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Monaco from page 8 throne in 1949, at the age of 26. He was married seven
years later in 1956 to Grace Patricia Kelly. As many of
and Roquebrune were transferred to France, and Monaco us will remember, Princess Grace died September 14,
became totally independent. Five years later, the former Plateau 1982, as a result of a tragic accident when her car missed
des Spélugues was given the name Monte Carlo. a curve on the Grande (upper) Corniche. She is buried in
In 1911, Monaco was endowed with a constitution Monaco’s Saint Nicholas Cathedral next to her husband,
for the first time. This year also saw the creation of the who did not remarry and died in 2005.
Monte Carlo Automobile Rally and the first performance The population of Monaco is approximately 35,000 of
of Serge de Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes. The Grand Prix whom more than 80 percent are foreigners (French people
was inaugurated in 1929. account for nearly 47 percent of the total population).
The Constitution of 1962 defines the nature of the Nationals of the principality (known as Monégasque)
government of Monaco as a constitutional hereditary number about 4,500. French is the official language;
monarchy; that is to say it is not an absolute monarchy, however, Monégasque, also a beautiful-sounding dialect,
but the power of the sovereign and his government must is spoken by the older generation. This language is being
be exercised in the framework of the constitution. reintroduced into the schools of the principality.
The prince is the Head of State. His flag is that of the Although Monaco produces coins, the Euro is the unit
House of Grimaldi, dating from the Middle Ages. He is of currency. The locally minted coins are not generally
succeeded by his direct and legitimate descendants, in accepted outside the principality. Catholicism is the state
order of age, priority being given to male descendants religion, although the constitution guarantees religious
of a given degree of kinship. freedom.
Prince Rainier III, son of Princess Charlotte and Prince The Oceanographic Museum was built into the rocky cliff For the tourist, Monaco offers ultramodern and
Pierre de Polignac, was born in 1923 and acceded to the on the shoreline. comfortable hotel facilities (78 percent of the rooms are
in the four-star deluxe category). Monte Carlo is also
emerging into the forefront of congress and convention
towns because of its convention center, auditorium and
the international conference center.
Monaco offers the traveler a degree of excitement and
opulence that cannot be experienced anywhere else in the
world.
The late Don Kiselewski wrote from his personal
experiences, having traveled in 122 countries and cruised
the oceans, seas and rivers of the world. Palm Beach
Gardens Travel Leaders, his family owned and operated
agency, is located at Mirasol Town Square, 11360 North
Jog Road, Building A, Suite 102-6, Palm Beach Gardens.
The agency has been serving the travel needs of the South
Florida area for over a quarter of a century. Contact
them at (561) 694-9696 or Aussie@PBGTravel.com.
Photos by Don Kiselewski
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Cheers, Don
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing
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of one of our founding members, Donald Leo Kiselewski.
Volunteering for the Palm Beach Gardens Historical
1 2 3 4 Society was a passion of his and we’re truly grateful for
MARCH his efforts and contributions over the years. Our thoughts
and prayers are with the family.
From all of the members of the Palm Beach Gardens
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Don Kiselewski has written the travel articles for
Seabreeze Publications for 28 years. He was a pioneer in
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Chris and Beverly, has served North Palm Beach County
for over 30 years. He was also a personal friend that will
be missed very much.
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