Virginia D’Umas

Author’s Articles

The Prince’s Carabiniers Orchestra to mark 60 years with major anniversary concert

Six decades after its founding, the Prince’s Carabiniers Orchestra marks its 60th anniversary at the Grimaldi Forum on Friday 6th November, bringing together 80 performers across classical, jazz,...

Monaco to host third edition of Chokolashow celebrating Grimaldi Dynasty

Fine art, master chocolate creations, and philanthropy take centre stage as Monaco’s Chokolashow returns to Tunnel Riva on 4th December to celebrate the Grimaldi Dynasty.

From Caribbean crisis to organic fertiliser: Monaco-based Grogenics wins Blue Circle Award

Monaco initiative Grogenics has scooped the acclaimed Blue Circle Award at the 2026 OceanLove Innovation Awards. The project turns toxic Caribbean seaweed into high-grade organic fertiliser.

Bees, skincare, and farming: Prince Albert II backs pioneering propolis science

Prince Albert II visited the French Observatory of Apidology in Marignane to inspect cutting-edge propolis breakthroughs, proving how bee biology can deliver new solutions for both medical skincare...

Behind the €54 billion industry: PYA champions seafarers’ rights at Monaco forum

Gathering ten major maritime authorities at the International Hydrographic Organization in Monaco, the PYA’s 16th Sea Changes Forum set out to cut administrative red tape for superyacht crew,...

Errol Girdlestone to conduct Handel’s timeless Messiah at St Paul’s 

Monaco’s festive music season opens on 28th November at St Paul’s Anglican Church as conductor Errol Girdlestone leads the Ristretto ensemble and international soloists in Handel’s iconic...