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Exclusive: Colin Davidson on painting the Queen, Bono and his leap into sculpture
The Belfast painter behind portraits of the Queen and Bono talks to Monaco Life’s Cassandra Tanti about finding humanity behind the facade, his most personal project yet, and his unexpected leap into sculpture.
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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.
'Confinement, deconfinement' by MonacoVisions
On Wednesday, a unique short film will be showcased at the Théâtre des Variétés, documenting local photographer’s interpretation of Monaco’s intense period during the Covid pandemic.
Principality Prize 2021 winner announced
Julia Kristeva has been awarded the Principality Prize 2021 jointly by the Philosophical Meetings of Monaco and the Prince Pierre of Monaco Foundation during a ceremony on Tuesday.
Monaco celebrates Empress Eugenie
A bust of Empress Eugenie, wife of Napoleon III and Empress of France, has been unveiled by the Prince in Monaco to commemorate the centenary of her death.