Princely Family supports Prince Albert II as he receives the ‘Order of Agricultural Merit’ from President Macron
Prince Albert II of Monaco was awarded the insignia of Commander of the Order of Agricultural Merit by President Emmanuel Macron during a ceremony in the presence of Princess Charlene, Princess Caroline, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella, at the Elysee Palace in Paris on 14 May 2024.
Colloquially called “Le Poireau”, the Order of Agricultural Merit was instituted in July 1883. Prince Albert II was distinguished with the award for his services to agriculture. To be promoted to an officer, one must have at least five years in the rank of knight and at least five years in the rank of officer. However, these conditions may be waived for candidates who hold exceptional qualifications.
Prince Albert II attends Historical Grand Prix in tribute to Ayrton Senna
Prince Albert II of Monaco attended the 14th Historical Monaco Grand Prix on Saturday 11 May. The Prince participated in a drivers parade in tribute to Ayrton Senna, 30 years after his tragic death.
Drivers made four laps of the circuit at the wheel of six of Senna’s old racing cars. Senna’s nephew, Bruno Senna, Belgian driver Thierry Boutsen and Charles Leclerc all joined the Prince in commemorating the triple F1 world champion and six-time winner of the Monaco Grand Prix.
Ayrton Senna lost his life on 1 May 1994, after a crash on the Imola circuit. Ayrton Senna won the Monaco Grand Prix race more times than any other driver, with six victories (including five consecutive wins between 1989 and 1993) and his record remains unbeaten to this day.
Prince Albert II and Louis Ducruet inaugurate the Ferrari F1 exhibition in Monaco
Prince Albert II and his nephew, Louis Ducruet, opened the “Ferrari F1 in Monaco: History and Victories” exhibition on Thursday 9 May 2024 at the Prince’s Car Collection. Held until 31 August 2024, the exhibition retraces the fascinating history of Ferrari in the Principality, which officially began on 21 May 1950 during Ferrari’s first participation in the Monaco Grand Prix. That year, Alberto Ascari finished in second place at the wheel of a 125S, the first in a very long series of podium finishes for the Italian manufacturer. Since then, Ferrari has claimed nine victories, as well as numerous pole positions and several fastest laps, on the Monaco circuit.
During the inauguration, the Sovereign Prince wore a tie decorated with red race cars and was guided by Franco Meiners, former consultant for Ferrari, and Valérie Closier, Director of the Car Collection. Ten single-seaters driven by legends like Michael Schumacher, Niki Lauda, Gilles Villeneuve and Sebastian Vettel are on display. Charles Leclerc’s SF90, which drove him to two victories at Spa and Monza in 2019 and joined the Prince’s Car Collection three years ago, is also part of the exhibition.
