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Prince Albert II travels in the footsteps of his great-grandfather...and they led him to another monarch

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21st October 2022
Shortly before he left for Germany, King Felipe met Prince Albert of Monaco for lunch at Zarzuela Palace. On Saturday, 15 October, His Majesty welcomed His Serene Highness at his residence for a meal in the context of the Prince’s visit to Spain for the centenary of Prince Albert I’s death.  There was no transcript or summary of the conversation released to the public, so we…
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The Laws of Succession in...Monaco

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9th October 2022
For over seven hundred years, albeit with a few interruptions, the House of Grimaldi has ruled Monaco. A constitutional monarchy, it is currently headed by Albert II, Prince of Monaco. The succession in Monaco is male-preference primogeniture. Although Albert II is the…
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Prince Albert sends condolences following devastating Pakistan floods

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1st September 2022
Prince Albert II of Monaco has sent a condolence letter to the President of Pakistan following the floods that have taken a devastating human toll.  In his letter, the Sovereign Prince expressed “profound solidarity this difficult ordeal”, and sent “heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims” and “support and compassion to the injured and the displaced people”, in his…
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A royal with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame?

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16th August 2022
It should come as no surprise that one royal has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in California. No, it is not the Hollywood royal who is part of the British Royal Family. Instead, it is the late American Academy Award winner, Grace Kelly, born in Philadelphia…
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The Prince's Palace reopens its doors in Monte Carlo

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16th August 2022
The Prince’s Palace of Monaco has officially reopened its doors following extensive renovations, the first time the public can view Prince Albert II’s official residence since 2015. The Prince’s Palace dates back to 1215, when it was a fortress, and soon after became the official residence of the Grimaldis once they took over Monaco in the 13th and 14th centuries. Over time, the…
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Princess Charlene forgoes  privilège du blanc 

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23rd July 2022
On a recent visit to meet the Pope, Princess Charlene of Monaco forwent her privilège du blanc and opted for a black outfit like non-Catholics who meet His Holiness. The Prince and Princess of Monaco were in the Vatican for a private audience with Pope Francis on 20…
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The lasting fascination with a royal wedding that made the bride weep

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2nd July 2022
It was billed as Monaco’s biggest celebration in over fifty years. But in the days before the royal wedding of Prince Albert II of Monaco and Charlene Wittstock, this fairytale romance began to exercise a more morose fascination. Reports that the bride had tried to flee her soon to be realm ahead of the nuptials flew around the world. Once the vows were said, the new Princess wept copious…
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