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Franco Knie during the rehearsal of his his circus elephant troup in Rapperswil, Switzerland, Wednesday, March 13, 2001. Franco Knie, the director of the Swiss National Circus Knie, who has conquered the heart of Princess Stephanie of Monaco, is preparing his elephants for the premiere of the 83rd season of the Circus Knie on March 23, 2001. (KEYSTONE/Walter Bieri)