The Monegasque Rugby Federation has voted to elect Princess Charlene of Monaco as its new President, adding another feather to the former Olympian’s sporting cap.
On Tuesday 29th October, the Board of Directors at the Fédération Monégasque de Rugby elected Princess Charlene as its new President.
The Princess, along with her younger brother, Gareth Wittstock, has long proved herself a strong supporter of the sport at both local and international levels.
In 2012, the same year she founded her eponymous foundation, Princess Charlene notably launched the popular Sainte-Dévote Tournament for players under the age of 12. The competition attracts teams from around the world to play each year at the Stade Louis II in Monaco. The 2024 edition was won by the Blue Bulls from the Princess’ native South Africa.
In 2016, the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation created the Rugby Exchange programme, an extension of the Foundation’s wider Sports and Education programme, which enables young players to visit and explore other cultures through the game.
Princess Charlene was also central to the founding of the Monaco Impis, the Rugby 7s team that has won numerous tournaments and international titles since its inception in 2017.
In a statement issued in early November, the Monegasque Rugby Federation noted, “A lifelong sports enthusiast, Princess Charlene is dedicated to working with younger generations and encouraging the values of sport that are close to her heart, such as discipline, respect and inclusion.”
Through her new role at the heart of the organisation, Princess Charlene will now “support and encourage the teams and volunteers as they continue their work within the Federation and, as an active ambassador, help Monaco’s rugby shine beyond its borders”.
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