Wedding of Albert II, Prince of Monaco, and Charlene Wittstock
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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]
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Date | 1 July 2011 (civil ceremony) 2 July 2011 (religious ceremony) |
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Venue | Prince's Palace of Monaco |
Location | Monaco-Ville, Monaco |
Participants | Albert II, Prince of Monaco Charlene Wittstock |
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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]