The year 2023 is rich in emotions, on the side of the Monegasque rock. The Grimaldi family celebrates the centenary of the birth of Prince Rainier III, who passed away on April 6, 2005 at the age of 81. The sovereign had reigned for 55 years and 10 months over the Principality, succeeding his grandfather Louis II in 1949. The coming months will therefore be bittersweet for the royal family of Monaco, who will pay tribute to him on several occasions. On April 5, 2023, to begin this historic event, a mass in his memory was celebrated.
Prince Albert II of Monaco celebrates, this same year, his 18 years of reign, and therefore the 18 years of the disappearance of his father. He has been appointed Honorary Chairman of the Commemoration Committee and Princess Stephanie is its Chairman. This is how they found most of the members of the Grimaldi clan, on April 5, 2023, on the steps of the Notre-Dame-Immaculée cathedral in Monaco. Prince Albert was obviously accompanied by his wife. Princess Charlene of Monaco was dressed in a dress with multiple patterns, tinged with black and gray, as well as a long, madly elegant coat. Their children, Jacques and Gabriella, who are only 8 years old, stayed at home.
The family reunited for Prince Rainier III
Among the members of the family present during the commemorative office led by the Archbishop of Monaco Dominique-Marie David, and in the presence of Father Penzo, we note the presence of Princess Caroline of Hanover, her sons Andrea and Pierre Casiraghi as well as her eldest daughter, Charlotte Casiraghi, but also that of Princess Stéphanie and her two daughters, Pauline Ducruet and Camille Gottlieb. “I hope that the tributes that will be paid to Prince Rainier III will make it possible to get to know the man better, who devoted fifty-six years of his life to the service of the Principality, but also his action, in all its diversity”. recently explained Prince Albert during a speech. From May 31, many events will be organized in Monaco including a walk of sculptures, several exhibitions but also concerts, conferences, sports tournaments, galas and a ball.
