Prince Albert opens 7th Grimaldi Historical Sites Encounters
By Zak Jackson, MonacoViews Editorial
Palace Square hosted the 7th edition of the Grimaldi Historical Sites Encounters this weekend, bringing French and Italian communities together to mark shared dynastic heritage.
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.
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 inseparable from a network of relationships stretching back centuries.
No date has been confirmed for the next edition, but the biennial rhythm of previous years suggests the 8th Encounters will return to the Principality in 2028.