Monaco Welcomes First-Ever State Visit by an Italian President

MONACO — October 7, 2026 — Monaco welcomed Italian President Sergio Mattarella for a historic state visit on October 2 and 3, marking the first official state visit by an Italian president to the Principality. President Mattarella was received at the Prince's Palace by Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene, where the two leaders held official talks and exchanged honours and gifts. The programme also included a visit to the Opéra de Monte-Carlo, an official dinner at the Prince's Palace and meetings with members of the Italian community living in Monaco. On October 3, President Mattarella and Prince Albert II visited the Oceanographic Museum, where they discussed Monaco's scientific and environmental activities before making statements to the press. The historic visit highlighted the close relationship between Monaco and Italy and provided an opportunity to strengthen diplomatic, cultural and institutional cooperation between the two countries.