Each autumn in Monaco,
the flags are out all over the town. Red and white,
the colors of the principality since 1857. On the summit of the Rock,
the prince's palace. A thousand spectators have come to witness
the most symbolic event of the year. The 19th of November,
Monaco's National Day. It's not independence that is celebrated, but the prince himself,
Albert II of Monaco, who as tradition demands, will appear behind this window
in just a few moments. For the first time, Prince Albert
has agreed to be filmed at this, a moment that is both intimate and solemn. Exclusive video of the Grimaldi,
nearly all of them present, accomplices huddled together
behind the palace walls. The prince's sisters,
the younger, Princess Stéphanie, and the older, Caroline,
the Princess of Hanover. Her two sons, Andrea, who is 28, and Pierre, 25, and the new generation's
most glamorous representative, their sister,
Charlotte Casiraghi, aged 26. Around them are their close advisors
and counselors and of course, the wife of the sovereign,
Princess Charlene. At 11:30, Albert II signals
to open the window. The traditional meeting
between a princely family and its subjects. It's a real test of popularity. [French spoken audio] The enthusiasm seems unanimous. What is the secret behind the ties that connect each of the Grimaldi
to the Monégasques? Beyond its very mediatized couple, and a family
that often features in gossip magazines, this will be the real face of Albert II. For a year, the prince allowed the cameras
into the palace and behind the scenes, as he rules the second smallest state
in the world after the Vatican. From a sometimes remarkable diplomacy
to his personal interests, how does this well-known sovereign work
for the benefit of Monaco? At the heart of power, a unique insight into the most prestigious
and influential principality in the world. Monaco is a small enclave
on the Riviera with 38,000 residents, including some
of the richest people in the world. There are ten times
as many bank accounts here as residents. Well before the casino, it was finance and property
that made the small nation's fortune. Monaco is a prestige brand
managed from the wings by Prince Albert from behind the palace walls. From on top
of this high 13th-century Genoese tower, there in his private office,
he takes the decisions that matter for his tiny state
and with a certain amount of humor. [French spoken audio] Today, a new director of tourism
needs to be appointed. In his office,
the prince supervises everything. A very personal universe
rarely opened up to the cameras. Thirty years after her death,
the memory of his mother, Hollywood star turned princess,
Grace Kelly, remains as strong as ever. [French spoken audio] From an office filled with art
and private and public photographs, the prince has ruled over Monaco
for seven years. An office seemingly sheltered from
the frenetic pace of the outside world and no sign
of any computers or the Internet. [French spoken audio] No computer, but a lot of medals,
valued souvenirs, particularly the trophies from his days
as a champion bobsledder. [French spoken audio] Souvenirs of a time
when he was still just the heir and could indulge his passions,
a relatively carefree existence that ended on the 6th of April 2005
with the death of his father. After his 56-year rule,
the death of Rainier III at age 82, shocks Monaco. A half-century,
during which the builder prince, as he was known, changed the small state
into an opulent principality. It's an ordeal for his son
who needs to overcome the immense void. Three months later,
on the 12th of July 2005, Albert II officially succeeds his father. It's the moment of truth
in front of his people. [French spoken audio] Aged 48, His Serene Highness
Prince Albert II becomes the 14th sovereign of Monaco
and the youngest monarch in Europe. An accession to the cheers
of thousands of Monégasques who had watched him grow up. It's not so much the solemn character
of the event that struck me. It's the generosity, the warmth, and the outpouring
of emotions that I felt that day from the Monégasque. I felt their support and their encouragement very deeply and that moved me very much. Once in power, Albert
spends many long days working, interspersed with numerous meetings
held mostly inside the palace. [French spoken audio] The palace is the heart
of the principality. It's been the residence
of the princes of Monaco for 700 years, with its sumptuous rooms
such as the Salon de Garde. The York Chamber is now a museum
with its 17th-century painted ceiling, an allegory of the Four Seasons. The majestic Throne Room with its baldachin or canopy
of red velvet embroidered in gold and the Latin motto of the Grimaldi,
Deo Juvante, with the help of God. The Ice Room, in white and gold, where the prince will shortly meet
the new British ambassador. Here, the high dignitaries are received
in the manner of heads of state. France and Italy
are the only two countries with an embassy in Monaco. Most of the other 142 nationalities
are represented in the principality by the ambassadors in Paris. Sir Peter Ricketts,
the new British ambassador to France and therefore also to Monaco, is welcomed with full honors
in the palace courtyard. Recently nominated,
he's come, as custom dictates, to present his letters of credentials and to present himself
in person to Prince Albert. [French spoken audio] Thank you very much. Thank you,
it's a great pleasure talking to you. The prince shows the same regard
to all the ambassadors of those countries that have huge economic interests
in the principality. However, what exactly is in the letter
of credentials presented to the prince? The secretive palace archives
are where that question can be answered. They have never been filmed before. The memory of the Grimaldi dynasty preserved along
four kilometers of shelves. Thomas Fouilleron is a historian
and the guardian of this treasure trove. He's responsible
for archiving the famous letter. [French spoken audio] One letter that joins the thousands
of other surprising documents. Among them a precious file
kept by request of Princess Grace herself. A few drawings by Prince Albert
when he was a schoolboy. [French spoken audio] Among the archives,
a card for Mother's Day from when the prince
was still a very small boy. [French spoken audio] Tender words
that reflect the close relationship between Prince Albert and his mother. These images were taken just a few days
after his birth on the 14th of March 1958. Albert,
bring that little football over here. As the years go by, Princess Grace
will instill in him a passion for sport. Come with it. You can throw it. Ready, go. Competition is a family affair
as far as the princess is concerned. His father was a triple Olympic
sailing gold medalist. Sport and its values are,
in her opinion, indispensable qualities to rule over Monaco one day. Ready, go. The prince and heir
will be strongly influenced by his education. At 16, he seems more passionate
about sports and winning than the throne of his ancestors. This report was filmed in 1974 and shows him
undertaking several disciplines. Prince Albert spends his high school years
in Monaco surrounded by his friends, like any teenager. It's what his parents wanted. [French spoken audio] Sport remains a passion for the prince, and it's what led
to his meeting with his wife. It was the year 2000
at an international swimming competition in Monaco. From the stands,
Albert sees 22-year-old Charlene Wittstock and asks to meet her. Charlene and I met
at the banquet that followed the International Swim Meet in Monaco. Of course, I met her
that evening for dinner and then I invited her
to have a drink after dinner. It was a great moment. The prince has been courted by some
of the most beautiful and richest women in the world
who dream of becoming princess. Charlene without airs and graces,
but with humor and simplicity, charms the prince that night. Yet the next morning,
the young swimming champion heads back to South Africa
and the couple lose touch for five years. Then Charlene calls the prince
after the death of his father. A few months later, in 2006, a photo of the couple
at the Turin Winter Olympics makes the front pages. Five years later,
Charlene Wittstock says yes to her prince in front of a TV audience of 100 million. [French spoken audio] Aged 33, the young South African
becomes not just the Princess of Monaco, but also a duchess four times over, a marchioness, also four times over, a countess seven times,
and a baroness nine times. In marrying this man,
she also marries the job. As the First Lady of the principality, Princess Charlene represents Monaco
on official visits around the world with her husband or on her own. She's one of the most photographed women
on the planet. A radical change in lifestyle
and the sudden fame that the rather private princess
puts to the service of others. She is about to preside
at a charity gala for the first time, and every gesture
will be carefully observed. The gala evening
attracts the Beau Monde to Monaco. Here's the model Inés Sastre
and the footballer Christian Karembeu. Camilla and Charles de Bourbon
of the two Sicilies and the Infanta Maria Pilar de Bourbon,
the sister of the King of Spain. All are here specially
for the inaugural dinner of a new charity set up to fight autism among children. However, the person everyone
is waiting for finally arrives. Princess Charlene,
who usually shies away from journalists, has even agreed to be interviewed. However, her French is still hesitant,
so she talks in her native English. It's a pleasure
for me to work with children and obviously
to support children and families that have challenges in different areas. I'm really happy to do that. She plays the MC to raise money, not easy and something
modern princesses have to endure. Being a princess
is not a fairy tale, but a real job. How did you teach her to do that? Well, I didn't have to teach her much. She knows how to do that very well now. It's not easy, you know that. If it's for benefit, obviously if it's going
to benefit a lot of people, I'm available to do that
and will always be available to do that. -Precious to be together tonight.
-It's always precious to be together. -Thank you very much.
-Thank you. See you, thank you. Supported by her husband, Princess Charlene
has settled into her role. Her first charity soiree
brings in 180,000 Euros for children with autism. Generosity is a Monégasque specialty. The principality is one of the world's
most important fundraisers, a distinguishing mark in no small part
due to the personal involvement of all the Grimaldi. At the port Princess Stephanie accompanies
the sovereign under the media glare. Age 47, the most rebellious
of the Grimaldi clan never cared much
for the rigors of protocol. However, she is actively involved
in the fight against Aids and can always be found
at her brother's side for this particular cause. Both are long-time experts
at giving autographs. [French spoken audio] The two royals sponsor the No Finish Line, a foot race held annually for charity
which attracts more than 8,000 entrants. For the past 13 years, the prince
has officially started the race. It's an original and popular event. For an entire week, anyone can join in and run or walk
day or night along the port. Every participant pays 12 Euros to enter,
and the more kilometers they cover, the more money
the organization donates to a charity for underprivileged children. To raise even more, the prince himself will don
his running shoes and join in when he finally has a few hours free. It's long past midnight
and as the principality sleeps and the port is almost deserted,
a car pulls up at the docks. It's the prince arriving almost incognito. [French spoken audio] Albert II in his sports kit
has come to join up with the organizers who are putting in
a few hours overtime this evening. [French spoken audio] The prince has just emerged
from a substantial official dinner but will undertake
a few laps of Monaco's Marina. One point three kilometers
with a small following and always with a smile. [French spoken audio] A friendly nighttime jog,
but with his bodyguards in attendance. [French spoken audio] Forty-five minutes later,
at 1:30 in the morning, the prince crosses the finish line. [French spoken audio] An anonymous runner who tagged along
comes to say hello to the sovereign. [French spoken audio] Among his 24 aristocratic titles, Albert II of Monaco
is the sire of Matignon, a small village in Brittany. It's a hereditary title
dating back to the 18th century. However,
there is no ceremony this evening. The prince often surprises people
with his openness. [French spoken audio] The charity's funds have been boosted
by the prince's participation. 275,000 Euros has been raised
for the various associations. Day and night,
the prince's life is a real marathon. His agenda
is full of events of every kind. Four hundred a year,
and that's just in Monaco. 9:00 the next morning at the palace. [French spoken audio] A typical day for Prince Albert. A succession of meetings
until the evening. Whether it's a trip to a building site
for a new yacht club, a gigantic building,
200 meters long in part built over the sea to attract the wealthiest yacht owners, or the daily Cabinet meetings
with his five councilors. [French spoken audio] With whom he manages the day-to-day
business of the economy, social affairs, and internal
and external policies of state. [French spoken audio] Weeks punctuated with official occasions such as the inauguration
of the National Council. [French spoken audio] The prince has regular meetings
with his government led by his minister of state,
Michel Roger, a Frenchman who is presenting
the budget for 2013. [French spoken audio] The Monégasque budget is unique. It's the only country
in the eurozone not to be in debt. The prince's diary is fully booked
for ten months in advance, but there is one thing
he always finds time for. Albert II may be the head of one of the smallest and most
densely populated states in the world, a concrete jungle dotted with buildings, but many of his policies are based
on his firm belief in the environment and protecting the planet. The cameras follow him
as he attends a United Nations summit, some 9,000 kilometers
from the principality. It's late June
in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, and it's sunrise on Copacabana Beach. Security is tight. The city is playing host
for three days to the Earth Summit. One hundred and ninety-one countries
and 79 heads of state are gathered for the UN Conference
on Sustainable Development. In all, 44,000 participants, including tiny delegations,
such as the Peruvians from the Andean Cordillera, as well as the huge, as from Russia. Its participants
following behind Dmitri Medvedev. All have their opinions
on the overexploitation of the oceans, global warming,
or new renewable green energy. Among all the leaders, Prince Albert
is determined to make his voice heard. It's an important day
that starts early in the morning on the top floor of this luxury hotel. Up early, the prince
surprises his aide de camp. [French spoken audio] It will be a very long day,
but the first stop is the fitness center. -Good morning.
-Good morning. It's become a habit of the prince
whenever he travels abroad. To start the day, Albert invites his team
for a dose of morning exercise. It's 30 minutes of cardio and weights. Lieutenant Colonel Liebig
has been aide de camp to the prince for four years. A veteran of the French army,
he is responsible for enacting his orders and making sure he's comfortable. Okay, thank you, sir. -Well, good luck for the rest of the day.
-Thank you. The prince chose him
as he is an experienced polyglot who is familiar
with the ways of many countries. A skill
that is about to be put to good use. Just time to put on a tie and a jacket
and an important visitor comes knocking. The aide de camp greets him
on behalf of Prince Albert. [French spoken audio] Thank you. Mr. Sukrit is the Thai consul and is delivering a gift from
the Princess of Thailand for the prince. How's the princess? -May I?
-Yes, sir. -Thank you, sir.
-Okay. We'd like you to follow me,
Your Excellency, please. Since coming to Rio, the aide de camp
has had a series of meetings. In his room
are several diplomatic considerations. [French spoken audio] It's a gift from the President of Brazil. [French spoken audio] Kiribati, a minuscule archipelago
in the middle of the Pacific. One of the small nations
that are expecting much from Monaco. In the afternoon,
the prince will present his proposals on sustainable development. The aide de camp brings him
the finishing touches to his speech. [French spoken audio] The prince
will need to fine-tune his speech to make it stand out
from the other 190 presentations. [French spoken audio] To defend the values he holds dear,
Prince Albert, once so reserved, today has no hesitation
in forcing his point of view. [French spoken audio] How does the prince
use the good name of Monaco to further the cause
of the world environment? With security ultra tight, the motorcade of official vehicles
heads out of downtown Rio, for the immense convention center where the prince
is due to address the conference. The speech in front of 3,000 people. [French spoken audio] However, Albert is fully aware
that though there are some great speeches to really make the change
when it comes to the environment, it's mainly a matter
of tough negotiations behind the scene. Once his speech is finished,
he begins his round of meetings. He heads towards the large passageways
and corridors where each country has its own stand. It's the start of an extraordinary round
of diplomatic ballet. [French spoken audio] Right after the interview,
there's an opportunity for an audience. The delegation is from Benin. It will then be one meeting
after another for Albert. President Kibaki of Kenya
is keen to meet with the prince too. While the principality may be physically
the smallest nation present, it punches far above its weight
in terms of influence. The meeting will see President Kibaki
receive generous financing from the prince. The aim is to further the cultivation
of a promising plant in Kenya, jatropha, which is capable of producing biofuel. It's clean and cheap
and a potential fuel of the future in the opinion of the prince. [French spoken audio] This is why the prince has already
financed some 200 similar projects in 80 different countries,
from forest preservation in Indonesia, protecting reefs of Madagascar,
to solar energy in Laos. The desire to defend the planet has seen
the prince invest 3 million Euros a year through his foundation. [French spoken audio] The summit ends
and the prince heads back to Monaco for a cause that made
the principality famous well before the fight
to save the environment. It's midsummer
and the 64th Monaco Red Cross gala ball is due to be held the following evening. It's the most important charitable soiree
in Europe and the most glamorous. In a few hours,
the principality's Red Cross will raise half the funds it needs
to look after the disadvantaged. A summer night at the sporting club,
which is being discreetly prepared. -Hello.
-Hello. I'm John, the promoter. -Nice to see you.
-How are you? Jean-René Palacio
is the artistic director. The ballroom will be completely
transformed in just a few hours. Eight hundred guests are expected
and everything still needs to be done. First held in 1948,
it was Princess Grace who in the 1960s made the gala
into a social event not to be missed. On behalf of the Red Cross,
she delved into her address book and invited all her Hollywood friends,
Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, and Roger Moore. Josephine Baker and Shirley Bassey
are among the stars that have appeared on stage. The Red Cross gala
becomes a magnet for the jet set, which can mingle with the princely family. It's also the evening that
Princess Grace chooses for her son Albert, to make his entry into society. It's summer 1974,
and the heir to the throne attends with his parents for the first time. He sits to the right of Princess Grace, a place he will not quit
for the next eight years. When his mother dies in 1982,
his father takes the helm. Today, it's the prince that presides
the gala soiree directing the show and the evening's events. This year, Albert has invited
the rock band, Scorpion, to perform. The group has sold 100 million albums
around the world, and some of their songs are now classics. The German band quickly rearranged
its busy touring schedule to perform in front
of 800 privileged guests. This is the Red Cross gala. It's Prince Albert's prestigious event. I don't know about that,
but I'm sure many of those guests attending tomorrow night
will have a leather jacket in the closet. Rockers on the exclusive Rock. Surprising, maybe. The group is extremely popular in Russia,
and the new Russian jet set, rich and powerful,
is ever more present in Monaco. Beyond the charity gala, the evening is a perfect opportunity
for PR for the principality. Two hundred people are busy at work. [French spoken audio] Everything is on a grand scale
to make the right impression. The flowers,
1,000 red and white hortensias just for the hall. On the tables, 8,000 black roses
and 1,800 white orchid branches. The preparation is meticulous and brisk as an important visitor
is expected at any moment. The prince is getting ready to leave
the palace and head for the sporting. It's a short journey
and he'll drive himself for once, in his hybrid car. Giving his bodyguards the slip is something the prince
occasionally allows himself to do, so he can drive on his own. Once he's left the palace grounds, Albert can enjoy the rare luxury
of being behind the wheel around the streets of Monaco,
like any other driver. [French spoken audio] He's driving anonymously,
but it won't last long. A member of his cabinet has warned
security of the prince's escapade and the 550 CCTV cameras
in the principality soon spot his car. The Monaco police
are quickly put on attention. [French spoken audio] His bodyguards
have caught up and tag discreetly along. The prince arrives at the sporting to see how the preparations
are coming along for the Red Cross gala. [French spoken audio] It's a low-key, friendly visit, but Jean-René is anxious
to hear what the prince thinks. Planning for the event
began three months earlier. Jean-René wants to check
the timetable for the evening and whether the royal couple
will dance during the meal in front of all the guests. [French spoken audio] With a simple gesture,
the prince reassures the creative team. The couple will meet expectations
and indeed, dance. [French spoken audio] A few minutes before everything begins,
there's a final briefing for the staff. [French spoken audio] 8:00 p.m. and the soiree can begin. The royal couple leave the palace
to cover the few kilometers to the edge of the sea. At the sporting,
the guests have started to arrive. It's an evening that has become
one of the principality's key fixtures. Aristocrats, the jet set,
and wealthy Russians mingle. A display of opulence that may seem
out of step with the work of the charity, but the Red Cross accepts it all. It's all for a good cause. The guests have all arrived, and it's time for the prince and princess
to make their entry into the hall of stars. Then, it's time for the 800 donors
to settle down for dinner. On the menu is salmon,
caviar, duo of sole and langoustine, accompanied by the music
of a New York jazz band. Musicians
are a little carried away by the ambiance. In the background, Jean-René Palacio
worries about the night's highlight. It's gone 10:00 p.m. and the group
should've been playing the slow song that marks the much anticipated opening
of the ball by the royal couple. -Hello.
-Hello. -Hello.
-Hello. -Lionel Richie.
-Hello. Opening ball. The prince and princess
can hit the dance floor. The photographs
will be on all the next day's front pages. In the meanwhile,
there's a huge buzz behind the scenes, as in a few minutes,
the kings of hard rock will replace the jazz men. Scorpion enters onto the stage. The prince, a rock fan,
enjoys the hits from the 1980s. When Boy George,
the famous British singer, gets into deejay mode, Albert and Charlene
let themselves go on the dance floor. The party's in full swing and the sporting's roof opens up to allow
a magnificent view of the fireworks. It gives the royals
an opportunity to be even more romantic. The gala has achieved
what it was meant to. The Red Cross has raised 700,000 Euros. Half will be used
for local charity projects and the remainder for hospitals
and good works around the world. That is the luxurious
and prestigious image of Monaco, admired and renowned the world over. In the shadow of the prince, there's another less obvious face
of the principality. One that is often forgotten. Everyday life here
for the 38,000 residents of whom only 8,000 are native Monégasques. Nationality is inherited or acquired
after ten years of marriage. It's a people with its own language
and traditions and fiercely loyal to the prince's family. To reinforce these ties, the prince invites them
every year to the park. [French spoken audio] The mayor's office makes the arrangements. It's a large picnic, but simple. Plastic chairs and large barbecues,
a complete contrast to the splendor of the principality's
more sophisticated evenings. 6:00 p.m., and the prince
and princess are announced. Albert is wearing the traditional costume
of the local fishermen, and there is no evening gown for Charlene,
who sports a relaxed look. It's a chance for the couple
to highlight what ties them so closely to the small-knit community. Tradition, and in particular, Monégasque. The anthem is sung in the local language. A mix of Italian and Provencal patois, the symbol of the people's identity,
the princess sings along too. As the song implies, the proud Monégasques are equally united
by the Catholic religion. Inscribed in the constitution, every event here is celebrated
with a mass or a blessing. Five hundred people
showed up to meet the prince, who is quite at ease with all of them. [French spoken audio] The family-like relationship
enjoyed by the Grimaldi and the Monegasques is something
Albert experienced at a very early age. His parents enjoyed
the large popular gatherings which allowed them to mix with the people. On the 14th of May 1974, Prince Rainier
celebrates 25 years on the throne by organizing a gigantic picnic. More than 4,000 Monégasques
attend the event held inside the principality's stadium. Princess Grace
wears the traditional costume, and the prince joins in a game
of petanque with his subjects. Thirty-eight years later, the ambience is just as relaxed and the menu
has remained virtually unchanged. Socca, a wafer
made from chickpea flour is a staple, and the barbagiuans,
stuffed chard-leaf fritters. Excellent. Secret recipe I'm sure. Delicious. Typical and simple dishes
like the people themselves who mingle under the olive trees. Contrary to what many might believe, the little people of Monaco,
as they call themselves, is not a millionaire's club. The Monégasques are essentially
shopkeepers, artisans, bureaucrats, very middle class, in fact. A large family that will gather again soon
for the biggest event of this tiny state. An autumn sunrise over the Rock. Barely 7:00 in the morning
and on the square in front of the palace, now empty of tourists,
there's some serious maneuvering. Colonel Luke Frangon, the commander
of the public force of Monaco, is in charge. [French spoken audio] Before him,
some 100 uniformed soldiers are rehearsing Monaco's November 19th
National Day parade. Some of the tiny principality's
130 firemen and 500 policemen will also take part. On the other hand,
there is no standing army in Monaco. It's France that guarantees
its defense in case of aggression. However, the emblematic French carabiniers
form a company of 117 soldiers responsible for the personal security
of the sovereign, and his family. To give this parade a different flavor, the colonel has given
free rein to the band and he won't be disappointed. [French spoken audio] Pirates of the Caribbean, or Rocky, approved by the prince himself,
who wants to modernize the parade. While the carabiniers
dust off their military marches behind the palace walls,
the staff is under pressure. The Throne Room has been transformed
into a large dining room for the occasion. This is where the prince organizes
the most important lunch of the year. Is the splendidly accoutred table
properly set though? Armed with his ruler, Paul Shamana,
the prince's butler, is checking. There is a 30-centimeter distance
everywhere, apart from one setting,
the worst place on the table. [French spoken audio] On the other hand,
the royal family's table, protocol allows for greater privilege. [French spoken audio] The painstaking work of Paul
and the other staff in the palace is now ultimately
in the hands of the head chef. Christian Garcia
has been in charge of food at the palace for the past 26 years. It's his job to make sure
today's very special lunch is a success. [French spoken audio] A final check of the menu
before the prince's guests arrive. [French spoken audio] White truffles,
farm-bred caviar, and lobster. Refined products carefully chosen
with the approval of the prince for the meal. [French spoken audio] A prestigious meal for which Christian Garcia
and his brigade of 15 cooks now need to add the final touches. It's noon and outside,
the National Day is about to end. There's one last show
for the people of Monaco and the royal family on the balcony. It's a motorcycle display
featuring ten of the prince's carabiniers and ten gendarmes
from the French presidential escort team who have come down specially from Paris. The prince's family
will soon sit down at the table. In the Throne Room,
67 guests are getting settled in. They are ministers and councilors,
all of the principality's notables. The privileged remain silent, as the royals arrive in the order
they will be seated at table. Pierre Casiraghi is followed
by his aunt, Princess Stéphanie. The blessing
is by the Archbishop of Monaco. [French spoken audio] The most important meal
of the year can begin. Seated according to protocol, the prince has his sister,
Princess Caroline, and his wife,
Princess Charlene, at his side. By their side, their nephew,
Andrea and Charlotte Casiraghi. The lunch
is in the absolute tradition of Monaco. Tradition, a key word in the policies
of the 14th sovereign prince of Monaco. I'm tremendously proud of what
my ancestors have accomplished over the centuries. It's a very daunting,
yet exhilarating task to try to maintain
that level of excellence. I have to make sure
that we move in the right direction, and support what we are today
and envisage what we can be tomorrow. Albert II's main ambition
is to ensure his legendary principality continues to shine throughout the world.
