Monaco celebrates its XNUMXth National Day

Prince Albert II, Princess Charlene, Princess Caroline and other members of the royal family attended a mass in the main cathedral in Monaco in celebration of the Principality's National Day on November 19, followed by a changing of the guard ceremony in the main square of the Emiri Palace.

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TheThe annual celebrations of Monaco's National Day this year coincided with the 15th anniversary of Prince Albert II's accession to the throne, as well as the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the Carabinieri of the Emiri Gendarmerie. HRH Prince Albert II used this event to honor the efforts made by the Monaco Red Cross in the face of the spread of COVID-19, and bestowed on it the Order of Grimaldi, which is the most important royal decoration in the Principality of Monaco. ?

TheCelebrations committed to efforts to combat the spread of Covid-19 disease

TheEvery year, the royal family greets the public from the balcony of the palace during these celebrations, but the conditions imposed by the spread of Covid-19 disease led to the reduction of the scope of the celebrations to ensure compliance with all approved health measures.

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TheHis Highness the Amir, accompanied by his wife, Princess Charlene, and their twins Gabriella and Jacques, sent a message to the citizens and residents of Monaco and dear friends, in which he said:

The“Unlike previous years, during the National Day this year, we will not be able to greet you in the Palace Square, for the effects this health crisis has had on our emirate and neighboring countries. However, we remain close to you as always.”

-Prince Albert II

TheAnniversaryThe 15 For Prince Albert II to take over the reins of government

TheFollowing the traditional ceremonial mass at Monaco Cathedral, all members of the royal family attended the award ceremony in the main square of the Emiri Palace. ?

TheAfter Prince Albert II finished distributing the awards, the Emiri Gendarmerie Brigade 15 conducted several rehearsals in a symbolic sign of the 15th anniversary of His Highness the Amir's assumption of the reins of government in the emirate. The prince was seen looking at his son with eyes full of tears, especially since the Amiri Gendarmerie has a special place in the heart of the young prince.

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