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Contact: |
Emily Lyons
Monaco Government Tourist Office
Tel: (212) 286-3330
E-mail: emily@monaco1.org |
H.S.H. CROWN PRINCE ALBERT OF MONACO TO RING THE NYSE OPENING BELL™
| EVENT: |
The Opening Bell with His Serene Highness, Crown Prince Albert of Monaco, the son of TT.SS.HH. Princess Grace and Prince Rainier, and heir to the throne of Monaco. |
| WHEN: |
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2002 - NYSE - 20 Broad St. Checkpoint |
| 8:30 a.m. |
Media enters building |
| 9:30 a.m. |
The Opening Bell rings |
| 9:35 a.m. |
Photo Opp. from the Members Gallery |
BACKGROUND:
· H.S.H. Prince Albert of Monaco's visit to the NYSE is a symbol of Monaco's long-standing relationship with the U.S., through the legacy of His American-born mother, H.S.H. Princess Grace of Monaco.
· In October 2001, following the events of Sept. 11, the citizens of Monaco, including a large number of Americans, raised money for victims of the terrorist attacks and Prince Albert met with then-Mayor Giuliani to present a $700,000 check for the Twin Towers Fund.
· This year is the 20th anniversary of the death of H.S.H. Princess Grace; 2002 also marks the 20th anniversary of the Princess Grace Foundation-USA, an organization dedicated to helping aspiring young American artists and created in memory of H.S.H. Princess Grace. H.S.H. Prince Albert currently serves as Vice Chairman of the Foundation and will be attending its 20th anniversary gala on the evening of the 22nd in New York City.
PHOTO/VIDEO:
Photos available via Associated Press/New York (212.621.1902), Reuters America (646.223.6285) and Bloomberg Photo (212.893.3420).
The Opening Bell (starting at 9:25 a.m.) and The Closing Bell (starting at 3:55 p.m.) feeds are available via fiber line at Waterfront #1630.
For more information on HSH Prince Albert at the New York Stock Exchange and for information on the Principality of Monaco, please contact Emily Lyons, Media Relations Officer for the Monaco Government Tourist Office at (212) 286-3330x228, email Emily@Monaco1.org or visit www.monaco-consulate.com.
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