Monaco

Foundation Spotlight: Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation

The Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation was launched on 14 December 2012. Her Serene Highness, Princess Charlene is the President of the Foundation, while her husband, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II serves as the Foundation’s Vice President. The primary focus is to save lives by the prevention of drowning. The Foundation’s missions are to raise awareness about the dangers of water…
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The Principality of Monaco: a small but strong supporter of the Catholic Faith

Religion, and specifically the Roman Catholic faith, plays a crucial role in the life of the small Mediterranean nation known as the Principality of Monaco. Unlike many other countries, in this small country on the southern coast of France, Roman Catholicism is a State Religion.  For over a millennia, the Principality was controlled by the descendants of a family from Genoa, Italy, which…
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The Monaco tradition which brought Princess Charlene to tears

People all around the world are getting into the festive spirit ahead of the Christmas celebrations. And in Monaco, once Christmas comes to an end, people look forward to January for the feast day of St. Devote – Monaco’s patron saint. Celebrations for Devote are popular across the principality and Charlene has been an enthusiastic participant in past years, showing a connection to the…
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