Prince Albert II received Lucas Philippe, President of Interpol, at the Palace on Friday 15th May for discussions centred on international security and multilateral cooperation.

Lucas Philippe was accompanied by Pierre Lieutaud, Prefect and Chief of Staff to the President, Camille Stephan, Head of Cabinet at the Interpol Presidency, and Tessa Guild, Strategy Adviser. The Prince was joined by Cabinet Director Olivier Wenden and advisers Guillaume Pastor and Julie Donati.

According to a statement by the Palace, the meeting highlighted a shared commitment to strengthening cooperation between Monaco and Interpol, building on a relationship that dates to 1914, when Prince Albert I first established ties with the international criminal police organisation. The Principality reaffirmed its engagement within international police cooperation frameworks and its role in the fight against transnational crime.

Both Prince Albert II and Lucas Philippe underlined the importance of reinforced multilateral cooperation in addressing global security challenges. The Interpol President commended the Prince’s consistent support for international cooperation across security, justice and regional stability.

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Photo credit: Frédéric Nebinger / Palais princier