The Princely Family of Monaco came together on 19 November to mark their country’s National Day.
Prince Albert and Princess Charlene were joined by their twins, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella, for most of the celebrations, alongside Albert’s sisters Princess Caroline and Princess Stephanie.
Embed from Getty Images
The day began with a Te Deum Mass at the Monaco National…
An emotional tribute from a prince to his father to mark special anniversary
17th November 2023
Prince Albert II of Monaco has fired two cannons linked to the birth of his father, Prince Rainer III.
The Sovereign Prince was joined by his sisters, Princess Caroline and Princess Stephanie, as the two historic guns were put back into use.
The cannons, on the Fort…
Princess Charlene of Monaco couldn’t contain her happiness as her one of her home teams won a famous sporting victory.
Few had expected South Africa to retain the Rugby World Cup before the tournament began last month. But a close fought 12-11 victory over New…
The ill-health of Princess Charlene of Monaco in 2021-2022 was just the latest in a series of bad luck for the Princely Family of Monaco, and according to a legend, it is all because of a witch’s curse.
Legend has it that the Grimaldi family has been cursed for around 700 years, going back to 14th-century Europe. There are different versions of the story, but the most famous says that a…
While some links between royal houses are well known and rather close, others are a little more distant and perhaps all the more interesting for that. The ties between the House of Windsor and the House of Grimaldi might be stretched, they are still there.
The connection…
One special tradition in Monaco always brings its royals into the heart of the community, even in the bitter days of deep winter. People across the Principality look forward to the feast day of St. Devote, Monaco’s patron saint, which falls in the early days of January.
Princess Charlene of Monaco has deleted her Instagram account.
The Princess of Monaco previously shared her work and insights into her home life with Prince Albert and their twins, Princess Gabriella and Prince Jacques, on the social network site. However, she has now made the decision to delete her personal account.
The reason is not known.
Deleting her Instagram account comes around…
Memories and celebrations for Prince Albert in the Big Apple
25th June 2023
Prince Albert travelled to New York City to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Principality of Monaco being officially recognised as a sovereign state by the United Nations.
This was also an occasion to celebrate the legacy of Prince Rainier III, Prince Albert’s…
On what would be his 100th birthday, we take a look at Prince Rainier III:
Prince Rainier III of Monaco was born on 31 May 1923 in the Prince’s Palace of Monaco. He was the younger child and only son of Monégasque Hereditary Princess Charlotte, Duchess of…
Prince Albert II has been the Sovereign Prince of Monaco since his accession in 2005. Unlike some of the other monarchs in Europe, Prince Albert could exercise greater powers over the day-to-day politics of the principality.
The Constitution of Monaco vests executive, legislative and judicial power in its Sovereign Prince, though it is shared with others.
In the Executive Branch of Monaco…