Prince Albert II of Monaco officially launched the 17th Monaco Classic Week Thursday, touring the impressive collection of boats before visiting a unique exhibition celebrating cinema’s love affair with classic yachts.
The Prince was accompanied by Bernard d’ Alessandri, Secretary General of the Monaco Yacht Club, as he explored some of the 160 historic vessels docked in Monaco’s harbour.
Following his tour of the classic boats, Prince Albert II visited the new ‘Action! Classic Yachts and the Big Screen’ exhibition, which traces the fascinating connections between cinema and yachting through rare archives and iconic posters.
The photographic showcase features 40 panels highlighting famous vessels and their Hollywood connections, including images of stars such as Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, Jude Law, and Marilyn Monroe aboard classic yachts.
In a heartfelt moment during the visit, the Prince paused at a photograph of his mother, Princess Grace, and posed for a picture beside the display.
The exhibition, produced by the Yacht Club de Monaco with André Z. Labarrère, creates a unique opportunity to see maritime film stars both on screen and moored in Monaco’s waters.
Several of the vessels featured in the exhibition are among the 160 boats participating in this year’s Monaco Classic Week, including the legendary Zaca, once owned by Errol Flynn, and Kalizma, the motor yacht famously gifted by Richard Burton to Elizabeth Taylor.
The four-day event, running until Sunday, offers free public access to the quays and exhibitions from 10am to 7pm daily.
See more in Kyriaki Topalidou’s video below…
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