Grimaldi Dynasty

The House of Grimaldi: HSH Prince Albert II

Albert Alexandre Louis Pierre Grimaldi; born 14 March 1958 in the Prince's Palace of Monaco is the reigning Prince of Monaco and head of the princely house of Grimaldi. He is the son of Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace, formerly Grace Kelly, the American actress.

14 Mar, 2025

The Spanish Century in the history of Monaco

Five hundred years ago, on November 3, 1524, the Treaty of Tordesillas that placed Monaco under the protection of Spain and its king Charles V was signed. For a whole century, the Monegasques remained under the forced protectorate of Spain.

17 Feb, 2025

History pages

A chance meeting of Monaco Prince Honoré V and Napoleon Bonaparte

History is often full of incredible coincidences. One of these is a chance meeting of the rejected emperor and the Duke of Valentinois, future Prince of Monaco Honoré V.

15 Feb, 2025

History pages

Did You Know? How the British King Edward VII baptised a popular Monegasque dessert

Any tourist visiting Monaco for the first time heads straight for its main and most popular Casino Square, home to Monte-Carlo's most iconic institutions — the Casino, Hôtel de Paris and the Café de Paris. The latter is well worth not just seeing from the outside, but actually visiting.

14 Feb, 2025

Grimaldi Dynasty

Prince Pierre Polignac, patron of literature and arts in Monaco

Pierre Polignac, grandfather of the current Monaco sovereign, passed away sixty years ago, on November 10, 1964. He is resting in peace in the old Chapelle de la Paix in the princely gardens. Prince Pierre's contribution in terms of spreading art and literature is palpable to this day.

11 Feb, 2025

Alain Delon in Ramatuelle, Cannes, Nice and Monte-Carlo… The azure suited him so well!

Whether in front or behind the camera, Delon’s extraordinary presence will stay with us. All he had to do was enter a room and time seemed to stand still. We will remember his angelic face (having capsized the hearts of young girls and their mothers so much).

6 Feb, 2025

History pages

Duras: How a Prince, a Grimaldi Marriage & a Château Made History

In a moment rich with historical resonance, Prince Albert II of Monaco returned to the picturesque village of Duras in the Lot-et-Garonne.

3 Feb, 2025

History pages

Skis and Snowball Fights: When it Snows in Monaco!

It’s been a cold winter! With snow in the forecast for Monaco this week and warm places like Texas receiving 6 centimetres of snow recently, many Monegasques still remember one fateful day in 1985, when the Principality was hit with a record-breaking 40 cm of snow! Everything from the.

31 Jan, 2025

Must-Sees

One day in Monaco: The Complete Travel Guide

“What else to see besides the casino?” This question frequently comes up when you start planning your Monaco trip, which is for some reason limited to Monte Carlo with its luxury sports cars and cozy tables at the Cafe de Paris.

10 Jan, 2025

Story behind the first meeting of Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier

Facts about Monaco

Did you know? Stalca and Deo Juvante II, two yachts for the Princess of Monaco

Royalties like any other humans also want to escape from journalists, protocols and other fuss. Everyone needs a quiet place to relax in the circle of just your loved ones. The 25-meter yacht Stalca was one of such private places for Princess Grace and her family.

13 Nov, 2024

Grand Prix Formula 1

Unforgettable Moments: Witnessing the Thrilling Monaco E-Prix from Fairmont Hairpin Curve

The Formula E World Championship took centre stage in Monaco on April, 27 for the eighth round of the 2024 season. It took place on the famous circuit of the Principality, the same one used for F1, with its 3.

20 Oct, 2024

Grand Prix Formula 1

Monaco’s Historic Grand Prix: A Chronicle of Thrills, Speed and Nostalgia

Step into the past and buckle up for a thrilling ride through the annals of motorsport history. It is the 14th Grand Prix de Monaco Historique. Over three exhilarating days, this iconic event transformed the streets of Monaco into a nostalgic playground.

18 Oct, 2024

Grand Prix Formula 1

A 93 Year Record Bites the Dust! Monegasque Leclerc Victorious at the Monaco Grand Prix

Looking at the vista of the flotillas of incredible luxury yachts stretched to the horizon and the whole Principality primed to party the 2024 Grand Prix weekend promised something special. The excitement and tension was palpable.

16 Oct, 2024