The wedding of Prince Albert II of Monaco and his fiancee Charlene Wittstock will take place on July 1. The couple will get married in a civil ceremony on July 1, followed by a religious ceremony the next day.

Like the wedding of Prince William and Kate, their wedding will also receive extensive media coverage and many diplomats and royal families have been invited for the official ceremony. Following the wedding on July 1, a large concert has been arranged on the Port with musician and composer, Jean-Michel Jarre. The religious ceremony will, however, take place on July 2 in the Main Courtyard of the Prince's Palace.

See below for photos for preparations for the royal wedding.

A flag announcing the wedding of Prince Albert II of Monaco and his fiancee Charlene Wittstock is seen above Monaco port
A flag announcing the wedding of Prince Albert II of Monaco and his fiancee Charlene Wittstock is seen above the port of Monaco, June 20, 2011. The couple will wed on July 1 and 2, 2011. REUTERS
Flags announcing the wedding of Prince Albert II of Monaco and his fiancee Charlene Wittstock are seen in front of Monaco casino
Flags announcing the wedding of Prince Albert II of Monaco and his fiancee Charlene Wittstock are seen in front of Monaco casino (reflected in a mirror), June 20, 2011. The couple will wed on July 1 and 2, 2011. REUTERS
A flag announcing the upcoming Royal wedding is seen outside the Sainte Devote church in Monaco
A flag announcing the upcoming Royal wedding is seen outside the Sainte Devote church in Monaco, June 20, 2011. Charlene Wittstock, the fiancee of Prince Albert II of Monaco, will place her bouquet of flowers at the Sainte Devote church after the religious wedding ceremony on July 2. REUTERS
Flags announcing the wedding of Prince Albert II of Monaco and his fiancee Charlene Wittstock are seen at the Monaco Casino square
Flags announcing the wedding of Prince Albert II of Monaco and his fiancee Charlene Wittstock are seen at Monaco's Casino square, June 20, 2011. The couple will wed on July 1 and 2, 2011. REUTERS
A general view of Monaco is seen in June
A general view of Monaco is seen June 20, 2011 as preparations continue for the upcoming wedding. Prince Albert II of Monaco and his fiancee Charlene Wittstock will wed on July 1 and 2, 2011. REUTERS
Flags announcing the wedding of Prince Albert II of Monaco and his fiancee Charlene Wittstock are seen at the Monaco Casino square
Flags announcing the wedding of Prince Albert II of Monaco and his fiancee Charlene Wittstock are seen at Monaco's Casino square, June 20, 2011. The couple will wed on July 1 and 2, 2011. REUTERS
Flags announcing the wedding of Prince Albert II of Monaco and his fiancee Charlene Wittstock are seen at the Monaco Casino square
Flags announcing the wedding of Prince Albert II of Monaco and his fiancee Charlene Wittstock are seen at Monaco's Casino square, June 20, 2011. The couple will wed on July 1 and 2, 2011. REUTERS
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