Monaco Weekly News by NEWS.MC - ep 41

This week, NEWS.MC TV brings you the latest from the
Principality, starting beneath the iconic Hôtel de Paris
Monte-Carlo, where the legendary 1874 wine cellars have been
spectacularly brought back to life. Inaugurated on June 11 by His
Serene Highness Prince Albert II, the meticulously restored
cellars now host the Cercle des Caves — an exclusive club
offering connoisseurs rare tastings and tailor-made experiences
in an underground sanctuary of vinicultural history.





Meanwhile, marine protection took centre stage on the sidelines
of the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, where Monaco
joined France and Italy to launch the Pelagos Consortium. This
new initiative aims to reinforce conservation efforts in the
87,000-square-kilometre Pelagos Sanctuary — a vital haven for
whales and dolphins in the Mediterranean.





Back in the Principality, the Monaco Gerontological Coordination
Center marked its 20th anniversary with a visit from HSH Prince
Albert II on June 12. Located on Rue Princesse Florestine, the
centre has become a cornerstone of elderly care in Monaco,
supporting residents over 60 and their caregivers with a holistic
approach to ageing with dignity.





Further afield, the Princess Charlene Foundation continued its
mission to prevent drowning by bringing its lifesaving awareness
campaign to the Atlantic coast. Following a high-profile event in
Monaco attended by French First Lady Brigitte Macron, the
foundation’s efforts continue to gain national momentum.





Heritage was at the heart of celebration on June 14, as the sixth
edition of the Rencontre des Sites Historiques Grimaldi de Monaco
transformed the Palace square into a living tapestry of regional
culture, artisanal crafts, and historical ties across eight
regions once linked to the Grimaldi family. The event, held under
the high patronage of HSH Prince Albert II, drew a colourful
crowd eager to honour Monaco’s deep ancestral roots.





Glamour returned in full force to the Grimaldi Forum, where the
64th Monte-Carlo Television Festival wrapped up on June 17. The
blue carpet sparkled with international stars, French actors, and
top industry players, all celebrating the power of storytelling
in a rapidly evolving media landscape.





Monaco also made a major step forward in cultural preservation
with the inauguration of the National Archives on June 16 in
Fontvieille. Opened officially by HSH Prince Albert II, the new
archives and their accompanying digital portal represent a leap
into the future for safeguarding the Principality’s historical
legacy.





But it wasn’t all champagne and celebrations. The Roca Team
suffered a major blow this week after back-to-back defeats by
Paris Basketball in the French league finals. With Monaco now on
the ropes, Paris are one win away from clinching a historic first
title. The pressure is on.





And finally, this week’s NEWS.MC TV exclusive interview features
world-renowned fashion designer Isabell Kristensen. From dressing
royalty to lighting up red carpets in Cannes, Kristensen speaks
with us about the evolution of haute couture, her creative
process, and what Monaco means to her as a designer, a resident,
and a woman shaping style on the global stage.








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