Monaco

Prince Albert: the sovereign who celebrated a milestone anniversary in 2025

While much fanfare was made in Luxembourg to mark the installation of Grand Duke Guillaume and the abdication of Grand Duke Henri after a reign of 25 years, in Monaco, Prince Albert marked the 20th anniversary of his accession with a series of events surrounded by his family. By 2005, Prince Rainier III was 81-years-old, suffering from long bouts of bad health, and growing progressively weaker.
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Princess Charlene welcomes Sophie and Edward to Monaco as royals speak of 'strong friendship'

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh have been in Monaco and Sophie caught up with an old friend, Princess Charlene. The two women have known each other for several years and looked to be getting on famously as they enjoyed a new meeting, this time at the Prince’s Palace in Monaco. Edward and Sophie were in the Principality for a dinner in honour of the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme.
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Princess Charlene praises Prince Albert as he celebrates 20 years on the throne of Monaco

Princess Charlene took a rare opportunity to publicly praise her husband at Monaco’s Red Cross Gala over the weekend, telling him “We love you, we support you, and we thank you for being there for all of us.” The 76th Red Cross Gala took place in Monte Carlo on Saturday evening, with Prince Albert and Princess Charlene leading the festivities. They were joined by Princess Stéphanie’s…
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Princess Grace had two wedding dresses and the forgotten one is just as beautiful as her iconic lace gown

Her gown she wore for her religious marriage is one of the most famous royal outfits ever worn and an icon of the 20th century but Grace Kelly had another wedding dress before that celebrated creation. Grace and Prince Rainier III of Monaco said ‘I do’ in a civil ceremony the day before the church service beamed around the world and for that event, this royal bride wore pink. Screen grab/…
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