Today the United States celebrates its Independence Day, and, as most know, that independence would not have been won without the support ...

One of the earliest members of the House of Grimaldi to find mention in the history books is the enigmatic figure of Giballin Grimaldi. He c...

As long-time readers will know, the Principality of Monaco is very old amongst the modern States of Europe and has its origins in the Guelf-...

Observe this portrait by the famous Belgian painter Sir Antony Van Dyck. It is of the Marchesa Elena Grimaldi, wife of Marchese Nicola Catta...

The Grimaldi family: (left to right) Princess Charlotte, Prince Rainier, Princess Antoinette, Prince Pierre and Sovereign Prince Louis II.

This year marks the 150th anniversary of the unification of the Kingdom of Italy under the royal house of Savoy. It is no wonder, both being...

As most will know, there is no crown in the Grimaldi family. Although long featured as a symbol of princely authority on flags and arms and ...

Of course, I hope that Prince Albert II and Charlene have a very long and happy life together and that Charlene will give Monaco an heir to ...

The Casiraghis and de Massy clan Stephanie, Caroline, Albert and Charlene Preparing to remove the Princess to the chapel of Peace Melanie A...

It has been 'all hands on deck' for Monaco at the 35th International Circus Festival of Monte-Carlo. Princely fiance Charlene Wittst...

For a number of reasons, mostly his kind and friendly temperament, Prince Albert II has never been viewed as an exceptionally “strong” mona...

The 62nd annual Red Cross Ball was held today at the Monte Carlo Sporting Club of the Principality of Monaco, the biggest event on the Grim...

* Although not always considered as a sovereign of Monaco, Lady Claudine is often listed amongst the seigneurs and princes of the House o...

Catalan de Grimaldi was the son and heir of Jean I , Lord of Monaco, and succeeded his father upon his death in 1454. However, Seigneur Ca...

One can find a number of different monarchies which certain historians and writers will attach the title to of being “the oldest monarchy” ...

Seigneur Rainier I is best known as the founding father, so to speak, of the Princely Family of Monaco. He was the first official Lord of ...