Princely Couple attends Gala celebrating 60 years of Prince’s Carabiniers Orchestra
Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene attended a gala concert celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Prince’s Carabiniers Orchestra at the Grimaldi Forum on 6 November 2026. Over 80 artists performed during the celebration. The musical program ranged from pop, jazz, and rock to classical and military music.
On 19 November 1966, the first Monegasque bugle call by the Prince’s Carabiniers Orchestra rang out across the Rock at the request of Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace. The small ceremonial band has since evolved into a full orchestra that performs in service of the Princely Family at the Prince’s Palace, and at venues around the world.
Prince Albert II attends Youth Olympic Games in Dakar
The Sovereign attended the opening of the 2026 Youth Olympic Games on Saturday 31 October, the first Olympic event ever held in Africa. The Prince travelled to Diamniadio, 30 kilometres from Dakar, to the equestrian centre to meet with Valentine Platini, 16-year-old show jumper representing Monaco at the Games ,and offer her some words of encouragement on behalf of the Principality.
The Monegasque athlete competed from 3-6 November, with the finals on 6 November. She made it to the finals and finished 15th in the individual show jumping competition, an incredible result! Maxime Connen represented Monaco in the men’s 100 metres on Sunday 8 November and finished 7th in his semi-final heat with a time of 11.67 seconds, which did not advance him to the final. Both athletes represented Monaco wonderfully.
Prince Albert II appears on the Super Moscato Radio Show
The Sovereign made an appearance on Vincent Moscato’s radio show, broadcast on RMC, on 2 November. Prince Albert II discussed his visit to Africa and the Youth Olympic Games, and Monegasque tennis player, Valentin Vacherot’s victory in Basel.
When asked about the future of the AS Monaco Basket team, which recently filed for bankruptcy, Prince Albert II said there was no new announcements to make, before praising the results being achieved by the Monaco Basket Association, who are currently playing a strong season in Ligue Féminine 2.
Princess Charlene visits Monaco’s Waste Management Company
Princess Charlene visited the SMA (Société Monégasque d’Assainissement) to meet its staff and tour the facilities on 6 November. Princess Charlene addressed the 350 employees and expressed her appreciation for their dedication to keeping the Principality clean and welcoming.
The Princess put on one of the team’s fluorescent vests for a group photo, before she signed another vest for the employees to keep as a memento of her visit. The SMA has served Monaco for 88 years, with its employees working early mornings and late nights to keep the city clean.
Princely Couple hosts Gala Dinner for Council of Europe
Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene hosted a gala dinner at the Grimaldi Forum in honour of the ministers and state secretaries who were attending the 19th Council of Europe Conference of Ministers Responsible for Sport, on 4 November.
Monaco had hosted the conference on 3-4 November, which brought together 300 participants, including 25 ministers and state secretaries, under the theme “Safer and Healthier Sport”. The event took place as part of Monaco’s presidency of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe.
Prince Albert II attends Hélène Mercier-Arnault Piano Concert for Mission Enfance
The Sovereign attended a concert by Hélène Mercier-Arnault to mark the 35th anniversary of Mission Enfance, at the Salle Garnier on 1 November. Pianist Hélène Mercier-Arnault performed alongside young violin virtuoso Daniel Lozakovich.
Among the guests were Martin and Melissa Bouygues, Thierry and Nicole-Valérie Breton, and Prince Charles and Princess Camilla of Bourbon-Two Sicilies. An auction featuring ten lots raised €730,000, which will go to the association and its worldwide educational programs for children. Prince Albert II is the honorary president of Mission Enfance.
Princely Couple speaks at 19th Conference of Ministers responsible for Sport
As a final highlight of Monaco’s presidency of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, the 19th Conference of Ministers responsible for Sport was held at the Grimaldi Forum on 3-4 November, with the participation of Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene.
The Prince opened the first session by saying that, “Sport can only bring people together if it inspires trust. No parent will entrust their child to a club without the certainty that they will be safe there. And no child can flourish if they are exposed to violence or excessive pressure.”
On 4 November, Princess Charlene opened the second session, themed “From Commitment to Action” by listing clear ways to keep sports safer and healthier for all children: “You can legislate, allocate resources, and encourage collaboration. You can help establish clear protection standards, ensure that coaches and volunteers receive the necessary support and training, designate trusted adults, and strengthen links between clubs, child protection services, and law enforcement.”
Pauline Ducruet appears on Quelle époque!
Pauline Ducruet spoke about her childhood and her career in fashion, on the television show Quelle époque! which aired on France 2 on Saturday 31 October.
“New York was a dream for me,” said Pauline Ducruet, who started Fashion school in the Big Apple when she was 20 years old, “And being in a school where people barely knew Monaco and didn’t know my family at all was a breath of fresh air. People got to know me for who I am, for my creativity, and for what I had to offer artistically.” Pauline Ducruet also talked about how her mom, Princess Stephanie, is one of her most loyal supporters, and regularly wears her designs and attends her fashion shows.
