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Day: 19 November 2025

Princess Stéphanie and daughter Camille brings cheer to Monaco’s seniors

by: Cassandra Tanti
19/11/2025

On the eve of Monaco’s National Day, Princess Stéphanie paid a heartfelt visit to the Foyer Rainier III, sharing a warm and festive moment with the Principality’s senior residents.

Joined by her daughter Camille Gottlieb, the Princess personally handed out more than 900 gifts to Monaco’s elderly community, continuing a cherished tradition that has become a highlight of the National Day season.

Laughter, smiles, and meaningful exchanges marked the afternoon, as the Princess took time to speak with residents, listen to their stories, and spread a spirit of kindness and togetherness ahead of the holiday.

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Photo credit: Frédéric Nebinger, Prince’s Palace

Prince Albert and Princess Charlene deliver Red Cross parcels to Monaco’s elderly ahead of National Day

by: Cassandra Tanti
19/11/2025

Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene visited the Monaco Red Cross on Friday 15th November to hand out festive parcels to senior citizens, continuing a long-standing tradition of National Day outreach. Camille Gottlieb also took part in the visit, which extended support to elderly residents in neighbouring French towns.

In the lead-up to Monaco’s National Day celebrations, the Princely couple made a quiet visit to the headquarters of the Monaco Red Cross on Friday morning to distribute parcels to elderly residents of the Principality. Each gift, assembled by Red Cross volunteers, contained a variety of sweet and savoury items.

The event is part of a broader tradition marking National Day, when the Princely Family carries out a series of engagements with community groups. The distribution of gift parcels to the elderly has become a familiar fixture in the calendar.

Camille Gottlieb joins the annual effort

Camille Gottlieb, daughter of Princess Stephanie, joined her uncle and aunt during the visit. Gottlieb has been a regular participant in charitable work linked to the Monaco Red Cross, where she is also known for her involvement in campaigns on road safety and youth support.

Gesture extends beyond Monaco’s borders

While the recipients at the Monaco Red Cross were residents of the Principality, similar parcels are being distributed this week to elderly people in neighbouring French towns, including Beausoleil, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, La Turbie, Peille and Cap-d’Ail. Local social services are supporting the outreach.

A consistent tradition

The Monaco Red Cross, established in 1948, maintains close ties with the Princely Family. Prince Albert II serves as its president, and Princess Charlene has regularly participated in its charitable activities. The annual gift-giving tradition has taken place for decades and remains one of the more personal engagements on the royal calendar.

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Photos credit: Frédéric Nebinger, Prince’s Palace

Sporting spirit honoured at National Day medal ceremony

by: Cassandra Tanti
19/11/2025

As part of Monaco’s National Day celebrations on Monday 17th November, Prince Albert II awarded the Medals of Physical Education and Sports to 53 recipients during a ceremony held at Stade Louis-II.

Princess Charlene, Princess Stéphanie, Camille Gottlieb and Marie Ducruet were also in attendance, showing their support for the Principality’s sporting community.

Among those honoured this year was Louis Ducruet, who received the bronze medal in recognition of his dedication to Les Barbagiuans de Monaco, the charity football team he has led as president.

The team, founded by Prince Albert in 1980, regularly plays in support of children’s causes and brings together former professional athletes for charity matches throughout the year.

The ceremony celebrated not only athletic achievement but also the values of commitment, excellence and service that sport represents in Monaco. The honourees included coaches, athletes and volunteers whose contributions continue to shape the Principality’s sporting landscape.

Photo credit: Frédéric Nebinger, Prince’s Palace

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Princess Charlene visits JOYA jewellery fair at One Monte-Carlo

by: Cassandra Tanti
19/11/2025

Princess Charlene visited the JOYA Jewellery Fair on Thursday 14th November, touring the second edition of the high-end exhibition at One Monte-Carlo.

Held under the High Patronage of Prince Albert II, the event brought together a curated selection of rare and exceptional jewellery. Organised by Vanessa Margowski and Delphine Pastor-Reiss, JOYA is quickly establishing itself as a highlight on Monaco’s cultural calendar, offering both collectors and the curious a window into the art of fine jewellery.

During her visit, the Princess explored a wide-ranging display that includes archaeological artefacts, antique and vintage pieces, and bold contemporary creations from both established maisons and independent designers. The fair’s focus on craftsmanship and artistic heritage offers a broad perspective on jewellery through the ages, from historical treasures to modern interpretations.

Now in its second year, JOYA aims to celebrate the diversity and creativity of the jewellery world while offering an accessible platform for dialogue between creators, collectors, and the public.

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Photo credit: Frédéric Nebinger, Unsplash

Mum Mood returns to Nice with Europe’s only open-access breastfeeding forum

by: Cassandra Tanti
19/11/2025

The European breastfeeding forum Mum Mood is returning to Nice for its third edition on Saturday 6th December. The event features an expanded line-up of speakers, roundtables, music, and hands-on activities.

Held in French at the AC Hotel Marriott in Nice and open to both healthcare professionals and the public, Mum Mood 2025 is the only event of its kind in Europe to unite science and support around the subject of breastfeeding. The event is free to attend and aims to empower mothers and families with expert-led information, medical insight, and community connection.

“Breastfeeding is a right and a choice,” says Céline Bourganeuf, the founder and driving force behind the initiative. A neonatal nurse and certified lactation consultant, Bourganeuf launched Mum Mood in 2022 to bring a medical, societal, and philosophical lens to what she sees as a crucial — and often misunderstood — issue of public health.

Conferences, roundtables and creative exploration

This year’s forum features a packed programme beginning with a morning conference by Dr. Luka Velemir on birth and physiology, followed by a session led by Bourganeuf herself on informed breastfeeding choices. Later, guests can explore two roundtable discussions, one focusing on the mechanics of successful breastfeeding, and another on navigating the postpartum experience.

Throughout the day, a curated art exhibition with Disting’Art will run alongside a selection of artisan stands, while the Behia Jazz Trio will provide a musical interlude to balance the scientific and emotional tone of the event.

A grassroots movement for informed choice

Mum Mood is powered by a volunteer-led collective of mothers, many of whom were former patients of Bourganeuf. Together, they have developed the “P.A.S.S. Allaitement” model — Protect, Accompany, Sensitise, Support — as the foundation of their mission to provide reliable, accessible breastfeeding education across all stages of motherhood.

This year’s edition also seeks to address wider societal stigmas — like the recent controversy over a mother being asked not to breastfeed during a family activity at the Louis Vuitton Foundation — and to reaffirm breastfeeding as both a public health issue and a personal right.

For the full programme, visit mummood.com.

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