Albert - 2020 News & Events

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March 6
Albert organized a second meeting this morning with representatives of His Government and the Palais to make a new situation update on the Covid epidemic - 19 that raises in the world.
However, the health structures of the Monegasque state remain fully mobilized to deal with any situation.
At the end of the morning, Prince Sovereign also visited the Covid-19 Call Centre, which has medical professionals supervised by a doctor.
This service has been set up to answer questions from the population of Monaco about this epidemic.

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March 8
Albert, accompanied by Charlene, attended the episcopal ordination of Monseigneur Dominique-Marie DAVID, new Archbishop of Monaco.
This ceremony was celebrated by Archbishop Bernard BARSI, Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese, surrounded by Archbishop Jean-Paul JAMES, Archbishop of Bordeaux and Bazas and Archbishop Yves LE SAUX, Bishop of Le Mans.

About twenty bishops, more than 60 priests, many faithful as well as representatives of the high Monegasque authorities were present to attend this consecration, rhythmized by the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra and the organists of the Cathedral including sacred songs have been performed by the Mastery of the Cathedral and the Little Singers of Monaco.

This ordination mass was marked by important gestures such as reading the papal bubble officializing the appointment of Archbishop David, imposing hands by all the bishops present, prayer of ordination, as well as anointing, handing over Evangeliary and badges of the bishop.

In the preamble to this mass, Their Highnesses welcomed the new Archbishop to the gates of the Cathedral, as tradition wants.
Archbishop Dominique-Marie David, new Archbishop of Monaco and Grand Chaplain of the Palace of H.S. the Sovereign Prince succeeds Monseigneur Barsi, now Grand Chaplain Emeritus of the Palace of H.S. the Sovereign Prince whose episcopal ministry lasted 20 years.

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March 12
Albert held the third working meeting on the theme of the Coronavirus, including members of his government and cabinet and representatives of the health services of the Monegasque administration.
Health and economic issues have been discussed at length, as well as the various strategies and solutions to address this unprecedented situation.

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March 17
Albert held the fourth working meeting in front of the Coronavirus pandemic at the Princely Palace.
Albert had convened the members of his Government, his Cabinet, the President of the National Council, the Mayor of Monaco and the representatives of the health services of the Monegasque Administration for an update on the situation in Monaco and on the series of measures selected to deal with this crisis.

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March 23
Albert was the guest of Christophe Pacaud's show "Grand Soir" on RTL's antenna and answered his questions.

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April 4
Albert published a message of solidarity below could be relayed very widely in the Principality of Monaco.
- "Let's continue in this beautiful spirit of unity, solidarity with courage and patience - I count on you. Let us keep the spirit of unity and solidarity flowing with courage and patience. I rely on all of you."

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April 16
Albert visited the Covid-19 Call Centre and the Home Monitoring Centre (for people with few symptoms and no need for hospitalization).
These two bodies located at the Rainier III Auditorium have medical professionals supervised by a doctor.
The Covid-19 Call Center has been set up from the beginning of the epidemic to answer questions posed by the population of Monaco.

The Home Monitoring Centre provides daily medical monitoring by phone and also offers psychological listening, as well as logistic support thanks to the means of the Monegasque Red Cross.

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April 17
Albert, President of Croix Rouge Monaco, and Charlene, are supporting the Monaco Red Cross campaign on the role of our Fundamental Principles in the fight against Covid-19. We are in this together.

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April 17
Albert visited the Princess Grace Hospital Center (CHPG) to meet the caregivers and thank them for their work since the beginning of the Covid-19. pandemic.
Prince was welcomed upon arrival by Mr. Didier Gamerdinger, Minister of Social Affairs and Health, and Ms. Benoite de Sevelinges, Director of the CHPG, who presented her with the circuits dedicated to the reception of so-called "suspect Covid-19" patients as well as those reserved for patients requiring urgent care. These two separate routes prevent any risk of contamination.

Albert also visited the Emergency Services led by Professor Y. Claessens, the Dedicated Conventional Hospital Unit of Dct C. Perrin, which brings together the skills of pneumologists, cardiologists, infectiologists and radiologists. He then went to Dr. S.'s dedicated follow-up and consultation unit. Chaillou. Finally, He spoke with Dr. M. Liberatore, O. Keita-Persia, G. Rousseau as well as with the Pr I. Rouquette and Pr A. Patak on the reorganization of CPUs, a return to progressive activity and to health and economic deconfinement.

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May 8
Albert visited Monegasque companies Bettina and Banana Moon, which have been mobilizing their production tools for the manufacture of washable and reusable fabric protective masks for several weeks.
Albert visited the facilities and met with the staff of these two companies who provide these "Made in Monaco" masks, especially to the Prince's Government.

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May 11
Albert attended a video conference with the post-doctoral students of the ITER Research Program.
During this interview conducted by video conference, Albert was accompanied by Ms. Anne-Marie Boisbouvier, Counsellor in His Cabinet.

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May 19
Albert visited the MonacoQuant company PhytoQuant, specialized in food supplements and natural cosmetics.
On this occasion, the sovereign was able to discover the products, infrastructure and premises of the company where fifteen employees work. PhytoQuant has been marketing a new hand hygiene gel with alcohol and essential oils for the past few weeks.

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May 25
Albert was in Place du Casino alongside Claude Lelouch and Charles Leclerc, for an unprecedented shoot.
On this occasion, the young Monegasque pilot travelled about fifteen laps of the mythical Formula 1 circuit aboard a car "Ferrari SF90 Stradale" between 7 am and 9 am in front of the cameras of the famous French director.

This film called "Le Grand Rendez-Vous" is a blink of an eye at the same time to the short film C had directed. Lelouch in 1976 (a crossing of Paris in 4° speed) entitled "It was a date" and at the 78 78 Grand Prix de Monaco which could not be held this year as planned due to the Covid-19. crisis

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May 27
Albert visited the two serological screening centres of Covid-19 which allow the population of Monaco and soon employees to get tested for free.
Located at Leo Ferré and at the Grimaldi Forum, these two places have welcomed more than 6500 people since the beginning of this campaign; 200 have been tested positive without developing the disease.

Albert wanted to set an example by being tested thanks to the TROD technique (Quick Test of Diagnostic Orientation); he had contracted the disease last March and has been completely cured since then. He as reminded the importance of massively being tested and said "we will have to wear masks and respect the barrier gestures for a while".

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June 2
Albert, accompanied by Charlene, attended the inauguration of the renovated and reconfigured Casino square this morning and the reopening of the iconic Café de Paris brewery, which has been closed to customers since mid-March.

Mr. Mr. Jean-luc Biamonti, President-delegate of the Société des Bains de Mer, invited the Princely Couple, H.S. Princess Stephanie and the members of the Princely Family to discover this new place of the

Casino now completely pedestrian and which marks another step in the project of architectural renovation of buildings and spaces of the Société des Bains de Mer such as the Hotel de Paris, or the One Monte-Carlo complex.