On May 4, 2024, Prince Albert of Monaco and his wife Charlene inaugurated the new Monaco fire brigade boat called “Prince Jacques”. Accompanied by their twins, Jacques and Gabriella, the couple was also able to discover the boat and were entitled to some demonstrations on board.
“It was Prince Albert II who took the helm for entry to the port under the big waters. He maneuvered the boat with ease and ease” testified Lieutenant-Colonel Maxime Yvrard, head of the Monaco firefighters to Monaco Morning. The prince therefore took command of this imposing 14-ton ship measuring “13 meters long and 4m50 wide” to join the Yacht club from the port of Fontvieille. A great feat.
Very elegant, Prince Jacques was dressed ina suit, consisting of a navy blue jacket, beige pants, a tie and black derbies. For her part, her sister Gabriella wore a more casual outfit, jeans and a wool sweater as well as a six-button jacket. The princess also has a boat in her name, “the new star of the maritime and airport police division“.
A “great pride” for the Rock
“It’s a matter of great pride. Prince Albert He decided on the name of the boat Prince Jacques. This shows interest and attachment to its firefighters. This is an important moment for the body and the Principality” added Maxime Yvrard. “It is a boat used for port security. So in the event of fire or water leaks in ports. It can also intervene for the benefit of the DPMA which is responsible for sea rescue to intervene on the water for firefighting or sea rescue. he clarified during his intervention.
Monaco Info furthermore specifies that “Monsignor Dominique-Marie David and Father Christian Venard, Chaplain of the Public Force, proceeded to bless the moored boat“.
