On Saturday, 28 March 2026, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV arrived in the Principality of Monaco by helicopter and was welcomed at the heliport by Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene, as he begins his one-day Apostolic Journey. Monaco is one of the few European countries where Catholicism is the official state religion. It is the first papal visit to Monaco since 1538.
Afterwards, Pope Leo XIV was welcomed by Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco, together with Monsignor Dominique-Marie David, at the Prince's Palace. Prince Jacques, Princess Gabriella, Princess Caroline, Princess Stephanie, Charlotte Casiraghi, Pierre Casiraghi, Beatrice Borromeo, Louis Ducruet, Marie Chevallier and Melanie-Antoinette de Massy also attended the welcoming ceremony.
The Pope’s visit includes a private meeting with Prince Albert and Princess Charlene at the palace, a meeting with Monaco’s Catholic community in the cathedral, and Mass.
De pope is geen god, er is er maar 1 Jezus zoon van God is de weg de waarheid! dit is dwaal leer.
ردحذف12:48 I think even the Pope would be confused by your assertion here. He for sure does not think he’s God and nor would he want that role. It’s fun to see what each person chooses to wear to welcome the Pope and hope they all had a good day.
حذفoh come on! lets be excited for Monaco, the pope (messenger of God, apostle of Christ ) is in town and Charlene and the ladies of Monaco all showed up beautifully!
حذفAm Happy for Monaco, they waited a long time for the Holy Father, last time was Pope Paul III in 1538, wonderful day
حذفAnon 12.48 I appreciate and respect your comment, but please not on this fashion page. Thank you. Sincerely AP.
حذفNOBODY claims that the Pope is God - apart from you!!
ردحذفLovely pictures, very elegant Charlène and Gabriella. And nice to see the whole princely family welcoming the Pope.
Curious, but Pope can't give you that you want Nice visit
ردحذفWhat?
حذفCamille Gottlieb ?? Elle est mentionnée ici dans la liste du 2e paragraphe pourtant elle n'est sur aucune de ces photos. Et je ne l'ai pas vue non plus sur d'autres sites.
ردحذفI think she is on the group photo to the far right side (or, depends on how you see it, the left side of Marie Ducruet).
حذف@DSC - I think that’s Camille’s half-sister, Pauline Ducruet, beside Marie Ducruet.
حذفNon ce n'est pas Camille.
حذفDSC 15.37 Looks very much like Pauline on the far right.
حذفEveryone nicely dressed for this special occasion. Charlene’s coat is a good shade of white for her and a nice length. I especially like the photo of Gabrielle being introduced to the pope, genuine smiles.
ردحذفVery proud parents
حذفIt is the first papal visit to Monaco since 1538...WHY NOW???
ردحذفProbably just a new pope with new choices to make.
حذفCharlene looks genuinely happy in these photos which is nice. Can anyone outline the mantilla customs and why Charlene wears one inside? Is it that when it’s a private meeting the woman should wear one ,or rather, can choose to wear one), but not in a general crowd eg a mass? Also out of interest do we ever see Albert in a black suit? I can’t recall it, but think he’d look great in black, a change fr his preferred blue.
Monaco is the only state in Europe where catholycism is the state religion. Maybe that's why he comes to Monaco. The ladies all look great.
حذفDo they go to church?
ردحذفAnonymous 16:33, they do, in case there are enough cameras to make photos.
حذفWhat an honour for Monaco,for the Pope to choose Monaco as his first foreign visit.
ردحذفPrincess Charlene looks quite lovely in white,and I like the idea of Gabriella being in a muted shade. The lace trim on her Mother’s dress has been subtly added to hers.
The photo of Princess Gabriella greeting the Pope whilst her parents look on proudly,is beautiful.
I’m sure the Princely Family and the people of Monaco can be proud of the visit.
Lowri.
Photo of Gabriella is cute. From the video I see she has not learnt to curtsey yet, she moved the wrong leg. Plenty to time to learn.
حذفGabriella's coat or dress is a bit too long and the hemline is uneven. Don't tell me for the visit of the pope her clothes must be longer because for a young girl like she is, it is not required. As long as she is not wearing mini it is OK, I guess. The other female members (except Charlène she is allowed to wear white) of the Monegask family are all wearing a black dress or coat, black tights and shoes and a black mantilla. This was not required any more with Pope Francis. Or did pope Leo restaured the old protocol ? I don't see why Prince Albert must wear a pink tie instead of a black one. I suppose he could have worn a dark tie of any color range (dark burgundy, dark green, navy, .....).
ردحذفPrince Alberts tie is yellow. I would think to match the colors of the Vatican flag.
حذفWhat I see from the photos is the genuine appearance of utmost respect for the Pope, including royal parents who have taught their children the same respect through their actions and the appropriate clothing formalities. There is nothing to quibble about the length of Gabrielle's coat. Both children behave in a serious manner for their roles. The Royal family looks wonderful , as does the extended family dressed in solid black . All showing the proper respect for his Holiness.
ردحذفNot really related to fashion, but please keep in mind that protocol is never an obligation in the Catholic Church. It is a personal matter as long as modesty is respected.
ردحذفAlso, please do not make comments about how Catholics should feel or behave toward the Church and its ministers. It is something deeply rooted, personal, and sacred, regardless of one’s level of practice and belief.
Everyone has the right to be in the presence of the Pope, no matter any disagreement or distance, or any mistakes or wrongs they may have committed that go against the Church’s teachings. This family obviously cares. Please be respectful of that.
MARIE
Very well said, Marie. I agree with your position, especially the fact that Catholicism, and any religion for that matter, is a deeply personal and sacred matter to the individual, within the broader framework of rules and regulations. Religion is not static either, and no one can proclaim a fixed way for everyone to express it.
حذف- Anon 9:13
Jezus walked on sandals.
ردحذفHe also walked on waters
حذف'He also walked on waters' very funny!
حذفMarie Ducruet looks stunning in these photos. I especially like the tone-on-tone pattern of her black dress that gives it extra interest.
ردحذفI noticed that too
حذفHow marvelous, what a great visit to Monaco, marvelous to see His Holiness. The ladies look respectfully dress and attired. Princess Charlene equally so. The photo capturing the moment Gabrielle greets/meets his Holiness, this is a beautiful image. Little one is so mature, lovely photo.
ردحذفMarie Ducruet for me looks wonderful, she stands out to me here. Beautiful stylish and elegant outfit. Up close the fabric has interesting features, very becoming. Her makeup is on point, she is very attractive.
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