President Sergio Mattarella conducts historic state visit to Monaco

Italian President Sergio Mattarella is conducting a historic state visit to the Principality of Monaco, marking the first time an Italian head of state has made such a visit to the principality. Accompanied by his daughter, Laura Mattarella, the President was welcomed by Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene at the Prince’s Palace with military honors and national anthems.

The two-day program included attending a concert by mezzo-soprano Cecilia Bartoli at the Opéra de Monte-Carlo and a state banquet in the Throne Room. During official ceremonies, Prince Albert II awarded President Mattarella the Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Charles, while Laura Mattarella received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Grimaldi. In return, President Mattarella honored Princess Charlene with the Grand Cross of the Italian Order of Merit.

On the second day of the visit, the leaders visited the Oceanographic Museum to highlight joint commitments to environmental preservation. President Mattarella emphasized the high intensity of cooperation and the deep historical ties between Italy and Monaco.