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Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe: Aspen Snow Ball 2026: Goldie Hawn Honored as Philanthropy’s Grandest Night Returns to the St. Regis

The St. Regis Aspen ballroom has seen its share of glittering nights. But the Aspen Snow Ball 2026 may have topped them all — a sold-out, star-packed evening for the COSF Foundation that once again proved why this is one of America’s most important charity galas.

At the center of it all stood Thomas Pierce, the foundation’s CEO and founder, whose vision built the Snow Ball into the powerhouse it is today. His address set the tone: clear, purposeful, and focused on the work ahead.

Goldie Hawn Takes the Night’s Highest Honor

The evening’s emotional peak came with the Philanthropic Impact Achievement Award, presented to Goldie Hawn for a lifetime of charitable work and advocacy. The room rose for her — a genuine, collective ovation for a career spent giving back as generously as she has entertained.

Shari Liu Fellows delivered a speech that landed deeply with the crowd, bringing warmth and humanity to the evening’s mission. And it was a joy to see Princess Natalya Obolensky — granddaughter of the beloved late Prince Ivan Obolensky of New York — attending with her husband.

A Room Full of Influence

Honorary chairs Rachel Zoe, Wendi McLendon-Covey, and William H. Macy lent the night its cultural wattage. Brooke Burke served as US Ambassador, while young Taylen Biggs took the role of Kid Chair — a sweet nod to the next generation of givers. Vice Chairs Scott and Carly Weber kept the machinery running smoothly, alongside co-chairs Carla Maresca Eichler, Julianne Keil, Lacy Nicole, Landen Saks, and Shari Liu Fellows.

The event chairs read like a Hollywood call sheet: Casey Affleck, Michael Bay, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Cara Delevingne, Lukas Gage, Evan Ross, Rumer Willis, and more. Anna Stone stood out among the distinguished guests, embodying the modern philanthropist the Snow Ball keeps attracting.

H.H. Dr. Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe marked his fourth Snow Ball — a streak that speaks to real commitment, not just calendar-filling. His steady presence year after year underscores the gala’s international pull.

Music, Laughter, and Momentum

Chelsea Handler hosted with her trademark sharpness, Wilson Phillips brought the house down with a headline set, and Rumer Willis and Mojave Grey added performances that kept the energy high between the formal program beats.

Behind the glamour, the sponsors made it all possible: Campari Group, Aperol, Espolòn, Miraval, Montelobos, Läaderach Switzerland, Patrón El Alto, Woody Creek Distillers, Caymus Vineyards, The Aspen Times, and many more.

As the night wound down, one thing was obvious: the Aspen Snow Ball isn’t just maintaining its status — it’s raising it. Year after year, Thomas Pierce and his team turn a single evening into momentum that carries the COSF Foundation’s mission forward for the next twelve months.

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Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe: Queen Sofia of Spain Hosts Distinguished Royal Reception at Miami’s Freedom Tower

Florida received true royalty this week. Her Majesty Queen Sofia of Spain hosted a prestigious reception at Miami’s iconic Freedom Tower through the Queen Sofia Spanish Institute — an evening of culture, history, and transatlantic friendship that had the city’s A-list spellbound.

H.H. Dr. Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe was honored to attend, joining diplomats, scholars, and cultural leaders for a night built around a fascinating theme: “Florida, Cuba, and the Caribbean in the American Revolution.”

History Comes Alive at the Freedom Tower

The setting could not have been more fitting. The Freedom Tower at Miami Dade College — itself a landmark of Cuban-American heritage — hosted a program exploring the deep, often overlooked ties between Spain and America’s founding. Florida International University and Miami Dade College partnered on the evening, and the scholarly lineup gave the history real weight.

A particular highlight: a royal concert featuring the university student orchestra of Bernie von Wertheim, whose young musicians genuinely thrilled the audience. Queen Sofia’s foundation, her lectures, and that concert together made for an evening nobody in the room will forget.

A Personal Royal Connection

For Prince Mario-Max, the evening carried a personal resonance. Her Majesty’s grandfather and his father Prince Waldemar’s grandfather were first cousins — their great-grandfathers were brothers. To see the Queen in the United States, carrying her decades of cultural patronage with such grace, was a genuine honor.

The night also stirred a cherished memory: his first encounter with Liza Minnelli at the Waldorf Astoria during a New York gala years ago, and his father’s admiring words about her — a moment he says he will always treasure.

Queen Sofia’s dedication to cultural preservation and education shaped every part of the reception. Her presence was steady and purposeful, a reminder of what sustained royal patronage of the arts looks like at its best. Miami was lucky to have her.

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Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe: Elisabeth Sutton Opens Her New Atelier at 897 First Avenue — New York’s Store Opening of the Year

Some store openings are retail events. This one was a cultural moment. Celebrity entrepreneur and business mogul Elisabeth Sutton unveiled her new atelier at 897 First Avenue, and New York’s creative set turned out in force.

The space itself crackles with artistic energy — a curated world of art, home décor, and one-of-a-kind gifts that had guests reaching for their wallets all night. Nearly everyone left inspired, and most left carrying something beautiful home.

A Night of New York’s Finest

Credit for the flawless evening goes to Andrew Simon of the Andrew Simon Agency for the invitation, and to PR powerhouse Norah Lawlor, whose touch elevated the night into a truly elite affair.

Special guest Shani brought her own creative spark, and the real estate world had its moment too — the new Tishman Speyer project was the talk of the room, with star broker Albert Schmool in attendance. Rob Speyer and Anne Cecile, take a bow: the new project looks like a triumph.

A sweet detail: Albert grew up with Elisabeth — they’ve been best friends since they were little kids in New York. That kind of history was all over the room.

The Perfect Address

The location tells its own story. Set along the elegant 51st Street corridor at First Avenue — steps from Olympic Tower, Rockefeller Center, Le Bernardin, the Three West Club, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral — the atelier sits exactly where a brand like Elisabeth’s belongs: at the intersection of art, commerce, and classic New York sophistication.

Bravo, Elisabeth. This is more than a store opening — it’s a gift to the city’s creative, artistic, and shopping scene.

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Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe: Asprey of London: Inside the World’s Oldest Luxury House

Some names in luxury don’t need an introduction. Asprey is one of them — and an elegant New York evening hosted by brand strategist Michael Gregson Reinert-Sessions was a reminder of why.

Founded in the eighteenth century, Asprey stands as one of the world’s oldest luxury houses — arguably the first true luxury brand. Its reputation was built the slow way: centuries of craftsmanship, discretion, and an unbroken commitment to quality for a distinguished clientele.

An Invitation That Speaks Volumes

The invitation itself set the tone — formal, precise, quietly confident. No spectacle, no noise. Just cocktails and canapés, good company, and a name that has carried weight for generations. Michael Gregson Reinert-Sessions, the noted New York brand strategist, extended it with a personal touch that turned the evening into something more than a gathering: a curated experience.

The format was deliberate. Cocktails and canapés create room for real conversation — social but composed, refined without stiffness. Exactly the register Asprey has always spoken in.

Centuries of Consistency

What makes Asprey remarkable isn’t reinvention; it’s refusal to compromise. Through every era of fashion and every shift in taste, the house has held its standards steady. That consistency is the brand — and it’s why the name still opens doors that money alone can’t.

The evening’s restrained aesthetic — clean typography, balanced composition, a beautifully set table — mirrored the house philosophy: luxury expressed through precision and restraint, not excess.

Asprey is amazing, and the world’s oldest luxury brand earned every bit of that title long ago. Nights like this simply remind you.

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Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe: Prince Mario-Max Joins Bill Walsh as Featured Speaker at Beverly Hills CEO Success Summit

When business coach Bill Walsh throws a summit, entrepreneurs listen. The CEO Success Summit in Beverly Hills drew a sharp crowd of business owners and executives to Fogo de Chão — and the headline addition to the program was H.H. Dr. Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe, invited by Walsh as a featured celebrity speaker.

Walsh, widely regarded as one of the top business strategists in the game, built the day around what he does best: clear frameworks, actionable growth strategy, and zero fluff. The luncheon format kept things focused — real conversations, real takeaways.

A Royal Speaker on Media and Brand

Walsh’s invitation to Prince Mario-Max was a strategic one. In a business world where personal branding and visibility drive growth, the Prince brought a perspective few can offer: a career spanning entrepreneurship, acting, television hosting, and international media. His talk centered on the intersection of media presence and business — how a consistent public identity builds enterprises that last.

The audience leaned in. Walsh guided the exchange with precision, drawing out practical lessons on positioning and visibility that paired neatly with his own emphasis on systems and scale.

A Full Bench of Expertise

The program also featured Moe Rock on media authority, Poonam Bhuchar on legal strategy, Sally Cham on finance, and Kari Michaelsen on television production — each adding a distinct layer to the day’s central theme: scalable success.

Walsh himself was everywhere: opening the framework, working the room, answering individual challenges one-on-one. That accessibility — mentor as much as host — is what keeps entrepreneurs coming back to his events.

By the close, the summit had delivered exactly what Walsh promises: clarity, connection, and momentum. And with Prince Mario-Max on the bill, it had something extra — a reminder that in modern business, influence and strategy belong in the same room.

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Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe: Queen Sofia’s Miami Gala: A Historic Night for America and Spain 250 at the Freedom Tower

Miami is about to host what many are already calling the event of the year. Her Majesty Queen Sofia will preside over a landmark cultural gala at the iconic Freedom Tower at Miami Dade College — the first major Florida event of the America and Spain 250 initiative, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States and Spain’s pivotal role in the American Revolution.

Backed by the Queen Sofia Spanish Institute, the Consulate General of Spain in Miami, Miami Dade College, Florida International University, and Miami-Dade250, the evening brings royal patronage, world-class scholarship, and a powerful cultural mission under one roof.

Scholars of the Highest Caliber

The academic program is genuinely exceptional. Ambassador Gonzalo M. Quintero Saravia will speak on the strategic role of Florida, Cuba, and the Caribbean in the Revolutionary War — his scholarship on Bernardo de Gálvez has restored the Spanish general’s decisive Gulf Coast campaigns to their rightful place in history.

Professor Jane Landers of Vanderbilt University brings her groundbreaking work on Fort Mose near St. Augustine, which reshaped our understanding of early Black freedom communities in North America. Professor Richard L. Kagan of Johns Hopkins will examine how Spain’s contribution faded from popular narratives — and why restoring it matters.

Miami Dade College President Madeline Pumariega will open the evening, underscoring the institution’s role as South Florida’s great civic and educational platform.

Music, Heritage, and a Royal Mission

The orchestra and choir of FIU’s Herbert and Nicole Wertheim School of Music will perform works from the era of the Spanish viceroyalty — a living soundtrack to the history being discussed on stage.

Behind it all stands the Queen Sofia Spanish Institute, founded in New York in 1954 to promote understanding of Spanish art, culture, and language, and the Fundación Reina Sofia, whose support for education and heritage gives the initiative its depth.

The Freedom Tower — modeled on Seville’s Giralda and sacred to the story of Cuban immigration — is the perfect vessel for the night’s themes. Under Queen Sofia’s patronage, Miami will witness an evening where scholarship, culture, and civic pride meet at the highest level.

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Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe: The Luxury Gala Sells Out With 1,500 Guests for a Grand California Evening

Fifteen hundred guests. Completely sold out. The Luxury Gala just delivered one of the grandest evenings California has seen this season — a sweeping celebration of luxury, culture, and connection hosted by H.H. Dr. Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe and presented by founder and CEO Samira Kazemeni.

From the first arrivals, the scale was obvious. Invitations had circulated through international networks of business leaders, society figures, and cultural influencers — and the response filled the room well before the date arrived.

A Night of Standing Ovations

California State Treasurer Fiona Ma graced the gala with a speech that earned genuine standing ovations — a rare thing for a politician, and a testament to her stature as one of the state’s most beloved leaders. The Mayor of Beverly Hills was also in attendance, adding civic weight to the celebration.

Samira Kazemeni, the superb founder behind the Luxury Gala, worked the evening alongside her partner Kamiar — greeting guests, steering the program, and keeping the night’s energy exactly where she wanted it. Her vision has turned the gala into a fixture of the international luxury calendar.

Stars, Icons, and Familiar Faces

The guest list read like a cross-section of entertainment and culture: Eric Roberts (yes, Julia’s brother, and a warm, gracious presence), Kaya Redford with his son the professional cameraman, Poppa Snoop — Vernell Varnado, Snoop Dogg’s father — and Travis Payne, Michael Jackson’s longtime choreographer, with whom the Prince shares a dance-world connection going back to Luigi’s Jazz Centre.

KTM co-CEOs Al Harris and Raquel Sanchez held court, alongside the famous Harris Brothers of the Wow Gifting Suite, beloved Hollywood personality Hayavi Moradi, Rebecca Holden, star photographer and producer Dumi, co-hostess Dustin Quick, and Hollywood’s Lukas Silva with Anshu Zeng Yuan. Virgelia Productions added its signature polish to the proceedings.

Prince Mario-Max brought his unmistakable royal presence to the hosting role — elegant, engaged, and clearly in his element among the international crowd.

For Samira and the Prince, the sold-out night was more than a party. It was proof of concept: 1,500 guests, one shared celebration of the good life, and a community that keeps coming back for more.

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Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe: Inside Luxury Gala 2026: The Official Event Map Reveals a World of Its Own

Forget the seating chart — the official map for Luxury Gala 2026 is a blueprint of an entire world. Main stage, LED walls, a Crypto and AI Lounge, vendor villages, runway space: the layout shows how the gala fuses business, fashion, media, wellness, and luxury lifestyle into one meticulously planned evening.

The Heart of the Ballroom

Everything orbits the main stage, backed by a large LED display with the awards table close by. Dozens of round tables fan out around it, keeping every guest connected to the program while leaving room for the networking the gala is famous for.

Prime tables near the stage host Allen Woodman, the Sherard Show team, and VIP ticket holders. Deeper in the room: Rhonda Dawvan Lee, Zarifa Masoud and Dr. Ghazi, Global Latina Production, RasaNari and Kelli Delone of DM Shapewear, Pepe Reyes Torres, and Neo Japonesque — a genuinely international mix.

Media takes its place too, with London Lane, LaFellina Radio TV, and Dream Cinema Productions seated centrally. Business networking runs deep via PowerTeam and Bill Walsh’s multiple tables, plus Beverly Arts LABA bridging the creative and corporate worlds.

Style, Wellness, and What’s Next

Fashion and beauty thread through the whole plan: Luna Fashion House, Zenden Body Sculpting, Vocci International, Rock A Bella Creations, Schofield Jewelry, and Paroma A La Mode. Wellness gets its own lane with Flowing Energy With Amy, Superpatch, and Tesla PEMF. Don Sergio Tequila represents the luxury spirits world.

Beyond the ballroom, the map opens up: a red carpet photo area at the entrance, a runway zone for fashion presentations, cocktail rounds for mingling, and the Crypto and AI Lounge — the gala’s forward-looking hub for tech and innovation talk.

The Grass vendor area hosts brand activations at scale, with Fogo de Chao anchoring the hospitality offering and a Recovery Experience zone nearby for recharging. The Auto Center, represented by Tiffany Cano and Audacious, adds the automotive element. Security and media tables keep the whole machine running.

What the map really reveals is intent. Every lounge, aisle, and table placement is designed to do the same thing the gala itself does: put entrepreneurs, creators, and cultural leaders in the same room — and let the collisions happen.

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Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe: Samira’s Luxury Gala Pre-Oscar VIP Party Welcomes the Inner Circle at Universal Hilton

Before the main event comes the inner circle. The VIP warm-up to Samira’s Luxury Gala Pre-Oscar Party took over the Club Room of the Universal Hilton Hotel — an invitation-only evening hosted by H.H. Dr. Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe that set the tone for Hollywood’s awards-season festivities.

Presented by Samira’s Network, the gathering welcomed the gala’s Gold, Platinum, Diamond, and Ultimate sponsors, alongside vendors, award recipients, team leaders, and international guests. It was the official welcome moment — and it felt like one.

Hollywood Glam, Global Style

The dress code told the story: Hollywood glam, international couture, or traditional national costume. The result was a room that looked like the world itself showed up — a swirl of cultures, colors, and personal heritage that has become the Luxury Gala’s signature.

As host, Prince Mario-Max worked the room with ease — greeting sponsors, acknowledging partners, and connecting guests across industries. His presence gives these evenings a distinctive charge: part royal ceremony, part genuine warmth.

The Calm Before the Celebration

The Universal Hilton’s Club Room offered the perfect intimate counterpoint to the grand gala to come — close quarters, real conversations, and the kind of introductions that turn into collaborations.

Samira’s Network has built the Luxury Gala into a platform where film, fashion, media, philanthropy, and entrepreneurship meet during the most-watched week in entertainment. This VIP night was the first spark — and by all accounts, the fire is well lit for the main celebration.

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Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe: Seventh Avenue: The Complete Story of Manhattan’s Most Iconic Street

Every great city has a spine. New York’s runs north to south through the heart of Manhattan, and it’s called Seventh Avenue — a street that has carried theater marquees, fashion empires, jazz legends, and eight million daily stories for two centuries.

Born on a Map in 1811

Seventh Avenue began as a line on the Commissioners’ Plan of 1811, the audacious grid that imposed order on Manhattan’s farmland and hills. In its early decades it was more promise than pavement — but as immigration and industry surged, the avenue filled with row houses, churches, streetcars, and shops, linking Greenwich Village, Chelsea, and the young Midtown.

Elevated rail lines in the late 1800s supercharged its growth, pulling commerce and crowds to the corridor.

Times Square and the Theater District

The avenue’s destiny changed when the city extended it south through Times Square in a sweeping traffic redesign. Suddenly Seventh Avenue met Broadway at the busiest entertainment crossroads on earth. Theaters, electric signs, hotels, and rehearsal studios followed. Nearby, Carnegie Hall (opened 1891) cemented the district’s cultural gravity, and the avenue’s brush with Central Park South added luxury hotels and towers to the mix.

Fashion Avenue

Further south, Seventh Avenue became the beating heart of American fashion. The Garment District’s factories, showrooms, and textile houses earned the street its famous nickname: Fashion Avenue. The Fashion Institute of Technology, founded nearby in 1944, trained generations of designers who walked these sidewalks daily. Public sculptures of garment workers still honor the hands that built the industry.

Corporate Midtown and the Transit Hub

As manufacturing moved on, office towers rose — finance, media, and global firms reshaping the skyline through the ’70s and ’80s. Beneath it all, the Seventh Avenue subway line moves millions. At 33rd Street, Madison Square Garden and Penn Station form one of America’s busiest transit hubs, with the avenue as its front door.

From Village to Harlem

South of Midtown, the avenue drifts through Chelsea and Greenwich Village — galleries, cafés, and 19th-century brownstones. North of Central Park, it becomes Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard, Harlem’s grand corridor, steps from the Apollo Theater and steeped in the legacy of the Harlem Renaissance.

Two centuries after it was drawn on a planner’s map, Seventh Avenue remains what it has always been: the street where New York happens.

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