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Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco Open a New Maternity Block at Centre Hospitalier Princesse Grace in Monaco

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

This morning, Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene presided over the inauguration of a newly completed maternity block at the Centre Hospitalier Princesse Grace, located in the Jardin Exotique quartier.

The ceremony included the unveiling of a commemorative plaque within the obstetric emergency unit, followed by a tour of the facility. Accompanied by the Minister of the State of the Principality of Monaco, Mr. Christophe Mirmand, the Director of the Centre Hospitalier Princesse Grace, Ms. Benoîte Rousseau de Sevelinges, and the Chief of the Maternity Department at the Centre Hospitalier Princesse Grace, Professor Bruno Carbonne, the Princely Couple visited several of the newly developed spaces, including a double parental room, a birthing suite, a hydrotherapy room, and upgraded obstetric care units.

The redevelopment forms part of a broader modernization of the hospital’s maternity services, with a focus on improving care for mothers and newborns through updated, family-centered facilities.

The inauguration follows the recent opening of the hospital’s Parent-Child Unit and represents a further step in the establishment of a comprehensive Mother and Child center at the Centre Hospitalier Princesse Grace.

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Prince Albert II of Monaco Receives Letters of Credence from Newly Appointed Ambassadors to the Principality of Monaco

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In Monaco-Ville, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco received Letters of Credence from newly appointed ambassadors to the Principality of Monaco during a formal ceremony held in the Salon des Glaces at the Palais Princier de Monaco.

The ceremony took place in the presence of the Sovereign Prince’s Chef de Cabinet, Mr. Olivier Wenden, and the Conseiller de Gouvernement–Ministre des Relations Extérieures et de la Coopération, Ms. Isabelle Berro-Amadeï.

The ambassadors who presented their Letters of Credence were the Ambassador of the Republic of Benin, Her Excellency Ms Corinne Brunet, the Ambassador of the Republic of Estonia, His Excellency Viljar Lubi, the Ambassador of the State of Kuwait, His Excellency Abdullah Suleiman Alshaheen, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway, His Excellency Vegar Sundsbø Brynildsen, and the Ambassador of Hungary, His Excellency Miklós Erik Tromler.

Letters of Credence are formal documents through which a Head of State informs a sovereign of the appointment of an ambassador as their official representative of their country in the Principality of Monaco.

The presentation of the Letters of Credence formally marks the start of the ambassadors’ diplomatic roles in the Principality.

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Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco Attend Road Safety Day in Larvotto, Promoting Bicycle Safety and Soft Mobility

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This afternoon, Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco, accompanied by Mr. Gareth Wittstock, participated in the 2nd edition of Road Safety Day, held along the Esplanade in Larvotto.

Organized by the Fondation Princesse Charlene de Monaco, the initiative is intended to promote awareness of bicycle safety while encouraging the development of soft mobility within the Principality of Monaco.

The program brought together a range of educational and interactive activities designed to engage participants of all ages in safe cycling practices. These included an “Awareness Village,” a practice track for children and young people, as well as a dedicated road safety circuit aimed at helping young cyclists develop both reflexes and control under real conditions.

The event also featured the Monabike Challenge, a sporting initiative intended to encourage the use of bicycles as a practical mode of transport in an urban environment.

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Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco Attend the Provale Solidarité Charity Gala in Paris

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On Friday evening in Paris, Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco, accompanied by Mr. Gareth Wittstock, attended the second edition of the Provale Solidarité charity gala held at the Four Seasons Hotel George V.

The event was organized by Provale, the national union representing professional rugby players in France. The organization works to defend the rights and interests of rugby players and provides assistance to athletes throughout their professional careers and during their transition to life after sport.

The gala brought together more than 300 guests, including former professional players, prominent figures within the rugby community, and representatives from the wider sporting world.

The evening featured a charity auction, including a selection of exceptional items such as match-worn and autographed jerseys, as well as original works of art. The gala raised more than €120,000 for the Provale Solidarité Fund.

According to the Palais Princier de Monaco, the Sovereign Prince Couple “generously donated tickets to the 2027 Rugby World Cup Final in Australia, together with VIP invitations to the next Monaco Formula One Grand Prix.”

Funds raised during the evening will support Provale’s programs assisting current and former players who face significant personal and professional challenges following their sporting careers.

Many former athletes encounter lasting difficulties after retirement, including long-term physical injuries, challenges related to professional reintegration, and the broader physical and psychological consequences associated with high-level competition.

Events such as the Provale Solidarité gala contribute to sustaining the organization’s mission of providing support and solidarity to players during the most difficult periods of their professional and personal transition after sport. 

Princess Charlene is the President of the Fédération Monégasque de Rugby.