Princess Charlene announces Monaco’s Historic Rugby Debut in European Games
Princess Charlene, President of the Monegasque Rugby Federation, unveiled the historic news that Monaco’s national rugby sevens team will be participating in the European Games for the first time. The news was announced during the presentation of the 2026–2027 season for Monaco’s national rugby sevens team at the Monte-Carlo Bay on 7 October 2026.
Accompanied by her brother, Gareth Wittstock, Princess Charlene announced to the players that they had qualified for the fourth edition of the European Games, which will take place in Istanbul from 16 to 27 June. The Games will bring together about 7,500 athletes from 50 countries across 30 sports.
The achievement follows an impressive season for Monaco, who earned fourth place overall in Europe’s second division, placing Monaco among Europe’s top 16 rugby sevens nations. Never before has a team from Monaco participated in a team sport during the European Games.
Princess Charlene Illuminates Casino Square for Pink October
Princess Charlene symbolically lit the Casino Square in pink on 3 October. Under the Honorary Presidency of Princess Charlene, Pink Ribbon Monaco is celebrating its 16th Pink October this year. Throughout the month, twenty-four buildings across Monaco, including the Prince’s Palace, are illuminated in pink in support of the prevention, screening, and treatment of breast cancer.
Princess Caroline attends 5th Smile Day in Larvotto
The Princess of Hanover attended the fifth edition of Smile Day (Journée du Sourire), a charity event held at Anne-Marie Campora Square in Larvotto, on 3 October. Organized by Les Smileys Monaco association, the event supports children and their families by providing comfort during stressful times related to medical care.
Placed under the Honorary Presidency of Prince Albert II of Monaco, the day offered an entertaining program for people of all ages. Drone piloting lessons for children, taekwondo demonstrations with AS Monaco, performances by the Monaco All Star cheerleaders, and music by singer Pit Steven were all on the program.
Prince Albert II and Princess Caroline inaugurate Monaco’s Architectural Exhibition
Prince Albert II and the Princess of Hanover inaugurated Mémoire des lieux (Memory of Places) a new exhibition exploring Monaco’s architectural evolution at the Quai Antoine Ier on 29 September.
Curated by Célia Bernasconi, Director of the Heritage Institute, the exhibition features photographs, monumental works, audiovisual installations, and contemporary pieces. It portrays how local architecture, personal narratives, and resident experiences intersect within Monaco’s changing urban environment. The exhibition runs until 24 January 2027.
Prince Albert II is Guest of Honour at Med9 Summit in Croatia
The Sovereign attended the Med9 Summit in Split as the guest of honour on 7 October. The event brought together nine Southern Mediterranean nations to coordinate regional policy and discuss security, migration, energy, environmental protection, and more. President Emmanuel Macron was also in attendance.
Prince Albert II addressed the session titled ‘Building a Partnership for a Sustainable and Prosperous Mediterranean’. The Sovereign stressed the need for regional cooperation to tackle mounting environmental crises and highlighted Monaco’s longstanding marine conservation initiatives.
Following the main session, the Prince attended a working lunch dedicated to geopolitical and economic prospects in the Middle East. On the margins of the summit, Prince Albert II held bilateral talks with Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah of Jordan and Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković.
Princess Stephanie visits New Shared Housing for people with Disabilities
Princess Stephanie visited Monaco’s newly established Unité de Vie Partagée, a shared living unit for individuals with disabilities, on 5 October. The Princess was accompanied by Christophe Robino, Minister of Health and Social Affairs, along with representatives from the National Council, and the AMAPEI administration.
Located in the Hemera building, the 450-square-metre facility includes 180 square metres of outdoor space, 10 customizable bedrooms with private bathrooms, and communal living areas. The unit’s aim is to bridge the gap between traditional residential care and total independence, providing a secure environment for residents holding official disability status in Monaco.
