Prince Albert boards French Navy's historic training vessel during Monaco harbour visit
The Sovereign toured the training schooner L'Étoile during its Monaco stopover as part of French Navy's 400th anniversary celebrations.
Prince Albert II stepped aboard the French Navy's training schooner L'Étoile during its recent visit to Monaco harbour, joining commemorative events for the French Navy's quadricentennial milestone.
The Sovereign was accompanied by Jean d'Haussonville, France's ambassador to Monaco, during the official reception on the historic vessel. The visit underscored the enduring maritime connections between the two nations, reflecting centuries of shared naval heritage along the Mediterranean coast.
L'Étoile serves as one of France's premier training ships, providing hands-on maritime education for naval cadets. The vessel's stopover in Monaco forms part of a broader commemorative voyage celebrating four centuries of French naval tradition and excellence.