Princess Caroline, Charlotte Casiraghi and Prince Albert II attend Longines Global Champions Tour
The Princess of Hanover and her family, Charlotte Casiraghi, Raphaël Elmaleh and Princess Alexandra attended the Longines Pro-Am Cup relay races on July 4. Founded in 2010 by Charlotte Casiraghi and held under the patronage of Princess Caroline, this year’s edition raised €20,000 for AMADE.
Eleven teams participated this year, with the remarkable Team Paneraj & Partner Estate taking the win. Professional rider, Felipe Coutinho Mendonca Nagata, and rising talent, Giacomo Paneraj, set a flawless time of 65.65 seconds to claim the victory. Prizes were awarded by Princess Caroline and Charlotte Casiraghi, with signature Longines watches presented to both winners.
Prince Albert II attended the first day of the Monaco leg of the Longines Global Champions on July 3, as did his cousin, Mélanie-Antoinette de Massy. Simon Delestre and Cayman Jolly Jumper stormed to victory, clinching the €1.5 million Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix du Prince de Monaco.
Princess Stephanie hosts Fight Aids Gala with Prince Albert II
Princess Stephanie hosted a benefit gala in support of Fight Aids Monaco, which paid tribute to Jean-Jacques Goldman, at the Sporting Monte-Carlo on July 5. The Princess wore a white shirt and black tie as a nod to the singer and her son, Louis Ducruet wore a matching outfit. Prince Albert II was in attendance, in a black and white ensemble, as was Camille Gottlieb and Marie Chevallier. The concert, titled “Goldmen – Tribute 100% Goldman” featured Jean-Jacques Goldman’s greatest hits.
Prince Albert II welcomes Princesses Maria Carolina and Maria Chiara into the Yacht Club of Monaco
Princess Maria Carolina of Bourbon Two Sicilies celebrated her 22nd birthday by joining the Yacht Club de Monaco with her sister, Princess Maria Chiara, and other new members of the “Admiral’s Cup” class. Prince Albert II congratulated the Princesses at the induction ceremony on June 23. Princess Maria Carolina recently survived a serious motorcycle accident at the end of May. Her father, Prince Charles, Duke of Castro, is also member of the Yacht Club de Monaco.
Beatrice Borromeo attends Dior Men’s Fashion Show
Beatrice Borromeo attended the Dior Men’s Spring/Summer 2026 show during Paris Fashion Week on June 27. Beatrice Borromeo is a Dior brand ambassador and wore a long white Dior dress with a floral print. She is currently expecting her third child, a girl. News that Beatrice Borromeo is pregnant was revealed during another Dior show, held at Villa Albani Torlonia in Rome at the end of May. Journalist and ICON Magazine founder Inga Griese broke the news.
Princess Caroline and Princess Alexandra open Cactus Exhibition at NMNM
The Princess of Hanover and her daughter Princess Alexandra attended the opening of “Cactus” at the Nouveau Musée National de Monaco (NMNM) on July 5. Dedicated to cacti and succulents, the exhibition is held in collaboration with the Yves Saint Laurent Museum in Marrakech.
Curated by Marc Jeanson and Laurent Le Bon, with scenography by Jasmin Oezcebi, “Cactus” presents both a botanical and an artistic perspective on the prickly and exquisite plants. The exhibition spills into the gardens of the Villa Sauber, thanks to help from the team at the Jardin Exotique de Monaco, and runs until January 11, 2026.
Prince Albert and Princess Stephanie visit Osaka World Expo
Prince Albert II, Princess Stephanie, Pauline Ducruet, Camille Gottlieb, Louis Ducruet and Marie Chevallier travelled to Japan to participate in the official ceremony of Monaco’s National Day at the Osaka Kansai 2025 World Expo. The Princely Family, accompanied by Princess Hisako, visited the Japan and Monaco Pavilions.
On Friday, June 27, the United Through Legends gala match at Panasonic Stadium Suita saw Monaco’s Barbagiuans, led by their president Louis Ducruet, play against the Japan All Star Team. All proceeds went to Fight Aids Monaco as well as several Japanese charities. Monaco won the match with a score of 4-3, with Prince Albert II and Princess Stephanie also in attendance.
On Saturday, June 28, after an official lunch, Prince Albert II visited the pavilions of Japan, Monaco, Saudi Arabia, and France. The day concluded with a concert by the Orchestra of the Carabiniers du Prince and performances by the Ballets de Monte-Carlo at Expo Hall.
Princess Caroline honours Graduates from Bosio Pavilion
Princess Caroline attended the graduation ceremony for art and scenography students from the Bosio Pavillon on June 24, in the Cour d’Honneur of Monaco’s City Hall. The Princess of Hanover was accompanied by Mélanie-Antoinette de Massy. A record number of graduates were celebrated. Fourteen candidates for the National Diploma of Art completed their training, with a third of them receiving special mentions from the jury. Ten students received their National Diploma in Art & Scenography, with six students receiving awards for excellence.
Prince Albert II attends ‘Children United for the Ocean’ Conference
The Sovereign honoured the commitment of young scientists during the “Children United for the Ocean Conference,” where CM2 students from the Saint-Charles School presented their research on Monaco’s Marine Educational Area, on June 24 at the Hôtel Méridien.
Trained in rigorous research protocols by the Monegasque Association for the Protection of Nature (AMPN), the students conducted their own field investigations on the Marine Educational Area located between the Rainier III dike of Port Hercule and the entrance to the port of Fontvieille.
The young scientists presented their projects, which included a fish census, use of BRUVS technology (baited underwater cameras), environmental DNA analysis, the study of the food chain and artificial reefs. They then recommended concrete actions like: increased surveillance, public awareness, reducing the use of plastic, promoting recycling, and adopting environmentally responsible behaviour at sea.
