Princess Charlene calls for safer sport for children
By Zak Jackson, MonacoViews Editorial
Princess Charlene addressed child safety in sport at the Grimaldi Forum, speaking after Prince Albert II at a Council of Europe conference.
Princess Charlene took to the podium at the Grimaldi Forum on Wednesday, addressing delegates on the need to protect and support young athletes. The former Olympic swimmer spoke shortly after Prince Albert II, lending the Principality's royal weight to a subject she has long championed through her own foundation work.
The address formed part of the 19th Council of Europe Conference of Ministers Responsible for Sport, which brought sports ministers and officials from across Europe to Monaco this week. Hosting the gathering places the Principality at the centre of policy discussions that will shape child protection standards in sport across the continent.
For residents, the conference underscores Monaco's growing role as a venue for international sporting governance, alongside its established profile as host of the Monaco Grand Prix and home to numerous federations. The Grimaldi Forum continues to serve as the Principality's primary stage for high-level diplomatic and institutional events of this kind.