Prince Albert opens 7th Grimaldi Historical Sites Encounters
By Zak Jackson, MonacoViews Editorial
Prince Albert II opened the 7th Grimaldi Historical Sites Encounters in Palace Square, featuring a spectacular sound-and-light show projected onto the Prince's Palace.
Palace Square was the setting this weekend for the 7th edition of the Grimaldi Historical Sites Encounters, an event that draws representatives from French and Italian towns and regions historically connected to the Grimaldi dynasty. His Serene Highness Prince Albert II officially opened the gathering, underlining the Principality's continued commitment to its dynastic roots across the European communities that share them.
Hundreds of spectators gathered on the Rock to witness an immersive sound-and-light show that transformed the façade of the Prince's Palace into a spectacular canvas of light and colour, bringing centuries of Grimaldi history to life across the palace walls.
The Encounters format brings together local historians, municipal delegates and cultural associations from localities across France and Italy where the Grimaldi name left a lasting mark, ranging from medieval fortresses to coastal territories that once fell under the family's influence. For Monaco residents, the event is a reminder that the Principality's identity is deeply rooted in these historical connections across European communities.