HSH Princess Charlene of Monaco to be godmother for Seven Seas Explorer

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Regent Seven Seas‘ Seven Seas Explorer will enter service in royal fashion with Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene of Monaco having kindly accepted to become the ship’s godmother at a gala christening event in Monte Carlo on the evening of 13 July 2016. “We are honoured the world’s most luxurious ship, Seven Seas Explorer, will be christened by Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene of Monaco in one of the most glamorous cities in the world,” said Mr Steve Odell, Senior Vice President and Managing Director Asia Pacific for Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings. “Her Serene Highness’ stature, her career as a worl- class athlete and her charitable endeavours via the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation are inspiring achievements and we are overjoyed she has agreed to act as godmother for Seven Seas Explorer.” Joining HSH Princess Charlene at the christening ceremony for Seven Seas Explorer is world-renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, who will take to the stage for a spectacular 40-minute performance during the event. “We are delighted to have iconic musical maestro Andrea Bocelli, perform at the christening ceremony for Seven Seas Explorer,” said Mr Odell. “A musician of his stature is truly fitting for a ship that sets a new benchmark in luxury.” HSH Princess Charlene of Monaco Born in Zimbabwe, HSH Princess Charlene grew up in South Africa. A competitive swimmer, she represented South Africa during various world-class competitions including the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. She married Albert II, the Sovereign Prince of Monaco, in July 2011. They are the parents of twins born in 2014, Crown Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella. In 2012, she launched The Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation whose mission is to teach children and adults basic water safety techniques and save lives. Drowning claims a reported 370,000 lives each year worldwide, however many cases go unreported, so the actual figure of drowning victims is sure to be higher. As a world-renowned competitive swimmer, HSH Princess Charlene spent years teaching underprivileged children basic water safety techniques for aquatic environments, using the approach that simple ideas often prove to be most effective. The Foundation sponsors a number of Learn to Swim and Water Safety programmes in 27 countries throughout the world, including in the United States. HSH Princess Charlene recently inaugurated the first US chapter of the Foundation in Los Angeles on 10 May 2016. She is also Global Ambassador of Special Olympics, the world’s largest sports organisation for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Andrea Bocelli Thrilling worldwide audiences for more than 20 years, Andrea Bocelli is a renowned Italian tenor and the most successful classical solo artist of all time. He has sold more than 80 million albums of both classical and pop music, and has performed for four US presidents, three Popes, the British Royal Family, the Princely family of Monaco during the Princely wedding of HSH Prince Albert to HSH Princess Charlene, several Prime Ministers and at ceremonies for the Olympic Games, Shanghai World Expo and Expo Milan 2015. Cinema, his most recent album and 15th studio recording, was released in 75 countries and is dedicated to movie soundtracks. His Andrea Bocelli Foundation funds programmes to overcome the barriers generated by poverty, disability and social exclusion. Seven Seas Explorer The newest member of the Regent Seven Seas Cruises fleet, Seven Seas Explorer has been hailed as the most luxurious ship ever built. It boasts one of the highest space ratios in the cruise industry and features a one-of-a-kind 360-square-metre suite, extravagantly designed lounges and showplaces, and lavish gourmet restaurants. The spectacular 750-guest luxury liner’s maiden voyage is scheduled for 20 July 2016.

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