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9 February 2025

THE MONACO YACHT CLUB AT VENDEE GLOBE

For the 2nd time, a boat from the Yacht Club of Monaco, the Malizia-Seaexplorer, took part in the very famous Vendée Globe sailing race, a solo round-the-world sailing race, non-stop and without assistance. This race pits the best skippers against each other for a 45.000 kilometers journey around the Globe passing by the three legendary Capes of Good Hope, Leeuwin and Cape Horn.The Skipper of the Monaco boat, Boris Herrmann, finished the race in 12th place. He arrived on January 30, after 80 days at sea and 29,201 nautical miles covered at an average speed of 15.13 knots, despite very difficult weather conditions.During the competition, the skipper of the Monegasque boat took part in a scientific mission, collecting essential data in difficult-to-access areas. It was responsible for taking water samples to measure parameters such as salinity, temperature, oxygen and CO2 levels, and for measuring, using scientific devices on board, atmospheric pressure, temperature and surface currents.The environmental aspect has become a priority, both for the organizers and for the skippers. This commitment to the environment is part of the Vendée Globe endowment fund, of which H.S.H. Prince Albert II is this year's honorary president.https://yacht-club-monaco.mc/boris-herrmann-malizia-seaexplorer-defis-releves/

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21 January 2025

Australia Day Celebration in Monaco

There is an Australia Day celebration in Monaco.

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21 November 2024

National Day

Like every year, November 19th was a special day for all Monegasques and residents of Monaco, who celebrated the National Day.

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20 October 2024

37ème Coupe de l’America

Le YCM brille indirectement au travers de la 38ème Coupe de l’America

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21 April 2025

The passing of His Holiness Pope Francis

© Shutterstock / Fabrizio Maffei The Prince's Government sends its deepest condolences to the Archbishop of Monaco, the clergy of Monaco, and all Catholics who are sadly mourning the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. May his teachings and universal message continue to guide and inspire us for now and evermore.

17 April 2025

United through Legends gala match on Friday 27 June in Osaka (Japan) on the eve of the National Day of Monaco at Expo 2025

Logo barbagiuans MCO The National Day of Monaco at Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai will be held on 28 June. The day before, an exceptional sporting event will bring together two legendary teams for a United through Legends gala match.This football event will pit the Barbagiuans of Monaco against the Japan All Star Team on Friday 27 June 2025 at the Panasonic Stadium Suita in Osaka.Organised by the President of the Barbagiuans, Louis Ducruet, the prestigious match will take place under the high patronage of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco, who attaches particular importance to relations between Monaco and Japan. As a symbol of fraternity and dialogue between nations, sports fully embody the values dear to the Sovereign Prince, who will attend the match.A star line-upThe Monegasque team will once again bring together prestigious players in international football, including Robert Pirès, Ludovic Giuly, Marcel Desailly, Rivaldo, Clarence Seedorf, Emmanuel Adebayor and Patrice Evra.The Japan All Star team will feature several iconic figures in Japanese football, including Daisuke Matsui, Shoji Jo, Hisato Sato, Yoshito Okubo and Takayuki Suzuki. Kazuyoshi Miura, Hidetoshi Nakata and Keisuke Honda will also attend.A popular event for a good causeThe Panasonic Stadium, a modern venue that usually hosts Gamba Osaka J1 League matches, can accommodate up to 40,000 spectators.Proceeds from the match and the evening event that follows will be donated to Fight Aids Monaco, a non-profit chaired by H.S.H. Princess Stéphanie, who has been involved for many years helping people living with HIV/AIDS. A part of the proceeds will go to several Japanese charities.The event, a combination of sport, solidarity and culture in the spirit of the world’s fair, is a perfect illustration of the lasting ties between Monaco and Japan.  

17 April 2025

Earthquake in Myanmar: the Prince’s Government and the Monaco Red Cross provide support

Mobilisation séisme Birmanie ©IFRC On Friday 28 March 2025 a violent earthquake of a magnitude of 7.7 shook Myanmar. The quake caused considerable damage, levelling entire buildings, resulting in the death of many people and leaving thousands more homeless.More than ten days after the earthquake, the human toll continues to rise. Over 3,500 people have been killed and nearly 5,000 wounded.The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says health conditions are worsening. Healthcare facilities, damaged by the earthquake, are overwhelmed by a large number of patients, while stocks of food, water and medicines are dwindling.Given the scope of the catastrophe, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has launched an emergency appeal to collect 1 million Swiss francs.At the initiative of H.S.H. Prince Albert II, the Principality of Monaco has responded to this appeal. The Monaco Red Cross and the Prince’s Government will contribute €50,000, respectively, to assist populations affected by the recent earthquake.   

17 April 2025

Special Olympics Monaco athletes received a warm welcome to the Minister of State's residence

Réception Special Olympics © Stéphane Danna - Direction de la Communication Upon their return from the World Winter Games in Turin, Special Olympics Monaco athletes and their coaches were welcomed to the Minister of State's Residence on Wednesday by Isabelle Berro-Amadeï, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation and Acting Minister of State.The Minister congratulated all team members, stating, "You have done far more than participate in a sporting competition, you championed the values of courage, perseverance and team spirit, proving that determination knows no bounds and that with drive and passion, you can move mountains. Throughout your efforts on the slopes and with every smile, you showed the true meaning of inclusion, resilience and a love of sport."Isabelle Berro-Amadeï also praised Special Olympics Monaco's employees and volunteers, including its President, Pierre Van Klaveren, and its Director, Marc Muratori, for all their hard work and dedication.Special Olympics Monaco represented the Principality in three disciplines at the event: alpine skiing, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, bringing home 12 medals, including two gold.The athletes' next major event is the World Summer Games in Chile in 2027.

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Ambassador

On 2 September 2020, H.E. Ms Marie-Pascale BOISSON was nominated by H.S.H. Prince Albert II as Monaco’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to H.E Mr the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia.

Australia and Monaco

The 3 May 2007, H.E. Ms Penelope Anne WENSLEY, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Australia  to Monaco, submitted her Credentials to H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince, thus establishing Diplomatic Relations between the Principality of Monaco and the Commonwealth of Australia and becoming the first Ambassador from this country to be represented in Monaco.

H.E. Mr. David Alexander Ritchie, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Australia, replaced H.E. Ms. Wensley and was accredited by H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince on 8 July 2008. He presented his Letters of Credence to H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince on 25 November 2008.

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