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The wedding that made Monaco: 70 years since Grace Kelly became a princess
Seventy years ago this weekend, Grace Kelly married Prince Rainier III in ceremonies watched by 30 million television viewers worldwide. Monaco Life traces the love story, the spectacle and the lasting transformation of a Principality that has never been the same since.
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Prince Albert I honoured as Constitution turns 110
Prince Albert II has unveiled a new photographic portrait of his great-grandfather at the National Council Library, which Prince Albert I founded, along with the constitution of Monaco in 1911.
Weekend ski report: 28th – 30th January
Still no snow forecast this weekend at the region’s resorts, but there will be plenty of sunshine and no shortage of events on offer, including a festival at Les Deux Alpes.
Hellenic Community of Monaco celebrates 70th anniversary
The Greek community of Monaco took the occasion of their New Year’s blessing ceremony to celebrate their 70th anniversary in Monaco.
Streets in new district to be named after Prince and Princesses
During a Municipal Council meeting on Monday evening, the new street names for the Principality’s land extension project, Mareterra, were unanimously voted and agreed upon.
Rose Ball 2022: new date
This year’s Rose Ball has been pushed back a few months to July to increase the chances of it going ahead, after the high-profile event was cancelled last year due to Covid.
Protecting the Med with new wastewater treatment plant
After four years, the extension to Monaco’s water treatment plant has been completed, increasing purification by over 30% and making run-off cleaner than ever, thus protecting the Med.