO of Chenton. “Joining forces with the MAM team will broaden our investment capabilities and will further strengthen our mutual businesses.”

Gian Luca Braggiotti, Chairman of the Board of MAM added, “For more than 20 years, MAM has been a reference in Monaco for Wealth Management thanks to its competences and ethics. With the participation in Chenton SA, we have become a visible European player.”

 

 

December is theatre season for kids

by: Stephanie Horsman
02/12/2021

Looking for something to do with the kids this holiday season? Why not take them to the Théâtre des Muses for some great shows that would make even Ebeneezer Scrooge crack a smile. 
The first show to be presented is A Light for Christmas (Une Lumiere Pour Noel). When P’titbout, decides he wants nothing to do with Christmas this year, a band of unlikely characters follow a light unknowingly emitted from him, leading them directly to his door step and turning the worst Christmas ever into one filled with wonder and magic.
The 40-minute production is suitable for kids aged two to 10 and will be playing on Wednesday 1st December at 4:30pm, Saturday, 4th December at 2:30pm and 4:30 pm, and on Sunday, 5th December at 11am and 3pm.
Next up is the classic tale of Pinocchio. In this interactive adaptation, ingenious staging combines masks, puppets, shadow theatre and magic to bring an edge to the story of the wooden boy who comes to life. True to the original, Pinocchio’s well-intentioned but naïve adventures lead him into a series of scrapes, and not even a friendly cricket who acts as his conscience can save him from himself. In the end, the love of his father brings him right, but in this version, it is up to the audience to decide if Pinocchio should be allowed to become a real boy or to remain a puppet forever.
Pinocchio runs for one hour on Wednesday 8th December at 4:30pm, on Saturday 11th at 2:30pm and 4:30pm, and on Sunday 12th December at 11am and 2:15pm. It is suitable for all ages.
The following show is The Beautiful Smooth Pear of Prince de Motordu. Set in the quirky, topsy-turvy world of a Prince who lives in a giant hat and has a flock of buttons rather than sheep. He battles with snow hens and cushions made of pies, and his life is settled. That is until the odd Princess Dézecolle arrives. Together they forge new paths and create a fun-filled world filled with jokes, poetry and song.
The performances are on Wednesday 15th December at 4:30pm and Saturday 18th December at 2:30 and 4:30pm. There is an additional showing on Sunday 19th at 11am. The play runs 50 minutes and is appropriate for kids four to 10-years-old.
Last up is a musical version of the story of Rudolph. Santa’s most famous reindeer wasn’t always such a hit with his peers and being different wasn’t always fun. The young Rudolph tries at first to run from his problems but finds that what sets him apart is what makes him so special.
Rudolph is perfect for those aged three to nine and the play runs 45 minutes. Performances are on Tuesday 28th December at 4:30pm, Wednesday 29th at 11am and 4:30pm, and Friday 30th December at 4:30pm.
For more info or for tickets, visit the website at https://www.letheatredesmuses.com/programme-enfants/
 
 
 

Salah wins Golden Foot, Smith and Alves take home legends awards

by: Luke Entwistle
01/12/2021

Liverpool and Egypt forward Mohamed Salah became the 19th recipient of the Golden Foot award at a star-studded ceremony in Monaco, as other greats of the game including Kelly Smith were also recognised.
Due to newly imposed travel restrictions in the UK, Salah could only be present for a brief time during the afternoon, as his wife picked up the prize on his behalf. To take out the top spot, Salah had to beat some serious competition including Monday night’s Ballon d’or winner Lionel Messi and prolific Polish goal scorer Robert Lewandowski.
The day was not only about recognising the achievements made by players over the last calendar year, but also about the career-long achievements of legends, both still playing and retired, within the game. Amongst them was Dani Alves, who has recently re-signed for Barcelona, all-time leading goal scorer for England women’s Kelly Smith, AC Milan great Paolo Maldini, Gunther Netzer and Gabriele Oriali.
During the afternoon press conference at the Fairmont Hotel, Dani Alves and Kelly Smith in particular expressed their gratitude at receiving the award – both reflecting on the barriers that they had to overcome in order to succeed.
Smith, England’s all-time top women’s goal scorer, told Monaco Life of the importance of winning the special award: “I think this is one of the most important things that has happened to me in my football career. It is amazing to be recognised and appreciated. When I first started playing football as a young kid, I never thought I’d reach the heights and the dreams that I have.”
In fact, as a youngster, Smith had to overcome major hurdles to find her path in football. “I had a lot of obstacles in my career growing up,” said the 43-year-old. “I was told I shouldn’t play football because I’m a girl. I was kicked off a couple of boys teams, but I didn’t listen to them, I just worked hard and got my head down.”
Dani Alves, who also picked up a legend’s award, had his own set of setbacks and hurdles to overcome. “I come from a small town in Brazil, where there are few opportunities, and when the opportunities come you have to make the most of them,” Alves told Monaco Life.
For both Alves and Smith, the importance of the award is two-fold: on a personal level it is recognition and appreciation of what they have done for the game, but it is also more global than that, as it inspires the next generation. “It’s all about leaving a legacy for young girls all across the world,” Smith said. “For me to be here today, I’m representing all those young girls, who dream of becoming a professional footballer.”
Alves added, “In the long run, the message I want to leave for the youngsters is that it doesn’t matter where they are from, or where they are, it only matters where they are going.”
As well as being an incredible personal achievement, the Golden Foot crystallizes one’s status as a football legend, serving as a beacon of hope for young, aspiring footballers across the globe; one which inspires them to overcome their own personal hurdles to make it in the game and emulate their heroes.
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Photo source: Golden Foot Awards