The Prince’s Palace has announced a temporary change in Monaco’s government leadership following news that Minister of State Didier Guillaume will undergo medical treatment requiring hospitalisation. The change, effective from 10th January 2025, has prompted Prince Albert II to appoint Isabelle Berro-Amadeï as interim Minister of State.

In an official communiqué on Friday 10th January, the Palace stated: “The Sovereign Prince has been informed by Didier Guillaume that he will undergo medical treatment necessitating scheduled hospitalisation, which will prevent him from exercising his functions as Minister of State in the coming weeks.”

Isabelle Berro-Amadeï, who currently serves as the Minister of External Relations and Cooperation and has extensive experience in government, diplomacy, and the judiciary, will take on the interim role alongside her existing responsibilities. 

In the statement, the Palace expressed Prince Albert II’s warm wishes to the leader of his government: “The Sovereign Prince extends his most sincere wishes for a speedy recovery to Didier Guillaume.”

Didier Guillaume was officially sworn in as Monaco’s Minister of State in September 2024, succeeding Pierre Dartout, who served as minister of state for just under three years.

Following news from the Prince’s Palace regarding the health of Didier Guillaume, Monaco’s Mayor Georges Marsan, together with the elected members of the Communal Council, issued a public statement expressing their support and best wishes for a swift recovery.

“On behalf of myself and the members of the Communal Council, I extend our deepest sympathy to Didier Guillaume during this difficult time,” said Mayor Marsan. “Our thoughts are with him, and we offer our full support as he focuses on his recovery.”

The Mayor and the Communal Council also took the opportunity to express their gratitude and support for Isabelle Berro-Amadeï, who is temporarily assuming the duties of Minister of State. In their statement, they commended her dedication and assured her of their full cooperation as she undertakes this interim responsibility.

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Photo: Prince Albert II and Didier Guillaume during his official swearing in ceremony in September 2024. Source: Prince’s Palace