Monaco

La Fete du Prince - Today the Principality of Monaco celebrates “La Fete du Prince” (the National Day of Monaco) and while due to Covid-19 restrictions public celebrations have been cancelled there will be an exceptional broadcast of the day’s ceremony at 9.55am. It can be seen on the Facebook page of the Prince’s Palace.

The 19th of November celebrations are held to honour the Prince and his family as well as the people of the Principality, The National Day is also a celebration of the Principality’s independence and this year the national holiday will also honour those who worked on the frontline in the fight against Covid-19.

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