Society
The Monegasque is the authority on Monaco's modern society, providing ordinary citizens a window on the prerogatives -- and peccadilloes -- of some of Monaco's most privileged citizens and showcasing exceptional people and exclusive places. Here, the latest in the world of the wealthy, the powerful and the socialites of the principality.
LIVING
Celebrity Kills
WHAT DO AMERICAN WRITERS F. Scott Fitzgerald and Joyce Carol Oates—who won this year’s prestigious 13th annual literary award, Prix Fitzgerald, held at Hotel Belles Rives on the Cap d’Antibes—have in...
Society
Branching Out
FROM AN EARLY AGE, I had a great admiration for jewelry. My background afforded me close encounters with some of the most beautiful jewels from, among others, the Dutch Royal House, where each piece t...
By H.R.H Princess Margarita of Bourbon-Parma
Society
Clout Of Africa
THE FIRST CONTACT I had with Africa was in 1969, accompanied by Gio, my first love. We were going on a photographic safari in Kenya after a short, rather disappointing seaside stay in Malindi, a town...
By Alberto Repossi
PERSON OF INTEREST
Grace The Musical
BEFORE HER DEATH more than a decade ago, “Kelly” Van Remoortel was well-known in Monaco as the wickedly-droll owner of Le Texan, the restaurant she founded not long after the loss of her long-time “be...
By Annette Anderson
Trends
A Tale Of Renaissance, Revival And Croatia
I HAVE, OVER THE LAST TWO DECADES, organized many gatherings called the Lopud Seminars, where I brought together artists, conservationists, anthropologists, architects, and museum professionals from a...
By Francesca Thyssen-Bornemisza
BUSINESS
Navigating Net Zero
It is with great pleasure that I begin writing for The Monegasque™. What could be better to celebrate my move to Monaco with my family? I am eager to share my experiences in yachting and boating, and...
By Ferruccio Rossi
Society
May The Brand Be With You
WHEN THE CONCEPT for The Monegasque™ was birthed as a premier magazine, its profound essence was underestimated. What was initially overlooked is now crystal clear: the name itself wields a potent, al...
By Luiz F. Costa Macambira
Society
It Is Rocket Science
JANUARY 18, 2024, marked my sixth journey beyond the bounds of Earth, as I embarked on another exhilarating mission to the International Space Station (ISS) and Low Earth Orbit (LEO). Leading the char...
By Michael López-Alegría
Trends
The Grand Kid
WHEN I WAS ASKED by the commune of Beausoleil if I wanted to get involved in the “Village Charlot” project, there was never a doubt in my mind. The plan to transform a beautiful Belle Epoque property...
By Laura Chaplin
Events
Rock The Boat
On Saturday June 29th, the day kicked off with a warm welcome breakfast in the Riva tunnel in Monaco for all participants, followed by a briefing on the rules of the regularity race course and eleganc...
By Helga Piaget
Society
The Roaring 2020S
IN 2024, JULIUS BAER’S Global Wealth and Lifestyle Report is published against a complex global background. Although the impact of the global pandemic has now settled into a new normal, inflation, ris...
By Albert Henriques
Society
Are Robots Really A Threat To Artistic Talent?
Recent developments in Artificial Intelligence are impacting businesses across the globe, with no sector left invincible to the allure of automation. Nowhere is this threat felt more strongly than in...
By Katerina Rusakova
Society
Glam And Green
BEYOND THE LUXURIOUS façades and renowned Monte Carlo Casino, Monaco has become a playground for the super-rich seeking more than the ephemeral thrill of material indulgence. Inspired by high-end adve...
By Estelle Dinh
Society
Adding Lux To The Cote De Provence
Tucked away in the idyllic landscape of Provence lies the timeless elegance of Château les Crostes. The vineyard makes for a compelling story where tradition meets innovation, with a history dating b...
By H.R.H. Prince Felix of Luxembourg
Trends
Behind The Wheel
Born in Monaco in 1927—four years after Prince Rainier, and on what is today known as National Day (see box “It’s A Date!”)—Francis Wright’s childhood consisted of wa...
By Nancy Heslin
Trends
King Of The Rock
IT IS WITH GREAT PLEASURE that I write for The Monegasque™, reflecting on my brother, Michael Jackson, and the enchanting Principality, a country that has long held a special place in...
By Jermaine Jackson
Society
The Bowl Of Porridge Just Right
MAGNETISM. EITHER YOU HAVE IT OR YOU DON’T. Luiz F Costa Macambira, founder of The Monegasque™, definitely has it. “I had Jermaine Jackson on one phone and Adele on the other,” I r...
By Nancy Heslin
Trends
The Monegasque Chronicles: Unveiling The Legacy Of Repossi's Timeless Jewels
In the realm of luxury publications, The Monegasque™ stands out as a beacon of uniqueness and exclusivity. Boasting a roster of contributing writers that reads like a who's who of...
By Alberto Repossi
Society
Troubled Waters
EVERY DAY YOU COME IN CONTACT WITH WATER from the early morning until late at night. You will find it in the shower; at breakfast you will drink it as milk, orange juice or coffee. Ou...
By Helga Piaget
Society
April-June Issue
Society
The Original
IN A WORLD that has seen rapid transformations in the last few years, from pandemics to conflicts causing vast worldwide migrations, it is remarkable how the human spirit finds solace...
By Luiz F. Costa Macambira
Society
Appreciating Taste
IN THE EARLY 1930s, Zurich, a city teetering on the brink of metamorphosis, sets the stage for our tale. At the city’s pulsating heart, a young man of 22, recently bequeathed with a substantial fortun...
By H.I.R.H. Archduke Carl Christian of Austria
Society
Lifestyle Maintenance
AGAINST a backdrop of a cost-of-living crisis, soaring energy costs, rampant inflation and geopolitical tensions, the top priorities among affluent individuals and families across the...
By Albert Henriques