Overview

• Prince Edward and Sophie met Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene at the Princely Palace following a gala at the Yacht Club de Monaco.
• The Princely Palace shared an official photograph and message describing “a warm exchange” reflecting bonds of respect and friendship between the two countries.
• The Court Circular noted the couple left Heathrow on 12 October, were welcomed in Nice by Monaco’s ambassador Evelyne Genta, and then traveled on to Monte‑Carlo.
• Princess Charlene’s foundation focuses on Learn to Swim, Water Safety, and Sport & Education, with programmes reported to reach 43 countries and over one million people.
• Sophie’s visit comes after her early‑October trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo at the FCDO’s request, where she met women peacebuilders and visited Kintambo General Hospital in Kinshasa.