Passage of the Olympic flame in Monaco
Published on 18 June 2024 at 12:00 - Modified the 26 June 2024 at 17:26
On its journey to Paris, the Olympic flame stopped in Monaco, under bright sunshine, on Tuesday June 18, 2024. Many members of the Princely Family, the Government and the Monaco Olympic Committee were present for the occasion.
After being relayed by several Monegasque athletes, including F1 car racer Charles Leclerc, the flame was welcomed hy H.S.H. Prince Albert II, H.S.H. Princess Charlene and their children, thus paying tribute to the Olympic commitment of the Princely Family.
A member of the International Olympic Committee, the Monegasque Sovereign has participated five times in the Winter Olympic Games in the Principality's bobsleigh team. H.S.H. Princess Charlene also participated in the Olympic Games in 2000 as part of the Australian swimming team.
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