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

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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

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Princess Grace: from Hollywood to Monaco throne

On November 12 the Principality of Monaco and the entire world is remembering Grace Kelly, the Princess of Monaco who was born on this day 94 years ago.

14 Sep, 2023

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Charles III: Golden Pages in the History of Monaco

Prince Charles III of Monaco was born on December 8th, 1818 in Paris, as Charles Honoré Grimaldi. He was not the very first Prince of Monaco; however, many things in the Principality began with him.

21 Jul, 2023

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Looking Back at the Life of Prince Rainier III on his 100th Birthday

Summing up a person’s entire life in a few short paragraphs is no easy task. Especially if that person was Prince Rainier III, who would be celebrating his 100th birthday this spring.

11 May, 2023

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Florestan I, a Prince of Monaco through no choice of his own

HelloMonaco continues its series about the rulers of Monaco and today we will introduce you to Florestan I who was in power from 1841 to 1856. It must be said that little information is available about this Prince.

20 Oct, 2022

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Princess Charlotte, Duchess Valentinois, an unexpected heiress and saviour of the Grimaldi family

It was one hundred years ago, on August 1, 1922, that Charlotte, Duchess of Valentinois, became the Hereditary Princess of Monaco by decree of Prince Louis II. The illegitimate daughter of Prince Louis, Charlotte was born in distant Algeria to a woman of far from noble origin.

1 Aug, 2022

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Prince Honoré V: A Brilliant Officer and an Unlucky Sovereign

The eldest son of Prince Honoré IV was so eager for power that he declared himself a ruler against the will of his father.

6 Jul, 2022

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Prince Albert I: A Prince For All Time and For All Continents

One hundred years after the passing of Prince Albert I, the Principality has bloomed almost unrecognizably. Historically, each Prince made their contribution since the Grimaldi dynasty started in 1297 when Francesco Grimaldi seized the castle on the Rock with his cousin Rainier I disguised as Franciscan friars.

10 May, 2022

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Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace’s “wedding of the century”: a fairy-tale come true in Monaco

Today on April 19, 66 years ago, the legendary wedding of Prince Rainier III and actress Grace Kelly took place.

19 Apr, 2022

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Prince Honoré IV: Prisoner of the French Revolution

Prince Honoré IV was born on May 17, 1758 in Paris, to his parents Prince Honoré III and Princess Maria-Caterina de Brignole-Sale. This prince, perhaps, experienced more challenges in life than any other Grimaldi.

3 Feb, 2022

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Charles II and the Miracle of Saint Devote

Charles II, eldest son of Honore I and Isabella Grimaldi, took over as Lord of Monaco on the death of his father in 1581. It was a time of great power rivalry in Europe between France and Spain.

26 Jan, 2022

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Princess Charlène of Monaco: a shining star of the princely Monegasque sky

“Sport has given me drive and discipline and it also taught me to remain humble”, is used to say H.S.H. Princess Charlène of Monaco. These words represent the pure essence of a First Lady who is showing the best side of the Principality throughout the world.

25 Jan, 2022