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Prince Albert II Tours the Newly Renovated Lycée
Albert Ier Ahead of School Year.

Prince Albert II visited the newly renovated Lycée Albert ler on Thursday, accompanied by Minister of State Christophe Mirmand, Government Counselors-Ministers, and several prominent figures of the Principality.

Prince Albert Il visited the newly renovated Lycée Albert ler on Thursday, accompanied by Minister of State Christophe Mirmand, Government Counselors-Ministers, and several prominent figures of the Principality.

The tour showcased extensive upgrades designed to elevate comfort and reception conditions within the institution. Modernized classrooms, air conditioning, ventilation, thermal and sound insulation, new window frames, and newly integrated photovoltaic panels now equip the facility.

With the academic term just days away, the school is fully prepared to welcome students back on Monday.

Photo Credits: Direction de la Communication / Manuel
Vitali taken in Monaco - Monte Carlo by @monaco.voice

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6 days ago

@brabus at the Monaco Yacht Show.

Giorgio Mattei, Deputy Chairman of NEXT Yacht Group, and Constantin Buschmann, Owner & CEO of BRABUS, come together at the Monaco Yacht Show to present BRABUS.

Video credits: Selected footage sourced from the official BRABUS Instagram account. taken in Monaco - Monte Carlo by @monaco.voice

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19 days ago

Prince Albert II Tours Petit Palais Retrospective Highlighting Éva Gonzalès and Her Monegasque Roots.

On Monday, September 14, Prince Albert II of Monaco visited the Petit Palais in Paris alongside Emmanuel Grégoire, the mayor of Paris, to tour the exhibition «Éva Gonzalès: Parcours d’une artiste libre». Running from September 15, 2026, to January 24, 2027, the exhibition showcases the life and career of the French artist of Monegasque descent.

Born in 1847 and passing away prematurely at the age of 34 in 1883, Éva Gonzalès occupies a significant place in art history. She was the daughter of the serial novelist Emmanuel Gonzalès (1815–1887), whose bust is located in the Saint-Martin gardens. Her family descended from a Spanish lineage established in Monaco in the early 17th century, during a period when a Spanish king’s garrison defended the sovereignty of Monaco on the Rock.

The Princely Collections include roughly ten pictorial works by Éva Gonzalès, while the Palace Archives preserve a collection of family documents testifying to this history. As an important lender to the Paris exhibition, the Sovereign has helped enable the public to rediscover the trajectory and work of the late artist. Following its run in the French capital, an adapted version of the exhibition is scheduled to travel to the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam in the spring of 2027.

Photo Credits: Joséphine Brueder / Ville de Paris taken in Monaco - Monte Carlo by @monaco.voice

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a month ago

Where Superyachts Meet
Museum Masterpieces: Opera Gallery’s Voyage to Port Hercule.

Opera Gallery is set to participate in the Monaco Yacht Show, taking place from September 23 to 26 at Booth PP81 in the Upper Deck Lounge. Set within the prestigious surroundings of one of the world’s leading international yachting events, the gallery will present a selection of modern and contemporary works by Marc Chagall, Pablo Picasso, Pablo Atchugarry, Feng Xiao-Min, Pieter Obels, Andy Denzler, and Bao Vuong.

The exhibition highlights notable pieces including Pieter Obels’s 2026 sculpture Next us, Marc Chagall’s L’Ecuyère au cheval blanc (circa 1927), and Pablo Picasso’s Tête d’homme (1965). Visitors are welcomed to view the collection at Port Hercule.

Photo credits: Opera Gallery Instagram taken in Monaco - Monte Carlo by @monaco.voice

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a month ago

Monaco Yacht Show 2026:
Official Access Protocols
Announced for Port Hercule.

The Principality of Monaco has outlined official access protocols for Port Hercule in preparation for the 2026 Monaco Yacht Show, a premier international exhibition for superyachts scheduled to take place from September 23 to September 26, 2026.

To maintain order and ensure safety across the harbour during the event, maritime authorities will implement strict navigational restrictions beginning at midnight on September 23 and remaining in effect until 6:30 p.m. on September 26.

Photo Credits: Prince’s Government of Monaco Instagram taken in Monaco - Monte Carlo by @monaco.voice

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2 months ago

A Quiet Refuge Under Threat:
Protecting the Mediterranean
Monk Seal.

With fewer than 1,000 Mediterranean monk seals surviving worldwide, these elusive marine mammals face severe pressures along remote coastlines in the Mediterranean Sea and eastern Atlantic. Summer marks a critical window for the species, as mother seals rely on secluded coastal caves and calm waters to nurse and rest with their pups. However, the seasonal surge in tourism - brought by increased maritime vessel activity, swimmers, and coastal noise - directly threatens these vital nursery habitats.

To safeguard the remaining populations, conservation organizations such as the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and the Monk Seal Alliance emphasize strict guidelines for ethical wildlife encounters. Observers should maintain a respectful distance, keep noise to a minimum, and ensure pathways between the seals and the open water remain completely unobstructed.

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Photo Credits: Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco Instagram taken in Monaco - Monte Carlo by @monaco.voice

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2 months ago

The Monte-Carlo Philharmonic
Concludes an Era.

On Thursday, August 6, H.S.H. Prince Albert Il attended the closing concert of the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra’s summer season in the Cour d’Honneur of the Prince’s Palace. The evening brought together musical director Kazuki Yamada and pianist Alexandre Kantorow for a program dedicated to the works of Franz Liszt and Maurice Ravel.

The performance carried profound significance for the cultural institution, marking the final appearance of Kazuki Yamada in his role as the artistic and musical director of the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra.

Against the historic architectural backdrop of the palace, the repertoire served as a fitting culmination to his tenure, showcasing the ensemble’s refined artistry under his direction.

Photo credits: Frédéric Nebinger / Palais princier by @monaco.voice

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2 months ago

Philanthropy and Pageantry Converge at the 77th Monaco Red Cross Gala.

High society and humanitarian advocacy intersected on Saturday, July 18, as Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene presided over the 77th annual Monaco Red Cross Gala. Held in the iconic Salle des Étoiles at the Sporting Monte-Carlo, the flagship philanthropic gathering highlighted the ongoing effort to mobilize private wealth in support of international and local relief missions.

Prince Albert Il and Princess Charlene - serving respectively as President and Vice President of the Monegasque Red Cross - headed an assembly of international donors and civic leaders. The evening serves as the primary annual fundraising initiative for the organization, generating critical financial resources to assist vulnerable populations both within the Principality and across global crisis zones.

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By Andrew Shelepnytsky

Photo Credits: Michael Alesi / Palais princier taken in Monaco - Monte Carlo by @monaco.voice

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3 months ago

Sovereign Harmony: Orchestre
Philharmonique de Monte-Carlo Opens Summer Season at the Prince’s Palace.

Continuing an uninterrupted midcentury tradition that bridges European statecraft with the symphonic arts, the Cour d’Honneur of the Prince’s Palace of Monaco hosted
the opening performance of the Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte-Carlo’s (OPMC) 2026 Summer
Concerts series. Under the baton of guest conductor Philippe Jordan, the open-air concert featured a rigorous rendition of Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 5 in C-sharp minor, a choice reflecting the ensemble’s technical depth and the acoustic complexities of the palace’s central courtyard.

Initiated in 1959 under the direct patronage of Prince Rainier Ill, the seasonal concert series serves a distinct institutional purpose, formalizing the Grimaldi dynasty’s long-standing patronage of the performing arts and solidifying the sovereign state’s cultural footprint within Western Europe.

The majestic architectural framework of the palace serves as a controlled venue for the high-intensity performance, attracting an international audience of classical enthusiasts alongside local dignitaries. According to the official scheduling finalized by OPMC administrators, the historic courtyard series is slated to continue through late summer, with subsequent symphonic programs formally scheduled for July 12, July 26, July 30, August 2, and August 6, 2026.

Photo Credit: Frédéric Nebinger / Palais princier taken in Monaco - Monte Carlo by @monaco.voice

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3 months ago

The Coastal Allure of Villa La Vigie: A Study in Mediterranean Serenity.

Perched on an elevated vantage point on the cape of the Monte-Carlo Beach, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, Villa La Vigie stands as an architectural embodiment of regional history and coastal luxury. The estate is defined by an exclusive setting where high-society glamour deliberately intersects with natural tranquility.

The estate is characterized by its sun-exposed pool facilities - now featuring a 14-meter heated swimming pool - and expansive, unobstructed views of the sea horizon. According to Monte-Carlo SBM, the residence is designed around the concept of « quiet luxury, » offering an environment tailored for privacy and shared personal moments, where timeless elegance blends directly into the surrounding natural topography.

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Photo Credits: Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer
Instagram taken in Monaco - Monte Carlo by @monaco.voice

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4 months ago

Monaco Celebrates Shared Heritage at the 7th Grimaldi Historic Sites Meeting.

Monaco Celebrates Shared Heritage at the 7th Grimaldi
The Principality’s commitment to its ancestral ties was on full display this past Saturday, June 13, as Prince Albert II officially inaugurated the 7th edition of the Rencontres des Sites historiques Grimaldi (Grimaldi Historic Sites Meeting).

The event, held on the Place du Palais, served as a diplomatic and cultural bridge, welcoming delegations from across France and Italy - territories bound to Monaco by centuries of shared history. Accompanied by Princess Charlene, Hereditary Prince Jacques, and Princess Gabriella, the Sovereign greeted representatives from several historic fiefdoms, including the French department of Mayenne and the Italian Piedmontese towns of Pianezza and Livorno Ferraris.

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Photo Credits: Frédéric Nebinger / Palais princier; Stéphane Danna / Direction de la communication taken in Monaco - Monte Carlo by @monaco.voice

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4 months ago

The Unfinished Palace of an Unapologetic Collector: Peggy Guggenheim. Secrets of Success, Love, and Life: The Legacy of the World’s Visionaries.

Marguerite « Peggy » Guggenheim - the woman who made the act of collecting art a high-stakes performance - was born in New York City on August 26, 1898. As the daughter of Benjamin Guggenheim and Florette Seligman, she entered the world into a family defined by the sprawling, industrial-era wealth of the American mining dynasty.

Her early years were, by her own account, a lesson in constraint. The trajectory of her life shifted violently in 1912 when her father, Benjamin, perished aboard the RMS Titanic. His refusal to board a lifeboat - famously choosing to change into his formal evening attire and face his end with a brandy and a cigar - became a cornerstone of the family lore.

She attended the Jacobi School in New York, but formal education proved far less interesting to her than the intellectual pulse of the city’s underground. In 1920, having gained access to her inheritance, she began the first of many departures from her expected social sphere, moving to Europe.

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Photo credit: Peggy Guggenheim Collection. Peggy Guggenheim in Paris, photographed by Rogi André, ca. 1940 taken in Monaco - Monte Carlo by @monaco.voice

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4 months ago