Prince Albert II has welcomed the newly appointed Crown Council at the Palace, a seven-member body that advises Monaco’s head of state on key matters and serves three-year terms.
On 15th November, Prince Albert II officially welcomed the newly appointed Crown Council during a ceremony held at the Prince’s Palace. This event followed the Sovereign’s decree issued on 16th October 2024.
According to a statement from the Palace, Prince Albert II spoke during the installation about his hopes for the Council and reaffirmed its essential responsibilities. He highlighted its role in advising on state matters and the importance of its guidance in addressing issues central to Monaco’s governance.
The Crown Council is a constitutionally defined body entrusted with providing the Prince with advice on significant matters. Its scope of duties includes offering counsel on decisions such as treaty agreements, the dissolution of Monaco’s National Council, matters of naturalisation, and the granting of pardons. The Council may also independently present its insights or recommendations to the Prince.
Comprising seven members, the Crown Council includes representatives appointed directly by the Prince, alongside others chosen from candidates proposed by Monaco’s National Council. Members serve for three-year terms, ensuring the continuous evolution of perspectives brought to the advisory body.
Beyond its constitutionally assigned tasks, the Council is expected to provide advice on any matter concerning the state’s interests, either at Prince Albert’s request or through its own initiative.
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Photo from left to right with Prince Albert II: Jean-Michel Cucchi, Frédéric Sangiorgio, Nathalie Aureglia-Caruso, Marie-Pierre Gramaglia, Michel Boeri, President of the Crown Council, Patricia Husson, Guy Magnan. Credit: Michael Alesi, Prince’s Palace