The Sunday Times of the 1st June had a very interesting article which revived very sad memories for me. Entitled “Saved in the blink of an eye“ it told the story of Richard Marsh who had suffered a stroke. Doctors thought that his brain was dead and wanted to convince his family to turn off his life support, which they refused […]
Read more Ian Cullerne Bown could have had a chance had he been given oneThe Baroness
Marie-Claire Baroness von Alvensleben, was born in Belgium. She studied languages in Cambridge, Heidelberg and Madrid and at the Interpreter's School in Geneva where she also studied Political Science. After studying Gemmology in Idar Oberstein, Germany, she became a professional Public Relations Consultant and Executive for various clients including international luxury goods companies, such as Hermés, Bulgari etc. For several years, she published a magazine related to lifestyle, gastronomy and tourism all over the world, which she published in Geneva, Lebanon, the U.A.E. and London. She published a book "Absolutely everything about Cowes", which also covered the 150th All this made her acquire a fantastic experience, to put people in touch at all sorts of levels be it for business or pure social contacts. If she does not know the answer to something, she will know somebody, who does.
Quite simply, if you need to meet somebody or go somewhere she will know how to open the private doors anywhere in the world and help facilitate and enjoy the best of our world. Her clients will get to experience the world the way it should be lived, with the personal touch. She can arrange "almost" everything - for the discerning, sophisticated traveller, be it for business of pleasure. Everything from staying at the best suite in the best hotel, flying in private jets and helicopters and being driven in the most luxurious limousines. She does not only know the top restaurants but the owners and chefs, not just the top hotels but also the hoteliers themselves. Her clients can expect, with her recommendation, to get one of the best table in a restaurant and special attention be it in a three Michelin star restaurant or in a bistro, best seats at the opera, for musicals or plays, have access to parties and social events when they are in town. If they want to meet a prince, a maharajah, political figures, Swiss bankers, get a school for the children etc., it can all be arranged.
She will also help organize memorable events in the most exclusive venues.
She is also a great networker introducing friends and business contacts. Marie-Claire has her own 'Coat of Arms'.
Her ex-husband, Baron Bodo von Alvensleben used to call her IMC "Incredible Marie-Claire". Maybe because she believes nothing is impossible....! anniversary of the America's Cup.
Rob Jobson
Journalist and Author of "Diana Closely Guarded Secret" with Ken Wharfe