Prince Albert II welcomes Francophonie Parliamentary Assembly to Prince’s Palace
A delegation of twenty female parliamentarians from the Parliamentary Assembly of the Francophonie received an official guided tour of the Prince’s Palace on 21 October. To mark the occasion, an official photograph was taken on the Palace’s historic Escalier d’Honneur with Prince Albert II, who was joined by Thomas Brezzo, President of the National Council.
Prince Albert II receives €55,000 Donation from Monaco Yacht Show
During an official visit from Prince Albert II, the Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) presented the Sovereign with its annual donation to the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, amounting to €55,000. The check was presented aboard “Dagger” a 67-metre Benetti yacht, by Toby Moore, CEO of Informa Prestige, and Stephen Carter, CEO of Informa Group.
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed during the Sovereign’s visit between Sela and Tahaluf, to develop the Red Sea Yacht Show. The new yachting event at the Jeddah Yacht Club aims to position the Red Sea as a global winter yachting hub.
Princely Couple sends Message of Support to Pope Leo XIV ahead of Surgery
Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene sent a message of support and prayer to Pope Leo XIV ahead of a surgery in Rome for lung cancer, on 12 October. The 71-year-old Pope underwent a 90-minute operation on 13 October at Gemelli Hospital to remove the lower lobe of his right lung. Doctors caught the cancer a very early stage during routine checks and said that the procedure went without complications. The operation followed Pope Leo XIV’s announcement during his weekly Angelus address.
“Deeply moved by the news Your Holiness shared following the Angelus on 11th October, yet reassured by Your decision to undergo the necessary surgery without delay, Princess Charlene and I, together with our family and the entire Principality, wish to express our wholehearted support and assure You of our fervent prayers. As we reaffirm our closeness to You in this difficult time, we pray that the operation will be successful and that Your recovery will be swift and complete, enabling You to resume Your Ministry with renewed strength, at a time when the world needs Your guidance more than ever,” said Prince Albert II in an official dispatch.
Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene inaugurates Crèche Ida
The Princely Couple officially inaugurated the new Crèche Ida, a daycare inside the Héméra Residence, on 13 October. Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene were joined by Minister of State Christophe Mirmand, Mayor Georges Marsan, and other government officials. Father Dominique Arz, representing Archbishop Dominique-Marie David, formally blessed the premises before the guests toured the new facility.
Crèche Ida, which has been welcoming families since 2 September, is providing childcare for 30 children in a 700-square-metre space, enhanced by a 140-square-metre outdoor terrace.
Prince Albert II welcomes Four New Foreign Ambassadors at Prince’s Palace
Prince Albert II received the letters of credence from four newly accredited foreign ambassadors during an official diplomatic ceremony at the Prince’s Palace on 22 October. The diplomats who presented their credentials to the Sovereign were Joanna Kempkers of New Zealand, Alfred Nguiabanda of the Gabonese Republic, Diedre Mills of Jamaica, and Ioannis-Miltiadis Nicolaidis of Greece.
Following the formal presentation in the Palace State Rooms, Prince Albert II held individual audiences with each representative. The discussions focused on bilateral relations, shared international priorities, and prospective avenues for future economic, cultural, and environmental cooperation between Monaco and the four respective nations.
