An exhibition tracing five centuries of shared history between Monaco and Spain is continuing its journey across Spain as part of celebrations marking the 150th anniversary of the Principality’s diplomatic mission in the country.

Titled ‘Monaco and Spain, Five Centuries of Shared History’, the travelling exhibition highlights the longstanding political, diplomatic, cultural and scientific ties between the two nations through a collection of archival documents, artworks and historical artefacts.

The exhibition opened in Madrid on 1st June at the Villanueva Pavilion of the Royal Botanical Garden in the presence of King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain and Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco.

During the visit, Prince Albert II held a working meeting with King Felipe VI, where the two Heads of State reaffirmed the strength of relations between Monaco and Spain. The Sovereign Prince and his delegation also met with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, underlining the close political dialogue and cooperation between the two countries.

Following its successful debut in Madrid, the exhibition moved to Seville, where it was inaugurated on 22nd June at the headquarters of the Fundación Cajasol in the presence of its President, Antonio Pulido Gutiérrez, and representatives of the Andalusian regional authorities.

The exhibition will next travel to Palma de Mallorca, where it will be hosted at the Club de Mar, before continuing to the Central Library of Santander. Its Spanish tour will conclude in Barcelona this autumn.

The travelling exhibition forms one of the flagship events commemorating 150 years of Monaco’s diplomatic presence in Spain, showcasing the enduring friendship and cooperation that have connected the Principality and the Kingdom for more than five centuries.

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