I think it was the summer of 1997, we were in Monte-Carlo for dinner and gambling and met Princess Stephanie (and her bodyguard
). A bit wild, but very nice. (OK, a lot wild
)
I went shopping the next day and ran into her again. She helped me purchase clothing, and when I told her that I also collected tea pots from around the world, she took me to her cafe and gave me one from her shop. It was a bit unsettling having a "bodyguard" around, but I will admit the conversation was never boring.