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Elsa Carpenter

As Sub-Editor and Journalist at Monaco Life, Elsa builds upon years of experience in writing as well as marketing and PR in the local media scene. Originally from the UK, she is based in the French Riviera and has a passion for spreading the word on news throughout the region.

Author’s Articles

Photos: Princess Charlene celebrates 10th anniversary with COCC

Over the weekend, Princess Charlene was photographed attending the Champagne and Oyster Cycling Club's 10th anniversary party at Slammers in Monaco. The funds raised by the 90 riders will go towards...

F1: Charles Leclerc on the podium as Lando Norris wins in Miami

Charles Leclerc’s P3 finish in Miami takes Ferrari’s tally to six podium finishes in the six races of the season thus far.

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Festival des Etoilés: Marcel Ravin to collaborate with Paris’ David Toutain

The next culinary rendezvous in the Festival des Etoilés series to look forward to will feature the two Michelin-starred chefs Marcel Ravin and David Toutain. 

Concours International de Roses

Pretty pink and ivory roses win the judges’ hearts at the Concours International de Roses

Between 3rd May and 16th June, the public is being invited to choose their favourite rose by liking the photos of the most beautiful specimens on the Monaco Government's Facebook page.

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Countdown to Moving Day: Grand Ida’s Résidence Héméra nears completion

It won’t be long before the future residents of the Grand Ida Bâtiment C – now going by the name of Résidence Héméra, after the Greek Goddess of the Day - can finally move into their new...

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F1’s Valtteri Bottas flies the flag for the Princess Charlene Foundation at Swartberg 100

Valtteri Bottas has added another feather to his cap by completing the Swartberg 100 bike race in a time that has earned the Finnish driver a spot at the 2024 UCI Gravel World Championships.