The beginning of celebrations to mark the centenary of the birth of Prince Rainier III held on 31st May was a huge success on the rock with 12,500 spectators attending the remarkable day of celebrations in the presence of the Monegasque Royal family. Now the attention is turned towards the 4th meeting of historical sites of the Grimaldis of Monaco on this weekend the 10th and 11th of June at the Place du Palais Princier.
Six departments will be in the spotlight, with 11 communes. The event will be held in an friendly atmosphere. Several events will be taking place for children and adults: tasting of culinary specialities, folk dancing, discovery of artists and typical trades.
Each department invited to the event will highlight its historic links with the Principality and give an introduction to its region and its cultural heritage.
On Saturday evening at 10 p.m., there will be a “Sound and Light” show projected on to the façades of the Prince’s Palace, which will tell the history of the Grimaldi dynasty through its links with the ancient “fiefdoms” on the Rocher.
Programme:
* Saturday 10 June
09:00 Site “village” opens
11:00 Speech by H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince and award of trophies to invited mayors
11:55 Grand changing of the guard
12:20 Presentation of events and performances by each site in turn
20:40 Grand concert by the Palace Guards Orchestra and the Altkirch Cavalry Hussars Brass Band
22:15 Sound and Light show projected onto the façades of the Prince’s Palace
* Sunday 11 June
09:00 Site village opens
11:50 Changing of the Guard
12:15 Presentation of performances by each site in turn
19:00 Farandole by all participants
19:30 Closure of village
Full information is available from:
https://www.rencontresgrimaldi.com/
