Culture
Prince Albert II attends grand inauguration of Egypt’s monumental new museum
Prince Albert II joined over 80 world leaders in Cairo on 1st November for the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum, set to become the world’s largest archaeological museum.
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Video: Karl Lagerfeld estate auction
Inside One Monte-Carlo, the story of legendary designer Karl Lagerfeld unfolded in a pre-auction display of his personal possessions. We spoke to Sotheby’s lead auctioneer Pierre Mothes.
Josephine Baker enters Pantheon, remains stay in Monaco
Monaco has marked the entry of Josephine Baker into the Pantheon in Paris with a moving ceremony at the Monaco cemetery where her remains will stay, at the request of her family.
Monaco councillors vote 'yes' to limiting nationality rights
The National Council has passed a bill that extends the right to Monegasque nationality by marriage to 20 years, a move designed to protect the Principality’s social model.
New French law bans wild animals from circuses
The French Parliament has just passed a law banning wild animals from circuses. Though a major step, some animal rights activists think the rule doesn’t go far enough.
Patek Philippe desk clock draws €9 million bid
Only Watch, the yearly charity watch auction under the patronage of Prince Albert II, raised an incredible €28.3 million for research into Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
Prince unveils Albert Falco tribute reef
Albert Falco dedicated his life to the sea alongside his friend and mentor, Jacques Cousteau. Now he is being honoured with an artificial reef in his name off Monaco’s coast.