Monaco Weekly News by NEWS.MC - ep 34

This week, NEWS.MC TV brings you the latest from the
Principality, where diplomacy, innovation and fashion have all
taken centre stage.





The annual Diplomatic Conference, hosted by Monaco’s Department
of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, brought together ambassadors
accredited to the Principality for two days of high-level talks
on April 24th. Discussions focused on Monaco’s strategic national
priorities and its evolving role on the global stage.


On the same day, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II and Her
Royal Highness the Princess of Hanover visited France’s Ardennes
region, retracing the Grimaldi family’s ancestral links. The
visit marked nearly 250 years since the marriage of Louise
d’Aumont Mazarin to the future Prince Honoré IV, a union that
brought several French fiefs under Monaco’s influence—deepening
the historical ties between the two nations.





Across the globe, Monaco’s elegant pavilion at the Osaka World
Expo is already drawing strong crowds. With some 28 million
visitors expected from across Japan, China and Korea, Ambassador
Didier Gamerdinger emphasised the strategic importance of the
Principality’s presence at the event.





Back in Monte-Carlo, glamour met purpose on April 25th as the
13th Monte-Carlo Fashion Week culminated in the Monte-Carlo
Fashion Awards at the Yacht Club. Designers blending innovation
with ethical values were honoured, cementing the event’s
reputation as a showcase for forward-thinking style.





High-value collectibles were under the hammer as Monaco Legend
Group held its Exclusive Timepieces auction at the Hôtel Méridien
Beach Plaza. Over two days, the auction achieved an impressive
€16.6 million in sales and a 96 percent sell-through rate,
reaffirming the group’s dominant position in the luxury watch
market.



Innovation continued to spark discussion on April 28th as the
second Monaco Clean Fusion Forum convened at the Yacht Club de
Monaco. Supported by the Prince Albert II Foundation, the event
featured a historic remote demonstration of nuclear fusion,
highlighting Monaco’s commitment to leading the charge in clean
energy solutions.





Security infrastructure also took a step forward on April 30th
with the inauguration of the Principality’s 14th police station
at 95 Boulevard du Jardin Exotique. The 125-square-metre
facility, opened by Charlotte Casiraghi on behalf of Public
Safety, forms part of the Upper West City Entrance Project and is
designed to bolster border control and ensure safety in one of
Monaco’s key gateway districts.





On the sports front, the Roca Team were left reeling on April
30th after a bruising 100-89 defeat to Barcelona in Game 3 of the
EuroLeague quarterfinals. Despite an explosive start and a strong
showing from Mike James, Monaco succumbed to a punishing 17-0 run
in the second quarter—losing control of the match and missing a
golden opportunity to clinch a Final Four spot.





This week, NEWS.MC TV is joined by Philippe Boisbouvier, CEO of
Monaco Brands. In a wide-ranging interview, Boisbouvier discusses
the role of brand identity in promoting Monaco on the world
stage, the challenges of protecting national branding in the
digital age, and why authenticity still matters in a globalised
marketplace.





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