A powerful blend of diplomacy, culture, and innovation came together in Washington D.C. as Monaco’s Ambassador to the United States and Canada, Maguy Maccario Doyle, welcomed consuls from across North America for a prestigious reunion. Timed to coincide with the Kennedy Center’s dazzling ‘EARTH to SPACE: Arts Breaking the Sky’ festival, the three-day event celebrated the Principality’s growing influence on the global stage.

From the 28th to the 30th March, Monaco’s diplomatic representatives gathered at the Salamander Hotel in the American capital for their annual consular meeting. Hosted by Ambassador Maccario Doyle and her embassy team, the event combined strategic briefings on developments in the Principality with high-level guest speakers and unique cultural experiences. It underscored the Principality’s commitment to building meaningful international partnerships through a combination of soft power, science, and the arts.

The reunion featured thought-provoking presentations from key Monaco-affiliated organisations. John B. Kelly, President of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation USA, and Patricia Leonard, Director of Philanthropy for the Princess Grace Foundation USA, highlighted Monaco’s philanthropic reach.

Meanwhile, Astrolab CEO Jaret Matthews offered insights into the future of space exploration, joined by Smithsonian Enterprises’ Alison H. Leithner and TV5 Monde USA CEO Patrice Courtaban, who showcased Monaco’s role in transatlantic media and cultural exchange.

Further strengthening diplomatic ties, the embassy arranged exclusive tours of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum and the U.S. Capitol. With the support of former Texas congressman Jack Fields, Monaco’s consuls were able to experience these historic institutions in a uniquely privileged setting.

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