Festivities for the 40th anniversary of the Princess Grace rose garden were launched by Prince Albert II and Princess Caroline on 3 May. The garden, located in Fontvieille, hosted the seventh International Roses Competition as part of the festivities, with 75 organic roses participating. For the first time, the competition’s roses were grown close to the Principality. The winner of the prestigious competition was the “Jean Carles EVEpiweet, d’Eve-Rateau” French rose. The competition’s ‘people’s choice award’ is currently accepting votes from the public on the government’s Facebook page until 16 June.
Various festivities are on the agenda until mid-June, including educational workshops for children, an animation program for families, guided tours, a repotting workshop, games, a photo exhibition and a tasting of rose confectioneries prepared by the Florian house. In January 2025, the public is invited to cut all the roses with the gardeners.
Created in tribute to Princess Grace, the rose garden has evolved since its inauguration in 1984. Enlarged in 2007, redesigned in the early 2010s, the garden is currently accessible and open 24 hours a day.
Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene attend the Monaco Dog Show
Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene attended the first day of the 2024 Exposition Canine Internationale Monaco on 4 May, accompanied by Melanie-Antoinette de Massy, President of Société Canine de Monaco. The event took place at the Espace Fontvieille Chapiteau and was a record-breaking year with over 1,400 participating dogs.
Prince Albert II and Princess Caroline visit the 55th International Bouquet Competition
Prince Albert II and Princess Caroline of Hanover visited the 55th edition of the International Bouquet Competition at the Yacht Club on 4 May. Prince Albert II is the patron of the competition, and Princess Caroline is the president of the Garden Club of Monaco. Organised by the Garden Club of Monaco, this year’s theme was “Seas and Oceans”. The competition saw 100-150 international and local contestants of all levels, from amateurs to professionals, decorators and teachers, and a special youth category reserved for children aged 6 to 14. The bouquet competition has taken place every year since 1968.
Prince Albert II, Princess Charlene, Prince Jaques and Princess Gabriella inaugurate Monaco’s New Fire Rescue Boat
Prince Albert II, Princess Charlene and their children, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella, inaugurated a new fire rescue boat for Monaco’s Fire Brigade on 4 May. A blessing ceremony for the vessel was carried out by Monsignor Dominique-Marie David and Father Christian Venard. The boat is named “Crown Prince Jacques” and is ready for future missions, including sea rescues and firefighting with Monaco’s Marine and Airport Police Division.
