Monaco

Princess Charlene attends first National Day since illness

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20th November 2022
Princess Charlene has attended her first National Day in Monaco since her lengthy illness that kept her out of the country and away from her family for many months.The Princess of Monaco attended the Te Deum Mass at Monaco Cathedral before returning to the Princely Palace for the parade in the Palace Square; this is the first “normal” National Day since the global health crisis…
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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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