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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Features

On the eve of his accession, Luxembourg's soon to be Grand Duke is immortalised on canvas

The first official painted portraits of Luxembourg’s soon to be ruler have been released on the anniversary of his accession. With just hours to go until Prince Guillaume becomes Grand Duke, three paintings have been unveiled which will act as official portraits of the new Head of State and of his consort, Princess Stephanie. Louise Pragnell. Cour Grand Ducale The first shows…
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Luxembourg

Princess Stéphanie takes the lead as Luxembourg's royals head into winter

Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie has been at the forefront of royal duties this week, carrying out engagements with and without her family in Luxembourg and Poland. Earlier this week, Stéphanie visited the Museum of Photography in Krakow, Poland, to view an exhibition dedicated to Edward Steichen, a photographer with ties to Luxembourg. The Hereditary Grand Duchess is a patron of the…
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Monaco

Princess Charlene of Monaco absent from latest family gathering

The Monaco Princely Family came out in full force during the weekend for the first International Circus Festival of Monte-Carlo since the start of the pandemic.  Prince Albert and his two children, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella, attended the circus on the Sunday, but Princess Charlene was notably absent. The Princess has suffered from ill health in recent years, although her absence…
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