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South Africa’s Oyster Box Hotel is set to host a reception for Prince Albert II of Monaco and his new bride, Charlene Wittstock, as they visit Durban this week. The hotel, which is a nominee in the category of “South Africa’s Leading Beach Hotel” at 2011 World Travel Awards, has previously hosted Prince William and Prince Harry, Naomi Campbell and Roman Abramovich.

The eyes of the world are turning to the Principality of Monaco as Prince Albert II marries South African swimmer Charlene Wittstock. The £55 million celebrations surrounding the wedding – which included a concert by The Eagles on Thursday night – are hoped will rival the 1956 wedding of Albert’s mother, Hollywood star Grace Kelly, and his father, Prince Rainier.

Prince William has taken part in his first Trooping of the Colour parade to mark the Queen’s official 85th birthday celebrations. He rode on horseback for the ceremony at Horse Guards in London as his wife, the Duchess of Cambridge rode in a horse-drawn carriage with Prince Harry and the Duchess of Cornwall.

Barack Obama is in London where he will be honoured by Queen Elizabeth at a state dinner on Tuesday evening, when he will also meet Prince William and Kate to congratulate them on their wedding. The US President arrived on Monday night, having cut his trip to Ireland half a day short due to concerns over possible disruption by the ash cloud.

The Queen has concluded her state visit to Ireland by visiting two of the country’s most popular tourist sites, the Rock of Cashel, followed by Cork’s historic market. The first two days of her visit focused on the “troubled past” between Britain and Ireland, and she offered her sympathy to those who had suffered during the conflict.