H.S.H. Prince Albert II at the Catholic University of Louvain

On 30 January, H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco will take part of the conference 'Oceans, Climate, Food: the Ways of Transition to a sustainable World', organized by the Catholic University of Louvain (Belgium) with the lecture 'Threats to Ocean Life become clearer. Which Hopes to overcome them?

16th Rallye Monte Carlo Historique

The 16th edition of the Rallye Monte Carlo Historique will take us into the atmosphere of the Monte Carlo Rallies of the 60's and 70's.
The event poster shows an Alpine Renault Berlinette.

Today is Saint Devota's Day

On 27th January is celebrated St. Devota's Day.

She was born in Corsica around 283 AD. She was martyred by being stoned to death for her faith. After that the governor ordered to burn her body to prevent the veneration, but it was saved by Christians. The body was placed on a boat bound for Africa, but because of a storm took the boat to where today is the Principality of Monaco. Her body was discovered by a fishermen and a chapel was built in her honour.

The chapel was rebuilt several times and in 1536 it was acquired by the Lord of Monaco, Honoré I.

37th Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival

Next Sunday, 27th January, the 37th Monte Carlo International Circus Festival will arrive to the end. The Festival takes place at the Chapiteau du Cirque.

La Traviata in Monaco

The opera in three acts by Giuseppe Verdi will be played at the Opéra de Monte Carlo from 25 January until 3 February.
These performances will inaugurate the tributes to Verdi on the bicentenary of his birth.

Danse à Monaco

From 15 January to 1 February is possible to see at the Art Gallery Carré Doré the oil paintings by the Italian artist Danilo Martins.
A real 'must'.

Princess Charlene at Radio Monaco

On Friday 18 January at 18:00 H.S.H. Princess Charlene was the special guest at Radio Monaco.
Many aspects of her life were highlighted during the interview.

http://www.radio-monaco.com/l-info/monaco/318-s-a-s-la-princesse-charlene-invitee-de-radio-monaco

The Pope receives the Princes of Monaco

Vatican City, 12 January 2013 (VIS) - This morning in the Apostolic Palace of the Vatican, the Holy Father received in audience His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco along with his wife, Princess Charlene, and entourage. Following the audience with the Pope, the prince met with Cardinal Secretary of State Tarcisio Bertone, S.D.B., and Archbishop Dominique Mamberti, secretary for Relations with States.

During the course of cordial discussions several topics were covered including the meaningful contribution of the Catholic Church to the principality’s social life and international interests such as the integral development of peoples and the protection of natural resources and the environment.

Source: VIS - Vatican Information Service