French State Visit to Monaco: June 7 - 8, 2025

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[sophie25]

On 7th and 8th June there will be a State Visit from France to Monaco. Can't remember any official visit to the Principality lasting more than one day so this is very exciting. There will be a state dinner as part of it too.

 

[iceflower]

Here's the official announcement for the state visit:

Palais Princier de Monaco on Instagram: "Visite d’État en Principauté de Monaco du Président de la République française et de Madame Brigitte Macron Samedi 7 et dimanche 8 juin 2025 LL.AA.SS. le Prince Albert II et la Princesse Charlène accueillero

2,270 likes, 44 comments - palaisprincierdemonaco on May 28, 2025: "Visite d’État en Principauté de Monaco du Président de la République française et de Madame Brigitte Macron Samedi 7 et dimanche 8 juin 2025 LL.AA.SS. le Prince Albert II et la Princesse Charlène accueilleront Monsieur...

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State Visit to the Principality of Monaco by the President of the French Republic and Mrs. Brigitte Macron Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 8, 2025

(..) Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene will welcome Mr. Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, and his wife, Mrs. Brigitte Macron, for a state visit to the Principality on Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 8, 2025.
This visit is part of the strong and centuries-old bonds of friendship between the two countries.
The Heads of State will meet during a private audience preceding the State Dinner, which will take place in the evening in the Throne Room of the Prince's Palace. Sunday will be the setting for the Blue Economy and Finance Forum (BEFF). It will begin with a visit to the Larvotto site of the SeaWergie company, a thalassotherapy company specializing in spa treatments, in the presence of local stakeholders.
At the same time, HSH Princess Charlene and Mrs. Brigitte Macron will attend the "Water Safety" event to highlight the work of the Princess Charlene's Foundation, one of whose major objectives is to prevent drowning and save lives. HSH Prince Albert II and the President of the French Republic will then close the two-day BEFF and participate in a luncheon attended by heads of state, heads of government, and representatives of royal families.Following this closing ceremony, they will travel to Nice for the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC 3).

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[Saragli]

Has Prince Albert hosted a proper State Visit during his reign before? Are the banquets white tie and will we finally see Charlene in a tiara?

 

[Blog Real]

Has Prince Albert hosted a proper State Visit during his reign before? Are the banquets white tie and will we finally see Charlene in a tiara?

Although technically it is a state visit, I don't think there will be a state banquet. I also don't recall seeing a state visit to Monaco, so I don't know.

 

[sophie25]

Although technically it is a state visit, I don't think there will be a state banquet. I also don't recall seeing a state visit to Monaco, so I don't know.

The program says there will be a state dinner in the throne room on the first evening.

 

[Blog Real]

The program says there will be a state dinner in the throne room on the first evening.

True. So it is quite possible that the princesses of the princely family wear a tiara on this occasion.

 

[tommy100]

My tiara expectation are low - in France state banquets aren't tiara events even for Royal ladies who have them. Charlene seems to avoid tiaras where she can.

 

[doro]

I expect black tie event!

 

[sophie25]

My tiara expectation are low - in France state banquets aren't tiara events even for Royal ladies who have them. Charlene seems to avoid tiaras where she can.

My expectations are low too, on the other hand it is Monaco who are the hosts here, not France, so we might get a surprise.

 

[tommy100]

We may indeed. If Charlene had worn tiaras more I'd be putting money on an appearance. But then she does like to surprise IMO so maybe we will see a tiara after all. This will be a big event for Monaco.

 

[Somebody]

The French typically wear just a regular suit with a tie (see for example state visit by Denmark) and at most black tie (state visit by the UK), so white tie with tiaras seems very unlikely if both parties prefer to do without.

 

[Moonmaiden23]

Has Prince Albert hosted a proper State Visit during his reign before? Are the banquets white tie and will we finally see Charlene in a tiara?

I vaguely recall a State visit to Monaco from the Chinese president and his wife when the twins were toddlers?

Anyway, given all the recent controversy surrounding President Macron and his wife, I predict more media coverage than usual for this event.

 

[sophie25]

I vaguely recall a State visit to Monaco from the Chinese president and his wife when the twins were toddlers?

Anyway, given all the recent controversy surrounding President Macron and his wife, I predict more media coverage than usual for this event.

There have been lots of State visits to Monaco but they have only lasted one day with an official lunch. This is the first 2 day visit complete with dinner that I can recall during Albert's reign.

 

[An Ard Ri]

State Visits to and from Monaco are very rare so I will be looking forward to this.

 

[Hans-Rickard]

White tie, Black tie, or No tie - State visits to Monaco really does not happen every day so i’m really curious to follow this one

 

[Blog Real]

According to this article, this visit is "a high-level diplomatic event aimed at celebrating Franco-Monegasque friendship with all the pomp and protocol that the Principality can muster".

The presidential couple may stay at the Hôtel de Paris, overlooking the Place du Casino in Monte-Carlo, but this information has not yet been confirmed.

Macron heads to Monaco for historic state visit packed with diplomacy, dinners and deep-sea discussions - NEWS.MC - Monaco News

Macron heads to Monaco for historic state visit packed with diplomacy, dinners and deep-sea discussions

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[An Ard Ri]

White tie, Black tie, or No tie - State visits to Monaco really does not happen every day so i’m really curious to follow this one

Not sure what the protocol is and if we will see Charlene or her sister in law in tiaras.

 

[Mbruno]

Monaco doesn't normally do state visits, so I was pleasantly surprised to hear the announcement of the upcoming French visit. Hopefully there will be a gala dinner with a tiara for Princess Charlene.

 

[Tatiana Maria]

There have been lots of State visits to Monaco but they have only lasted one day with an official lunch. This is the first 2 day visit complete with dinner that I can recall during Albert's reign.

Is that owing to the special relationship between Monaco and France?

 

[Nico]

Monaco doesn't normally do state visits, so I was pleasantly surprised to hear the announcement of the upcoming French visit. Hopefully there will be a gala dinner with a tiara for Princess Charlene.

I'm quite surprised too as it's the first two days State Visit EVER between Monaco ans France. To be exact the last State Dinner between the two countries was in ... october 1959 (!) when President De Gaulle hosted Prince Rainier and Princess Grace at the Elysée.

 

[sophie25]

Since Charlene married Albert I remember Montenegro, Croatia and China having state visits, there might have been others.

 

[iceflower]

Photos and information about the relationship between Monaco and France have been shared by the Palace today:

Palais Princier de Monaco on Instagram: "Visite d’État 🇫🇷🤝🇲🇨 Depuis plus de cinq siècles, Monaco et la France partagent une histoire singulière. Alliances, traités et visites officielles ont tissé une relation fondée sur la confiance, le respect et

448 likes, 14 comments - palaisprincierdemonaco on June 2, 2025: "Visite d’État 🇫🇷🤝🇲🇨 Depuis plus de cinq siècles, Monaco et la France partagent une histoire singulière. Alliances, traités et visites officielles ont tissé une relation fondée sur la confiance, le respect et la proximité. 1512 ...

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State Visit
For more than five centuries, Monaco and France have shared a unique history. Alliances, treaties, and official visits have forged a relationship based on trust, respect, and closeness.

1512: France recognizes Monaco's sovereignty
The context of the Italian Wars in the late 15th and early 16th centuries gave Monaco a strategic position. In 1489, King Charles VIII mentioned the "liberties" of the Lord of Monaco, but it was in 1512 that King Louis XII recognized that the lordship was held only "by God and the sword." A founding act in a long-term relationship.

1641: The Beginning of a "Community of Destiny"
After a period of alliance with Charles V and a Spanish protectorate between 1524 and 1641, the Grimaldis turned toward France when it became the dominant power in Europe. Through the Treaty of Péronne, fiefs were granted in France by King Louis XIII to Prince Honoré II. They formed the first layer of French collectivities that belong to the current network of Grimaldi Historic Sites, created 10 years earlier.

1861 & 1918: Treaties of Friendship
The 1861 treaty, signed between France and Monaco, confirmed the sovereignty of the Principality and compensated for the loss of Menton and Roquebrune, which had seceded in 1848. In 1918, a new agreement strengthened the alliance between the two countries. France guaranteed the Principality's continued existence at the end of the First World War by including this agreement in the Treaty of Versailles in 1919.

Two historic visits under the Fifth Republic: 1960 & 1984

During General de Gaulle's official visit in 1960, the issue of marine environmental protection and the possible dumping of nuclear waste in the Mediterranean was raised during a meeting with Commander Cousteau. In 1984, François Mitterrand's state visit provided the opportunity to sign an agreement that expanded Monegasque territorial waters.

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[Toledo]

Here's the official announcement for the state visit:

Palais Princier de Monaco on Instagram: "Visite d’État en Principauté de Monaco du Président de la République française et de Madame Brigitte Macron Samedi 7 et dimanche 8 juin 2025 LL.AA.SS. le Prince Albert II et la Princesse Charlène accueillero

2,270 likes, 44 comments - palaisprincierdemonaco on May 28, 2025: "Visite d’État en Principauté de Monaco du Président de la République française et de Madame Brigitte Macron Samedi 7 et dimanche 8 juin 2025 LL.AA.SS. le Prince Albert II et la Princesse Charlène accueilleront Monsieur...

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https://www.facebook.com/palaismonaco/posts/pfbid0jHtAsSC7Y7w8DXksZMHzBS1JfCeXEBx6YdVg8Ua6njq7m9uXr3Nx8h56C3sdnVnCl

(..) I hope a tiara event, too!

 

[PrincessofEurope]

This is an exciting visit - I do wish we got more of these to Monaco and from Monaco to other countries. Give us tiaras Charlene please! Her fashion choices and even jewellery have been outstanding recently so I am hopefully not matter what the dress code (black tie/white tie etc) she will be on form

 

[An Ard Ri]

This is an exciting visit - I do wish we got more of these to Monaco and from Monaco to other countries. Give us tiaras Charlene please! Her fashion choices and even jewellery have been outstanding recently so I am hopefully not matter what the dress code (black tie/white tie etc) she will be on form

Hopefully we will see a tiara event especially as the the State Visit is from a Republic to a Monarchy.
Its also a 2 day visit.

 

[iceflower]

The Palace has released another praise of the friendship between the countries:

Palais Princier de Monaco on Instagram: "La France et Monaco : une amitié qui s’incarne de chef d’Etat à chef d’Etat. Une relation d’engagement et de confiance, fidèle à une tradition diplomatique singulière. Une relation d’État à État Depuis plus

219 likes, 4 comments - palaisprincierdemonaco on June 4, 2025: "La France et Monaco : une amitié qui s’incarne de chef d’Etat à chef d’Etat. Une relation d’engagement et de confiance, fidèle à une tradition diplomatique singulière. Une relation d’État à État Depuis plus d’un siècle, les chefs...

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France and Monaco: a friendship embodied by Head of State to Head of State.
A relationship of commitment and trust, faithful to a unique diplomatic tradition.
A State-to-State RelationshipFor over a century, the Monegasque and French heads of state have met regularly. A unique dialogue between a Prince and a President, in a spirit of respect and friendship.

HSH Prince Albert II: A Constant Commitment
HSH Prince Albert II has met with each French president since the beginning of his reign.
Regular exchanges on major contemporary issues: the environment, peace, culture, and cooperation.
Human Connections, Beyond Protocol
Meetings between the Princes of Monaco and the French presidents are marked by courtesy, but also by genuine human warmth. A relationship built on trust, nourished by shared convictions.
A relationship that continues today
HSH Prince Albert II and President Emmanuel Macron continue this tradition of direct exchange.
They share a common commitment to the environment, Mediterranean cooperation, and multilateralism.

HSH Princess Charlene and Madame Brigitte Macron: a partnership serving the friendship between France and Monaco
Beyond the symbols, their meetings embody a shared vision of commitment, solidarity, and cultural influence in the international sphere.
A stable and loyal relationship in a changing world
In a constantly evolving world, the bond between France and Monaco remains strong and serene.
A state-to-state relationship... but also a person-to-person relationship, driven by consistency and trust.

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[iceflower]

The state visit has started this afternoon.

Lovely to see: Gabriella and Jacques participated in the welcome ceremony:


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Point de Vue on Instagram: "Visite d’État du Président de la République et de Madame Brigitte Macron en Principauté de Monaco #couplepresidentiel #emmanuelmacron #albertiidemonaco #princealbertdemonaco #monaco"

29 likes, 0 comments - pointdevue on June 7, 2025: "Visite d’État du Président de la République et de Madame Brigitte Macron en Principauté de Monaco #couplepresidentiel #emmanuelmacron #albertiidemonaco #princealbertdemonaco #monaco".

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Point de Vue on Instagram: "L’arrivée du couple présidentiel français à Monaco #royals #france #monaco #monarchy #royalty"

49 likes, 0 comments - pointdevue on June 7, 2025: "L’arrivée du couple présidentiel français à Monaco #royals #france #monaco #monarchy #royalty".

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Palais Princier de Monaco on Instagram: "Visite d’État 🇫🇷🤝🇲🇨 Ce samedi 7 juin dans la Cour d’Honneur du Palais princier, LL.AA.SS. le Prince Albert II et la Princesse Charlène, le Prince Héréditaire Jacques et la Princesse Gabriella ont accueilli Mo

3,626 likes, 109 comments - palaisprincierdemonaco on June 7, 2025: "Visite d’État 🇫🇷🤝🇲🇨 Ce samedi 7 juin dans la Cour d’Honneur du Palais princier, LL.AA.SS. le Prince Albert II et la Princesse Charlène, le Prince Héréditaire Jacques et la Princesse Gabriella ont accueilli Monsieur Emmanuel...

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Palais Princier de Monaco on Instagram: "🇫🇷🤝🇲🇨"

1,651 likes, 62 comments - palaisprincierdemonaco on June 7, 2025: "🇫🇷🤝🇲🇨".

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Jacques y Gabriella de Mónaco, inesperados protagonistas en la histórica visita de los Macron al Principado

Los hijos de Alberto y Charlene, de 10 años, han acaparado buena parte de los focos durante el acto de bienvenida al presidente francés y su esposa

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Visite d’État à Monaco : Gabriella donne son bouquet à Brigitte Macron

À l’invitation de S.A.S. le prince souverain Albert II de Monaco, le président de la République et la Première dame effectuent une visite d’État en Principauté, à la veille de l’ouverture de la troisième édition de la Conférence des Nations Unies sur les océans, prévue à Nice.

www.pointdevue.fr

Emmanuel Macron à Monaco : les cadeaux offerts par le président au prince Albert

Ce 7 juin, Emmanuel et Brigitte Macron sont arrivés à Monaco pour une visite d’État historique. Première étape : une cérémonie d’accueil au palais et un échange de cadeaux, dont voici un aperçu.

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Emmanuel et Brigitte Macron accueillis par Albert II de Monaco, Charlène et leurs enfants

En images. Emmanuel Macron entame une visite d’État à Monaco sous le signe des océans

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[mybags]

A live stream

 

[Annine]

The welcome outfits does not exactly smell of a white tie and tiara dinner… though Charlene does looks very summery, fresh and stylish like she has the last year.