Monaco
Situated on a narrow coastal strip, nestling between the sea and the mountains, the Principality
of Monaco is an independent sovereign state, recognised as such by the international community.
A member of the United Nations since 1993, and part of the euro zone, Monaco joined the Council of Europe in 2004.
THE GRIMALDIS - A DYNASTY SPANNING 7 CENTURIES
Although the Principality's history dates back to ancient times, it has been particularly well known since the 13th century, when the Grimaldi family seized the fortress of Monaco in 1297. Some 700 years later, the Grimaldis continue to reign over the Rock. Following the death of Prince Rainier III, in April 2005, his son Prince Albert II became the new monarch. The people of Monaco hold a national celebration in honour of their Prince and their Principality on November 19 each year, the feast day of Rainier of Arezzo, the patron saint of H.S.H. Prince Rainier III. According to the wishes of H.S.H. Prince Albert II, the National Fete has been kept
at this date.
of Monaco is an independent sovereign state, recognised as such by the international community.
A member of the United Nations since 1993, and part of the euro zone, Monaco joined the Council of Europe in 2004.
THE GRIMALDIS - A DYNASTY SPANNING 7 CENTURIES
Although the Principality's history dates back to ancient times, it has been particularly well known since the 13th century, when the Grimaldi family seized the fortress of Monaco in 1297. Some 700 years later, the Grimaldis continue to reign over the Rock. Following the death of Prince Rainier III, in April 2005, his son Prince Albert II became the new monarch. The people of Monaco hold a national celebration in honour of their Prince and their Principality on November 19 each year, the feast day of Rainier of Arezzo, the patron saint of H.S.H. Prince Rainier III. According to the wishes of H.S.H. Prince Albert II, the National Fete has been kept
at this date.
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