As every year, this 19th November, the Principality of Monaco celebrated the National Day of Monaco, the Sovereign’s Day. This beloved celebration dates back to the reign of Prince Charles III, when the Principality became a modern State, with its national flag, diplomatic representation abroad and treaties signed with foreign powers. The National Day celebrates the independence of Monaco as a Sovereign State and His Serene Highness the reigning Prince.

A very intense and eventful day, which began with the solemn Mass of Te Deum in the Cathedral Notre-Dame Immaculée of Monaco, celebrated by Archbishop Dominique Marie David of Monaco, and concelebrated by the Apostolic Nuncio Monsignor Martin Krebs, with the presence of the whole Princely Family and the Principality’s Notables. 

Shortly afterwards, on the wonderful Place du Palais, the military parade and the ceremony for the award of the merit medals took place, as well as a short concert given to the Prince by the Orchestra of the Prince’s Guards and by the Chœur de l’Armée française.

Photo Note:

Princely Reception for the Diplomatic Corps and Consular Corps: Prince Albert II, Princess Charlène and Princess Caroline of Hanover attended the dinner of Ambassadors on the eve of the National Day in the magical place of the Yacht Club de Monaco.