Last month — October 24, 2014, to be exact — His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Marine Science from the Università degli Studi di Genova (University of Genoa) in Genoa, Italy.
The sovereign prince received his Honorary Doctorate during the Lectio Magistralis (a scholarly lecture) entitled, The Mediterranean and its Environmental Conditions Between Hopes and Concerns.
On November 3, 2014, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco participated in the opening of the 83rd Interpol General Assembly, held under the theme 100 Years of International Police Cooperation, at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco.
Prior to the opening of Monday’s conference the sovereign prince viewed an exhibition about the cultural history of the Principality of Monaco.
Recently, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco met with the President of the International Red Cross, Mr. Peter Maurer, in Monte-Carlo. During their meeting the sovereign prince and Mr. Maurer discussed various issues including the Syrian crisis and Red Cross humanitarian work.
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On the evening of October 1, 2014, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco accompanied by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Nawaf bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and Their Imperial and Royal Highnesses Princess Astrid of Belgium, Archduchess of Austria-Este, Prince Lorenz of Belgium, Archduke of Austria-Este, attended the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) charity gala dinner held at the new Yacht Club de Monaco building.
According to the Palais Princier, the sovereign prince is Honorary President of the EORTC Charitable Trust.
Recently, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco inaugurated the new premises of the Centre Scientifique de Monaco (CSM).
Established in 1960 by the late His Serene Highness Prince Rainier III of Monaco the Centre Scientifique de Monaco aims to provide:
“…the Principality of Monaco with the means of carrying out oceanographic research and to support governmental and international organizations responsible for the protection and conservation of marine life.
Research focuses on two key biological processes of these ecosystems: Marine Biomineralization and Symbiosis.”
On September 30, 2014, Her Royal Highness Princess Caroline of Hanover presided over 2014 Prix de la Fondation Prince Pierre held at the Hotel Hermitage in Monaco.
On Wednesday, September 24, 2014, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco arrived at Port Hercules in Monaco to attend the opening of the 24th Edition of the International Monaco Yacht Show.
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