Prince Albert II has completed a two-day visit to northern Italy, formally recognising two historic towns’ connections to the Grimaldi Heritage. 

The Prince began his trip on Friday 30th January in Ceva, a commune in Piedmont region, where he was warmly welcomed by local authorities and residents.

At the Teatro Marenco, he delivered a speech before unveiling a commemorative plaque, officially including Ceva in the Grimaldi Historical Sites network of Monaco.

The following day, the Prince continued to Millesimo in Liguria, where once more the local population gathered to receive him.

The visit included a symbolic crossing of the Ponte della Gaietta bridge and a tour of the Napoleonic Museum, before attending an official ceremony in the town hall square.

At Millesimo’s town hall, Prince Albert signed the guest book in the very room where General Bonaparte received flags captured from Piedmontese troops following French victories at Montenotte and Millesimo in April 1796, during the early stages of the Italian campaign.

Both visits highlighted the close between Monaco and those Italian communities, with locals turning out in large numbers to receive the Prince, a testament to their enduring friendship.

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Main photo credit: Sarah Steck / Frédéric Nebinger – Prince’s Palace