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Monaco Princely Family, Princely Family of Monaco

Prince Albert II and Hereditary Prince Jacques of Monaco Mark 30 Years of the Musée des Timbres et des Monnaies

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  • Photos courtesy of the Palais Princier de Monaco/Frédéric Nebinger
  • Photos courtesy of the Palais Princier de Monaco/Frédéric Nebinger
  • Photos courtesy of the Palais Princier de Monaco/Frédéric Nebinger

In the quartier of Fontvieille, Monaco, Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II of Monaco and His Serene Highness Hereditary Prince Jacques of Monaco presided over the inauguration of a commemorative exhibition marking the 30th anniversary of the Musée des Timbres et des Monnaies.

The exhibition, titled Du Musée monétaire au Musée des Timbres et des Monnaies, invites visitors to explore the evolution, history, and heritage of the institution, which plays a central role in preserving the Principality of Monaco’s philatelic and numismatic collections.

It retraces the transformation of the former monetary museum into the present Musée des Timbres et des Monnaies, highlighting its development over the past three decades and its contribution to the cultural patrimony of the Principality.

Following the visit, the Sovereign Prince and the Hereditary Prince signed the official guest book before marking the occasion with the official “First Day” postmark on a commemorative envelope issued for the museum’s anniversary, a traditional philatelic gesture.

The event forms part of the Principality’s broader efforts to celebrate and preserve its cultural institutions, while reaffirming the longstanding interest of the Princely Family in Monaco’s historical and artistic heritage.

Belgian Royals, Norwegian Royals, Royal Family of Belgium, Royal Family of Norway

Belgian State Visit to Norway Begins as Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway Makes Unscheduled Appearance

  • Photos courtesy of Det Kongelige Hoff/ Ole Berg-Rusten/NTB
  • Photos courtesy of Det Kongelige Hoff/ Ole Berg-Rusten/NTB

In Oslo, Their Majesties King Harald V and Queen Sonja of Norway hosted an incoming state visit from Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians at the Royal Palace, marking the first state visit between the two kingdoms in nearly three decades.

The visit, which includes engagements in Oslo and Stavanger, is centered on cooperation in energy, defense, and broader multilateral priorities. Norway remains a key energy supplier to Belgium, and both countries maintain close coordination as NATO allies.

Their Majesties the King and Queen of the Belgians were formally welcomed at the Royal Palace with full state honours, including the playing of national anthems, an inspection of the King’s Guard of Honor, and the presentation of official delegations.

Once inside the Royal Palace, Their Majesties held a private meeting, described by the Royal Court as a “tête-à-tête,” ahead of the exchange of gifts.

Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway appeared during the indoor program at the Royal Palace, joining Their Majesties King Harald V and Queen Sonja and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon of Norway for official photographs. Her attendance had not been listed in the official press release from the Royal Court of Norway.

The appearance comes days after an interview broadcast by NRK (Norsk rikskringkasting) that prompted widespread criticism in Norway, in which the Crown Princess addressed her past associations with Jeffrey Epstein.

Later in the day, Their Majesties the King and Queen of the Belgians, accompanied by the Crown Prince of Norway, laid a wreath at the National Monument at Akershus Fortress in tribute to those who lost their lives during the Second World War.

A state banquet hosted by Their Majesties the King and Queen of Norway is scheduled to take place at the Royal Palace this evening, bringing together members of the Belgian delegation and representatives of Norwegian public life.