Some might recall a moment in the news last year when a man claiming to be a former intelligence agent sued HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco in California over an alleged breach of contract, making all sorts of lascivious accusations along with but quite unrelated to his claim for tens of thousands of dollars. Of course the case was immediately thrown out as no court in California would have jurisdiction over the Prince of Monaco who is also protected from prosecution by sovereign immunity as a sitting head of state. I said as much at the time in my own comment on the spat which attracted the attention of the accuser. At the time I did not believe it was actually the person in question (thinking he would have better things to do than troll forums and blogs to call names of anyone who questioned the merits of his case) but I was certainly wrong there. Not only was it the actual person (I use the term lightly) in question but it was recently brought to my attention that he has been obsessively following my little blog on Monaco ever since, hanging on my every word.
Evidently this extremely thin-skinned person adopted your humble blogger as his secondary arch-enemy after the Prince of Monaco himself. Showing how valid his claim to be an “intelligence agent” was, he tried without success to uncover my “true” identity. I can only feel a little sorry for whoever “Joe Mann” is for enduring the juvenile name-calling of this individual on the belief (or intentional lie) that he is me (well, if he’s not my man he must be Joe Mann I guess). However, aside from being your humble blogger’s most devoted “fan” he has also evidently made it his primary occupation to slander the Prince of Monaco. Coming out with new tirades and conspiracies on a daily basis he has accused Monaco’s Albie of everything but stealing the Lindbergh baby. Recently he has managed to gain a few mentions on internet news sites for accusing Prince Albert II of taking bribes as a member of the International Olympic Committee, sending a letter stating such to the president of the organization (which is probably the only reason anyone mentioned it at all).
The IOC, of course, is not even bothering to investigate such a ridiculous claim. Given the history of this man he could hardly be taken as a source worthy of serious consideration. There is the fact that he has a grudge (some would say obsession bordering on a severe case of the notgay’s) against the Prince, there is also the fact that Prince Albert is hardly someone liable to take bribes considering that he makes more money each day than he could spend tomorrow and finally there is the fact that this same individual has accused Prince of Albert of every sort of malicious deed imaginable, being involved in every sinister global conspiracy and being associated with everyone from the Russian mob to Islamic terrorists. Given that, (and the fact that even by saying this on my dusty little corner of the internet I can guarantee that this man will respond vociferously to me as he does my every utterance -he may in fact be the most religiously devoted reader I have) no matter what the facts or allegations of this case entail it will be dismissed as no more than the ravings of a captain of the tin foil hat brigade and left at that. So far, the Prince of Monaco has considered this crank unworthy of response. Given that his wedding is coming up next year and that there will be an historic papal visit the year after, this course will probably be continued no matter how irritating such ravings might be.
For those not keeping up at my blog-on-the-side (Mad for Monaco) here are some recent posts that some of you might find interesting:
Charlene Wittstock, who will marry HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco next year, recently gave an interview with the British society mag Tatler that has caused some ruffled feathers (even on this rooster). You can read my comments on the controversy which caused me to groan, Oh Charlene You Were Doing So Well and other subjects relating to the House of Grimaldi at Mad for Monaco. Last article was on Prince Albert's godmother, Queen Ena of Spain.
It was on this day in 1982 that HSH Princess Grace of Monaco departed this mortal coil after suffering a car crash with her youngest daughter Princess Stephanie. People mourned all over the world but none more so than in the United States and Monaco. Still the ideal princess consort in the eyes of millions she will never be forgotten.
Ever wonder why Pope Innocent IV was featured on a postage stamp from the Principality of Monaco, despite reigning before the principality even existed? Find out what made Innocent IV something of an accidental "founding-father" at Mad for Monaco.
After keeping steady company for the last three years and going together off and on for about the last ten, HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco has finally asked Miss Charlene Wittstock to be the next Princess of Monaco.
Princess Grace of Monaco was an icon of style and beauty and Princess Stephanie grew from an adorable girl to a beautiful woman but what makes this one of my absolute favorite Grimaldi family photos is that look on Stephanie's face -priceless! What does that look say? 'I spell "cute" t-r-o-u-b-l-e'! Priceless... And of course, Grimaldi fans can keep up with the history and monarchy of the Monegasque at my blog Mad for Monaco.
An absolute monarch in all but name (and actually in name for a time) whose reign was a resounding success for his country, HSH Prince Rainier III is nonetheless often misrepresented in the media and misunderstood in popular opinion. Read about the real Rainier III, a Man and Monarch of Integrity at Mad for Monaco.
Today Pauline Ducruet, the lovely daughter of HSH Princess Stephanie of Monaco, celebrates her 'Sweet Sixteen'. The Mad Monarchist wishes her a very happy birthday! For those interested, recent posts over at Mad for Monaco include such topics as the visit of Emperor Charles V to Monaco, the earliest history of the country (like Hercules and Julius Caesar early) and the occasion of Emperor Henry VI giving Monaco to the Republic of Genoa. Have a look if you like.
HSH Princess Antoinette of Monaco