Posted on 03/24/2005 7:15:34 AM PST by nuconvert
Monaco on Death Watch for Prince Rainier
Thursday, March 24, 2005
MONACO — Hooked to a respirator, Prince Rainier III (search) of Monaco was being treated for cardiac and kidney failure at a seaside clinic in the tiny Mediterranean enclave that he transformed into a glitzy resort for the rich.
Throughout Monaco, Rainier's subjects braced for what they feared could be the final days of a man many revere as a father figure. On Thursday, Rainier was spending his third day in intensive care at a hospital with a view of his hilltop palace.
"Monaco became Monaco thanks to him. I think of him like a second grandfather," said Sandrine Negre, 22, out strolling with friends near the hospital. "This really hurts me."
Rainier's heir, Crown Prince Albert (search), 47, was seen entering the hospital Thursday for a visit. Rainier's two daughters, Princess Caroline (search), 48, and Princess Stephanie (search), 40, also were seen paying calls.
A medical bulletin from the royal palace Wednesday described the ailing prince's condition as "stable."
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I always wondered if Albert was gay. I think he is.
If your rumor was true, imagine what Prince Albert's version of Camilla Parker Bowles would look like, and would she (or he) become Queen of Monaco?
How did they get that old??? It seems like only yesterday they were the Paris Hiltons of Europe. ;)
"I always wondered if Albert was gay."
Prince Albert in a can?
I seem to remember something about the fact that if there is no offspring of the ruling prince, the whole country, slot machines, roulette wheels and all, reverts back to the control of France.
At last, France could conquer a country, and without firing a shot.
Jackpot!
Leni
If you had a sister like stephanie, maybe you would be turned off on marriage as well, or even women.
Yep. Time flips on! It's been at least 15
years since we had any hi-jinks reported on
either of the daughters. Not a particularly
admirable family once HRH Grace was out of
the picture. The three kids sure gave Dad
a hard time. Guess maturity does set in, tho.
"How did they get that old??? "
I don't know! I feel bad for them, cuz I'm still 22 ;~ )
Or, the people of Monaco could get angry and toss a couple of roulette wheels at the French, who would then surrender...;)
Leni
You'd better let him out!
In 2002, the constitution was revised to allow the unmarried Albert to succeed his father, despite his lack of heirs.
If he has no heirs, the succession then can fall to one of his sister's children, probably Caroline's eldest son.
In 2002, the constitution was revised to allow the unmarried Albert to succeed his father, despite his lack of heirs.
After Albert, the succession will fall to one of his sister's children - probably Caroline's eldest son.
Overwhelming amount of compassion for this man and his family.
Are you trying to say that Prince Albert likes it in the can?
Interesting. Thanks for the info.
Get Felos over there, a.s.a.p. This man cannot be allowed to linger on life support.
Seems to me that everything in Monaco is seaside.
What? No photos?
I thought there would have been a wedding photo of him and Princess Grace by now.
He is handsome. Well, he was when he was younger.
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