LIVE: Prince Albert Attends the Oscars

Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco graced the 84th Academy Awards ceremony with their presence tonight. Just a few moments ago they stop to speak with ABC’s News Correspondent Robin Roberts. Albert expressed his happiness of being there as it is his first Oscar attendance.

Albert and Charlene are guests of Robert Iger, Disney’s president and chief executive.

Grace Kelly, Prince Albert’s mother, won the Academy Award for Best Actress in 1955 for Country Girl.

Photo: Reuters

Prince Albert Sets Wedding Date

Monaco’s Prince Albert will wed Charlene Wittstock in a civil ceremony at the Princely Palace of Monaco on July 8, 2011. The religious wedding ceremony will transpire the following day. The official announcement can be read here.

Photo: Palais Princier de Monaco

Princess Margriet Roots for Dutch Athletes

As a honorary board member of the International Paralympic Committee, Princess Margriet of the Netherlands attended the Paralympic Summer Games in Beijing from September 5th to September 10th. The honorary board’s purpose is to “allow leaders of society an opportunity to support the vision of the Paralympic Movement and to strive to maintain the issue of sport for persons with a disability high on the agenda of the global community.” Other royal members of the IPC Honorary Board include Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, Prince Albert of Monaco and Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein.

For more information on the International Paralympic Committee, visit the official website.

Spain Rejoices as Football Team Wins Euro Final over Germany

It was a sweet victory for Spain’s football team as they scored the only goal in the final match against Germany in the 2008 European Championships. The game took place at the Ernst-Happel stadium in Vienna, Austria today. The last time Spain claimed the European Championship trophy was in 1964. King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofía attended the final match along with their eldest daughter, Infanta Elena. Also present was sports enthusiast Prince Albert of Monaco and his girlfriend, Charlene Wittstock who were seated a couple of rows back from the Spanish monarch.

Photo: REUTERS

Princess Haya of Jordan Elected IOC Member

On July 7th, Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, president of the Federation Equestre Internationale, was elected a member of the International Olympic Committee. She will act as an IOC representative in the United Arab Emirates. In her acceptance speech, she recalled her desire at an early age to become a part of the elite sporting body, saying: "Since the age of six I have followed the spirit of Olympism and dreamt of serving the Olympic Family. Now I have been honoured by the trust of the IOC through their election of me to their membership.”

Since 1999, the IOC term of office for all members was mandated to eight years, subject to review and renewal through re-election every eight years thereafter. Several royal members were up for renewal this year including: The Prince of Orange, Prince Albert of Monaco and Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg.