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The complex prince who helped make modern Monaco: the life of Louis II

Today, on the 150th anniversary of his birth, let’s take a look back at the life of a complex Sovereign Prince of Monaco, Prince Louis II, who oversaw a period of great cultural strides and dark days for the principality. Prince Louis Honoré Charles Antoine Grimaldi was born 12 July 1870, the only child of Prince Albert I of Monaco and Lady Mary Victoria Douglas-Hamilton. His parents…
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Prince Albert of Monaco's car collection reopens to the public

After a three month closure due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Cars Collection of HSH The Prince of Monaco is open once again. The Prince’s private collection of cars re-opened its doors on Monday with the appropriate health and safety measures in place. According to the collection’s Facebook page, masks are required for staff as well as guests from six years of age, and there…
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Princess Stéphanie visits COVID screening centre

Princess Stéphanie of Monaco visited a COVID-19 screening centre in Espace Léo Ferré, Monaco, last week. The royal wore a surgical mask and used hand sanitiser as soon as she entered the building. Upon arrival, the Princess was welcomed by Didier Gamerdinger, Minister of Social Affairs and Health; Camille Svara First Deputy Mayor; Lieutenant-Colonel Norbert Fassiaux, Chief of the Fire…
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Prince Albert and Princess Charlene wish everyone a happy Easter

Albert II, Prince of Monaco, who has only just recovered after being infected with the Coronavirus, has recorded an Easter message with her wife Princess Charlene. Recorded from the same place from which Princess Charlene recently shared photos of their twins, Jacques, Hereditary Prince of Monaco and Princess Gabriella, Prince Albert and Princess Charlene shared a message in French and in…
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