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From Pope Leo XIV to Pope Paul III: Monaco’s Papal Story Across the Centuries
Did You Know? From Pope Leo XIV to Pope Paul III: Monaco’s Papal Story Across the Centuries
On March 28, 2026, Pope Leo XIV arrived in Monaco, marking a moment without precedent in modern memory. Not since Pope Paul III passed along these shores and was received in Monaco in 1538, had the Principality received a Pontiff.
15 Sep, 2026
Rolling Stones in Exile near Monaco
Rolling Stones in Exile near Monaco
Mick Jagger takes a deep drag of a smouldering cigarette while Keith Richards rhythmically strums an open G chord on his acoustic guitar. An almost-empty bottle of bourbon sits on the table. The room’s lavish, heavy curtains are pulled back, and early morning light trickles in through vast windows.
28 Jun, 2026
The Ardennes: A Region Strongly Connected with Monaco and the House of Grimaldi
The Ardennes: A Region Strongly Connected with Monaco and the House of Grimaldi
In 2025, HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco and HRH Princess Caroline of Hanover visited the Ardennes twice, first in April and then in December, reaffirming the deep historical and emotional ties between the Principality and this region of northern France. These visits were not simply ceremonial engagements.
3 Jun, 2026
Queen Elizabeth II
Her Majesty The Queen: A Royal Century Remembered
When Princess Elizabeth addressed the nation during the Second World War, few could have imagined that the young woman speaking would one day become the longest-reigning monarch in British history.
25 Apr, 2026
Monaco’s Cathedral
“Wedding of the Century” celebrates its 70th Anniversary
A palpable sense of excitement and anticipation ripples through the 700 guests gathered in Monaco’s Cathedral as the bride makes her entrance through the front doors and down the aisle.
19 Apr, 2026
Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace's “wedding of the century”
Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace’s “wedding of the century”: a fairy-tale come true in Monaco
On April 19, 70 years ago, the legendary wedding of Prince Rainier III and actress Grace Kelly took place.
18 Apr, 2026
Monaco flag
The second Parisian Peace Treaty, Monaco Regains Independence
Two hundred and ten years ago, on 20 November 1815, the Second Parisian Peace Treaty was signed between France and the anti-French coalition allies (Austria, Great Britain, Prussia, Russia). An end was thus put to the Napoleonic Wars having claimed at least three million lives.
16 Mar, 2026
When Presidents Visit Princes: The Intimate History of French State Visits to Monaco
When Presidents Visit Princes: The Intimate History of French State Visits to Monaco
Can one imagine the contemporary history of Monaco without France? For more than 160 years, the destiny of the Principality and its neighbour has been bound by a unique pact, forged in mutual respect, cooperation and closeness.
5 Mar, 2026
70 Years Ago: Grace Kelly wins the Oscar for The Country Girl
70 Years Ago: Grace Kelly wins the Oscar for The Country Girl
Grace Kelly’s eyes flash furiously towards her co-star. “I’ll never forgive you, for what you've said and done,” she says. “I'm not asking for forgiveness, I want information … what about Frank? What made him go to pieces?” asks Bernie, played by William Holden.
20 Jan, 2026
100th Anniversary of a Monaco Opera plagued by Scandal
100th Anniversary of a Monaco Opera plagued by Scandal
“I don’t want to finish my homework!” exclaims a little boy in front of a large audience at the Opéra de Monte-Carlo. All eyes are on him. His mother scolds the boy and he throws a tantrum. The audience murmurs and giggles as the boy breaks his toys.
8 Aug, 2025
A Royal Romance Born in the Waters of Monaco 25 years ago

The Legacy of Mare Nostrum : A Royal Romance Born in the Waters of Monaco 25 years ago

Worlds Apart but bound by the sea, indeed thousands of miles apart—one born under the sun of Rhodesia, raised on South African soil, the other in the opulent halls of the Grimaldi Palace overlooking the Mediterranean—two lives unfold with surprising symmetry. Both driven by discipline. Both shaped by sport.
22 Jul, 2025
Did You Know? Behind the Monégasque Throne: Chefs of the Grimaldi Dynasty
Did You Know? Behind the Monégasque Throne: Chefs of the Grimaldi Dynasty
High diplomacy and cuisine are inseparable. “I am just a cook”, Christian Garcia, Prince Albert II’s Executive Chef humbly is reported to say, while at the same time he smooths the way for Kings and Queens, Presidents and Diplomats to conduct negotiations with Princes.
24 Jun, 2025
Princess Caroline Street: did you know to which of the Grimaldis it owes its name?
Princess Caroline Street: did you know to which of the Grimaldis it owes its name?
Do you know the history of Princess Caroline Street? Restored ten years ago and rising at a 5.5% gradient, it is now one of the Principality's main arteries.
14 Jun, 2025
Monaco’s Cathedral
From Centuries Old Chapel to Crown Jewel: The 150 Year Modern Anniversary of Monaco’s Beloved Cathedral
The Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate, commonly known as Saint Nicholas Cathedral, stands as a testament to Monaco’s rich religious and cultural heritage.
21 May, 2025
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