On Thursday evening, Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco attended the closing gala of the 81st General Assembly of the Conseil International du Sport Militaire (CISM) at the Fairmont Monte Carlo.

Also in attendance were Mr. Louis Ducruet and Mrs. Marie Ducruet, as well as Miss Mélanie-Antoinette de Massy.

The gala marked the conclusion of a week of international meetings, discussions, and sporting diplomacy, bringing together military delegations from around the world under the banner of cooperation and unity through sport.

During the evening, the Sovereign Prince and Princess Charlene were presented with distinctions in recognition of their support for the assembly and their engagement with the values promoted by CISM.

Founded in 1948, the Conseil International du Sport Militaire is one of the world’s largest multidisciplinary sports organizations, promoting peace, solidarity, and international understanding through military athletics and sporting exchange.

The 81st General Assembly served as a platform for dialogue among participating nations while reinforcing the organization’s long-standing mission of fostering friendship through sport amid growing international tensions.