Princely Family attends Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters
Prince Albert II, Princess Charlene, and other members of the Princely Family attended the 119th edition of the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, held at the Monte-Carlo Country Club from 5-12 April.
Charlotte Casiraghi and Princess Alexandra attended the sixth day of the tournament, held on 10 April 2026. Charlotte Casiraghi attended with her partner, Nicolas Mathieu, and Princess Alexandra of Hanover was with her fiancé, Ben-Sylvester Strautmann.
Prince Albert II attended the semi-final match between Valentin Vacherot and Carlos Alcaraz on 11 April. The Sovereign warmly congratulated the Monegasque player after his defeat (6-4, 6-4), exclaiming, “What a tournament!” He expressed his pride in Vacherot’s rise, having entered the main draw this year based solely on his ranking, without a wild card, recalling that a year ago, no one imagined him facing the world number one. The Prince described his ascent from 250th in the world rankings as “simply extraordinary”.
Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene present Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters Trophy
Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene attended the final Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters match on 12 April, on the Rainier III Court. Both the Monegasque trophy and the world number one ranking were at stake during the match, which lasted over two hours. The title was won by Jannik Sinner against Carlos Alcaraz (7-6, 6-3). Charlotte Casiraghi, Princess Alexandra, Ben-Sylvester Strautmann, Louis Ducruet and Marie Ducruet, as well as Mélanie-Antoinette de Massy, President of the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, also attended the match.
The Princely Couple presented the prizes to the two finalists before the Italian anthem was played. With this victory, Jannik Sinner becomes the third player in history to win four consecutive Masters 1000 titles, after Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal.
Charlotte Casiraghi gives Book Signing at Caroline Media Library
Two months after publishing her debut solo novel, titled La Fêlure (The Crack) Charlotte Casiraghi gave a book signing at the Caroline Media Library on 8 April 2026, accompanied by her mother, Princess Caroline, and her sister, Princess Alexandra. Mayor Georges Marsan and members of the municipal council also attended the event.
Charlotte Casiraghi was welcomed by the director of the Caroline Media Library, Béatrice Novaretti, who sat with her during the hour-long event. The new book is a series of literary and philosophical reflections based on texts by F. Scott Fitzgerald, I. Bachmann, Colette, M. Duras, A. Akhmatova, B. Moitessier and J.J. Cale. Charlotte Casiraghi co-authored another philosophical book, L’Archipel des Passions in 2018, with Robert Maggiori.
Princess Caroline visits Princess Grace Hospital Centre
The Princess of Hanover visited the CHPG on 2 April to view the da Vinci 5 surgical robot, accompanied by her cousin, Mélanie-Antoinette de Massy. The visit was organized as part of “Robot Days” and highlighted the hospital’s continued investment in advanced technology.
The CHPG has performed over 3,280 procedures with robotic assistance. “Today, more than 70% of procedures in our digestive, gynaecological, and thoracic specialties are performed using minimally invasive techniques,” said Fabrizio Panaro, Head of the General and Abdominal Surgery Department.
Prince Albert II and Charlotte Casiraghi attend Philosophical Encounters
Prince Albert II and Charlotte Casiraghi attended a Philosophical Encounters conference at the Princess Grace Theatre on 3 April. The event, founded and chaired by Charlotte Casiraghi, brought together philosophers and thinkers to explore the meaning of gratitude. Charlotte Casiraghi opened the evening before joining her uncle in the audience. The conference formed part of a wider program, including workshops for children and events linking philosophy with contemporary art. Afterwards, Prince Albert II presented the Goodwill Ambassador diploma to Charles Leclerc at the Hôtel de Paris.
Prince Albert II attends Green Shift Festival at the Yacht Club of Monaco
The second evening of the 4th Green Shift Festival brought together field actors and environmental thinkers on Friday 10 April at the Yacht Club, organized by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation. The Sovereign attended the Engaged Happy Hours event, where several local projects were presented, including Les Petites Cantines de Beausoleil, environmental projects by Monaco’s City Hall, and the Écoletopie educational experience by Stéphanie Marin, conducted with the New National Museum of Monaco. The evening also featured a conversation between Rob Hopkins, leading figure in the Transition Towns movement, and architect and oceanographer Jacques Rougerie.
Prince Albert II’s meeting with Alain Berset, Secretary General of the Council of Europe
Prince Albert II met with Alain Berset, Secretary General of the Council of Europe, at the Princely Palace on Wednesday 8 April 2026. The exchanges focused on major European issues “in particular the promotion of human rights, democracy and the rule of law, which form the basis of the Council of Europe’s work,” states a recent press release by the Princely Government.
The meeting also highlighted the priorities of the Principality on the subjects of human rights and democracy, in the context of its upcoming Presidency of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe. For the first time since its accession, the Principality of Monaco will assume the presidency of the Committee of Ministers for the Council of Europe from mid-May to mid-November 2026.
At the end of this meeting, the Sovereign elevated the Alain Berset to the rank of Commander of the Order of Saint Charles.
Prince Albert II celebrates 10th anniversary of the “Flowers for Bees” Campaign with Monegasque Students
The Sovereign and ten children from the François d’Assise–Nicolas Barré Institution met at the Saint-Martin Gardens to celebrate a decade of the “Flowers for Bees” campaign. In Sainte-Baume, under the patronage of Prince Albert II, the French Apiculture Observatory (OFA) launched the very first edition of this campaign in 2017, inviting citizens to sow wildflower seeds to feed the bees. Since then, more than 1.5 million seed packets have been distributed and hundreds of hectares of wildflower meadows have been created. The initiative now mobilizes more than 1,200 professionals across France each spring. The tenth edition of the campaign will take place from 9 to 24 May 2026, urging everyone to sow bee-friendly flowers on a balcony or in a garden.
Prince Albert II congratulates Young Photographers during “Heritage in Danger” Exhibition
The Sovereign inaugurated an open-air exhibition entitled “Heritage in Danger,” displayed on the railings of the Saint-Martin Gardens, on 8 April. Young photographers, ages 11 to 25, participated in a competition about “what they believe threatens the tangible and intangible heritage of the Principality”. Fifteen photographs were selected and can be viewed free of charge until October.
Among the fifteen selected photos, three particularly impressed the jury, chaired by Stéphane Bern and photographer Nick Danziger. Elisa Fabris Lagrassa, Stacy Formosa and Anne-Sophie Theroue each won a prize in their respective age category (11-14 years, 15-18 years, 19-25 years).
