Monaco Weekly News by NEWS.MC - ep 45

This week on NEWS.MC TV, we bring you the latest from the
Principality, from royal connections to world records.





History, heritage, and a brush with empire took centre stage as
the Grimaldi Forum opened its much-anticipated summer exhibition,
Monaco and the Napoleons: A Crossed Destiny, on July 10.
Spearheaded by Louis Ducruet, the show features nearly 200 rare
artefacts, artworks, and personal items, many of which are being
presented in Monaco for the first time. The exhibition uncovers
fascinating links between the House of Grimaldi and the legacy of
Napoleon Bonaparte.





That same day, the Embassy of Monaco in Italy hosted a landmark
event in Rome, celebrating 150 years of Monegasque diplomacy in
Italy and 20 years of Prince Albert II’s reign. The dual occasion
underscored the enduring bond between the two Mediterranean
neighbours.





On the music front, the timeless setting of the Prince’s Palace
courtyard echoed with classical masterpieces as the Monte Carlo
Philharmonic Orchestra kicked off its beloved summer concert
series under the stars. The open-air performances blend
tradition, elegance, and Monaco’s singular charm.





July 11 brought fireworks of a different kind at Stade Louis II,
where the 39th Herculis Diamond League saw world-class athletes
smash records and deliver emotional farewells. The night marked
the final edition under the stewardship of legendary director
Jean-Pierre Schoebel, with nearly 16,000 fans cheering from the
stands.





The focus then turned to the next generation of marine
conservationists. On July 12, students from the A2M summer
session, dubbed the “Reign of Prince Rainier III” cohort,
received their certificates. The programme, rooted in scientific
study and sustainability, drew young minds from around the globe
to Monaco’s shores.





Also on July 12, the glitterati gathered at the Salle des Étoiles
for the 76th Monaco Red Cross Gala. Prince Albert II and Princess
Charlene, joined by family members Camille Gottlieb, Louis
Ducruet, and Marie Chevallier, welcomed celebrity guests
including Charles Leclerc for an evening of philanthropy and
pageantry in support of humanitarian causes.





The following days saw Prince Albert II visit Saint-Paul-de-Vence
and La Colle-sur-Loup, two newly recognised Grimaldi Historical
Sites of Monaco. The visits underscored the Sovereign’s
commitment to preserving the cultural links that bind Monaco to
its regional past.





On July 15, the Prince was back in the Principality, attending
France’s Bastille Day reception hosted by French Ambassador Jean
d’Haussonville. Held on Monte-Carlo’s sun terraces, the event
celebrated Franco-Monegasque friendship with dignitaries from
both nations.





In this week’s exclusive interview, Roland Brautigam, Ambassador
of Mercy Ships, joins us to discuss how floating hospitals are
transforming access to healthcare across the globe. He shares
insights into the charity’s work, its growing relationship with
Monaco, and how the Principality plays a vital role in advancing
global medical outreach.





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