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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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Marlow named among the world’s most beautiful restaurants at Prix Versailles 2026
Opened in January 2025, Marlow was designed by artist and interior architect Hugo Toro, whose concept draws on a fictional British character — a nod to the long history of English visitors on the...
A new light show on the Palace facade to headline the Grimaldi historic sites gathering this June
The 7th Rencontre des Sites historiques Grimaldi de Monaco takes place on 13th and 14th June at the Place du Palais, with free entry and a new son et lumière projected onto the Palace facade...
From battlefield alliances to royal godmothers: the remarkable history behind Monaco and Spain’s 150-year milestone
A Spanish protectorate, a Navigator Prince who called Spain his second homeland, and a queen who stood godmother to Monaco's sovereign. The history behind this week's royal visit runs far deeper than...
Monaco’s Kaléido programme launches with Styleto concert at Fort Antoine
Monaco's Direction des Affaires Culturelles launches Kaléido, a new under-30s cultural programme, opening with a Styleto concert at Fort Antoine on 16 July.
‘Garden of Life’: immersive Monaco exhibition blends eastern wellness with mixed-media art
In the fast-paced, high-energy environment of the Principality, finding a true sanctuary for both the body and the mind can feel like a rare luxury. However, a collaborative exhibition in Monaco is...
Princess Charlene to make her Spanish debut on landmark trip to Madrid
The trip will be Princess Charlene's first official visit to Spain since her marriage to Prince Albert in 2011, and comes as the two countries mark a century and a half of formalised diplomatic ties.
