Résumé:
Prince Albert II received the Magna Grecia International Prize in recognition of his international commitment to environmental protection, support for sports and culture, and efforts to promote the South of Italy.
Histoire complète :
Prince Albert II of Monaco recently visited Rome for a two-day trip focused on history, culture, and the environment. During his visit, he was welcomed by Monaco’s Ambassador to Rome, Anne Eastwood, and then proceeded to visit the Trinità dei Monti church and convent. The church, connected to the famous Spanish Steps, was inaugurated in 1725 by Cardinal Melchior de Polignac, an ancestor of Prince Albert II.
Following his visit to Trinità dei Monti, Prince Albert II also visited Villa Medici, the headquarters of the French Academy in Rome since 1806. An important event took place there, where an agreement of partnership was signed between the Academy and the Consultative Commission for Collections and Artistic Heritage of the Prince’s Palace. This collaboration aims to support an annual scholarship for an artist in residence at the Academy, honoring the tradition of patronage of the Princes of Monaco and paying tribute to Jean-Baptiste Vignali, a Monegasque painter.
Later in the day, Prince Albert II was awarded the Magna Grecia International Prize at the prestigious Palazzo Doria Pamphilj. This award recognizes his international commitment to environmental protection, support for sports, and culture. It also acknowledges his efforts to promote Southern Italy through the network of Grimaldi historical sites in Monaco. In his acceptance speech, Prince Albert II expressed his gratitude for the recognition and his dedication to continuing his journey to connect with the people, local administrators, and vital forces of Southern Italy.
Established in 1997, the Magna Grecia Prize was awarded in Italy for the first time this year. Nino Foti, President of the Magna Grecia Foundation, explained the significance of the award during the ceremony.
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