ira von Fuerstenberg bears a noble name, but she is counted more into the jet set then to royalty. Besides in her younger years she was quite a scandalous little princess herself, so I should think she would not mind anyone that walks on Alberts arm. Besides she needed him there to draw attention to her strange creations.BurberryBrit said:The color is wrong for her tanned complexion but the style is nice. She looks nice.
I haven't been here very long, but it seems significant to me that he's taking her to meet other royals. I would imagine he wouldn't just take any girl to meet these people.
Yes, it was Ira who was seen around Rainier for a while and she would have loved to become princess of Monaco ( I think she said so herself in an interview).Suonymona said:Wasn't either Princess Furstenberg or her sister a "girlfriend"/companion of Rainier's after Grace's death? Having her meet Charlene would be a way of knowing if perhaps his father might have approved.
Could be something, could be nothing more than my fevered mind looking for more...and to note, I am one who thinks that whomever makes Albert happy is fine-but that even with all of his notoriety, Charlene is a little too rough for him.
Ann
Yeah... because what 7 and a half people think after analysing pressphotos may have mayor impact ...paca said:Yes, it was Ira who was seen around Rainier for a while and she would have loved to become princess of Monaco ( I think she said so herself in an interview).
They needed some pics with her and Albert at some event. She probably has met Hubertus in Turin and he was supposed to set her at ease. Besides he was probably the only one there who was close enough to her age ad he is an athlete himself. So that should have helped her get through the evening. Besides after the staged swimming pics, they needed some of Albert and her together. There were very clear statements in answer to questions posed on the boards: she is still swimming, she is still with Albert, she is not a gold digger (hence no jewellery, not even borrowed ones like last time), she is not bludging off Albert, she is paying for things herself (hence the visibility of her purse in the street pictures). We all know that these pictures were staged (you do not see paparazzi lurking in the streets of Monaco like that) and all of them were supposed to convey a particular message to us, since they know how thoroughly we study every detail on the pics. THEse are not pictures that will make any headlines in the tabloids and it is not their purpose. These pics are IMO all for the benefit of people on the different forums in attemting to change peoples opinion.
Well, someone apparently does care about what those 7 and a half people think, because otherwise you wouldn't have had those staged pictures. You need a permission to take picture that are to be published. Monaco does protect its image and that of the people living here. You do not see pictures of famous people in Monaco, unless they want to be taken on photos. The only paparazzi pictures that are possible, are those taken from France looking into Monaco(Beach club, Palace Gardens), from a helicopter or in Stephs case they are taken in Cap d'ail. All others are taken by officially approved photographers. Those pics during the Grand Prix could be taken, because there were plenty of photographers around and they were standing practically next to the race track, not to mention the balcony pictures.michelle said:Yeah... because what 7 and a half people think after analysing pressphotos may have mayor impact ...
sm1939 said:well if they make each other happier , good for them!
Suonymona said:Wasn't either Princess Furstenberg or her sister a "girlfriend"/companion of Rainier's after Grace's death? Having her meet Charlene would be a way of knowing if perhaps his father might have approved.
Could be something, could be nothing more than my fevered mind looking for more...and to note, I am one who thinks that whomever makes Albert happy is fine-but that even with all of his notoriety, Charlene is a little too rough for him.
Ann
Anyone "dating" a prince would want to spend a good amount of money on her dress for an event she goes to with him. Everyone there would be dressed well and no one wants to stand out because they look like crap in comparison. It's crazy to criticize any prince's date for spending too much. Anyway, the dress could easily be a gift, either from the prince or the designer or a boutique loan. You don't have to be very famous at all to have designer loans or freebies. The most marginal of socialites get them all the time.monica17 said:I think Charlene looked nice in the green dress. She was very simple - at least, you can say that she isn't spending too much money - whether her own or other people's - trying to impress. I don't know much about her but IMHO, she is living within her means - and that speaks a lot.
CasiraghiTrio said:I hope Albert marries someone he loves. If he loves Charlene, that's great, but I can't help feeling there is something insincere about this relationship. That bothers me. Is it only me?
Totally agree with your observation. Monaco is a police state with security cameras everywhere and no crime rate whatsoever. These paparazzi pictures therefore seem very very orchestrated. What a hoot if they take a page from what our recommendations on the forum! Wouldn't be surprised, though. I'm not one for conspiracy theories at all but these pictures seem to have some organization behind them, I totally agree with that. The one with the wallet so prominently obvious, LOL!paca said:... Besides after the staged swimming pics, they needed some of Albert and her together. There were very clear statements in answer to questions posed on the boards: she is still swimming, she is still with Albert, she is not a gold digger (hence no jewellery, not even borrowed ones like last time), she is not bludging off Albert, she is paying for things herself (hence the visibility of her purse in the street pictures). We all know that these pictures were staged (you do not see paparazzi lurking in the streets of Monaco like that) and all of them were supposed to convey a particular message to us, since they know how thoroughly we study every detail on the pics. THEse are not pictures that will make any headlines in the tabloids and it is not their purpose. These pics are IMO all for the benefit of people on the different forums in attemting to change peoples opinion.
leahteresa said:Yes, I agree as well. IMO they really do not look right together. She is really a pretty big woman which might be part of it. I really make nothing of the age difference. Albert, to his credit, does not appear to choose his female company by race, age, or social class. I'm not sure what it is. I, like some others, may be having some trouble getting her short but unimpressive past out of my head.
CasiraghiTrio said:It's not her looks that concern me at all. It's just the lack of romance. Even a couple like Prince William and Kate Middleton, two of the most private people, have romance, chemistry. With Albert and Charlene, there is no feeling of love. You know how couples are and what it is like to b around couples. You get no sense of that with Albert and Charlene. It doesn't help that Charlene always looks somewhat misplaced or awkward somehow, like she doesn't know quite what she is doing. Who can blame her? Where she belongs is probably in her bathing suit, training for the olympics. If she loves Albert, that is one thing. But to give up her career to play the part of Princess and be with a man just for....??? prestige? I don't know what. What a waste.... and for Albert, why should h waste his valuable time trying to make a bride of some woman he is not in love with when he can do this for a woman who really captures his heart?
I just hope I am wrong because it would be so tragic to see such talented people wasting their time and potential.
CasiraghiTrio said:Anyone "dating" a prince would want to spend a good amount of money on her dress for an event she goes to with him. Everyone there would be dressed well and no one wants to stand out because they look like crap in comparison. It's crazy to criticize any prince's date for spending too much. Anyway, the dress could easily be a gift, either from the prince or the designer or a boutique loan. You don't have to be very famous at all to have designer loans or freebies. The most marginal of socialites get them all the time.
I agree although she doesn't possess any true style or sophistication (no dress well do this for her), & she seems very simple (& an opportunist) in her actions & by her own words. I think it just does not say much for him that the attraction seems so shallow on both their parts.CasiraghiTrio said:It's not her looks that concern me at all.
CasiraghiTrio said:It's not her looks that concern me at all. It's just the lack of romance. Even a couple like Prince William and Kate Middleton, two of the most private people, have romance, chemistry. With Albert and Charlene, there is no feeling of love. You know how couples are and what it is like to b around couples. You get no sense of that with Albert and Charlene. It doesn't help that Charlene always looks somewhat misplaced or awkward somehow, like she doesn't know quite what she is doing. Who can blame her? Where she belongs is probably in her bathing suit, training for the olympics. If she loves Albert, that is one thing. But to give up her career to play the part of Princess and be with a man just for....??? prestige? I don't know what. What a waste.... and for Albert, why should h waste his valuable time trying to make a bride of some woman he is not in love with when he can do this for a woman who really captures his heart?
I just hope I am wrong because it would be so tragic to see such talented people wasting their time and potential.