Prince Albert II of Monaco, also Duke of Mayenne, visit the department this May 5 and 6. This Sunday, he wandered in the streets of the town of Mayenne. The Prince inaugurated a plaque in front of the Barre Ducale, the former town hall of Mayenne, to cement the link with the principality, then went to meet the inhabitants. He then went to the park of the Château de Mayenne.
In a public speech, His Serene Highness said he was “happy to be there” And “to discover not only Mayenne but also the department”. His visit, planned for a long time, had been postponed during the pandemic period. Albert II also declared to be “also very happy with this historic link with the principality“. He welcomed the welcome “terrific, even on a rainy and not very hot day”. “But the warmth was in the welcome”he continued.
Albert II, son of the American actress Grace Kelly (1929-1982), succeeded his father, Prince Rainier III, upon his death on April 6, 2005. Brother of Caroline and Stéphanie of Monaco, he married the South African swimmer Charlene Wittstock in July 2011 They have two children, twins, Gabriella and Jacques, born in December 2014. Since 1777, the Prince or King of Monaco has enjoyed the title of Duke of Mayenne.