Monaco
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Monaco, officially the Principality of Monaco, is a sovereign city-state and microstate in Western Europe. Situated on the French Riviera, it is a semi-enclave bordered by France to the north, east, a
Rainier I, victor of the naval battle at Zierikzee and first sovereign Grimaldi ruler of Monaco
Photochrom of Monaco circa 1900
The marriage of Hollywood actress Grace Kelly to Prince Rainier III brought media attention to the principality.
Prince's Palace of Monaco
House of Grimaldi
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The House of Grimaldi is the reigning house of the Principality of Monaco. The house was founded in 1160 by Grimaldo Canella in Genoa and became the ruling house of Monaco when Francesco Grimaldi capt
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…citizen; the monarch consults with the Government of France before an appointment. Key members of the judiciary are detached French magistrates. The House of Grimaldi has ruled Monaco, with brief interruptions, since 1297. The state's sovereignty was officially recognised by the Franco-Monégasque Treaty of 1861, with…
Prince's Palace of Monaco
Elena Grimaldi, as painted by Anthony van Dyck, c. 1623
Albert II, Prince of Monaco