His Serene Highness Prince Albert II, Sovereign Prince of Monaco Travels to New Orleans to Commemorate New Orleans’ Tricentennial

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March 17, 2018


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His Serene Highness Prince Albert II, Sovereign Prince of Monaco Travels to New Orleans 
to Commemorate New Orleans’ Tricentennial


NEW ORLEANS – On Sunday, March 18, 2018, Mayor Mitch Landrieu, First Lady Cheryl Landrieu and the 2018 NOLA Foundation will host His Serene Highness Prince Albert II, Sovereign Prince of Monaco to celebrate historic ties between New Orleans and Monaco as part of New Orleans’ Tricentennial. The Principality of Monaco represents the first official State visit to commemorate New Orleans’ Tricentennial.

 

“The City of New Orleans and Principality of Monaco share cultural connections that date back to our city’s founding,” Mayor Landrieu said. “It is a privilege to welcome HSH Prince Albert II, Sovereign Prince of Monaco to New Orleans to celebrate the 300th anniversary of New Orleans’ founding along with the Prince’s historic family ties to our great city. We continue to enjoy remarkable cultural and economic partnerships with the Principality of Monaco.”

 

WHO:       His Serene Highness Prince Albert II, Sovereign Prince of Monaco

                 The Honorable Governor John Bel Edwards

                 New Orleans First Lady Cheryl Landrieu

                 Louisiana First Lady Donna Edwards

                 Her Excellency Ambassador Maguy Maccario Doyle

                 Calvin Fayard, Honorary Consul General of Monaco to 

                 Louisiana & International Engagement Co-Chair, 

                 2018 NOLA Foundation

                 Mark Romig, President & CEO, New Orleans Tourism 

                 Marketing Corporation & 2018 NOLA Foundation

       

WHAT:    Plaque presentation and dedication at 910 Royal St.

 

WHEN:    Sunday, March 18, 2018

                10 a.m.

 

WHERE:  910 Royal St.

                 New Orleans, LA 70116


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