Princely Family attends Rose Ball
The 70th Rose Ball charity event was attended by Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene on 21 March 2026 in the Salle des Étoiles, under the presidency of Princess Caroline, who was also in attendance. Designed by Christian Louboutin, this year’s theme was “Galaxy Rose Ball”. Pierre Casiraghi, Beatrice Borromeo, Princess Alexandra of Hanover, Ben-Sylvester Strautmann, as well as Princess Akiko of Mikasa of Japan also attended the Ball. The much-anticipated event raised funds for the Princess Grace Foundation.
Princess Charlene and Prince Albert II attend 14th Sainte-Dévote Tournament
The Princely couple, accompanied by Princess Gabriella, attended the two-day Sainte-Dévote Tournament at Stade Louis-II on 20 and 21 March. Princess Akiko of Mikasa, President of the Japan Rugby Federation, attended the tournament alongside the Princely Family. A total of 24 teams representing 23 countries participated in the tournament, held under the banner of the values of sport and peace. The final match saw Singapore win against England (4–1). Accompanied by Princess Akiko of Mikasa, the Princely Couple presented the coveted trophy and other awards to the young athletes. Princess Charlene is the President of the Monegasque Rugby Federation.
Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene celebrate “Japan Day in Monaco” with Princess Akiko
Prince Albert II, Princess Charlene, and Princess Akiko of Mikasa attended “Japan Day in Monaco” on the front court of the Grimaldi Forum on 21 March. The event included an official ceremony featuring a Japanese drum demonstration, dance performances, art exhibitions and an art workshop. The event took place from 11am until 5pm. The year 2026 marks the 20th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Monaco and Japan. Several events are being organized in the Principality and in Tokyo to celebrate the ties between the two countries.
Princess Charlene gives Water Safety Workshop to Young Rugby Players
Princess Charlene hosted Water Safety Day for 108 young international rugby players, ahead of the Saint Devote tournament, on 19 March at the Stade Louis-II swimming pool. Players from nine international teams representing South Africa, Argentina, Ecuador, India, Mauritius, the United States, Japan, Singapore, and Zimbabwe, learned the basics of water rescue in a fun environment, organized by the Princess Charlene Foundation. Pierre Frolla, four-time world record holder in free-diving and ambassador of the Foundation, was one of the instructors. The team from the Monaco Academy of the Sea also guided the children in lessons on cardiopulmonary resuscitation, aquatic rescue, water polo, diving and more.
Prince Albert II and Princess Caroline attend Palace Frescoes Symposium at Oceanographic Museum
The Sovereign and the Princess of Hanover attended “Images of Renaissance Sovereignty – Ten Years of Discoveries and Restoration of Frescoes in the Prince’s Palace of Monaco,” on 19 March at the Oceanographic Museum.
In his opening remarks, Prince Albert II spoke about the stories behind the works of art, stories chosen to adorn the palace walls by Monegasque Lords of the 16th century. Hidden under layers of paint for centuries, the Palace’s secret frescoes were first discovered by sheer luck in 2015. Placed under the patronage of HSH Prince Albert II, the conservation and restoration projects have strengthened the Palace of Monaco’s place in the history of global art.
Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene present Red Cross Lifeguard Diplomas
The Princely Couple attended the Monaco Red Cross first aid diploma award ceremony, accompanied by Camille Gottlieb, at the Rainier III Auditorium on 17 March. Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene presented certain students with special awards, including the three best first aid students from Collège Charles III, François d’Assise-Nicolas Barré and the International School of Monaco. Distinctions were also awarded to students from the Police Academy, the Civil Service, and the Monaco City Hall. Prince Albert II is the president of the Monaco Red Cross, and Princess Charlene is the vice-president.
Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene attend Michelin Guide Ceremony
The Princely Couple attended the 2026 Michelin Guide awards ceremony, which was held for the first time in Monaco, at the Grimaldi Forum on 16 March. Prince Albert II opened the evening by saying that the Principality has been awarded an extraordinary amount of stars, especially when considering its small territory. About 1,200 guests (chefs, journalists and industry professionals) gathered to honour the hard-working people in the restaurant business. Monaco shone during the event: the Robuchon Monaco restaurant, led by chef Jonathan Larrieu, earned its first star; the Michelin Service Award was presented to Marco Tognon (Les Ambassadeurs by Christophe Cussac); and Chef Michaël Arnoult (Les Morainières in Savoie) was awarded a third star. Monaco has a long history with the guide. In its very first edition, published in 1900, three hotels in Monaco were mentioned, including the Hôtel de Paris.
Prince Albert II inaugurates 5th Monacollecte
The Sovereign visited stands and workshops during the 5th Monacollecte on 6 March at the Chapiteau de Fontvieille. Prince Albert II inaugurated the family friendly event. At the Fight Aids Monaco stand, the Prince wrote, “I think before I throw away. I think about recycling,” on a small flag. The Prince also stopped at the Friends of Lebanon stand, who is requesting donations to aid Lebanon, a country currently being targeted by Israeli bombings. The two-day event featured zero-waste cooking workshops, homemade cosmetics workshops, sewing lessons, a virtual reality booth and more.
